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Detroit City FC acquires abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital for new stadium project
DETROIT – A hospital that has sat vacant for nearly 20 years in Detroit will now be the site of a new soccer stadium. The Southwest Detroit Hospital, just south of Michigan Avenue, has been acquired by the Detroit City Football Club, which plans to build a permanent home for soccer in the city. The new soccer-specific stadium is expected to be open before the 2027 season.
Dearborn Heights Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend's Shooting Death
A Dearborn Heights woman faces murder charges following the death of her boyfriend, whom she allegedly shot in the neck during a domestic dispute, officials said Wednesday. Leah Renee Johnson, 30, was initially charged with assault with intent to murder and wielding a felony firearm, but now stands accused of second-degree murder after her boyfriend succumbed to his wounds.
Cops say woman was using phone for GPS when she ran red light, killed passenger in Macomb County
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police said a woman was using her cellphone for its GPS when she ran a red light, crashed into another car, and killed a passenger in a Macomb County intersection. The crash happened at 9:33 a.m. Feb. 2, 2024, at the intersection of 32 Mile...
Officials warn of possible alligator sighting at Kensington Metropark
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Officials are warning people on Thursday about a possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark.Park officials said the reported sighting has not been confirmed, but they posted signs around the lake "out of an abundance of caution," urging visitors to call Metroparks police if they see the alligator."Alligators are not native to Michigan, so if this sighting is real, it is most likely the result of someone releasing a pet Alligator into the lake," a Huron-Clinton Metroparks spokesperson said in a statement.Visitors are advised not to approach the alligator and call Metroparks police at 810-227-8910."We remind visitors that pets or wildlife of any kind should not be released and relocated to the Metroparks," the spokesperson said.
1-year-old, grandma attacked by family dogs at Oakland County home
WIXOM, Mich. – A 1-year-old girl and her grandmother were attacked by two family pit bulls at a home in Oakland County, officials said. Wixom police officers were called at 9:01 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to a home in the area of Nissen Court and West Maple Road.
Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts Fined for Political Endorsements on City TV Channel
The former mayor of Warren, Michigan, Jim Fouts, has been slapped with fines after being accused of using a local government TV channel to boost his preferred political candidates. The state's Secretary of State's office confirmed Fouts must fork over $1,500, with half to be paid to the City of Warren and the other half to the state itself, according to a report by ClickOnDetroit.
Suspect arrested after Fairlane mall parking lot shooting
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of Dearborn's Fairlane Town Center on Tuesday night. Police said the shooter, a 25-year-old Westland resident, shot a 25-year-old Canton resident in the parking lot of the mall just before midnight. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Detroit's Rev. Larry Simmons talks legacy of Brown v. Board
Rev. Larry Simmons, 77, has been an advocate for students' rights since he was a student himself.The big picture: Simmons — executive director of community coalition the Brightmoor Alliance — is a longtime Detroit civic figure, from working for former Mayor Coleman Young to becoming a pastor for Baber Memorial A.M.E. Church.He spoke with Axios on Wednesday about the legacy of Brown v. Board, and his perspective on the city's changing education landscape.The interview has been edited for length and clarity.Axios: Can you discuss how you've been involved in education advocacy in the past?Simmons: I got involved in education advocacy...
Officers with guns drawn, several SWAT teams part of multi-jurisdictional raid on Detroit home Wednesday morning
A heavy contingent of law enforcement officers — including several SWAT teams — converged on the scene at a home on Detroit’s northwest side Wednesday morning.
Southfield police want help finding missing 32-year-old woman
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a 32-year-old woman who went missing in Southfield. Shatoya Richardson was last seen on Thursday (May 16) at 6:45 a.m. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and multicolored flip-flops. Anyone with information should contact the Southfield Police...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Chesterfield Township crash
A motorcyclist remains hospitalized with serious injuries following a May 12 crash in Chesterfield Township. Police responding to the crash on Gratiot Avenue near Carriage Way Drive, north of 23 Mile Road, found a damaged Ford F150 pickup and a heavily damaged Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Ford was driven by a 58-year-old Chesterfield Township resident, and the motorcycle by a 21-year-old Sterling Heights resident.
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