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Detroit zoo says goodbye to beloved otter Lucius
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - After 18 long years of life, the Detroit Zoo said goodbye to its beloved otter Lucius. He died after suffering from a flipped stomach, the zoo announced on social media this week. While he outlived the average wild river otter, a species that normally...
Tornadoes hit Michigan, Detroit police zero in on Na'Ziyah Harris suspect and more top stories
Parts of West Michigan are under a state of emergency after areas sustained heavy damage from tornadoes Tuesday night; the Detroit Police Department has zeroed in on a suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who was last seen in January and more on the latest top stories.
Motorcyclist, 19, dies in crash on Metro Detroit freeway
(CBS DETROIT) - A 19-year-old man has died after speeding on I-94 and crashing his motorcycle, state police said.At 11:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, troopers responded to westbound I-94 near Merriman Road after receiving a report of a motorcycle crash.An investigation revealed that two motorcyclists were speeding when one lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into the concrete wall. The 19-year-old operator was thrown off the motorcycle and hit a light pole. He was pronounced dead."We want to remind motorcycle operators to drive responsibly," said Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw. "It is important to know your riding abilities, wear a helmet and drive the speed limit when operating a motorcycle. It will help prevent crashes like this one."
Massive $139 Million Road Project Begins in Metro Detroit with Weekend Freeway Closures
Motorists in Metro Detroit brace yourselves, construction chaos kicks off this weekend as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) gets to work on a hefty $139 million road undertaking, sure to test the patience of commuters and local traffic. According to a CBS News Detroit report, the massive project aims to overhaul the freeway from Sheldon Road to Newburgh Road, including interchange ramps on M-14/I-96/I-275.
Auburn Hills police officers hospitalized after possible exposure to narcotics
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two police officers with Auburn Hills law enforcement are on the mend after a potential exposure to narcotics while making an arrest Monday night. The officers started to feel sick and dizzy during a routine traffic stop and were taken to the hospital. It's...
Powerful thunderstorms, EF-2 tornado rip through Michigan: 'Hellacious wind'
ST. CLAIR SHORES. Mich. (FOX 2) - Powerful storms moved through Michigan on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction. In a press conference Wednesday, officials said that it was a miracle that there were only eight minor injuries in Portage and no fatalities. The National Weather Service has confirmed that...
Sterling Heights police searching for gunman in white SUV who opened fire in road rage dispute on Metro Parkway
Sterling Heights Police are searching for the driver of a white SUV who opened fire in a road rage incident, injuring one person, along Metro Parkway at Van Dyke.
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