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Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from families
Read full article: Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from familiesPontiac School District officials are considering a consolidation plan that could close three schools amid declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
How to prepare for emergencies that would force you to evacuate your home quickly
Read full article: How to prepare for emergencies that would force you to evacuate your home quicklyIf there’s an emergency and you’re forced to evacuate your home quickly, are you ready? Everyone should be informed and have a plan in case they need it.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples’ Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples’ Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
‘Activists never retire’: Michigan seniors make their voices heard in Lansing
Read full article: ‘Activists never retire’: Michigan seniors make their voices heard in LansingSeniors from across Metro Detroit traveled to Lansing on Wednesday to advocate for issues impacting older adults across Michigan.
Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-in
Read full article: Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-inA Livonia woman says she fought off a masked man who appeared to be trying to break into her family’s home in the area of Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road early Wednesday.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east sidePolice said they’ve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroit’s east side.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples’ Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples’ Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wish
Read full article: 6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wishSix-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. is back home after a brutal dog attack in March left him with life-altering injuries, including the amputation of both arms.
Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from families
Read full article: Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from familiesPontiac School District officials are considering a consolidation plan that could close three schools amid declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to know
Read full article: Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to knowWater restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.
A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaine
Read full article: A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaineA Macomb County man was arrested after police reportedly found guns, ammunition and cocaine in his home.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contest
Read full article: Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contestThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, pleaded no contest after she was charged with an alleged hit-and-run crash.
‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: ‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damage
Read full article: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damageThe Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.
University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incident
Read full article: University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incidentA spokesperson for the University of Michigan said access to Canvas has been restored across all campuses following a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides the online learning platform.
‘It’s a blessing’: Ypsilanti residents get a helping hand from Habitat for Humanity volunteers
Read full article: ‘It’s a blessing’: Ypsilanti residents get a helping hand from Habitat for Humanity volunteersVolunteers rolled up their sleeves in Ypsilanti’s West Willow neighborhood, cleaning yards and making exterior repairs for residents in need as part of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley’s Rock the Block series.
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse case
Read full article: Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse caseA man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his home
Read full article: How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his homeA Michigan man was trying to hide and destroy evidence while federal officials were searching his home, authorities said.
Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconduct
Read full article: Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconductA mother says her 14-year-old son walked away from the Fowlerville High School wrestling team because he was urinated on in the locker-room showers.
‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shop
Read full article: ‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shopTwo suspects trying to burn down a Monroe cannabis shop ended up setting themselves on fire and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro DetroitThe severe thunderstorm warnings that went into effect earlier for Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties have expired, but not before causing damage.
Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we know
Read full article: Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we knowThere was a massive police response in Marine City Sunday night after officers thought they were responding to a hostage situation, which ended up being a false report.
He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.
FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activity
Read full article: FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activityA Michigan man drove from Grand Blanc, Michigan to Ohio and picked up a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home, then brought her back across state lines to a hotel in Fenton, according to the FBI.
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6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wish
Read full article: 6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wishSix-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. is back home after a brutal dog attack in March left him with life-altering injuries, including the amputation of both arms.
Public health officials warn fentanyl may now be mixed with substances not approved for human use
Read full article: Public health officials warn fentanyl may now be mixed with substances not approved for human usePublic health officials warn fentanyl is now being combined with new substances that aren’t approved for human use and are often undetectable to the user.
Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to know
Read full article: Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to knowWater restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.
Morning 4: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Weather whiplash: From winter coats and umbrellas to swimsuits and flip flops across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Weather whiplash: From winter coats and umbrellas to swimsuits and flip flops across Metro DetroitCloudy and cool conditions hold through your Wednesday with a stray shower chance and gusty winds.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter bound over for trial in fatal Roseville crash
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit firefighter bound over for trial in fatal Roseville crashOff-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, previously charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman, has been bound over for trial.
What you can and can’t do under a boil water advisory, explained
Read full article: What you can and can’t do under a boil water advisory, explainedWith a boil water advisory still in effect across parts of Oakland County. Before you pour a glass, brush your teeth, make coffee, wash dishes or even fill the pet bowl, here’s what you can and can’t do.
Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisory
Read full article: Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisoryDowntown areas in cities like Lake Orion remained relatively quiet Tuesday as restaurants and other businesses worked out plans to reopen while limiting water use following the 42-inch Oakland County water main break.
Cool, breezy Wednesday gives way to summer preview in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cool, breezy Wednesday gives way to summer preview in Metro DetroitWednesday will feel noticeably cooler and breezy behind the front. High temperatures may struggle to climb much beyond the mid 50s in Metro Detroit, while communities farther north could remain even cooler at times under mostly cloudy skies.
Teen shot, 58-year-old man in custody following altercation on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Teen shot, 58-year-old man in custody following altercation on Detroit’s west sideA 17-year-old was shot, and a 58-year-old man is in custody following an altercation on Detroit’s west side.
‘Major milestone’ reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main break
Read full article: ‘Major milestone’ reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main breakThere’s a timeline of hope for thousands of people affected by the massive water main break in Auburn Hills.
‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverage
Read full article: ‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverageAmerican Standard Roofing is stepping up to help a 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man after Local 4 aired a story about a letter he received from State Farm, saying he had to replace his roof in a matter of weeks or be dropped from his home insurance.
Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engaged
Read full article: Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engagedWith just weeks left in the school year, Detroit leaders say they’re moving quickly to keep “downtime” from turning into danger, including violence, as more young people spend time outside.
Dani’s Transport steps in to help Detroit Training Center students get proper CDL training
Read full article: Dani’s Transport steps in to help Detroit Training Center students get proper CDL trainingA Metro Detroit transport company is offering to pay for proper CDL training for students whose lives and futures were put on hold while the state investigates training they received at the Detroit Training Center.
Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failure
Read full article: Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failureA 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills failed decades early, raising concerns for 80+ miles of similar pipes.
‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases
Read full article: ‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons casesDetroit police and multiple law enforcement agencies launched a massive search on the city’s east side as part of an ongoing effort to locate missing persons, including 33-year-old missing Detroit woman Shanika Brewer.