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Samantha Woll killing: Defendant is innocent 'without a shadow of a doubt,' attorneys say
Defense attorneys for Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the man accused of killing beloved Detroit Jewish leader and political activist Samantha Woll, have taken the rare legal move of starting a petition to convince prosecutors to let their client go. The petition lists three demands: Stop the retrial of Jackson-Bolanos, dismiss the remaining charges against him...
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Metro Detroit forecast: More rain, more flooding, then more heat
A few thousand metro Detroiters were recovering from power outages Wednesday morning, after thundershowers knocked out electricity and flooded freeways the day before, with forecasters and police warning more storms are expected through the afternoon bringing the possibility of more flooding. Michigan State Police warned commuters that parts of Interstate 94 were closed,...
Whitmer signs bill modifying medically frail parole options into law
(The Center Square) – Severely health-compromised prisoners in Michigan will have more care placement options under a new law signed by the governor Tuesday. “This aligns with Gov. Whitmer’s prioritization of criminal justice reform by promoting humane treatment for corrected individuals, which can lead to better outcomes for both prisoners and the broader Michigan community,” the governor’s office said in a statement. The new law addresses implementation issues of the...
Michigan elections FAQ: Early voting starts Saturday for August primary
Early in-person voting for Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary begins July 27. The primary will decide congressional and state House candidates who advance to the general election. Voters can find their early in-person voting location online. Michigan voters awaiting November’s historical presidential election have the option to cast their ballot...
Up North businesses help fill Michigan’s EV charging station gap
Businesses in Michigan tourist centers are slowly adding public EV chargers. Charger use seems to be increasing, owners who have chargers say, particularly at lodging establishments. The attention to EV charging comes as the state lags in building out infrastructure for the vehicles. Beer is an obvious draw at Stormcloud...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Biden's Michigan delegates vote 'overwhelmingly' to endorse VP Harris
Michigan Democratic Party delegates who had been committed to President Joe Biden voted Tuesday night to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement on this year's presidential ticket, according to the state Party officials. While no exact breakdown was given as to the count for Harris or how many delegates took part...
Pontiac Transportation Museum to celebrate grand opening
A new museum in Pontiac celebrates the city’s role in getting people to places they wanted to go. That history goes from the carriage industry of the 1800s to the last Pontiac automobile made in the city in 2010. The Pontiac Transportation Museum will hold a grand opening on...
Detroit woman shares her life story in new movie, 'Silent Scream'
Detroit's own Kimberly E. Mallory shares her deeply personal life story in the new movie 'Silent Scream.' The movie is based on her book, 'There Is No Sound In My Scream: Truth, Drugs and Faith.' You can catch the movie on Sunday, August 18th, at the Riveria Cinema on Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills. For more, visit kimberlymallory.com.
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