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Samantha Woll killing: Defense wants charges against Michael Jackson-Bolanos dismissed
In about two weeks, Wayne County prosecutors and defense attorneys will argue whether or not the remaining charges against Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the suspect accused of killing Jewish leader and political activist Samantha Woll during a home invasion in Detroit, should be dismissed. A jury wasn’t convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Jackson-Bolanos...
SMART bus drivers picket amid fight for new contract
DETROIT (WXYZ) — SMART bus drivers demanding better working conditions formed a picket line outside of the Buhl Building in downtown Detroit on Thursday. The drivers say they are coming up on two years without a new contract meaning they’ve missed out on raises. The drivers also say many are working 12-14 hour days and 7-day weeks routinely as an employee shortage persists following the pandemic.
With grit of champions, Tecumseh captures first Little League state title
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How a historic marker can be part of healing a community: The Algiers Motel
Join us for an important episode of Daily Detroit as we talk abouit the history and impact of the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit uprising. Our guest, Dr. Danielle McGuire, a civil rights historian and author, shares her insights on the tragic events that unfolded and the significance of the newly erected state historical marker at the site.
Rides, art, music, and games can be found around town this weekend
The weekend is just a day away, and there’s plenty to do for just about everyone, including a popular family event that starts today. The gates for the Sterling Fest and Art Fair opened this morning. The annual event will feature a full midway with games and carnival rides, food from local restaurants and food trucks, vendors, art, kids activities, music and other entertainment. The fun goes through Saturday in Sterling Heights at Utica Road and Dodge Park Road.
Visit Ypsilanti for ‘the largest Michigan-only beer festival in the state’
YPSILANTI, MI -- The ultimate summer beer festival is here, offering the opportunity to celebrate the brews Michigan has to offer. The Michigan Brewers Guild’s 25th-annual Summer Beer Festival is perfect for beer enthusiasts to try all kinds of Michigan brews from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, and 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park.
Rocket Mortgage in Detroit Ranked No. 1 in Client Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, the country’s largest retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Cos., today announced it was ranked No. 1 in client satisfaction by Troy-based J.D. Power in mortgage servicing. This is the 10th year the company has received the prestigious honor and the 22nd J.D. Power...
Powered by Women: Linzie Venegas, President, Ideal Group, Detroit
Linzie Venegas, president of Ideal Group in southwest Detroit, was literally born into the family business. Her father, Frank Venegas Jr., started selling steel beams to homebuilders under the Ideal Steel banner in Livingston County in December 1979. Linzie was born a month later. By the time she was 7...
$376,699 and $322,231 Online Jackpots Won in July at Four Winds Casinos
15 jackpots greater than $43,000 since May including a $1 million winner. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that a guest from Fenton, Mich. won a $376,699 jackpot on July 9 while playing Jackpot Shores with a $6.75 bet on its online casino. Another guest from Detroit, Mich. won a $322,231 jackpot on July 18 while playing Divine Fortune with a $20 bet on its online casino. Both winners chose to remain anonymous and the games have been reset for other winners to take home massive jackpots.
Labor, trade groups joining initiative to bring manufacturer to Mundy Twp. megasite
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - Labor and trade groups have added their names to a list of stakeholders supporting the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance to find a manufacturer to come to the Mundy Township megasite. More than 30 businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders are already supporting the initiative. The...
Eastern Michigan senior David Carter Jr nominated for AllState AFCA Good Works Team
David Carter Jr. is amongst 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. This organization recognizes college football players for their outstanding commitment to community service and contributions beyond the field. Carter, a senior defensive back, graduated from Eastern Michigan University in April 2024 with a degree in...
Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher is heading to the Olympics for the second time to compete for the US Track and Field Team. The 27-year-old is hoping to end the American’s drought in distance racing at the Paris Olympics. He’ll be running two events, the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Fisher places fifth and ninth in those same races.
Man in critical condition after being shot while inside vehicle in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man was shot while inside a vehicle on Wednesday, according to preliminary information from Detroit police. He is currently listed in critical condition. Police responded to the area of Bringard Drive and Rex Avenue on the northeast side of Detroit for a shooting when they found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
Kamala Harris' longtime supporters welcome her return to the top of the ticket
Kamala Harris’ ascendance as the Democratic favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination has unleashed a tide of new support for the vice president. Her newfound ‘brat’ pack is relishing endorsements from social-media-age celebrities like Charli XCX and longtime political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi. Coconut memes — a reference to a speech Harris gave at a White House event last year — are inescapable. ...
Free family-friendly event to be held on Flint’s north side
Flint, MI – St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host Family Fun Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2, 2024. The event will be held on St. Luke’s campus, located at 3115 Lawndale Ave, Flint, MI 48504, and is open to the entire community.
Lake Orion Man Sentenced to 26-50 Years for Rape and Assault of Ex-Girlfriend in Oakland County
In Oakland County, a harrowing case has reached its conclusion as Adam Richard Williams, a 35-year-old man from Lake Orion, has been condemned to 26-50 years of incarceration for a brutal assault and rape of his ex-girlfriend. According to WWJ Newsradio, Williams's crimes included home invasion, sexual assault, and domestic violence, which occurred on July 31 and August 1, 2023, following the end of his relationship with the victim.
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