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Detroit seniors prove age ain’t nothing but a number at annual Olympics
Read full article: Detroit seniors prove age ain’t nothing but a number at annual OlympicsThis week, hundreds of athletes are gathering at local parks and recreation centers for the annual Detroit Senior Olympics, showcasing their skills in various sports and games they have been practicing all year.
Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan lab
Read full article: Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan labFederal authorities arrested a Chinese researcher connected to the University of Michigan, marking the third such case in two weeks involving the alleged smuggling of biological materials from China.
Fake DMV text messages prompt warning from Michigan State Police amid rising complaints
Read full article: Fake DMV text messages prompt warning from Michigan State Police amid rising complaintsThe Michigan State Police are issuing a warning about a scam text that many people are receiving.
3 Michigan State University shooting victims reach $29.75M settlement
Read full article: 3 Michigan State University shooting victims reach $29.75M settlementAttorneys representing the survivors of the campus shooting at Michigan State University have reached a settlement with the university, amounting to $29.75 million.
Detroit seniors prove age ain’t nothing but a number at annual Olympics
Read full article: Detroit seniors prove age ain’t nothing but a number at annual OlympicsThis week, hundreds of athletes are gathering at local parks and recreation centers for the annual Detroit Senior Olympics, showcasing their skills in various sports and games they have been practicing all year.
Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan lab
Read full article: Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan labFederal authorities arrested a Chinese researcher connected to the University of Michigan, marking the third such case in two weeks involving the alleged smuggling of biological materials from China.
What happened during competency hearing for mom accused of killing, burying son behind Detroit home
Read full article: What happened during competency hearing for mom accused of killing, burying son behind Detroit homeThe mother accused of killing her 9-year-old son and burying him in a shallow grave behind a home in Detroit had a competency review hearing this week.
Oakland University police urge evacuation after bomb threat at Beaumont Health Troy
Read full article: Oakland University police urge evacuation after bomb threat at Beaumont Health TroyThe Oakland University Police Department has been informed that a bomb threat has been reported at Beaumont Health in Troy.
Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from case
Read full article: Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from caseJennifer Crumbley’s attorney has been fined for filing an improper motion that sought to remove the Oakland County prosecutor from the case.
Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor dispute
Read full article: Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor disputeA chorus of car horns greeted the nearly 400 members of OPELU Local 40 who walked off the job at 7 a.m. over what they are calling unfair labor practices.
Man charged with making false bomb threats to Mount Clemens homeless shelter
Read full article: Man charged with making false bomb threats to Mount Clemens homeless shelterAramis Marquis Smith, 33, from Detroit, has been charged with reporting false bomb threats to the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team’s (MCREST) building in Mount Clemens.
Eastpointe man accused of cleaning up house before reporting wife’s death bound for trial
Read full article: Eastpointe man accused of cleaning up house before reporting wife’s death bound for trialSteven Frank Kolson, 42, of Eastpointe, was bound over for trial on charges of first-degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence for allegedly killing his wife.
Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan lab
Read full article: Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan labFederal authorities arrested a Chinese researcher connected to the University of Michigan, marking the third such case in two weeks involving the alleged smuggling of biological materials from China.
Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appeared in court. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appeared in court. Here’s what happenedThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is due in court on Tuesday.
U of M ends contracts with undercover security accused of surveilling pro-Palestinian groups
Read full article: U of M ends contracts with undercover security accused of surveilling pro-Palestinian groupsThe University of Michigan ended contracts with undercover security personnel just days after it was reported that the school was using undercover investigators to surveil pro-Palestinian groups.
Chinese student accused of smuggling biological materials arrested at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Chinese student accused of smuggling biological materials arrested at Detroit Metro AirportAfter initially providing conflicting statements to officers, she ultimately told Customs and Border Protection that she was a doctoral student traveling to the University of Michigan to complete her research project and sent her research materials ahead of her arrival.
‘They took more than metal’: Thieves steal hope from young wrestlers in Pinckney
Read full article: ‘They took more than metal’: Thieves steal hope from young wrestlers in PinckneyBrandon Kesterson, the coach of the Pinckney wrestling team, expressed his dismay over the recent theft of scrap metal intended for fundraising.
Monroe County woman ‘turned green’ after winning $500K on scratch-off lottery ticket
Read full article: Monroe County woman ‘turned green’ after winning $500K on scratch-off lottery ticketA Monroe County woman scratched her lottery ticket before work one morning and “turned green” when she realized she had won a $500,000 prize.
Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendations
Read full article: Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendationsState health officials updated their Eat Safe Fish Guides after new research. Find out the new recommendations when it comes to eating what you catch.
Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disaster
Read full article: Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disasterOn June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gun
Read full article: Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gunA man was arrested and is facing federal charges after running from police during a traffic stop and hiding a gun in the process.
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What happened during competency hearing for mom accused of killing, burying son behind Detroit home
Read full article: What happened during competency hearing for mom accused of killing, burying son behind Detroit homeThe mother accused of killing her 9-year-old son and burying him in a shallow grave behind a home in Detroit had a competency review hearing this week.
700 gallons of cooking oil spilled near Better Made factory in Detroit after crash, officials say
Read full article: 700 gallons of cooking oil spilled near Better Made factory in Detroit after crash, officials sayGallons of cooking oil spilled onto the ground after a crash near the Better Made factory in Detroit on Tuesday morning.
Prosecutors charge man found with teen who ran away from Dearborn Heights facility
Read full article: Prosecutors charge man found with teen who ran away from Dearborn Heights facilityProsecutors have charged the man who was found with a teenager who ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility and disappeared for nearly six weeks.
Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from case
Read full article: Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from caseJennifer Crumbley’s attorney has been fined for filing an improper motion that sought to remove the Oakland County prosecutor from the case.
Monroe County woman ‘turned green’ after winning $500K on scratch-off lottery ticket
Read full article: Monroe County woman ‘turned green’ after winning $500K on scratch-off lottery ticketA Monroe County woman scratched her lottery ticket before work one morning and “turned green” when she realized she had won a $500,000 prize.
Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appeared in court. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appeared in court. Here’s what happenedThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is due in court on Tuesday.
Morning 4: 20-year-old arrested in Ypsilanti Township hit-and-run that killed naked pedestrian -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: 20-year-old arrested in Ypsilanti Township hit-and-run that killed naked pedestrian -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
3 Michigan State University shooting victims reach multi-million dollar settlements
Read full article: 3 Michigan State University shooting victims reach multi-million dollar settlementsThree victims who were injured at a mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus in 2023 have reached multi-million dollar settlements with the college.
Mark Wahlberg, celebrities rally in Detroit for Children’s Miracle Network Invitational
Read full article: Mark Wahlberg, celebrities rally in Detroit for Children’s Miracle Network InvitationalIt’s the annual event that brings out big names, and every year, it continues to grow in popularity.
‘They took more than metal’: Thieves steal hope from young wrestlers in Pinckney
Read full article: ‘They took more than metal’: Thieves steal hope from young wrestlers in PinckneyBrandon Kesterson, the coach of the Pinckney wrestling team, expressed his dismay over the recent theft of scrap metal intended for fundraising.
Michigan woman sees jackpot reset and checks ticket. Turns out, she won the $412K prize
Read full article: Michigan woman sees jackpot reset and checks ticket. Turns out, she won the $412K prizeA Michigan woman saw that the progressive jackpot for the Club Keno The Jack had reset, so she checked her ticket and discovered that she was the big winner.
Michigan Gubernatorial candidates spar over Trump’s military deployment amid immigration protests
Read full article: Michigan Gubernatorial candidates spar over Trump’s military deployment amid immigration protestsTwo of Michigan’s Gubernatorial candidates are clashing on social media following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to respond to growing unrest tied to immigration enforcement protests that have turned violent.
Man faces felony charges for allegedly stomping woman’s chihuahua to death
Read full article: Man faces felony charges for allegedly stomping woman’s chihuahua to deathHaseeb J. Habeeb, 54, of Dearborn Heights, is facing felony charges for allegedly stomping a woman’s 3-year-old chihuahua to death.
Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor dispute
Read full article: Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor disputeA chorus of car horns greeted the nearly 400 members of OPELU Local 40 who walked off the job at 7 a.m. over what they are calling unfair labor practices.
Michigan flags Wyandotte’s water system for health risks, prompting concern from residents
Read full article: Michigan flags Wyandotte’s water system for health risks, prompting concern from residentsMichigan environmental regulators have identified four major issues posing immediate health risks to Wyandotte residents in a recent survey of the city’s water system, prompting concerns among local residents.
Exclusive: How a security guard helped thwart graduation day shooting plot in Oakland County
Read full article: Exclusive: How a security guard helped thwart graduation day shooting plot in Oakland CountyA potentially devastating act of violence may have been prevented thanks to the instincts and actions of a security officer during a high school graduation at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac.