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Manhunt underway after four shot at Detroit park
Two kids and two women were struck by gunfire after an argument escalated into something more violent when one of the women called a friend, who brought a gun and opened fire. It happened in the area of Faust Avenue and Cathedral Street at Stein Playground.
Video shows moment truck hauling gravel slams into overpass on I-94 in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A semi-truck hauling gravel crashed into an I-94 overpass and caused a massive backup Wednesday afternoon, westbound after Van Dyke in Detroit. The truck slammed into the overpass, which is at 6450 Frontenac Ave. On a witness video taken from dashcam, it appeared the back hauler of the truck was tilted up, causing the collision.
U.S. Marshals seek tips in search for Michigan murder suspect
(CBS DETROIT) - The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force is searching for a Metro Detroit man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in March. On March 26, Daniel Lamar Franklin allegedly shot a man in the area of W. Michigan and W. Warner avenues in Ypsilanti.Deputies found the victim non-responsive in his vehicle with several gunshot wounds. Eyewitnesses at the scene identified Franklin as the shooter. He was last seen wearing red clothing and left the area in an unknown vehicle. Franklin is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 175 lbs., with brown eyes. His last known hairstyle is short black hair. Authorities say Franklin has a history of weapons offenses, and they believe he is armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at (866) 865-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online via the USMS Tips App or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
More sweet weather Thursday with a crisp start before rising to the low 70s
(FOX 2) - Sweet weather's coming our way again! Thursday will start out crisp before finding itself in that familiar 70s feel. While temperatures step back, we're still sitting in a nice spot. Notice the difference in feel by the big lakes with an easterly flow in place. Thursday's conditions will be slightly cooler next to the other days this week.
Residents impacted by August 2023 storm in SE Michigan have 1 week left to apply for federal assistance
(CBS DETROIT) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Metro Detroit residents who were impacted by the severe storm in August 2023 have one more week to apply for federal assistance.CBS News Detroit is getting some numbers from FEMA on the amount of federal assistance provided thus far after devastating storms caused flooding and even tornadoes in some areas:Macomb County - $16,374,411.14Monroe County - $2,706,450.02Oakland County - $17,896,791.57Wayne County - $254,551,658.90Some families, like the Blandino family in Chesterfield Township, have been repairing for months now, and Jessica Blandino is finally starting to see her basement come together."It's very just calming to have a spot," she said.It was a spot that was once flooded with over 5 feet of water."Now, to see it drywalled and painted, and it looks like a spot in the basement that wasn't ruined, it feels more like a home again, which is nice," said Blandino.Aside from additional laying of carpet, getting a cover that opens and closes for the egress window is up next."If water is coming down on it, it shouldn't allow the water to get into the hole to push the window in again like it did the last time," Blandino said.
1 killed when car crashes into Oakland County building, causing fire
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – One person was killed when a car crashed into an Oakland County building, causing both to catch on fire. The crash happened at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the 27000 block of West 8 Mile Road in Southfield. Police said a car struck a...
Taxpayers foot $4,526 coffeemaker, $11,000 flight for Michigan businesswoman
(The Center Square) – A records request shows spending details of a $20 million taxpayer-funded grant that included a $11,000 plane ticket and a $4,500 coffee maker. Metro Detroit businesswoman and Michigan Economic Development Corp. executive committee member Fay Beydoun received a $20 million grant for her company Global Link International to attract international business. The Detroit News first reported the expenditures including $100,000 sponsorship, an $11,000 plane ticket, and...
Detroit man sentenced to prison in 2021 shooting death of woman
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison for the 2021 shooting death of a woman following a vehicle crash, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.Riondre Griffin, 21, was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle and felony firearm. Griffin received a two- to five-year sentence for the carrying a concealed weapon charge.State officials say on Nov. 7, 2021, Griffin fatally shot the woman after intentionally crashing into her car. The woman got out to check on her car when Griffin demanded money for the damages. The woman then refused and drove away. Griffin, who was driving a pickup with two other men inside, pulled alongside her and shot her four times."A young woman's life was tragically cut short by meaningless, senseless violence," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "I hope this sentence offers a sense of closure and justice for her loved ones."
Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to 70 summer concerts in Metro Detroit for one week only — Get the details
Music fans can purchase $25 tickets to 70 shows taking place across its venues — including Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre for one week only.
Grants aim to ease flooding woes in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — Severe flooding is an increasing problem in Monroe and other area counties. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently received two federal grants that aim to ease the problem. SEMCOG plans to use a $4.2 million "Advancing Environmental Quality of Life in Underserved Communities Grant" from...
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