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New optometry school at UDM to address growing demand for eye care professionals
Read full article: New optometry school at UDM to address growing demand for eye care professionalsUniversity of Detroit Mercy announced a major milestone in the development of its new School of Optometry after recently receiving pre-accreditation approval from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.
Detroit Pistons, Comerica Bank unveil ‘SHOP313 Pop-Up’ showcasing 28 small businesses this season
Read full article: Detroit Pistons, Comerica Bank unveil ‘SHOP313 Pop-Up’ showcasing 28 small businesses this seasonThe Detroit Pistons and Comerica Bank announced a collaboration, SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops, presented by Comerica, that will showcase 28 Michigan-based small businesses during the 2024-25 NBA season beginning Jan. 31.
Lawsuit accuses driver of inhaling ‘Hippie Whippy’ when he crashed, killing man on I-96
Read full article: Lawsuit accuses driver of inhaling ‘Hippie Whippy’ when he crashed, killing man on I-96A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against multiple defendants alleging their actions led to the death of 71-year-old Eugene Glavin, who died after a 22-year-old driver allegedly lost consciousness while inhaling nitrous oxide and crashed into him.
Michigan priest has license revoked by church after imitating Musk’s straight-arm gesture
Read full article: Michigan priest has license revoked by church after imitating Musk’s straight-arm gestureA priest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, had his license revoked by the Anglican Catholic Church after the priest mimicked a straight-arm gesture performed by Elon Musk earlier this month.
What Oakland County sheriff said after flying out of DC hours before plane, helicopter collision
Read full article: What Oakland County sheriff said after flying out of DC hours before plane, helicopter collisionMultiple deaths have been reported after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter carrying three while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, according to the Associated Press.
Trump administration rescinds memo freezing federal funding after widespread confusion
Read full article: Trump administration rescinds memo freezing federal funding after widespread confusionAfter widespread panic and confusion, the White House has rescinded its memo ordering a freeze on federal aid spending.
5 ways immigrants can use their rights to protect themselves, per Michigan US Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Read full article: 5 ways immigrants can use their rights to protect themselves, per Michigan US Rep. Rashida TlaibRep. Rashida Tlaib and other local leaders held a press conference Wednesday urging residents to know their rights as immigration enforcement has ramped up across the country.
Suspected drunk driver crashes into Michigan State Police car on I-75
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver crashes into Michigan State Police car on I-75A suspected drunk driver was arrested after crashing into a Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring a trooper and others involved in a separate crash on I-75.
Michigan State remains last undefeated team in Big Ten play with 13th-straight win
Read full article: Michigan State remains last undefeated team in Big Ten play with 13th-straight winThe train that is Michigan State men’s basketball kept rolling with another impressive win on Tuesday night.
Morning 4: Here’s where 850+ new housing units are being built in Michigan -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here’s where 850+ new housing units are being built in Michigan -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
‘Lose Yourself’: Publishing company for Eminem sues Metro Detroit dealership for music in ad
Read full article: ‘Lose Yourself’: Publishing company for Eminem sues Metro Detroit dealership for music in adEminem’s music publishing company “Eight Mile Style” has sued a Metro Detroit Ford dealership due to copyright infringement in federal court over the alleged unauthorized usage of his hit song “Lose Yourself.”
West Bloomfield woman charged with embezzling from vulnerable adult in scheme with co-defendant
Read full article: West Bloomfield woman charged with embezzling from vulnerable adult in scheme with co-defendantMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Shelley Letzer, 67, of West Bloomfield, was arraigned in the 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills on four felony charges for allegedly financially exploiting a vulnerable adult.
Michigan AG joins 22 states in lawsuit to block Trump administration’s funding withholding policy
Read full article: Michigan AG joins 22 states in lawsuit to block Trump administration’s funding withholding policyMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general suing to stop the implementation of a new Trump administration policy that appeared to order the withholding of trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on to provide essential services to millions of Americans.
Federal judge hears request to block an upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama
Read full article: Federal judge hears request to block an upcoming nitrogen gas execution in AlabamaA federal judge has heard competing testimony over a request to block the nation's fourth execution using nitrogen gas.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel taking legal action after Trump orders federal funding freeze
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel taking legal action after Trump orders federal funding freezeMichigan Attorney Dana Nessel said she is “taking immediate legal action” after Trump moved to pause federal grants and loans as his administration reviews spending.
Judge denies motions for new trial, resentencing from 3 convicted in Whitmer kidnapping plot
Read full article: Judge denies motions for new trial, resentencing from 3 convicted in Whitmer kidnapping plotA judge denied motions for a new trial, resentencing and reconsideration from three men convicted of multiple felonies in connection with the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
Costco confirms food court will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. Here’s when to expect the change
Read full article: Costco confirms food court will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. Here’s when to expect the changeCostco confirmed it will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products at its food courts.
Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026
Read full article: Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.
How Michigan hunters can protect themselves, domestic animals from bird flu
Read full article: How Michigan hunters can protect themselves, domestic animals from bird fluAs cases of avian influenza continue to be reported across the U.S., the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding late-season goose hunters about how to protect themselves and domestic animals from the virus.
‘Ice Tre’ slides Michigan basketball past Penn State, extends home win streak to 11
Read full article: ‘Ice Tre’ slides Michigan basketball past Penn State, extends home win streak to 11The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team extended their home winning streak to 11 games after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 76-72 inside Crisler Center.
Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Read full article: Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25Auburn is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week.
How Michigan maybe, kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state
Read full article: How Michigan maybe, kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a stateHappy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.
What to know about new bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: What to know about new bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
How to identify and avoid card skimming, shimming devices
Read full article: How to identify and avoid card skimming, shimming devicesAs Detroit police are searching for the suspects accused of using card skimming devices across multiple businesses, it’s important to understand this type of fraud and how people can avoid falling victim to it.
Woman allegedly caught smuggling 140 suboxone strips, SIM cards to inmate at Michigan prison
Read full article: Woman allegedly caught smuggling 140 suboxone strips, SIM cards to inmate at Michigan prisonA Wayne County woman was charged in connection to smuggling drugs and SIM cards into a Northern Michigan prison, police said.
DTE gets approval for $217M electricity rate increase. Here’s what that means for residents
Read full article: DTE gets approval for $217M electricity rate increase. Here’s what that means for residentsHere's what to know about monthly DTE Energy bills after Michigan regulators approved a $217 electric rate increase for the utility company.
'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes
Read full article: 'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changesPresident Trump has slashed a slew of EV-related policies, which could affect many states that have received billions of dollars in investment for electrification, notably Michigan.
Michigan basketball seeks to end Mackey Arena drought vs. Purdue amidst shaky play
Read full article: Michigan basketball seeks to end Mackey Arena drought vs. Purdue amidst shaky playThrough 18 games, the Michigan Wolverines have a shaky tendency that continues to rear its ugly head at the most inopportune times.
Man pleads guilty to money laundering in Nigerian sextortion scheme that led to Michigan teen’s suicide
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to money laundering in Nigerian sextortion scheme that led to Michigan teen’s suicideAn Alabama man pleaded guilty to money laundering in the Nigerian sextortion scheme that led to the death by suicide of a teenager in Michigan.
FEMA awards $933K to Detroit for flood mitigation strategy development
Read full article: FEMA awards $933K to Detroit for flood mitigation strategy developmentThrough the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, FEMA has awarded Detroit $933,750 to design a cost-effective flood mitigation project within and adjacent to the Michigan-Martin neighborhood on Detroit’s west side.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs key bills to enhance school safety, combat gun violence in Michigan
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs key bills to enhance school safety, combat gun violence in MichiganGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has signed three commonsense bills, which she says are to keep kids safe at school and reduce gun violence across Michigan.
ACLU lawsuit: ICE ‘abuses’ federal regulations to keep records of detained immigrants secret
Read full article: ACLU lawsuit: ICE ‘abuses’ federal regulations to keep records of detained immigrants secretA lawsuit has been filed seeking to force ICE to release records about immigrants being held in Michigan jails.
Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
Detroit Lions sign former Michigan Wolverines wide receiver to reserve/future contract
Read full article: Detroit Lions sign former Michigan Wolverines wide receiver to reserve/future contractThe Detroit Lions have signed a former Michigan Wolverines standout wide receiver to a reserve/future contract.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins suit to stop Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins suit to stop Trump’s order to end birthright citizenshipMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is among a group of attorneys general who have filed a lawsuit to stop Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Lions RB David Montgomery posts hilarious meme after Ben Johnson takes Bears coaching job
Read full article: Lions RB David Montgomery posts hilarious meme after Ben Johnson takes Bears coaching jobDetroit Lions running back David Montgomery -- or as we know him, Knuckles -- posted a funny meme in response to his offensive coordinator taking a new gig with his former team.
List: These 14 Michigan men were charged in connection to Jan. 6 insurrection
Read full article: List: These 14 Michigan men were charged in connection to Jan. 6 insurrectionAfter more than four years since rioters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 of those involved or allegedly involved.
What Dan Campbell said about costly 3rd and 1 play call in Detroit Lions playoff loss
Read full article: What Dan Campbell said about costly 3rd and 1 play call in Detroit Lions playoff lossDan Campbell talked about the most criticized play call of the Detroit Lions' playoff loss to the Commanders on Monday.
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
Read full article: A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forestsIn the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late bloomer.
Did Jahmyr Gibbs need more touches in Detroit Lions playoff loss? Dan Campbell responds
Read full article: Did Jahmyr Gibbs need more touches in Detroit Lions playoff loss? Dan Campbell respondsShould the Detroit Lions have given the ball to Jahmyr Gibbs more often in their playoff loss to the Commanders? Dan Campbell responded to that question on Monday.
Metro Detroit schools are already closing for Tuesday due to cold -- here’s the full list
Read full article: Metro Detroit schools are already closing for Tuesday due to cold -- here’s the full listTrack potential school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Goldin scores 31 points in No. 20 Michigan's 80-76 overtime victory over Northwestern
Read full article: Goldin scores 31 points in No. 20 Michigan's 80-76 overtime victory over NorthwesternValdislav Goldin scored 31 points, Nimari Burnett added 13 and No. 20 Michigan rallied to beat Northwestern 80-76 in overtime Sunday.
Michigan ice cream brand searching for ultimate fan to help with taste-testing
Read full article: Michigan ice cream brand searching for ultimate fan to help with taste-testingA popular Michigan ice cream brand is searching for an ice cream connoisseur to help taste-test flavors throughout the year. The winner gets free ice cream and a cash prize.
Jameson Williams energizes Detroit Lions with hilarious celebration, pumping up crowd
Read full article: Jameson Williams energizes Detroit Lions with hilarious celebration, pumping up crowdDetroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams pumped up the crowd inside Ford Field after scoring a touchdown on a trick play.
Backup QB who was coaching high school weeks ago leads Detroit Lions TD drive after Jared Goff injury
Read full article: Backup QB who was coaching high school weeks ago leads Detroit Lions TD drive after Jared Goff injuryA backup quarterback who was coaching high school football a few weeks ago led the Detroit Lions on a critical touchdown drive after Jared Goff went down with an injury during their playoff game.
Another defensive starter injured just 2 minutes into Detroit Lions' first playoff game
Read full article: Another defensive starter injured just 2 minutes into Detroit Lions' first playoff gameAnother defensive starter was injured for the Detroit Lions just two minutes into their first playoff game.
Notre Dame and Ohio State arrive in Atlanta and it's the 2nd visit of the season for Fighting Irish
Read full article: Notre Dame and Ohio State arrive in Atlanta and it's the 2nd visit of the season for Fighting IrishOhio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on their charter flights on Friday as the teams moved closer to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.
Study: Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Round matchup vs. Commanders to generate $64.9M economic impact
Read full article: Study: Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Round matchup vs. Commanders to generate $64.9M economic impactAccording to a new analysis from East Lansing-based economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC. (AEG), the net economic impact of the NFL’s National Football Conference (NFC) Divisional playoff game between the Lions and the Washington Commanders is expected to exceed $64 million.