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Here’s how to participate in the annual ‘Blood Battle’ between University of Michigan, Ohio State
Read full article: Here’s how to participate in the annual ‘Blood Battle’ between University of Michigan, Ohio StateThe annual blood drive competition between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University is underway, and people have the chance to donate and get a tour of Michigan Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Cloud cover sticks around Metro Detroit with cool temperatures this weekend
Read full article: Cloud cover sticks around Metro Detroit with cool temperatures this weekendAfter plenty of cloud cover to end the week on Friday, we are going to keep the cloud cover into the forecast, looking ahead throughout the entire weekend.
Why Michigan wants you to consider leaving your leaves this fall
Read full article: Why Michigan wants you to consider leaving your leaves this fallState officials and the National Wildlife Federation are encouraging the no-rake movement, and sharing how leaving the leaves on your grass this fall can benefit the environment.
These small actions anyone can take can help protect Michigan’s waters
Read full article: These small actions anyone can take can help protect Michigan’s watersThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is reminding people how important it is to protect our water on National Stormwater Day.
Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crash
Read full article: Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crashA 19-year-old girl from Pontiac was killed and four other people were injured in a rollover crash on the Southfield Freeway, according to police.
Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearing
Read full article: Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearingDetroiter Avi Rachlin is doubling down on his use of a racial slur targeting Black people while testifying at a Michigan Senate Committee hearing Thursday about legislation that would permanently ban firearms from the state Capitol and legislators' offices.
Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 years
Read full article: Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 yearsMike’s Famous Ham Place, a beloved Detroit institution on Michigan Avenue and West Grand Boulevard, has been sold, but the new owners are vowing to keep everything the same.
Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former student
Read full article: Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former studentThe former McKinley Elementary School in Wyandotte closed more than 15 years ago and has been vacant ever since. Now, a former student of the school is bringing life back to the building.
Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman wins $2M on scratch off ticket
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman wins $2M on scratch off ticketAn Oakland County woman decided to “go for it” and buy a lottery ticket while she was in line at the store and won a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Strike It Rich instant game!
Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties
Read full article: Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan countiesFlorida native Rafael Rodriguez, 44, was sentenced to 72 months to 20 years for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties.
Judge clears way for Oxford High School shooting settlements starting at $55M
Read full article: Judge clears way for Oxford High School shooting settlements starting at $55MA judge ruled that each Oxford High School shooting victim and gunshot should be considered a separate incident, resulting in a $55 million total payout.
Fees waived for all Oakland County Parks. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Fees waived for all Oakland County Parks. Here’s what to knowResidents can now enjoy all trails and dog parks operated by Oakland County Parks for free after voters approved the millage proposal in the Nov. 5 election.
Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery
Read full article: Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National CemeteryWreaths Across America is calling out for volunteers for its upcoming event at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
ThunderQuest 2024: Students attend one of Michigan’s largest regional LEGO robotics competition
Read full article: ThunderQuest 2024: Students attend one of Michigan’s largest regional LEGO robotics competitionAt Henry Ford II High School, 40 regional robotics team packed the high school gym.
4 suspects sought after repeated break-ins at Capuchin Retreat Center in Macomb County
Read full article: 4 suspects sought after repeated break-ins at Capuchin Retreat Center in Macomb CountyThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify four suspects allegedly connected to multiple break-ins at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington Township, officials said.
UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plant
Read full article: UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plantA UAW supervisor was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at the Ford plant in Sterling Heights.
DEA issues warning after deadly designer drug ‘Pink Cocaine’ found in Warren
Read full article: DEA issues warning after deadly designer drug ‘Pink Cocaine’ found in WarrenMichigan and Metro Detroit law enforcement agencies are sounding the alarm about a dangerous designer drug known as “Pink Cocaine,” or “Tusi,” which has recently surfaced in Warren.
Here’s how to participate in the annual ‘Blood Battle’ between University of Michigan, Ohio State
Read full article: Here’s how to participate in the annual ‘Blood Battle’ between University of Michigan, Ohio StateThe annual blood drive competition between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University is underway, and people have the chance to donate and get a tour of Michigan Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on legacy at 99 during Veterans Day celebration in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on legacy at 99 during Veterans Day celebration in YpsilantiAs America honors its veterans and remembers those who served, one remarkable woman, Delphine Virginia Klaput, stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of an extraordinary generation.
Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreement
Read full article: Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreementMembers of the United Michigan Allied Professionals/AFT 6739 (UMMAP) and Michigan Medicine have reached an memorandum of understanding to avoid a strike that had been planned to begin Tuesday.
Ypsilanti Transit Center reopens after hours-long closure due to shooting that left 1 injured
Read full article: Ypsilanti Transit Center reopens after hours-long closure due to shooting that left 1 injuredThe Ypsilanti Transit Center has reopened after an hours-long closure due to a shooting that left one person injured.
Demonstrators wave Nazi flags at ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ production in Livingston County
Read full article: Demonstrators wave Nazi flags at ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ production in Livingston CountyThere’s outcry following disturbing scenes in Howell and Fowlerville recently after eyewitness videos showed what appears to be demonstrators with Nazi flags spewing hate-filled rhetoric on Saturday.
Former Michigan football superstar elevated to interim head coach at Livingston County high school
Read full article: Former Michigan football superstar elevated to interim head coach at Livingston County high schoolA former Michigan Wolverines superstar player has been promoted to interim head coach for LEAD Prep Academy in Livingston County.
Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scams
Read full article: Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scamsMore than $5.6 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams last year, a significant increase from 2022 and 2021. According to the FBI, Michiganders lost $79,894,360 in cryptocurrency scams in 2023.
Video shows driver disregard flashing red light, crash into Port Huron police car
Read full article: Video shows driver disregard flashing red light, crash into Port Huron police carA driver crashed into a Port Huron officer’s police car early Saturday morning after failing to stop at a flashing red light, police said.
Michigan man uses same set of numbers in lottery ticket for years, wins nearly $400,000
Read full article: Michigan man uses same set of numbers in lottery ticket for years, wins nearly $400,000A Michigan man couldn’t stop pacing his house after learning he won $25,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery.
MORE LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES
Peaks of sunshine expected this weekend in Metro Detroit; rain returns next week
Read full article: Peaks of sunshine expected this weekend in Metro Detroit; rain returns next weekSaturday, people in some communities will wake up to patchy fog and mist. Otherwise, we will have a mix of sunshine and clouds with highs in the lower 50s. Winds will be out of the south-southwest around 5 mph.
Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearing
Read full article: Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearingDetroiter Avi Rachlin is doubling down on his use of a racial slur targeting Black people while testifying at a Michigan Senate Committee hearing Thursday about legislation that would permanently ban firearms from the state Capitol and legislators' offices.
Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 years
Read full article: Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 yearsMike’s Famous Ham Place, a beloved Detroit institution on Michigan Avenue and West Grand Boulevard, has been sold, but the new owners are vowing to keep everything the same.
Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former student
Read full article: Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former studentThe former McKinley Elementary School in Wyandotte closed more than 15 years ago and has been vacant ever since. Now, a former student of the school is bringing life back to the building.
Michigan parents get custody of daughter’s remains after legal dispute with her husband
Read full article: Michigan parents get custody of daughter’s remains after legal dispute with her husbandA Cook County judge has lifted a temporary restraining order, allowing the parents of a Michigan woman who was found dead in Chicago to bring her body home after a legal dispute with her husband.
Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith pleads guilty to embezzling over $40M
Read full article: Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith pleads guilty to embezzling over $40MFormer Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William A. Smith, 52, pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit in a years-long scheme.
4 suspects sought after repeated break-ins at Capuchin Retreat Center in Macomb County
Read full article: 4 suspects sought after repeated break-ins at Capuchin Retreat Center in Macomb CountyThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify four suspects allegedly connected to multiple break-ins at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington Township, officials said.
UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plant
Read full article: UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plantA UAW supervisor was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at the Ford plant in Sterling Heights.
Organ donors in Michigan can get a $10,000 tax credit. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Organ donors in Michigan can get a $10,000 tax credit. Here’s what to knowLive organ donors in Michigan can get a tax credit of up to $10,000 thanks to a new bill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law this week.
Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman wins $2M on scratch off ticket
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman wins $2M on scratch off ticketAn Oakland County woman decided to “go for it” and buy a lottery ticket while she was in line at the store and won a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Strike It Rich instant game!
Morning 4: Everything you need to know about the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Everything you need to know about the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Heart patients, doctors reunite to celebrate recoveries with ‘Impella’ device in Grosse Pointe Shores
Read full article: Heart patients, doctors reunite to celebrate recoveries with ‘Impella’ device in Grosse Pointe ShoresA new life-saving technology was used during a heartfelt reunion thanks to the world’s smallest heart pump, Impella, giving patients a second chance at life.
Go 4 It: ‘Mom’ transforms lives with Downriver For Veterans ahead of holiday season
Read full article: Go 4 It: ‘Mom’ transforms lives with Downriver For Veterans ahead of holiday seasonFor 69-year-old Ann Walsh, the founder of Downriver for Veterans, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year.
Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties
Read full article: Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan countiesFlorida native Rafael Rodriguez, 44, was sentenced to 72 months to 20 years for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties.
What to know: DOJ launches investigation into Michigan psychiatric hospitals
Read full article: What to know: DOJ launches investigation into Michigan psychiatric hospitalsThe Justice Department has launched an investigation to see if state operated psychiatric hospitals in Michigan “unnecessarily institutionalizes adults with serious mental illnesses."
Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scams
Read full article: Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scamsMore than $5.6 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams last year, a significant increase from 2022 and 2021. According to the FBI, Michiganders lost $79,894,360 in cryptocurrency scams in 2023.