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Lions giving second chance to player suspended over gambling violations
ALLEN PARK — After serving a yearlong suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy, safety C.J. Moore is getting a second chance in Detroit, signing a one-year deal with the Lions according to NFL Network. Moore originally joined the Lions in 2019 and became one of the best...
Roads closed after oil intentionally dumped, police say
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI – A road is closed today after an “oily substance” was intentionally dumped overnight, police said. Around 1 a.m. Tuesday, a “substantial amount of an oily substance” was found on Square Lake Road between St. Joseph Street and Pine Ridge Road in West Bloomfield, according to a news release from the West Bloomfield Police Department.
Boy Scouts of America changing name to be more inclusive on its 115th anniversary
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The organization announced Tuesday that it will rebrand to Scouting America in what it says is a more inclusive name reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to “welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of scouting.”
Still searching for a Mother’s Day gift? Hidden Lake Garden’s plant sale has a solution
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI – Brighten up your landscape or find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Hidden Lake Gardens’ annual plant sale. The sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, inside the Service Barn, located off the main parking lot of the gardens at 6214 Monroe Road in Tipton. The event is hosted each year on Mother’s Day weekend so customers can shop for gifts or bring their moms for a day out, Hidden Lake Gardens Marketing and Publicity Coordinator Jessica Goodrich said.
172-unit development could proceed with deal between Chelsea, neighboring township
CHELSEA, MI - After seven years in the pipeline, the finish line may be in sight for a potential development bringing 172 new housing units and medical offices to the Chelsea area. A new draft agreement crafted through negotiations between Chelsea and neighboring Lima Township is the key missing piece...
Controversial high-rise development gets Ann Arbor council’s unanimous OK
ANN ARBOR, MI — A 17-story apartment high-rise outside downtown Ann Arbor is now approved for development despite a fair amount of lingering controversy over it. City Council voted unanimously Monday night, May 6, to approve the project at 711 Church St., a stone’s throw from other high-rises just up the street in the South University Avenue area near the University of Michigan campus.
Rally for teachers moves Ann Arbor School Board meeting to new location
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Ann Arbor School Board has moved its meeting Wednesday to a new location to accommodate what is expected to be a large audience rallying in support of Ann Arbor teachers. The board moved its meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, to Meyers...
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is fast approaching. Here are some details to know
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Art Fair is quickly approaching with plans to span 30 blocks downtown from July 18-20. The art fair runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Nearly half a million attendees and almost 1,000 artists from across the country are expected.
Original Ghostbuster from Michigan returning home for screening of 1984 movie
NOVI, MI - You can watch “Ghostbusters” with an actual Ghostbuster. One of the original Ghostbusters, Ernie Hudson, will return to his home state of Michigan for a screening of the 1984 movie. Hudson was born and raised in Benton Harbor before moving to Detroit. The “Ghostbusters” screening...
Victim’s mom tells Michigan man ‘My life is ruined’ as he is sentenced to 80 years for murder
CHARLESTON, W.V. -- A Detroit man was sentenced to 80 years in prison Monday in connection with the 2021 murders of two women in West Virginia, according to the Associated Press. In February, Marquis Goodman, 24, pleaded guilty to count of second-degree murder for the fatal shootings of Bria White, 26, and Kytiana Belcher, 22, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Tornado, severe storm risk kept steady at meaningful level for southern half of Michigan
The weather scenario for this afternoon and evening has high confidence. Two rounds of rain will push through Michigan. The second round will be the more potent, possibly severe round of storms. The radar forecast this afternoon through this evening clearly shows the weather story today. The first line of...
19-year-old riding motorcycle dies after crashing into concrete wall, light pole
DETROIT – Two motorcycles were traveling at high speed when one of the riders lost control, struck a concrete wall, was thrown off and hit a light pole, police said. It happened 11:30 p.m. Monday on westbound I-94 near Merriman Road in Detroit. The 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Watch archaeologists search for rare artifacts at historic Michigan fort this summer
MACKINAW CITY, MICH. -- One of the nation’s longest ongoing archaeological digs begins its 66th season this year, and the public is welcome to watch it unfold. The Mackinac State Historic Parks’ long-running archaeology program is one of many attractions slated for 2024 at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City. The reconstructed 18th century fort opens for the season on Wednesday, May 8.
African species known as ‘forest giraffe’ joins Michigan zoo’s ‘diverse animal family’
LANSING, MI – A Michigan zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new species. Staff at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing announced this week the arrival of Elombe, a five-year-old male okapi. He is now visible to the public in the Okapi Forest exhibit, located just across from the zoo’s red panda habitat.
How wins over Ohio State sparked Michigan’s late-season run into NCAA Tournament
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s men’s lacrosse team was reeling heading into its regular season finale against Ohio State. The Wolverines (10-6) had lost five of six, putting their season on the brink after beginning the year ranked in the top 10 nationally. Missing the NCAA Tournament after last year’s breakthrough season for the program, which included their first tournament appearance and first win, would have been a disappointment.
Boy, 4, killed in 3-car crash was not properly restrained, police say
DETROIT – A 4-year-old boy is dead after a three-car crash in which his mother is the at-fault driver and is suspected of having been intoxicated, police said. It happened around 1:10 p.m. Monday on northbound I-75 near Piquette Avenue. Dispatchers received reports of a three-car crash in which a child was possibly hit.
Powerball winner! $214M jackpot won by player in Florida Monday night
LANSING, MI -- A lucky Powerball player in Florida became the third person this year to win a Powerball jackpot as they brought home a $214 million prize Monday night. The winner now has the option of receiving the money as an annuity or to claim the cash option worth $100 million.
Filing deadline approaching in $45M Walmart settlement over mispriced groceries
Walmart customers who purchased weighted items over the course of more than 5 years still have time to apply for a settlement worth up to $500. Earlier this year, the retail giant agreed to a $45 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart claiming the company mispriced weighted items for years.
Former Lions QB looks like a natural in action as head coach of his alma mater
Teddy Bridgewater is back on the field but in a much different role as the new head coach at Miami Northwestern High School, his alma mater. While it’s a new look for the recently retired quarterback, Bridgewater looks like a natural to lead the next generation of football players.
Trial begins for man accused of killing infant daughter who disappeared in 1982
ANN ARBOR, MI -- Forty years after her disappearance and up to two weeks before her father’s trial, officials were still following leads that might help find Olisa Williams. So far, none of them have led to her body. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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