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Clinton Township students recognized for helping man during medical emergency
Three seventh grade students at Algonquin Middle School in Clinton Township are being called heroes after they helped guide first responders to a neighbor having a medical emergency.
Substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching multiple students at elementary school in Highland Township
A substitute teacher has been removed from the Huron Valley Schools district, after being accused of sexually assaulting multiple children. Attorney Ven Johnson is representing at least three families.
Michigan prisoners could be released earlier under new legislation
(CBS DETROIT) — Prisoners in Michigan could soon be released earlier under new legislation introduced in the state Senate on Tuesday. Lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation that would create productivity credits in the Michigan Department of Corrections that prisoners could earn in exchange for participating in and completing educational or vocational programs. The productivity credits would be deducted from a prisoner's minimum and maximum sentence to determine the prisoner's parole eligibility date and discharge date. Completing a vocational or educational program would earn 90 days. If a prisoner could earn 20 days for each month, they stay enrolled in the program. In addition to participating in...
5 biggest metro Detroit road construction projects this summer
As temperatures rise around metro Detroit, so does the racket of jackhammers and bulldozers along Michigan roadways. While some of the projects have been ongoing for years, there are numerous construction projects reconstructing, repairing and improving major metro Detroit roads, freeways and highways this summer. But, as expected, road closures and detours have the potential to create bumper-to-bumper traffic and otherwise affect residents' daily commutes.
Detroit Braces for Choppy Weather: Showers and Sun in the Week's Forecast
Detroit residents can expect a dip in temperatures with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the next week. Today's weather will see partly sunny skies with highs near 66 degrees and a north wind blowing at 8 to 10 mph. Showers may start rolling in after 5 am tonight, with increasing clouds and a low around 49, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents line up for reopening of Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - An iconic Detroit doughnut shop is reopening, and residents didn't hesitate to get there on Friday.Dutch Girl Donuts announced last year that it was opening its doors again under new leadership after it closed in 2021 following the death of founders Gene and Lauren Timmer.The Timmers announced it planned to sell the business and received more than 30 offers before passing it to the Lynch family. The founding family would continue to have a hand in the business as Gene and Lauren's son, Jon Timmer, would still make the donuts, something he has been doing at the shop for 20 years. "My family has loved Dutch Girl since before I was born," Lynch said last year. "I'm extremely grateful, honored, and excited to carry this local favorite forward for the Timmer family." Rhonda Hart, who has been a customer since the 70s, said she was happy to see the place open again."When it comes to doughnuts, there is no comparison. It's Dutch Girl, and that's it," she said.
Southeast Michigan fruit farmers take massive hit on cherry crop due to spring temperatures
ROCHESTER, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast MichiganA look at the cherry trees at Schramm's Orchards in Rochester will tell you that it's been a rough spring."That's the thing about mother nature is that you just don't get to decide," says Sarah Schramm, an orchardist at Schramm's Orchards.A 70% loss this season in cherries is due to an up-and-down spring when it comes to the forecast."Every day, it...
Brewery, rage room & more among new round of Motor City Match grant recipients
The City of Detroit's Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced 18 local businesses that are getting $890,000 in grants as part of the 26th round of the Motor City Match program.
Detroit Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Fatal Fentanyl Distribution Case
A Detroit drug scheme's final player, Lavante Brown, was hit with a 10-year prison sentence on Wednesday. The 30-year-old man had copped to conspiracy and distributing fentanyl that led to death and mayhem on the city's east side, according to a report by The Detroit News. Part of a seven-strong...
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