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Go 4 It: Local 4 viewers rally to make comfort blankets for organ donors
Read full article: Go 4 It: Local 4 viewers rally to make comfort blankets for organ donorsComfort blankets are provided to newly grieving donor families. They are often the last thing that touches a donor before their organs are procured. The blankets become a touching keepsake for the donor families.
Suspect in custody after car left with bullet holes in road rage shooting on Southfield Freeway
Read full article: Suspect in custody after car left with bullet holes in road rage shooting on Southfield FreewayA suspect who allegedly shot at a Taylor man’s car on Southfield Freeway Wednesday morning has been identified.
Michigan man pleads guilty for plotting mass shooting of LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: Michigan man pleads guilty for plotting mass shooting of LGBTQ+ communityA Michigan man pleaded guilty to one count of committing a hate crime for trying to carry out a mass shooting at locations he associated with the LGBTQ+ community.
Detroit Lions' main character set to lead franchise as co-star is ruled out for remainder of season
Read full article: Detroit Lions' main character set to lead franchise as co-star is ruled out for remainder of seasonThe Detroit Lions have been running the National Football League for the 2024 season behind the tailback duo of David Montgomery (Knuckles) and Jahmyr Gibbs (Sonic).
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25Tennessee remained No. 1 for the second consecutive week, though Auburn has closed the gap at No. 2.
Michigan attorney general releases over 300-page report of alleged abuse at Diocese of Lansing
Read full article: Michigan attorney general releases over 300-page report of alleged abuse at Diocese of LansingMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on allegations of sexual abuse and other sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Lansing.
On top of defensive injuries, Detroit Lions get devastating David Montgomery news
Read full article: On top of defensive injuries, Detroit Lions get devastating David Montgomery newsOn top of all the defensive injuries, the Detroit Lions just got some devastating news about running back David Montgomery.
Yet another Detroit Lions defensive star (maybe 2) done for season with injury
Read full article: Yet another Detroit Lions defensive star (maybe 2) done for season with injuryYet another Detroit Lions defensive star will miss the rest of the season due to injury, and he might not be the only one.
Michigan football player who transferred from Michigan State wears U of M cap to MSU graduation
Read full article: Michigan football player who transferred from Michigan State wears U of M cap to MSU graduationA Michigan football player who transferred to the team from Michigan State wore a U of M cap to his MSU graduation.
Why there’s a dense fog advisory in parts of Metro Detroit Monday morning
Read full article: Why there’s a dense fog advisory in parts of Metro Detroit Monday morningA dense fog advisory continues for all of Southeast Michigan until 10 a.m. Monday. Fog is reducing visibility down to one-quarter mile or less in many communities.
Loss to Bills could cost Detroit Lions more than seeding as key players face season-ending injuries
Read full article: Loss to Bills could cost Detroit Lions more than seeding as key players face season-ending injuriesSunday's loss could potentially cost the Detroit Lions more than a position in the standings, as head coach Dan Campbell believes three of their starters might have suffered season-ending injuries.
Former Lions draft pick shines with historic first half in return to Detroit
Read full article: Former Lions draft pick shines with historic first half in return to DetroitA former Detroit Lions draft pick is having a historic first half in his return to Ford Field as the Buffalo Bills take a 21-14 halftime lead.
AG Nessel files appeal in dismissal of charges against state police trooper, officers in 2022 assault
Read full article: AG Nessel files appeal in dismissal of charges against state police trooper, officers in 2022 assaultAn appeal was filed in the dismissal of a Michigan State Police trooper and two Saginaw police officers accused of punching a man unconscious while he was handcuffed in 2022.
Is Friday the 13th really that unlucky? Not for Mega Millions players in Michigan
Read full article: Is Friday the 13th really that unlucky? Not for Mega Millions players in MichiganSure, some people might tell you to be extra careful on Friday the 13th, but according to the Michigan Lottery it might be worth taking some risks.
Caught on camera: Box truck crashes into first responder vehicles helping clear another crash on I-94
Read full article: Caught on camera: Box truck crashes into first responder vehicles helping clear another crash on I-94While severe winter weather hit Michigan late Wednesday into Thursday morning, multiple vehicle crashes and slide-offs were reported—including a crash involving first responders.
Michigan businessman convicted of PPP loan fraud by federal jury
Read full article: Michigan businessman convicted of PPP loan fraud by federal juryA federal jury convicted Michigan businessman Dale Thrush of Farwell of wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan and loan forgiveness.
This Michigan city was named on list of snowiest places in US
Read full article: This Michigan city was named on list of snowiest places in USMany places across the U.S. are known for their snowy winter weather conditions, and a Michigan city was recently named among the snowiest towns in the country.
Morning 4: Winter Weather Advisory in effect Thursday morning for Metro Detroit -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Winter Weather Advisory in effect Thursday morning for Metro Detroit -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Video: Snowy road conditions on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
Read full article: Video: Snowy road conditions on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024We’re starting off this morning with snow over a good portion of the region as we’ve been watching these lake effect snow band set up overnight Wednesday and into early on Thursday morning.
These 14 Michigan communities will get $1.9 million in grants for local park, trail projects
Read full article: These 14 Michigan communities will get $1.9 million in grants for local park, trail projectsThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that 14 communities across the state will share $1,896,700 in grants for local park and trail improvement projects.
This Michigan city is seeking public input as it considers banning dogs at playgrounds
Read full article: This Michigan city is seeking public input as it considers banning dogs at playgroundsOfficials in Marquette are seeking public comment as the city considers banning dogs at playgrounds due to concerns.
Michigan football releases 2025 schedule: Wolverines have big time matchups next season
Read full article: Michigan football releases 2025 schedule: Wolverines have big time matchups next seasonThe Michigan Wolverines have released their schedule for the 2025 football season with a lot of enthusiasm.
Michigan senator sponsors family leave bill for paid time off to support caregiving, health needs
Read full article: Michigan senator sponsors family leave bill for paid time off to support caregiving, health needsMichigan Democratic Senator Erika Geiss of Taylor knows what it’s like to be a mom to a daughter battling a serious health issue, which is one reason why she’s sponsoring legislation to create a state-run program known as Family Leave Optimal Coverage (FLOC).
After Michigan’s win over Buckeyes, Ohio lawmaker wants to make flag-planting a felony
Read full article: After Michigan’s win over Buckeyes, Ohio lawmaker wants to make flag-planting a felonyAfter Michigan won its fourth-straight game against Ohio State, an Ohio lawmaker wants to make it a felony to plant a flag on a football field.
Cameras to be added to Michigan work zones, school buses to track speeding, traffic violations
Read full article: Cameras to be added to Michigan work zones, school buses to track speeding, traffic violationsNew laws will allow cameras to be added to school buses and construction zones to help reduce crashes and track traffic violators.
15 parks in Michigan to receive $8 million in grants for upgrades, DNR announces
Read full article: 15 parks in Michigan to receive $8 million in grants for upgrades, DNR announcesThe projects set to receive the funding are located in Berrien, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gogebic, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Wayne County man facing federal charges after robbing former employer’s armored truck at gunpoint
Read full article: Wayne County man facing federal charges after robbing former employer’s armored truck at gunpointA Wayne County man is facing federal charges for allegedly robbing an armored truck at gunpoint.
Stop & Shop is using grocery store kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customers
Read full article: Stop & Shop is using grocery store kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customersRegional supermarket chain Stop & Shop is installing kiosks in all of its stores in the Northeast U.S. to make digital-only coupons more accessible.
AT&T to end its landline services in Michigan, across US. Here’s what to know
Read full article: AT&T to end its landline services in Michigan, across US. Here’s what to knowAT&T is planning to discontinue its landline services in most of its service areas in the U.S. over the next couple of years, including in Michigan.
21-year-old Michigan man charged after firing gun in backyard, damaging police cars
Read full article: 21-year-old Michigan man charged after firing gun in backyard, damaging police carsA 21-year-old Michigan man was charged after firing shots in his backyard, striking surrounding property and patrol cars, police said.
How one of Detroit’s oldest hotels is still running 100 years on
Read full article: How one of Detroit’s oldest hotels is still running 100 years onAt the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan Avenue sits a skyscraper hotel that has been housing some of Detroit’s biggest visitors for 100 years.
This Michigan native sailor received the Medal of Honor for his heroic act in Pearl Harbor
Read full article: This Michigan native sailor received the Medal of Honor for his heroic act in Pearl HarborNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg was remembered for his heroic acts, saving two people and sacrificing his own life in the West Loch Disaster.
Here’s what Michiganders are throwing away (but could be recycling)
Read full article: Here’s what Michiganders are throwing away (but could be recycling)Michiganders threw away millions of vape pens, upwards of $130 million in bottle deposits, and large amounts of food waste in 2023, according to a Michigan Sustainable Business Forum report.
Should Michigan’s 10-cent bottle return law include water bottles?
Read full article: Should Michigan’s 10-cent bottle return law include water bottles?A bill that would let voters decide if Michigan should expand bottle deposits to include water bottles and other containers went through a Senate committee on Thursday, but the future of the bill is still uncertain.
What to know: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills to restrict guns at Michigan polling places
Read full article: What to know: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills to restrict guns at Michigan polling placesMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed bills into law that make it illegal to have guns at polling locations or counting centers across the state.
Morning 4: What Packers coach said about pregame swearing match with Detroit Lions fan -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: What Packers coach said about pregame swearing match with Detroit Lions fan -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
How winter weather conditions are impacting Michigan’s blood supply
Read full article: How winter weather conditions are impacting Michigan’s blood supplyMichigan’s blood supply is being negatively impacted by the winter weather conditions across the state, according to a release from a blood center.
Of all fast food places, Michigan men chose this restaurant to take a first date
Read full article: Of all fast food places, Michigan men chose this restaurant to take a first dateFirst dates can be nerve-racking. It can also be expensive. One survey asked men nationwide what fast food joint they would take a first date.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Read full article: Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of HouseDemocrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year.
Michigan suspends license of Livonia car dealership for allegedly selling used cars as new
Read full article: Michigan suspends license of Livonia car dealership for allegedly selling used cars as newLaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc., also known as LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia, had its license suspended for several alleged violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code.
Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurants to return after 20-year hiatus. Will they be in Michigan?
Read full article: Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurants to return after 20-year hiatus. Will they be in Michigan?Twenty years after closing its restaurants, the Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's announced plans to return in 2025.
Whipping winds knock out power for thousands of Metro Detroit residents
Read full article: Whipping winds knock out power for thousands of Metro Detroit residentsAlthough the snow has pushed out Thursday morning, winds are whipping leading to single digit wind chills, blowing snow and power outages across Southeast Michigan.
10 people from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties sentenced in COVID fraud scheme
Read full article: 10 people from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties sentenced in COVID fraud schemeTen people from Michigan who pleaded guilty in a multi-million dollar COVID unemployment fraud scheme have been sentenced to prison.
Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady
Read full article: Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom BradyBryce Underwood was relieved to make his commitment to Michigan official with his signature as signing day in college football kicked off on Wednesday.
Michigan Democrats rush to pass legislation before power shift
Read full article: Michigan Democrats rush to pass legislation before power shiftMichigan Democrats are scrambling in Lansing to move on priorities as the window on their trifecta closes, while Republicans are looking ahead to January when they take over the House.
Winter storm warnings issued in Michigan. Here’s what to know about expected snow totals, squalls
Read full article: Winter storm warnings issued in Michigan. Here’s what to know about expected snow totals, squallsWinter storm warnings have been issued for nearly half of Michigan as arctic air pushes its way across the state. Here’s what to know about the snow totals and snow squalls expected across the state.
Snow squalls could cause dangerous driving conditions in Southeast Michigan tonight. What to expect
Read full article: Snow squalls could cause dangerous driving conditions in Southeast Michigan tonight. What to expectSnow squalls are possible in Metro Detroit during a three-hour period tonight, which could cause poor driving conditions.
Michigan border patrol agents on snowmobiles save trapped motorist from drowning
Read full article: Michigan border patrol agents on snowmobiles save trapped motorist from drowningU.S. Border Patrol agents who were patrolling on snowmobiles rescued a motorist who got trapped inside a vehicle after a rollover crash in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independentDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the Democratic and Republican parties.
Health officials unveil ambitious plan to cut HIV infections in Michigan by 90%
Read full article: Health officials unveil ambitious plan to cut HIV infections in Michigan by 90%Michigan health leaders have announced a new plan that it hopes will reduce the number of new HIV infections by 90% by the year 2030.
General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy Solution
Read full article: General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy SolutionGeneral Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.