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Could alcohol detection technology have prevented another drunk driving tragedy in Monroe County?
Drunk driving kills thousands each year in the US. And over the weekend, we received a painful reminder of that in Monroe County. On this Daily J, WWJ’s Brian Fisher wonders if a new law on the way would have helped prevent another needless tragedy.
Alzheimer’s doesn’t cloud Michigan woman’s love for opera singing
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Lauren Wagner once sang before thousands in full auditoriums around the world, but the 70-year-old now shares her love of music within the walls of her senior living home near Saline. The former opera singer from Ann Arbor had an extensive career, primarily throughout the 1980s...
United Way Health Checks set for May 9, 23
MONROE COUNTY — Two Spring Health Checks will be offered in May by the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties and ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. The annual Health Checks provide low-cost health testing and health information in the spring and fall. Spring dates and locations are: 8 a.m. to noon May 9 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 8330 Lewis Ave., Temperance, and 8 a.m. to noon May 23 at the Dundee Assembly of God, 13790 S. Custer Road, Dundee. ...
Car thieves target dealership in Dundee, MI, stealing 4 vehicles
DUNDEE, Michigan (WTVG) - Career criminals, possibly part of a larger crime organization. That’s who Dundee Police think targeted Williams Brothers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 4706 Ann Arbor Rd., Dundee, MI. The break-in happened during the 6:00 AM hour Saturday, April 20, 2024. Police say the thieves busted into...
Local teen gives back with the help of horses to help other military kids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Little Blessings Veterans and Community Outreach is a local organization that uses horses to help veterans and their families transition to civilian life. One of the programs focuses on military kids. It’s helped dozens of children since it was started a few years ago. Ana Bruck,...
Freeze warning and frost advisory issued for Southeast Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - We're expecting another chilly night before warmer air moves into Southeast Michigan. There is a freeze warning from 1 a.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Friday for Lapeer, Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, and a frost advisory for the same time period for Sanilac, St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.Expect temperatures to drop into the low to mid-30s overnight, so it will be a chilly start to Friday.We will see mostly sunny skies through lunchtime, then increasing clouds throughout the afternoon and evening on Friday, with temperatures right around average for the end of April.If you're heading downtown tomorrow (and you plan on staying out late), have some rain gear handy. Showers are expected to move in late Friday and stick around through the overnight hours, with some thunderstorms possible. The showers are expected to stick around for much of the early part of Saturday before clearing out.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized in Erie Township crash
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — One person is dead and four others are in the hospital after a late-night crash in Erie Township. The incident happened Monday around 11:45 p.m. on Telegraph Road near Erie Road in Michigan. Monroe County sheriffs deputies at the scene told WTOL three cars were involved.
I-TEAM Sylvania Twp. murder suspects may be working to give false info to investigators
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The man and teen accused of killing a woman in Sylvania Township, hiding her body and then fleeing to Mexico might be in even more trouble. New documents uncovered by the I-TEAM show they might be working together to give investigators false information while they are hundreds of miles away from each other.
Mixed mediums art exhibit, 'Facets,' can be viewed at Blissfield sculpture gallery
BLISSFIELD — An art exhibit that features several examples of mixed mediums and opened at a sculpture gallery in Blissfield April 19, continues through June 21. Flatlanders Art Galleries, 1.5 miles east of Blissfield at 11993 U.S. 223, is currently displaying the exhibit titled “Facets,” which is a group exhibition of mixed mediums produced through the different artistic personalities of artist Jim Foos and curated by Steven J. Athanas.
Goodnough honored for mental health work in Monroe County
DEARBORN — Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough was honored as 2024 Mental Health Hero/Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the National Alliance for Mental Illness Michigan. Goodnough was recognized earlier this month at a reception at The Henry Hotel. Six people from Monroe County attended the event. Goodnough...
Michigan Jews travel to Israel; Monroe County crash, Eminem celebrates sobriety; more
Our forecast shows an expected high of 65 degrees, mostly sunny and mild. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Over the past six months, Jews in metro Detroit have traveled to Israel to show support, solidarity and help those in need by bringing supplies.
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