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'The Detroit History Podcast:' The Last Hanging in Detroit
On a fall day in 1830, convicted wife killer Stephen Simmons was hung in downtown Detroit. His execution was as public as anything could be. Bleachers were set up on three sides of the scaffold, as people came from miles around to witness the execution. Maybe they didn’t like what they saw, because Michigan soon became the first English-speaking government to outlaw the death penalty.
Ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet: Must-try flavors at 12 metro Detroit shops
It helps us celebrate on special occasions and consoles us during difficult ones. Its memory-making power reminds us of racing to catch the ice cream truck as its tune floated through the windows and childhood afternoons spent gobbling up vanilla and chocolate twist cones. It can sweeten a first date...
Attorney in Carhartt trusts case: It's 'terrible' to be accused in crime you didn't commit
The attorney defending a Grosse Pointe Farms lawyer accused of embezzling millions of dollars from the trusts of former Carhartt leader Gretchen Valade asked jurors to find his client not guilty and said this case is about relationships. "It's a terrible thing to be accused of a crime you didn't...
Wearing the colors! Best Dress in the West comes from WSU's Carson College
BELLEVUE -- Cougfan.com has devoted considerable coverage to the people and stories from the recent CougsFirst! Show in Bellevue. Highlights included a panel discussion with new men's basketball coach David Riley and the unveiling of Ol' Crimson Legendary Lager, an exciting new revenue source for the Cougar Collective. Lost in...
Detroit Braces for Mix of Sun and Storms This Memorial Day, Unsettled Weather to Continue
Detroit is gearing up for an erratic dance of sunshine and storms this Memorial Day, as residents could be dodging raindrops during their early commemorations according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent shot of morning showers and thunderstorms, before giving way to the sun with a high nearing 74 degrees, the gusts might whip up to 28 mph, making for a blustery holiday.
Roseville Police Pursue Culprit Behind False Active Shooter Report at Macomb Mall in Michigan
A hoax call reporting an active shooter at Macomb Mall in Roseville, Michigan, sent police on a wild goose chase on May 23. Roseville police officers descended upon the scene ready to confront a shooter, only to find the mall quiet and untroubled by violence. According to ClickOnDetroit, the officers arrived armed for a potential bloodbath and quickly ascertained the threat was a fabrication.
Detroit "Rosie the Riveter" honored for work building carburetors during WWII
(CBS DETROIT) — During World War II, women represented a huge part of the workforce across the country, including in Michigan. "Rosie the Riveter" has become an iconic representation of the women who worked in factories and shipyards. One woman was recently honored for her wartime work building carburetors in Detroit."Oh, me? I'm 99, marked down from a dollar," said Jeanne Breese, a real-life "Rosie the Riveter." "Yep. I'll be 100 years old next December. Unbelievable."Breese grew up on the east side of Detroit with five sisters and was married at 17. During WWII, her husband was drafted into the Army."When he...
Farmington Hills police arrest man in fatal shooting of younger brother
A man is in custody after Farmington Hills police say he fatally shot his brother Saturday afternoon. The 30-year-old suspect, whose name was not released, shot his 28-year-old brother during an argument and fled before officers arrived, police said. Officials worked with other law enforcement teams and arrested the suspect in Warren on Sunday afternoon. ...
Watch ‘When Calls the Heart’ for free on Sundays
Hope Valley overcomes a setback on this week’s “When Calls the Heart.” The new episode airs Sunday, May 26, at 9 p.m. ET on the Hallmark Channel. Watch for free with trials from Philo, DIRECTV Stream and Fubo. About the show:. Based on Janette Oke’s bestselling book...
Detroit Braces for Week of Inconsistent Weather with Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms Ahead
Residents of Detroit should brace themselves for a week of fickle weather ahead, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. Today's sun may give way to showers and storms after 5 pm, with temperatures approaching 79 degrees. A breezy southeast wind could carry gusts up to 18 mph. There's a 30% chance that rain will dampen the city, disrupting the largely sunny outlook, according to the National Weather Service.
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