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Overcrowded Oakland County Animal Shelter has nearly 300 animals waiting for a new home
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Animal Shelter has a lot of furry friends ready to go home. "We get full up in the summer; it happens every year. But we're putting the plea out: if you are interested in adopting a pet, please check us out first before you go to a breeder," said Joanie Toole, who serves as chief of the Oakland County Animal Shelter. The shelter has more than 150 dogs and 140 cats currently waiting for a home. Toole says the shelter is not full just because owners are surrendering their pets, but because the cost of pet care...
Pontiac Man's Body Discovered in Harris Lake, Prompting Investigation by Oakland County Sheriff's Office
The recovery of a man's body from Harris Lake in Pontiac yesterday has sparked an investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 12:30 p.m., authorities were notified about the body in the water, prompting a response from the sheriff's department and other first responders to the area at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm, according to Public Information Officer Steve Huber, as per WWJ Newsradio 950.
How plastic-free July can help keep trash off streets & out of landfills
The Plastic Free challenge is a global movement with the goal being to help millions of people learn how to keep trash out of our oceans, lakes, streams, and off our streets and out of our landfills.
Wild Rose Boutique opens in South Lyon at former Lemon Tree spot
SOUTH LYON — Wild Rose Boutique is now open at 113 N. Lafayette St., giving Donna Parks a store front she has wanted for more than five years. The shop, which features a variety of artisan items, is the second Wild Rose Boutique location. The first is located in Plymouth.
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
Corrections officers union asks Gov. Whitmer to deploy National Guard due to staffing shortages in Michigan prisons
(CBS DETROIT) - A union that represents Michigan corrections officers asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday to deploy the National Guard to help understaffed prisons. Byron Osborn, the president of the Michigan Corrections Organization - SEIU Local 526M, said in a letter to Whitmer that she needs to "take working conditions that have persisted and worsened" throughout her time as governor.The letter says that corrections officers have to work mandatory 16-hour overtime shifts per week, and have to run prison operations with "far less" than the number of officers required. Osborn said officers often have to work in isolated areas by themselves, jeopardizing...
Michigan Man Found Guilty After Fatal Facebook Marketplace Setup
A fatal incident unfolded during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, leading to the conviction of a Michigan man. According to reports, the ambush event took place along Madison Road on November 1, where Griffin allegedly met the victim under the guise of a phone sale. The victim, Amanda Griffin, 32, was...
Revealing Michigan’s Deadliest Highway Holidays
Though each holiday rings a bit differently in Michigan, if it involves a day off, one thing they all share is our desire to get to our destination safely and as quickly as possible. No matter the occasion, we want to be 'there,' wherever 'there' may be. This mentality and tunnel vision can lead to traffic tie-ups and accidents on Michigan roadways, but is there one holiday in particular that is the most dangerous, or even deadly, for Michigan drivers?
Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
81-year-old Michigan woman rescued after being lost in woods for over 20 hours
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police rescued an 81-year-old woman Tuesday after she went missing in the woods behind her residence, state police said. A family member reported that they last saw the woman around 10 p.m. the night before. They also noted that the woman uses a cane for walking. Troopers responded to the missing woman's home in Ogemaw County's Richland Township and found a motorized mobility chair in the garage, along with her coat, purse and cellphone. The Michigan State Police Canine Team, Trooper Whited, and his partner, Loki, were called to assist, and Loki began tracking the woods behind the missing woman's home. While doing this, Loki found a pair of gloves and a walking cane that led down into a steep ravine. Not far from where he found those items, Loki located the woman at the ravine's base. Police say she was unable to move. Law enforcement officials carried the woman out of the woods as a storm rolled into the area. State police learned that the woman had been lost in that wooded area for more than 20 hours before they found her.
MHSBCA announces Division 4 all-state baseball team
The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association recently released its Division 4 all-state team, which included Plymouth Christian Academy junior Micah Lavigne making the second team. Reminder: HTL covers teams in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Garden City, Livonia, Milford, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Redford, South Lyon,...
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
Officials: Metro Detroit transition from GFL to Priority has been ‘ridiculous’
Trash pickup being days if not weeks behind schedule. Garbage trucks leaking oils onto local roadways. Communication mix-ups. On Priority Waste’s first day on the job of trash pick up in Flat Rock, trash cans sat by the road, still full of trash. At the July 1, 2024 Flat...
5 things to do this Fourth of July weekend in Metro Detroit: Salute to America at The Henry Ford, Royal Oak Taco Fest & more
Looking for something fun to do this Fourth of July weekend in Metro Detroit? Check out WWJ’s Don’t Miss List to find out about great events happening around town. This weekend, there’s Salute to America at The Henry Ford, Royal Oak Taco Fest & more!
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