The breakdown: Disgraced former Michigan oncologist Farid Fata is again seeking compassionate release from his 45-year federal sentence. Survivors and families strongly oppose his release, describing lasting physical harm and saying his crimes deserve no compassion. Fata pleaded guilty in 2014 to...
government
Michigan’s House, Senate and governor’s office are all up for grabs in November as Democrats and Republicans compete Republicans say they’d use majorities to cut taxes and repeal a clean energy mandate, among other things Democrats say they’d prioritize affordability by pursuing ...
business
What to know: Free basketball-themed event featuring Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, interactive experiences, and giveaways. Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. Cade Cunningham appearance: Scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Xfinity Store, 1991 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI...
safety
The breakdown: Daniel James Gibson, 26, of Holly, was charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening people at Andy’s Place’s Oct. 10 reopening celebration. Police say Gibson tried to bring alcohol into the event, repeatedly attempted to cli...
News
What to know: Federal prosecutors say Carson James Lee Ensign, 24, of Port Hope, contacted a 10-year-old girl on TikTok, requested sexual images, and continued messaging her through iMessage. The girl’s parent reported the case to Ohio authorities on Oct. 12. The FBI says a preli...
schools
What to know: A 48-year-old Lapeer area teacher faces federal charges of sex trafficking a minor and sexual exploitation of children. The criminal complaint alleges he sent a 17-year-old girl 21 Cash App payments totaling up to $839 for sex and sexually explicit images and videos...
Local
What to know: A professional training on supporting Black women who have experienced sexual assault or gender-based violence. Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Avalon Healing Center, 601 Bagley St., Detroit. Host: SASHA Center. Cost: $125 per ticket. Social workers can earn ...
schools
ROMULUS, Mich. One week after Romulus High School's homecoming game and dance were cancelled due to a credible threat of student violence, homecoming weekend is back on with significantly increased security measures in place. The district added more private security, extra entran...
safety
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating after a man allegedly approached a group of students walking to school Friday morning, made threatening comments, and grabbed one child by the arm. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, the incident ...
safety
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions....
government
What to know: Michigan voters will decide in November whether to pass Proposal 2, which would ban utility companies and certain government contractors from donating to state candidates and expand political ad disclosure requirements. Supporters say the measure reduces corporate i...
safety
What to know: Westland police are investigating an incident at a shopping plaza. The incident occurred near Wayne Road and Cherry Hill Road in Westland around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Officers cordoned off a large portion of the shopping plaza’s parking lot as part of the inves...
government
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