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Metro Detroit township official discovers road collapsing
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer drives on Garfield Road every day to go to work, but recently, she noticed an unusual drop in the road."It wasn't a crack in the road. It was kind of a sinking dipping feeling," Meltzer said.She said she noticed it got worse in a very short period of time. "I was just concerned about the safety of the road, and the best way to manage that was to call the right people," she said. "It was determined it was a very critical issue that needed addressing right away, so I...
Michigan man, 26, dies in rush hour crash on I-94
DETROIT – A Michigan man is dead after a crash that occurred in rush hour traffic in Detroit. Michigan State Police say a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old from Taylor crashed into the back of another vehicle on eastbound I-94 near Lonyo Street at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday. The...
Farmington Hills woman accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic aid money
PONTIAC — A Farmington Hills woman has waived a preliminary exam on charges that she fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster loans from the federal government during the pandemic. Tiesha Johnson, 56, a former investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, waived the...
Dearborn Heights woman charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting her boyfriend in the neck
A Dearborn Heights woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say she shot her boyfriend during an argument at their home on Wednesdays.
Marijuana incidents in schools skyrocketing; VP Kamala Harris coming to Michigan; and more
🌩️ Today's weather: Mainly cloudy and warm with a couple of showers. The expected high is 73 degrees. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. The Detroit Public Schools Community District has experienced an increase in drug-related incidents. There were 289 incidents...
Week of Wet Weather Ahead for Detroit, Thunderstorms Expected, Brief Respite on Monday
Detroit residents better keep their umbrellas handy - the next week is looking soggy, according to the latest forecast. Starting today, showers and possible thunderstorms are set to roll through the city, with an 80% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall amounts varying, but some areas could see between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, or even more during thunderstorms. The National Weather Service suggests the heavy rain could hit before 11 am, with more scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm," the National Weather Service warns, with the mercury hitting a high around 74 degrees.
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.
Detroit’s First Black-Led Co-Op Grocery Store Opens Its Doors To Combat Food Insecurity
A new day has begun in Detroit, MI, thanks to the leadership of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network. For nearly a decade, the Motor City hasn’t had a full-scale Black-owned grocery store, Detroit Metro Times reports. Now, in May 2024, Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, the first Black-led co-op grocery store in Detroit, has… Continue reading Detroit’s First Black-Led Co-Op Grocery Store Opens Its Doors To Combat Food Insecurity
'Guns in the wrong hands.' Detroit Police Chief says 2 kids shot at park are expected to recover, shares update on case
Two children, ages three and six, who were among four people shot at a Detroit park Wednesday night are expected to be OK. He updated reported on the investigation on Friday.
Detroit weekend weather forecast: Rain, gray skies, 70-degree temperatures
The weekend weather forecast in southeast Michigan calls for showers, gray skies — and temperatures in the 70s which, if you like the warmer weather, is a welcome change from April. It’s hardly anything to cause worry or celebration, the National Weather Service said Friday morning. "It’s a...
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