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Detroit introduces program that pays for repairs to prevent flooding
DETROIT – Cecily Warren won’t have to worry during the next major rain event. “Every time it rains, you know you’re thinking, oh my God, are we going to go through this again? So, this puts me a bit at ease,” said Warren. Warren is the...
Parents outraged over blighted building near Nolan School in Detroit
DETROIT – I received so many calls and emails recently from concerned parents and even a few school leaders at Nolan Elementary-Middle School. I understand why they are mad as hell!. The school year is getting underway, and the big, scary danger is still sitting across the street. It’s...
Lions' John Cominsky: Goes on IR
Cominsky (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Cominsky's shift to IR was a likely formality after he suffered an MCL tear during practice in July. A return this season isn't impossible for the Charleston product, although he likely wouldn't be cleared to suit up until playoff time.
Detroit's Poet Laureate, jessica Care moore, to hosts the 20th anniversary of Black Women Rock
Catch jessica Care moore, and her female all-star cast of powerhouse rockers that include Tamar-Kali, Divinity Roxx, Kimberley Nichole, Sate, Nik West, Joi, Grace Gibson, Amyra Leòn, Steffanie Christi’an, and We Are Scorpio when they perform at the 20th Anniversary of Black Women Rock. Black Women Rock is a movement that showcases the music and stories of Black women, who have, and are, building institutions around their creative talent. Most of these women have traveled all over the world, independently and have never had real commercial radio airplay. Bre Teamer chats with jessica Care moore about her journey as an artist and the big event happening August 31st, 2024.
Once an LGBTQ hub, Detroit considers options for new gay business district
On Monroe Street, not too far from where the One Campus Martius building sits now in downtown Detroit, was the site of the city’s first gay bar, Club Frontenac. Opening in 1936, the establishment was the first place patrons didn’t have to conceal their identity, guide Michael Boettcher explained to a group of 10 on a recent edition of his Detroit Comes Out Tour, where he takes an extensive look at the city’s rich LGBTQ history. At a time where drag parties were becoming popular across the country, Club Frontenac became a hot spot but only lasted for seven years before it closed down in 1943.
Wyandotte woman arrested after nearly hitting police car
A 20-year-old Wyandotte woman was arrested after nearly hitting a police car and then allegedly verbally attacking officers, according to information from the Wyandotte Police Department. Shortly after noon on Aug. 26, Deputy Chief Kenneth Groat was turning eastbound onto Eureka Road from 12th Street through a green light when...
‘Grateful for the opportunity:’ OUWB community delivers on 2024 Day of Service
Nearly 100 medical students from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine volunteered to help the local community via its annual Day of Service. The students offered up their time to the benefit of organizations like Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, Care House of Oakland County, Lighthouse of Oakland County, and Hope Shelters – all in Pontiac — as well as the pediatrics unit at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak.
Sheriff's office details 6 emergency calls on Oakland County lakes during Tuesday storms that 'threatened disaster'
While Metro Detroit continues to clean up after strong storms caused damage across the area Tuesday evening, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says it was a stormy night that “threatened disaster” but “thankfully” didn’t deliver.
Southeast Michigan storms cause downed trees, power lines in Rochester Hills
(CBS DETROIT) - Thousands of people across Metro Detroit are dealing with downed power lines, snapped tree limbs and debris after a storm traveled through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday. "We have a generator, so we prepared for this quite a few years ago," said Rochester Hills resident Jeff Sugg. "So, it is what it is." Sugg says he's lived in his Rochester Hills neighborhood for years, but he's never experienced a power outage quite like this."We've never lost power like this ever," Sugg said. "We've lived here almost 30 years but never had this problem."According to DTE Energy, more than 288,000 customers lost power,...
Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools
Many Michigan students are back in school which means more opportunity for illness to spread. Health officials are warning that cases of a highly contagious infection that could be deadly are now rising in school-aged children. Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools. While health officials in Michigan have...
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
WARNING: 2 Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks in Michigan
The world's deadliest bug is becoming even more dangerous in Michigan. Mosquitos are usually active in Michigan from March to November. June through September are typically the peak months for mosquitos in the mitten state. Getting bit by a mosquito can be much more than annoying as they can carry and pass on multiple deadly diseases. The biggest one would be Malaria which killed over 600,000 people in 2021 alone. However, Malaria isn't the disease that has medical officials scrambling right now.
Michigan Middle School Teacher Celebrates 50 Years In The Classroom
The past few weeks have marked the return to school for kids all across Michigan. It also signifies the return of teachers to their classrooms. However, one middle school teacher in West Michigan is celebrating an incredible accomplishment. This year marks 50 years of teaching at Forest Hills Central Middle...
Mitten-shaped spotlight: Pair of campaign events set for Michigan today
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The well-trod campaign trail in Michigan is being walked once again Thursday, as both the Harris and Trump campaigns hold events in the mitten state. Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, appeared in Grand Rapids Thursday morning. He's highlighted how Vice President Harris will create an "Opportunity Economy." Gina Raimondo, the former Governor of Rhode Island, and U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D - MI) also spoke.
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