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Settlement reached in case of illegal storefront casinos in Flint
FLINT, Mich.— The Michigan Gaming Control has reached a resolution involving illegal gambling at The Cellular Vault, The Vault, and The Flint Arcade. Earlier this year, a property nuisance complained was filed against L.D. Lam Properties, LLC. This resulted in the owner, Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, being banned from engaging...
Kildee delivers endorsement, asks voters to replace him with McDonald Rivet in Congress
FLINT, MI -- Kristen McDonald Rivet has received what may be the biggest endorsement in the race to succeed Dan Kildee in Congress -- the blessing of the incumbent from Flint Township who she hopes to replace. Kildee, who announced in November that he would not seek re-election in the...
Sterling Heights police ramp up patrols ahead of Independence Day weekend
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - As Metro Detroiters gear up to celebrate Independence Day, local law enforcement, including the Sterling Heights Police Department, are stepping up patrols on the roads."We're looking for any violation. If it's someone drinking or driving and coming from a party, we're looking for the driving, the bad habits…them going over a curb, them swerving in a lane," said Sterling Heights Capt. Mario Bastinelli.Bastinelli says the city will see an abundance of extra officers on duty the next several days."We're going to be out on patrol, we're going to be in the subs, driving on the...
Jeep-parent Stellantis cuts Warren Truck shift in July, plans adjustments in Toledo
Stellantis says it is cutting a shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant north of Detroit during July as the automaker tries to recalibrate its production and sales numbers, which fell sharply in the United States in the second quarter. The automaker also said Tuesday that it is making production changes at its plants in Toledo, Ohio. ...
Settlement reached between Flint, alleged illegal gambling establishments
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A settlement agreement has been reached between the city of Flint and the former owner of alleged illegal gambling establishments in Flint, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said. The MGCB conducted two comprehensive investigations into an establishment on 3301 Corunna Road that was known as...
Judge dismisses Facebook defamation lawsuit against Flint council president
FLINT, MI -- A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit that a law firm filed against Flint City Council President Ladel Lewis and others because of comments they made about it on Facebook. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan George Caram Steeh dismissed the cases in...
Pontiac Tragedy: Lakeisha Arnae Moton and Her Dog Perish in House Fire Amidst Concerns Over Rising Fire-Related Fatalities in Michigan
A house fire in Pontiac claimed the lives of a local woman and her dog last weekend. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported that Lakeisha Arnae Moton, 37, was discovered unresponsive in her home on the 600 block of Raskob Street. Deputies and firefighters from the Waterford Regional Fire Department arrived at the scene on Sunday after a friend, who tried and failed to make contact with Moton, alerted authorities. "When deputies arrived, 37-year-old woman Lakeisha Arnae Moton was found unresponsive in the hallway, and was pronounced dead at the scene", detailed WWJ Newsradio.
George Blaha’s High Hopes Golf Invitational Dinner & Live Auction
George Blaha’s High Hopes Golf Invitational Dinner & Live Auction, held on June 24, 2024, at the Tam-O-Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield, was presented by Amerisure and helped raise money for Vista Maria and the organization’s work helping area kids overcome challenges from abuse and trauma as well as its mental health services, foster care and adoption services, secure care for survivors of human trafficking, and other programs. The event included brunch, 18 holes of golf, live and silent auctions, and more. Learn more at vistamaria.org.
Standout adaptive golf player from Rochester Hills on brink of competing for national title
FOX 2 met up with Jimmy Moceri at Cherry Creek Golf Course in Shelby Township as he prepares for the US Adaptive Open where he will compete against the top adaptive golfers in the country.
Pontiac man faces murder charge for crash after running from Warren police
A Pontiac man is charged with eight felony counts after he allegedly crashed into a Jeep Cherokee killing one person and severely injuring three others while fleeing from Warren Police. James Lamar Hudson Jr., 26, is charged with one count of second degree murder; four counts of fleeing a police...
High-speed chase ends with crash outside Genoa Kohls
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A police chase ended with a driver crashing a pick-up truck in front of a Kohl’s in Genoa Township on Tuesday. The crash happened at around 2:45 p.m. Michigan State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Department received several calls of a […]
Things to do in Metro Detroit this Weekend: July 4 to 7
July 4 - 7 Royal Oak Taco Fest 2024. This years Royal Oak Taco Fest featuring over 50 taquerias, ice-cold margaritas, and 3 stages of live entertainment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with bounce houses, face painting, and crafts at the Kids Zone. Don't miss Lucha Libre wrestling, taco-eating contests, tequila sampling, artisan vendors, and more! Visit the event website to for the full lineup of vendors, musical performances and entertainment at royaloaktacofest.com.
Michigan’s First Chicken Guy! Restaurant from Guy Fieri Abruptly Shuts Down
Well, that didn't last long. A little over a year after opening, Michigan's first Chicken Guy! restaurant from celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri has permanently closed its doors. The first Chicken Guy! restaurant in Michigan opened in at 30130 Plymouth Road in Livonia in April of 2023. The restaurant...
1,200 Gallons of oil removed from Flint River since spill last week
FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) -- The investigation continues into how more than 1,000 gallons of an oily substance leaked into the Flint River last week. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley's office says authorities have removed about 1,200 gallons of an oil and water mix since the leak was reported one week ago from a storm sewer outfall in the 1400 block of James P. Cole Boulevard between Merrill and Wood streets.
Man also charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting at Howell tattoo parlor
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – A man initially arraigned on several weapons charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Howell now is accused of manslaughter. Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, was arraigned Tuesday, July 2, on the additional charge and possessing a firearm during a felony before 53rd District Court Magistrate Jerry Sherwood, according to court records. The magistrate arraigned him the day prior on charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, possessing a firearm while committing a felony and carrying a concealed weapon.
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