AI victim video prompts new criminal sentencing
An AI expert takes a look into the case of an AI video being made of a victim addressing his killer in court, leading to a new sentencing.
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Five seats at stake in Detroit school board election
What to know: Five of the seven seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board are up for grabs in the upcoming election. The ballot lists 31 candidates for four full four-year terms, plus three candidates for a partial term ending in 2028. Some candidates have sinc...
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Message of thanks from Dan Miller amid community support after wife's death from cancer
On Tuesday, Dan rejoined the Sports Office through Zoom to thank the community for their ongoing support since Saturday and their contributions to the fight against cancer by donating to the Leptomeningeal Cancer Foundation....
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University of Detroit Mercy cancels classes, evacuates students
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy were evacuated from two buildings after police say it was due to a suspicious package.
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Interactive: Pick your Detroit school board candidates
Unsure who to vote for in the two Detroit school board races in November? Use this graphic to learn more about everyone running, see their endorsements and read interviews and watch videos with them. Just click on the links. Want to use this as a checklist? Download the graphic a...
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Renaissance Center and East Riverfront project meeting Tuesday
Project leader with Bedrock and GM presented a updates to the Renaissance Center and East Riverfront construction efforts.
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Huron Twp. woman missing after car crash, believed endangered
A 43-year-old Southgate woman has been missing since Saturday, causing Huron Township police to issue an alert.
business
Inkster plans to expand Flock Safety surveillance system, other cities are pausing or canceling contracts
What to know: Inkster is moving forward with an expanded partnership with Flock Safety as other Metro Detroit communities pause or cancel their contracts with the company. The city plans to increase its license plate readers from six to 20. The expansion includes five security ca...
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White Lake Township residents say apartment complex is covered in mold, property says it’s fixed
Several tenants at an Oakland County apartment complex tell Local 4 they are dealing with mold in their apartments – and they say it’s impacting their health. The company says they’ve followed all protocol and responded immediately. If one were to walk inside the Four Corners Lak...
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Detroit breaks temperature record after climbing into high 80s
Metro Detroit broke a high temperature record on Tuesday after conditions smashed the 51-year standard.
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Inkster adding more Flock cameras, gunshot detection devices as officials praise technology's successes
As other Metro Detroit communities end their contracts with a controversial security camera company, one city is embracing the technology in a bid to make the municipality safer....
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Inkster police sign new Flock contract
As other Metro Detroit communities end their contracts with a controversial security camera company, one city is embracing the technology in a bid to make the municipality safer....
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Family of Detroit man who was shot by bailiff during mental health crisis files $150M lawsuit
The story of an eviction, a mental health crisis and a man shot and killed has become a federal lawsuit alleging officials were to blame for what had happened....