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Wayne County residents relieved as radioactive waste shipment redirected to Texas
Read full article: Wayne County residents relieved as radioactive waste shipment redirected to TexasAfter more than a year of fighting, Western Wayne County residents received the news they desperately wanted: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that radioactive material from the Manhattan Project, once planned to be shipped to Michigan, is now headed to Texas.
Loss of local news threatens democracy, say experts at Detroit summit
Read full article: Loss of local news threatens democracy, say experts at Detroit summitTechnology has made it possible to get news in many ways. But an alarming number of people lack access to real journalism at the local level.
New details outline how crew handled man trying to open exit door during flight to DTW
Read full article: New details outline how crew handled man trying to open exit door during flight to DTWA Metro Detroit man is facing federal charges after he attempted to open an exit door while on a flight headed to Detroit Metro Airport from Omaha, Nebraska.
Driver caught with $23.4 million worth of cocaine at Ambassador Bridge, police say
Read full article: Driver caught with $23.4 million worth of cocaine at Ambassador Bridge, police sayA driver has been charged after he tried to transport $23.4 million worth of cocaine across the Ambassador Bridge, according to police.
2 men sentenced to probation in sextortion scheme linked to Michigan teen’s suicide
Read full article: 2 men sentenced to probation in sextortion scheme linked to Michigan teen’s suicideTwo men were sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to money laundering in connection with a sextortion scheme that led to the death of Marquette teen Jordan DeMay.
Big Ten commissioner says Michigan football ‘has already paid the price’ in sign-stealing scandal
Read full article: Big Ten commissioner says Michigan football ‘has already paid the price’ in sign-stealing scandalIn monumental news, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said the Michigan Wolverines football program has already paid its price for their involvement in the 2023 sign-stealing scandal.
Swimmers to raise money for first responders in the Straits of Mackinac -- where to watch
Read full article: Swimmers to raise money for first responders in the Straits of Mackinac -- where to watchSwimmers will tackle the Straits of Mackinac this weekend for a good cause. Here's how to watch.
Two men to be sentenced in sextortion case linked to Michigan teen’s suicide
Read full article: Two men to be sentenced in sextortion case linked to Michigan teen’s suicideTwo Georgia men are set to be sentenced on Monday for their roles in a sextortion scheme that led to the death of Marquette teen Jordan DeMay.
Zipper merging: What Michigan drivers are supposed to do in construction zones
Read full article: Zipper merging: What Michigan drivers are supposed to do in construction zonesMichigan transportation officials and state police are urging drivers to embrace the zipper merge technique as summer construction season coincides with peak travel periods.
Brothers accused of making fake companies to intimidate small business owners in Ferndale
Read full article: Brothers accused of making fake companies to intimidate small business owners in FerndaleMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Michigan football running back Justice Haynes makes NIL history with equity deal
Read full article: Michigan football running back Justice Haynes makes NIL history with equity dealMichigan Wolverines running back Justice Haynes has taken an ownership stake in Loom, making him one of the first active college athletes to gain equity in a national consumer packaged goods brand.
‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with bills
Read full article: ‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with billsNearly one-third of Americans are dealing with some form of medical debt, including more than 200,000 people in Michigan.
Michigan-based furniture and clock company to close after nearly 100 years in business
Read full article: Michigan-based furniture and clock company to close after nearly 100 years in businessA family-owned furniture and clock company based in Michigan will wind down operations after nearly a century in business.
Ice Cube on city love, new album, live performance, why Detroit Amplifiers belong in Big3
Read full article: Ice Cube on city love, new album, live performance, why Detroit Amplifiers belong in Big3This weekend, the Big3 basketball league returns to Detroit, now with its own team, the Detroit Amplifiers. Ice Cube expressed his long-standing love for Detroit, dating back to the late 1980s.
Michigan dam problems lowers water levels, disrupts lakefront properties, city beach
Read full article: Michigan dam problems lowers water levels, disrupts lakefront properties, city beachLakefront property in one Michigan community has disappeared and a city beach has been drained after a potential dam failure caused the DNR to lower water levels by several feet.
State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge dispute
Read full article: State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge disputeMichigan environmental regulators threatened Oakland County with fines and penalties over repeated raw sewage discharges into the Red Run Drain, escalating a long-running dispute between Oakland and Macomb counties over water management.
University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
Read full article: University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientistsThe University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States.
Browndog Creamery teams with Michigan brands for new summer ice cream flavors
Read full article: Browndog Creamery teams with Michigan brands for new summer ice cream flavorsBrowndog Creamery is teaming up with other Michigan-made brands to create new ice cream flavors that are sure to leave you craving more.
Case dismissed for man accused of scamming Macomb County couple out of $50,000
Read full article: Case dismissed for man accused of scamming Macomb County couple out of $50,000Police said the couple received an email claiming they had fraudulent charges for purchasing child pornography on their credit card and were instructed to withdraw $50,000 and give it to a man posing as a Treasury Department official.
Michigan AG Nessel sues brothers for allegedly creating fake LLCs to extort Ferndale businesses
Read full article: Michigan AG Nessel sues brothers for allegedly creating fake LLCs to extort Ferndale businessesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Zipper merging: Michigan officials urging drivers to embrace technique in construction zones
Read full article: Zipper merging: Michigan officials urging drivers to embrace technique in construction zonesMichigan transportation officials and state police are urging drivers to embrace the zipper merge technique as summer construction season coincides with peak travel periods.
Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcast
Read full article: Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcastA Michigan man has entered a plea in the sexual misconduct case involving a child he had on his podcast as a guest.
Michigan AG sues brothers accused of harassing Ferndale businesses with fake LLCs
Read full article: Michigan AG sues brothers accused of harassing Ferndale businesses with fake LLCsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Michigan's sign-stealer, Conor Stalions, says he knew most signals in 7 games over 2 seasons
Read full article: Michigan's sign-stealer, Conor Stalions, says he knew most signals in 7 games over 2 seasonsFormer Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions says he knew almost every signal opponents used in seven games over two seasons.
Man zip tied by Delta crew after groping girl stuck behind drink cart on way to DTW, officials say
Read full article: Man zip tied by Delta crew after groping girl stuck behind drink cart on way to DTW, officials sayA man was arrested for allegedly groping a young girl and trying to assault another person on a plane heading to Detroit on Saturday.
Emergency rooms see sharp rise in tick bite cases this month -- what to know
Read full article: Emergency rooms see sharp rise in tick bite cases this month -- what to knowEmergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a week old.
Feel good, shop smart: Meijer to host in-store wellness event across SE Michigan
Read full article: Feel good, shop smart: Meijer to host in-store wellness event across SE MichiganMidwest retailer Meijer will hold an in-store wellness event at select stores across its six-state footprint, including several locations in southeast Michigan.
Detroit Tigers now have 6 players heading to All-Star Game with addition of Casey Mize
Read full article: Detroit Tigers now have 6 players heading to All-Star Game with addition of Casey MizeThe Detroit Tigers now have six players heading to the MLB All-Star Game with the addition of Casey Mize to the American League roster.
Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factors
Read full article: Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factorsA Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it’s going out of business.
Michigan man wins $500K after gas station was sold out of lottery ticket he wanted to buy
Read full article: Michigan man wins $500K after gas station was sold out of lottery ticket he wanted to buyA Michigan man wanted to buy a specific lottery ticket, but the gas station he went to was sold out. So he decided to try playing the Detroit Tigers instant game and ended up winning $500,000.
Family of Michigan man killed after shooting at federal agents in Texas speaks out
Read full article: Family of Michigan man killed after shooting at federal agents in Texas speaks outThe family of a Michigan man who was shot and killed after opening fire on federal agents in Texas is speaking out about his struggles with mental health.
‘We’re right on the edge’: Michigan county road agencies warn of fiscal cliff as funding stalls
Read full article: ‘We’re right on the edge’: Michigan county road agencies warn of fiscal cliff as funding stallsCounty road agencies across Michigan are struggling to keep up with the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges as lawmakers delay a long-term solution for road funding.
Michigan attorney general charges two with multiple felonies in toddler abuse case
Read full article: Michigan attorney general charges two with multiple felonies in toddler abuse caseMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged Christopher Allen, 33, of Reed City, and Wesley Ann Conner, 21, of Leroy, with multiple felony counts of child abuse.
Florida woman sentenced in large Michigan drug trafficking ring
Read full article: Florida woman sentenced in large Michigan drug trafficking ringDuring the investigation, law enforcement seized roughly 40 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine, properties used to facilitate drug trafficking and nearly $325,000 worth of jewelry.
July 2025 already sets new record for tick bites
Read full article: July 2025 already sets new record for tick bitesEmergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a week old.
Morning 4: Business owners sentenced for illegal chemical dumping after creek turns fluorescent blue -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Business owners sentenced for illegal chemical dumping after creek turns fluorescent blue -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and more
Read full article: 2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and moreThe Michigan State Fair is back beginning in August and has more attractions to show this year from acrobatic shows to a museum of marvels.
Michigan’s last execution happened 87 years ago: That man’s story and the death penalty today
Read full article: Michigan’s last execution happened 87 years ago: That man’s story and the death penalty todayThe last person to face the death penalty in Michigan was executed 87 years ago by the federal government.
Two Michigan universities awarded $1M to address critical shortage of school psychologists
Read full article: Two Michigan universities awarded $1M to address critical shortage of school psychologistsTwo Michigan universities are getting $1M to expand or launch a school psychologist training program.
Air quality advisory in effect for 10+ Michigan counties over July 4th holiday weekend
Read full article: Air quality advisory in effect for 10+ Michigan counties over July 4th holiday weekendAn air quality advisory is in effect through Saturday for most of Southeast Michigan and other areas of the state.
Sunshine continues with an isolated thunderstorm for Fourth of July
Read full article: Sunshine continues with an isolated thunderstorm for Fourth of JulyAfter lots of sunshine and a few thunderstorms for some of us throughout our Thursday, we will keep the sunshine along with heat humidity, and the chance for a thunderstorm or two into the forecast looking ahead into our Friday.
Michigan leaders react after House passes Trump’s big tax and spending bill
Read full article: Michigan leaders react after House passes Trump’s big tax and spending billLeaders in Michigan are reacting after the House voted to pass President Donald Trump's big tax and spending bill, sending it to his desk for a signature.
4 ways to protect yourself from ticks in Michigan, and 4 things to do after you’re outside
Read full article: 4 ways to protect yourself from ticks in Michigan, and 4 things to do after you’re outsideTicks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.
Federal grant lets Michigan police work overtime, target drivers going over speed limit during July
Read full article: Federal grant lets Michigan police work overtime, target drivers going over speed limit during JulyThanks to federal dollars, Michigan police will be working overtime during July to target drivers who are speeding.
Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in Michigan
Read full article: Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in MichiganAccording to AAA, more than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Pistons free agent Malik Beasley’s financial woes deepen amid federal gambling probe
Read full article: Pistons free agent Malik Beasley’s financial woes deepen amid federal gambling probeNBA player Malik Beasley, who is the subject of a federal gambling investigation, reportedly is facing more than $8 million worth of financial problems that includes being sued for failure to pay for dental appointments, haircuts, loans and rent.
Judge delays decision on radioactive waste storage at Metro Detroit landfill
Read full article: Judge delays decision on radioactive waste storage at Metro Detroit landfillA Michigan judge postponed his decision Tuesday regarding the controversial storage of radioactive waste at Wayne Disposal Inc., a landfill facility in Van Buren Township.
Michigan AG investigating Twin Flames Universe, a cult from Netflix documentary
Read full article: Michigan AG investigating Twin Flames Universe, a cult from Netflix documentaryMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced an ongoing investigation into Twin Flames Universe, an organization that has been called a cult and garnered attention through a Netflix documentary.