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DJ’s bring voters to polls with music, energy to ease election anxiety in Metro Detroit
Read full article: DJ’s bring voters to polls with music, energy to ease election anxiety in Metro DetroitThe candidates and issues are weighing heavily on voters' minds, which leads to election anxiety in Metro Detroit.
Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest city
Read full article: Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest cityDonald Trump has further denigrated Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of the largest city in swing state Michigan.
I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closures
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closuresCrews will be shifting traffic along the I-96 Flex Route throughout October and November, causing some lane and ramp closures.
Woman killed when 94-year-old driver accelerates forward after Wixom crash, running her over
Read full article: Woman killed when 94-year-old driver accelerates forward after Wixom crash, running her overA Novi woman was killed when a 94-year-old driver accelerated forward after a crash in Wixom and ran her over.
Novi police bring back pink car for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Novi police bring back pink car for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthIf you see a pink police car in Novi this month—no, that does not belong to Police Barbie. It’s actually a police vehicle to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Oakland County youth hockey doctor receives more charges linked to sexual abuse of patients
Read full article: Oakland County youth hockey doctor receives more charges linked to sexual abuse of patientsZvi Levran, who spent more than two decades providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams in Michigan and Minnesota, now faces 28 total charges.
Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shooting
Read full article: Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shootingA familiar face in Darean “Dee Dee” Davis is missing as students enter the second week of classes at University High School.
Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shooting
Read full article: Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shootingThe Michigan State Fair opened Sunday with shorter hours and a requirement that minors have adult supervision after a deadly shooting.
Novi man Paul Whelan’s family losing hope after 2,000 days in Russian prison
Read full article: Novi man Paul Whelan’s family losing hope after 2,000 days in Russian prisonWhile the Michigan native still holds out hope for an early release, after 2,000 days in custody, that hope for his family fades.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick seeks hearing to contest restitution amount
Read full article: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick seeks hearing to contest restitution amountDetroit’s former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who was sentenced to multiple counts of extortion, fraud, and bribery, among other charges, in federal court in 2017, says he doesn’t owe restitution to the feds.
Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County
Read full article: Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland CountyThere's a major snag in the evening commute as eastbound I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County is closed so crews can remove a rolled-over semi-truck from a ditch.
Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hours
Read full article: Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hoursCrews are going to come back to I-96 later in the evening to remove a semi truck because the cleanup is expected to take about eight hours.
iFly Detroit offers special needs community chance to take flight during ‘All Abilities Night’
Read full article: iFly Detroit offers special needs community chance to take flight during ‘All Abilities Night’Those in the special needs community had a chance to take flight Thursday during iFly's All Abilities Night in Novi.
Prominent skater from Novi hospitalized after scary fall during Disney on Ice performance
Read full article: Prominent skater from Novi hospitalized after scary fall during Disney on Ice performanceParents told Local 4 that about 40 minutes into the show, Novi native Anastasia Olson, who was portraying Belle, went into a shaky lift with her partner and fell to the ice, hitting her head and then going into seizures.
Why Emagine will no longer host viewing party for Lions-Rams game in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Why Emagine will no longer host viewing party for Lions-Rams game in Metro DetroitEmagine Theatres will not hold viewing parties for the Detroit Lions playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams after all.
Emagine Theatres cancels Lions-Rams playoff game viewing party across Metro Detroit at behest of NFL
Read full article: Emagine Theatres cancels Lions-Rams playoff game viewing party across Metro Detroit at behest of NFLEmagine Theatres has canceled the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Rams playoff viewing party at the request of the NFL.
New lanes to open on I-96 in Oakland County after months of construction
Read full article: New lanes to open on I-96 in Oakland County after months of constructionThousands of drivers traveling along I-96 in Oakland County may soon experience temporary relief as the Michigan Department of Transportation plans to reopen three lanes after months of construction.
‘We ain’t giving up’: President Biden still holds out hope that hostage from Novi will return home
Read full article: ‘We ain’t giving up’: President Biden still holds out hope that hostage from Novi will return homePresident Joe Biden said, "We ain't giving up" on bringing Paul Whelan home to Michigan.
‘Something is not right’ - Investigation shows sick puppies delivered to Novi pet store
Read full article: ‘Something is not right’ - Investigation shows sick puppies delivered to Novi pet storeAn undercover investigator with the Humane Society of the United States worked for about two months at the Petland store inside Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi.
Family of Detroit nurse doesn’t hold back while confronting killer at sentencing hearing
Read full article: Family of Detroit nurse doesn’t hold back while confronting killer at sentencing hearingThe family of a Detroit nurse who was kidnapped and killed by her ex-boyfriend did not hold back while confronting the killer at his sentencing hearing.
Detroit nurse murder: Family confronts killer, doesn’t hold back amid sentencing
Read full article: Detroit nurse murder: Family confronts killer, doesn’t hold back amid sentencingThe family of a Detroit nurse who was kidnapped and killed in May by her ex-boyfriend had the opportunity to confront the killer Tuesday at his sentencing hearing, and they did not hold back.
Novi High School student celebrates rare success of achieving perfect AP exam
Read full article: Novi High School student celebrates rare success of achieving perfect AP examA Novi High School student is celebrating a rare success: a perfect score on her AP exam. Only 27 high school students worldwide achieved the honor: that’s 0.04% of the 2023 AP Seminar exam takers.
Paul Whelan speaks with US Secretary of State about release from Russian prison camp
Read full article: Paul Whelan speaks with US Secretary of State about release from Russian prison campAccording to the United States government, Paul Whelan has been wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly five years.
Oakland County deputies taser driver who stole van in Novi, broke into house, targeted another
Read full article: Oakland County deputies taser driver who stole van in Novi, broke into house, targeted anotherOakland County deputies tasered a fleeing driver who stole a van from a Home Depot parking lot in Novi, broke into a house in Lyon Township, and targeted another one in Milford Township.
Try something new at this all you can eat Korean BBQ and hot pot place
Read full article: Try something new at this all you can eat Korean BBQ and hot pot placeWhether you prefer to grill your meats and veggies on a Korean-style BBQ, or you like to dip them in the simmering soup of a hot pot - you can get them both at KPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Novi.
Man who threatened to kill his attorney, judge on social media arrested by Oakland County police
Read full article: Man who threatened to kill his attorney, judge on social media arrested by Oakland County policeA New Hudson man who posted messages on social media threatening to kill his court-appointed attorney and a Novi District Court judge after missing a court date Wednesday has been arrested.
Arraignment for man charged with murder in kidnapping, shooting death of Detroit nurse
Read full article: Arraignment for man charged with murder in kidnapping, shooting death of Detroit nurseA man who is accused of kidnapping a nurse from the parking lot of a Detroit hospital and murdering her was arraigned on Thursday.
Man faces first-degree murder charge in kidnapping, shooting death of Detroit nurse
Read full article: Man faces first-degree murder charge in kidnapping, shooting death of Detroit nurseProsecutors and police announced charges against a man who was arrested in connection with the murder of a nurse who was kidnapped from the parking lot of a Detroit hospital.
Pattern of abuse uncovered about man arrested for Detroit nurse’s kidnapping, murder
Read full article: Pattern of abuse uncovered about man arrested for Detroit nurse’s kidnapping, murderNew information has emerged, and there is evidence of abuse from three Metro Detroit women connecting to the suspect who allegedly kidnapped and murdered a Detroit nurse.
Watch: Full Detroit police update after arrest made in kidnapping, murder of nurse
Read full article: Watch: Full Detroit police update after arrest made in kidnapping, murder of nursePolice provided an update after a man was arrested in connection with the murder of a nurse who was kidnapped from the parking lot of a Detroit hospital.
Man arrested after nurse kidnapped from Detroit hospital parking lot, found dead in Novi
Read full article: Man arrested after nurse kidnapped from Detroit hospital parking lot, found dead in NoviA man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a nurse who was kidnapped from the parking lot of a Detroit hospital.
Police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped Patrice Wilson from Detroit Receiving Hospital parking lot
Read full article: Police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped Patrice Wilson from Detroit Receiving Hospital parking lotPolice are searching for the man who they say kidnapped a 29-year-old nurse from the Detroit Receiving Hospital parking lot.
Who killed Tia Joe? Family pushes for answers 4 years after Novi woman murdered, infant son shot
Read full article: Who killed Tia Joe? Family pushes for answers 4 years after Novi woman murdered, infant son shotThe family of a woman who was killed in Novi four years ago are working to bring more attention to her case.
Flashpoint: We’re talking with the brother of a Novi man in Russian prison
Read full article: Flashpoint: We’re talking with the brother of a Novi man in Russian prisonWe’ll be talking with David Whelan -- he’s the brother of Novi’s Paul Whelan, who has been in a Russian prison for more than four years.
Construction season is in full swing as orange barrels are everywhere in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Construction season is in full swing as orange barrels are everywhere in Metro DetroitThe saying goes Michigan has two seasons which are winter and construction. And it's safe to say the latter is in full swing, as orange barrels are almost everywhere you look.
Nordstrom at Twelve Oaks Mall evacuated, closed after bomb threat, officials say
Read full article: Nordstrom at Twelve Oaks Mall evacuated, closed after bomb threat, officials sayNordstrom at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi was evacuated and closed on Saturday after the store received a bomb threat, according to Novi Police Chief Erick Zinser.
International drug kingpin busted by PlayStation box in Novi gets decades in prison
Read full article: International drug kingpin busted by PlayStation box in Novi gets decades in prisonAn international drug kingpin linked to the stash house in Novi that was busted thanks to a PlayStation box has been sentenced to decades in prison.
International drug kingpin linked to PlayStation box bust in Novi sentenced to prison
Read full article: International drug kingpin linked to PlayStation box bust in Novi sentenced to prisonAn international drug kingpin linked to the stash house in Novi that was busted thanks to a PlayStation box has been sentenced to decades in prison.
Oakland County police search for woman who racked up over $14K after stealing identity of victim
Read full article: Oakland County police search for woman who racked up over $14K after stealing identity of victimOakland County police are searching for a woman who racked up over $14,000 in charges after stealing the identity of a Commerce Township woman.