A Wayne County man who was charged with murdering his girlfriend, after her death was initially reported as a suicide, has been sentenced to decades in prison. David Paul McPherson, 40, was charged with second-degree murder and felony firearm possession in the death of 24-year-old Haleigh Pace. P...
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The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. The withd...
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The Parade Company has confirmed a record-high number of new floats. Eight will debut at the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White. The lineup of new floats includes entries from presenting sponsor Gardner White and longtime sponsors Corewell Health, U-M...
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A historic Rochester building dating back to the 1800s could get a second life. The Harrison building was a schoolhouse before becoming an administrative building in the 1980s. It’s been vacant since 2022. The district is deciding whether to sell the building. As three bids vie t...
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Gas prices are weighing heavily on voters all over the country, and that is true in Peachtree City, Georgia. Peachtree City is in Fayette County, Georgia a county that has voted Republican for decades but that the Democratic Party believes it can flip in the upcoming midterm elec...
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As more shoppers embrace tap-to-pay technology, cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a potential scam known as "ghost tapping." It has nothing to do with Halloween. Rather, it is a form of digital theft that can occur without a criminal ever physically taking your wa...
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Training exercises are scheduled for Oct. 7th, and Thursday, Oct. 8th at several locations throughout the city.
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Keep the umbrella nearby Wednesday. After several dry days, rain is making its way back into Southeast Michigan, and some communities could see the first showers as early as Wednesday afternoon. The day begins with plenty of clouds as moisture gradually increases across the regio...
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There’s a business in Plymouth that is the foundation for chefs and food makers looking to find a place for their products. It’s called Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen , and it’s a spot where anyone can go to chase after their culinary dreams. Marlo Bendon is the owner. She caught up...
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The City Council is backing a November millage proposal to benefit two of Detroit’s cultural institutions. Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution initiated by Council Member Scott Benson supporting the “Yes to Our Story” Campaign. The campaign, unveiled in August, seeks...
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Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press City leaders came together this week to promote the latest round of bus shelter and bench installations and announce plans to add more. The city wi...
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During the August primary election, Sabrina Rice tried three voting machines over a two-hour span in an attempt to cast her ballot. Yet, she said she was unable to do so without assistance. Rice, who has been blind for 14 years, said she showed up Aug. 4 with high hopes, but also...
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Take a free professional headshot, “speed date” local journalists, meet environmental justice organizers, and hear from school board candidates. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Brighten your career and Detroit’s future: Get involved...
