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This March, actress Brooke Shields made a reservation at a Mexican restaurant in Denver called Casa Bonita under a fake name but not to avoid paparazzi.It was so the restaurants management team and o
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Taylor Police shot an aggravated robbery suspect after he attempted to flee from law enforcement at a Sheetz gas station near I-75 late Tuesday morning. The parking lot was taped off and dozens of police officers were spotted around the area off of Eureka Road.
An investigation is underway outside a Taylor gas station after an attempted traffic stop for an outstanding felony warrant reportedly ended with four officers firing on the driver.The shooting occurred around 11:40 a.m. outside the Sheetz convenience store in the 20600 block of Eureka Road. Acco...
A man who police say is wanted out of Ohio for aggravated armed robbery was hospitalized after being shot by officers in Taylor.The shooting happened late Monday morning, at the Sheetz gas station on Eureka Road, right off of I-75.We're told that the man was driving a U-Haul, with police saying t...
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.All I did was ask for a review, Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office ev...
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business.The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to "reset" Xbox as it faces heightened competition, th...
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Taylor police are responding to a scene on Eureka Road. A large police scene was spotted near Huron Street and east of I-75 at a Sheetz gas station.
Authorities have released more information on the victims shot during an annual block party in Mount Clemens Saturday night.The shooting happened at around 11 p.m. on July 4 near the intersection of Court and Clemens streets, where the neighborhood gathering was underway.Previous coverage --> 5 s...
As the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to grow, the state is sharing a list of known fruits and vegetables that have been linked to the parasite in previous cases.
DTE Energy provided an update on Monday, July 5, on restoration efforts as thousands of Metro Detroiters are without power following storms.Related --> ‘Thank you for your patience’: DTE president addresses customers still waiting for powerThe livestream has ended. You can watch the media briefin...
A 25-year-old Detroit man facing multiple charges stemming from the accidental shooting death of his 13-year-old sister last year has pleaded guilty to two counts in the case.Police say that Jay-Veon McKinney was playing with two handguns at a Canton Township apartment on July 29 when one of them...
As cases of a parasite outbreak continue to rise rapidly in Southeast Michigan, state health officials have issued additional recommendations to prevent foodborne illnesses.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported the number of cyclosporiasis cases rose to 572 as of J...
Frontier Airlines announced it is adding three new routes from Detroit Metro Airport to replace flights previously served by Spirit Airlines.According to Frontier, the flights will be from DTW to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Philadelphia (PHL) and Las Vegas (LAS).The Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale ro...
Three children died Saturday from generator fumes in a pair of incidents, amid widespread power outages in SE Michigan.
This March, actress Brooke Shields made a reservation at a Mexican restaurant in Denver called Casa Bonita under a fake name but not to avoid paparazzi.It was so the restaurants management team and owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who are also the creators of South Park, wouldnt know she was c...
A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.Here’s what we knowThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said cases have exploded in just five days.On June 30, there were 170 unconfirmed cases. As of...
Police in Sumpter Township are reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after two children died from exposure on Saturday. Sumpter Township police and fire responded to to the home on Executive Drive around 10:20 a.m. after receiving a call about an 8-year-old and 12-yea...
Monday marks the third day for many people in metro Detroit without power following strong storms on Friday, July 3. Hear more about the credit from DTE Senior VP Brian Calka in the video below DTE talks about $42 credit for some customersAt its peak, more than 400,000 people were without power.W...
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 20 people in attacks that exposed widening gaps in the countrys air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion, authorities said.All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck the...
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, there were more than 81,000 DTE Energy customers still without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.DTE’s Outage Map shows widespread outages remaining throughout Metro Detroit, with a Storm Update from the company stating its “Storm Res...
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals.RELATED STORY | Folarin Balogun clear...
Two kids, ages 12 and 8, were found dead in a Sumpter Township garage with a portable gas-powered generator in it over the weekend, the township's police department said on social media.Emergency personnel responded to the garage at a home on Executive Drive, where the kids were found lying on th...
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Nearly 80,000 still without power across Metro DetroitNearly 80,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.The utility ...
A local attorney facing 26 felonies for using photos of family members’ faces in child sexually abusive material to view and distribute to others pleaded guilty in the case last week.Prosecutors allege that Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, of Grosse Pointe Park, created the child pornography by pasting the...
A man was arrested, and a juvenile was detained after a shooting near Southfield Road and I-75 Friday afternoon.Lincoln Park police said officers received multiple reports of gunfire being exchanged between two moving cars in the area of Southfield Road and I-75 on July 3 at around 4 p.m. No inju...
According to data from AAA Michigan, gas prices in the state have dropped by 14 cents from a week ago.
Michigan drivers are getting some much welcomed relief at the gas pump as the cost for regular unleaded has fallen below $4 for the first time since April.Michigan gas prices went down 14 cents since last week, with a gallon of unleaded fuel costing an average of $3.96. The price is about 25 cent...
Three people are dead after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck on I-94 late Friday night.The crash happened at around 11:44 p.m. on July 3 on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.According to Michigan State Police, a semi-truck stopped in traffic due to flooding on the freeway when it was st...
Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are poised to preview some of their evidence in the case, including a videotaped statement by Robinsons former roommate, a key wi...
Michigan State Police released video of a motorcyclist that led troopers on a pursuit in late June, but was tracked down thanks to the Trooper 3 helicopter. Video from MSP 2nd District on X.
More than 80,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.The utility says it expects to restore service to about 95% of impacted customers by the end of the day on Monday.Many residents have reported down trees or power lines and locali...
In just about every aisle of the grocery store, you can't miss the "P-word." Protein is everywhere in pasta, bagels, chips and even Pop-Tarts.While protein is important for your health, not all added protein products are worth it for your body or your wallet, according to registered dietitian Ka...
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.Greene sent a two-run home run to right field in the fourth inning and hit a two-run triple high into the left-field corner during a four-run fifth inning.Casey Mize (4-5) all...
Gas prices in the state of Michigan are down 14 cents from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA)."Michigan drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for the first time since April," said Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA-Th...
A 37-year-old man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run early Sunday morning in Van Buren Township.
The project was expected to begin this morning with the township saying that local access will be maintained for residents, emergency services and deliveries.
Thousands of metro Detroiters are waking up in the dark, with some communities going without power for over 48 hours.Related: What to know about DTE's electric reliability credit for power outages after Friday's stormDTE said that this was one of most impactful storms on their grid, saying Friday...
After a soggy start for parts of Southeast Michigan, quieter weather is settling into the region as high pressure takes control.Scattered showers, and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm, will linger this morning near Lake Erie, where locally heavy rainfall remains possible. Drivers in these areas s...
Friday night severe storms rolled through the area bringing 60 to 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts which brought down trees – and power lines.
Police are asking for the public's help with information regarding the hit-and-run, which happened along the I-94 service drive.
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