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Human smuggling operation busted in Metro Detroit after boat crosses from Canada to US; 5 in custody
Four people are in American custody and a fifth is being held by Canadian authorities after an attempted human smuggling operation was busted up by U.S. Border Patrol agents last month.
Shooting at Detroit gas station leaves young woman in critical condition, three injured
A shooting at a gas station on Detroit’s east side left a woman in critical condition and three others injured. Detroit Police said the suspect walked into a gas station at Gratiot and Van Dyke around 9 p.m.
7-year-old boy shot in chest inside Inkster apartment, suspect still on the run
Inkster Police are asking for the public’s help to find a suspect who shot a 7-year-old boy in the chest, leaving him in critical condition. It happened overnight Monday in an apartment near Beech Daly and Cherry Hill.
Thousands of DTE customers without power Tuesday following night of heavy storms in Metro Detroit
Thousands of people in Metro Detroit are without power Tuesday following strong, early-morning storms that left wind damage and flooding. DTE is reporting just over 17,000 outages, with areas in Oakland and Macomb Counties among the most-affected.
Police arrest masked suspect in armed robbery at Brighton Hampton Inn
Brighton Police announced they arrested a man, 22 of the Howell area, on Monday at approximately 4:15 p.m. They described him as the “sole suspect” in the armed robbery of the Hampton Inn Suites.
Farmington Hills house fire injures two, including firefighter
The Farmington Hills Fire Department said the fire started on Tuesday around 3:30 a.m. in a two-story home in the Preserves at Meadowbrook subdivision on Marshview at Rhonswood, in the area of 8 Mile and 275.
Dollar General to pay $12M for allegedly blocking exits with merchandise
Dollar General has been fined $12 million and ordered to improve its safety measures at its more than 20,000 locations after settling claims that it put workers in danger by blocking emergency exits, federal officials shared.
The infamous Belle Isle Giant Slide is making its return this weekend — and officials say it's safer to ride
Brace yourselves, Detroit. The Belle Isle Giant Slide is coming back. The beloved slide — which went viral in the summer of 2022 — is set to kick off the season Friday, July 19.
Storms carrying damaging winds, threat of tornadoes and flooding targets Metro Detroit late Monday into early Tuesday
Metro Detroit may have a rather stormy start to the week. Forecasters say there is a “slight” risk for severe weather starting late Monday night in Southeast Michigan, with the possibility of damaging winds and even the chance of a tornado.
There were more than 1 million vehicle thefts in the U.S. last year — What can car owners do to prevent it?
Auto theft is a huge problem across the nation, with more than one million vehicles stolen in the U.S. last year, according to authorities. That means a vehicle is being stolen every 32 seconds.
Trump announces J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate
On day one of the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump broke the tension after surviving an assassination attempt by answering a question many have pondered for months. His running mate in 2024 will be Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Armed suspect wearing mask on the run after robbing Brighton hotel overnight
A suspect is on the loose after allegedly robbing a hotel in Brighton early Monday morning. Police officials say the suspect stole money from the cash register at the Hampton Inn around 1:20 a.m.
Belle Isle beach closed due to high levels of E. coli found in water sample test results
The swimming area at Detroit’s Belle Isle is closed until further notice due to concerns of high bacteria levels in the water, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Storms carrying damaging winds, threat of tornadoes and flooding targets Metro Detroit late Monday into early Tuesday
Metro Detroit may have a rather stormy start to the week. Forecasters say there is a “slight” risk for severe weather starting late Monday night in Southeast Michigan, with the possibility of damaging winds and even the chance of a tornado.
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