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I-75 south closed at I-96 in Wayne County Friday afternoon
DETROIT – Police have closed I-75 south at I-96 in Wayne County on Friday afternoon. All eastbound lanes of the I-96 ramp to I-75 south are also closed. Officials announced the closure on Friday (July 26) at 4:27 p.m. Officials say the entrance ramps at Clark Street, Vernor Highway,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Wayne County, July 15-21
A house in Northville that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Wayne County in the past week. In total, 249 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $214,119. The average price per square foot was $152.
Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Detroit-Area Police Officer
MELVINDALE, Mich. (NEWSnet/AP) — A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer. Arraignment was expected Thursday for Michael Lopez, according to Wayne County prosecutor’s office. [Download the NEWSnet App for Your Phone]. Officer Mohamed Said was shot July 21 in...
Months from retirement, Allen Park police chief faces investigation over official complaint
Allen Park Police Chief Chris Egan is responding to allegations made against him in a complaint filed against the Police Department by a retired police sergeant. Since the complaint was filed on June 25, the city’s Civil Service Commission has since opened up an investigation into the claims. Wayne...
Allen Park athletic trainer Meaghan Rourke reflects on career after receiving prestigious honor
Meaghan Rourke has spent her entire career working for Henry Ford Health and always knew that she wanted to go into the healthcare field. Her original plan was to become a physical therapist but in college, someone suggested she get her degree in athletic training instead of health sciences. “I...
Unlicensed driver jailed following officer assault
WYANDOTTE — A 20-year-old Lincoln Park woman who became aggressive following a routine traffic stop at 12:52 a.m. June 29 was charged with driving with a suspended license, resisting and obstructing police, and with assault. When stopped for a defective headlight, the woman became verbally abusive, shouting profanity and...
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle runs out of gas
HAZEL PARK/ EASTPOINTE — A woman stands accused of leading Eastpointe and Roseville police on a high-speed chase using a stolen vehicle, only for police in Hazel Park to capture her when the car ran out of gas. The suspect is Ryann Parkes, 34, of Taylor. She was arraigned...
Metro Detroit has a 'growing' problem with car thefts from dealerships, plants – and often times teens are responsible
Police agencies across Metro Detroit have been working to crack down on an uptick in car thefts from dealerships and auto plants. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham says oftentimes, juveniles are the suspects.
Get Set for Success at Metro Detroit’s Back-to-School Events
School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in metro Detroit. School supplies can be costly, so make sure to take advantage of these events giving kids the supplies they will need for this upcoming school year.
Monroe in Pictures: 14th Annual Wine Crawl
MONROE — In an effort to showcase the people, places and events that make this city, this county, this community so wonderful and unique, we're creating a regular Friday edition feature — Monroe in Pictures. Every Friday you'll find images from throughout the community, captured by staff photographer, Tom Hawley, that show off the extra-ordinary happenings in and around Monroe. ...
Two Downriver communities receive a combined $3 million from EGLE
Two Downriver communities are receiving funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) for a sewer separation project and lead service line removals. The MI Clean Water Plan grants through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), and support from...
Hulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell: “Dirty Dan.”. “He probably missed his calling,” Hogan said Thursday during a visit...
Detroit pastor raises concern over use, access to Glock switches
(CBS DETROIT) - A spike in the number of incidents involving machine gun conversion devices, or Glock switches, is having far-reaching effects across the country and right here in Detroit and the metro area.The small devices, about the size of a Lego, can be attached to a handgun, converting it into a fully automatic weapon. Instead of one bullet fired when the trigger is pulled, the illegal devices allow multiple rounds to be fired. A demonstration led by a certified firearms instructor from the U.S. Attorney's office earlier this week illustrated just that. "I won't say I've seen it all, but I've...
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
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