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Motorcyclist, 57, dies after crash in Oakland County
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Oakland County. According to Fox 2 in Detroit, the crash occurred when 57-year-old Gary Michael Kingins of Saginaw was riding westbound on Sleeth Road near Marcello Drive in Commerce Township at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Occupants in crash near Ann Arbor arrested after attempting to flee police
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A driver and passenger attempting to flee police after a crash were arrested late Thursday outside Ann Arbor, police said. Officers responded to a three-vehicle crash around 11 p.m., May 16 on Ellsworth Road west of Golfside Road in Pittsfield Township south of Ann Arbor, according to Pittsfield Township Police.
Home with 4 occupants struck by gunfire near Ypsilanti
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A home was struck with gunfire early Thursday near Ypsilanti, police said. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 2:42 a.m., May 16 in the 900 block of Nash Avenue in Ypsilanti Township, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. If you purchase a...
Man who died in motorcycle crash remembered as independent, welcoming
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Kris Kolevar is no stranger to the scenic curves of Huron River Drive, sandwiched between trees and railroad tracks. But as he drove it this week, he was met with an empty, sick feeling. Just days before, one of his friends lost his life on one...
Police looking for human trafficking victim after chase, crash that sent 6 to hospital
DETROIT – Police are looking for two women who they believe are sex trafficking victims of men who were arrested after a chase and crash that sent six people to the hospital on Monday, WDIV Local 4 reports. The chase started around 5:30 p.m. at 12 Mile Road and...
Duty fulfilled: Michigan police dog dies from cancer after years of service
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of an 8-year-old police dog that served for eight years. K9 Ricky died after a battle with cancer on May 14. Throughout his nearly decade of service, Ricky had a distinguished career as a narcotics utility canine.
Man accused of fatal punch in road rage incident
DETROIT – A 33-year-old man is facing a murder charge for allegedly fatally punching a man during a road rage incident. Reda Saleh, 67, of Dearborn, died of head trauma after he was punched and left lying in the street last month. Desmond Burks, 33, of Detroit, is charged...
Should city funds be used to support political candidates? Ann Arbor voters may decide
ANN ARBOR, MI — Two ballot initiatives are underway in Ann Arbor seeking to reform city elections. One would make mayor and City Council races nonpartisan, while the other seeks to establish public campaign financing for those races, using city taxpayer funds. A grassroots group called the Coalition for...
Man accused of fatally shooting 2 women in the head at vacant house
DETROIT – A man has been charged in the Cinco de Mayo murders at a vacant house in Detroit. Two women were fatally shot in the head and a male victim was non-fatally shot in the face just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at an apparent vacant house on the 3800 block of 33rd Street in Detroit. People were out and about in the area for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Teen’s heart attack death linked to spicy ‘one chip challenge’
A popular social media challenge that involves eating a spicy tortilla chip contributed to the death of a Massachusetts teen, officials said. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the Paqui chip as part of the manufacturer’s “One Chip Challenge.”. The...
Ransomware attack at Michigan hospitals still causing problems 9 days later
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Patients are waiting for hospital systems to get back online after a disruptive cyberattack against Ascension hospitals that the company announced last week. Patient Dan Newman was among the patients impacted, as he headed in for specialized blood work at an Ascension Borgess facility in Portage on Monday, May 13. He was surprised to see the waiting room empty. The lady at the counter told him his bloodwork could not happen as scheduled because the computer systems were down.
Century-old handwriting found preserved at Upper Peninsula copper mine
PAINESDALE, MICH. -- The tours at a historic Upper Peninsula copper mine site now have an unexpected new highlight. During a project at Painesdale Mine & Shaft, workers recently discovered well-preserved handwriting on a wall in the site’s Shaft-Rock House, which was in operation from 1902 until 1967. According...
Driver accused of killing 2 kids in boat club crash speaks, thinks she had a seizure while driving
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, MI -- The woman accused of killing two children last month when she crashed into the Swan Creek Boat Club has spoken out in an interview with WXYZ-Detroit. Marshella Chidester, 66, is facing numerous felony charges in relation to the April 20 crash, including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips. Chidester has not spoken publicly about the incident and for the first time provided her explanation of what she thinks happened.
Muskegon dog beach takes you from parking lot to Lake Michigan in 45 steps
MUSKEGON, MI -- Put your car in park, your pup on a leash and walk down to the shoreline of Lake Michigan in moments at Kruse Park in Muskegon. Beach access has been restored at the popular dog beach after high water eroded the staircase four years ago. It’s a...
Blue Moon releasing boozy ice cream served in Rawlings baseball helmet
Two brands known for summer fun are teaming up to create the perfect warm-weather treat. Blue Moon Brewing Co. announced this week that it is partnering with the baseball brand, Rawlings, to release Blue Moon Home Run Twist, a boozy ice cream with 2 percent ABV that combines the bright and citrusy flavor of Blue Moon’s iconic Valencia Orange peel with a deliciously rich Madagascar Vanilla.
Health care jobs with best growth, wage trends for the next 10 years in Michigan
Nearly all health care jobs are expected to experience workforce shortages over the next decade. Home health and personal care aides are projected to face a shortage of more than 170,000 jobs over the next decade. It’s the largest expected shortage in the industry according to an analysis published Thursday, May 16, by the Michigan Health Council.
Cousin found guilty of murder in death of girl, 17, whose body he put in dumpster
EASTPOINTE, MI – The cousin of a 17-year-old girl who went missing in January 2022 has been convicted of murder in her death, officials announced. Zion Foster, of Eastpointe, was last seen on Jan. 4, 2022. Jaylin Omar Brazier, 25, of Detroit, admitted to putting her body in a dumpster. Despite a five-month-long landfill search, Foster’s body was never found.
Waterford lottery club consisting of group of neighbors splits Fantasy 5 jackpot
LANSING, MI -- Talk about neighborly love... A group of neighbors from Waterford had a lot to celebrate on Tax Day this year as the David K lottery club won a $110,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot in the drawing held on April 15. “We are all neighbors and have been playing...
Bridge maintenance and lane closures: Washtenaw County road work for May 17
ANN ARBOR, MI - Washtenaw County has officially entered into construction season as drivers face road closures and lane restrictions in and around Ann Arbor. Drivers can expect a few projects happening into next week, including a closure that will impact northbound and southbound traffic for Pontiac Trail. If you...
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