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Michigan State Police host Murph Challenge to honor fallen trooper
LAPEER, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan State Police Lapeer Post participated in the Murph Memorial Day workout, raising money for Trooper Joel Popp's family. The challenge is a tough workout to honor our fallen heroes. It started as started as a memorial to Lt. Michael Murphy, a seal, who lost his life in 2005.
Man dies following farming accident
A 57-year-old Greenwood Township man died following a farming accident, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff Department. Rescue crews responded to the 8000 block of Logana Road about 6:30 p.m. Friday to a report of the unresponsive man who was located in a field by his 23-year-old son. "Upon...
Back to the Bricks remembers creator of 2023 feature car
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Richfield Township car enthusiast and double amputee is being remembered a year after his 1953 Chevrolet Bellaire served as the feature for Back to the Bricks. Michael Neeley died May 16 at age 78. He stepped on a landmine and lost both of his...
HS Baseball - Sturgess' home run sparks Powers comeback against Goodrich
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - Powers Catholic's senior outfielder and left-handed pitcher Isaac Sturgess hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to help spark the Chargers comeback 6-5 win over Goodrich in the Greater Flint Baseball Tournament. The win is Powers Catholic's 30th of the season. The Chargers...
Dogs, java and bagel bombs: New Michigan coffee shop aims to open in June
METAMORA, MI — Love dogs and coffee? You’ve come to the right place. After a successful launch of Doghouse Coffee in Lapeer last year, owners will open a second shop by the end of June in Metamora. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
A woman told police her window washer attacked her. DNA said otherwise.
FLINT, MI – A woman had her hands bound and tape wrapped over her eyes when she was robbed at gunpoint on Nov. 17, 2023. She told police she recognized the voice of the man who attacked her, identifying him as the man who cleaned her windows the day before.
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...
Local Eats: John’s Pizzeria delights with space and flavor
DAVISON TWP, MI - Stepping into John’s Pizzeria, one might expect a small, cozy shop. Instead, the door opens to a surprisingly large seating area, filled with an amazing atmosphere and the mouthwatering aroma of fresh pizza. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
2 arrested in Macomb County with stolen IDs, credit cards, unregistered handgun
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two men are facing 10 felony charges and several misdemeanors after allegedly getting caught with stolen property in Macomb County. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the Enclave Apartments in Washington Township on reports of a suspicious vehicle at about 9 a.m., May 14. The sheriff’s department said they made contact with Derek Russell, 26, and Dakwan Young, 24, who were reportedly in a car that smelled like marijuana.
Oxford school shooter needs dad's help — but James Crumbley won't give it
From behind bars, convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley needs help from his parents — only his dad isn't willing to give it, if new court filings are any indication. The teenager, who is challenging his life-without-parole sentence, wants access to his parents' confidential presentencing reports, claiming they contain "relevant and necessary"...
See updated Saginaw-area girls soccer district brackets
Emmaleigh Peters notched her second hat trick of the season, but the Millington girls soccer team was not able to overcome Otisville-LakeVille in a Division 3 district matchup, falling 4-3. Mariah Ellis had an assist and Savannah Bemiss two for the Cardinals. Peters finished the season leading the team in...
Lansing Church opens doors for community in grief
Prayer and songs filled the room at the West Lansing Church of Christ as part of a vigil to honor and remember the lives of the vigil of 30-year-old Johnathan Esch and 42-year-old Daniel Harris. The men were killed in a crash Saturday evening in Watertown Township.
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