The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY | Tax refunds are ...
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In todays Health Alert, as more cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan are being reported and no source has been identified, many viewers are concerned about how they could become infected.So, we asked viewers to post questions to our Facebook page, and one important question came up: Can this paras...
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation's annual World Santa Claus Congress, a ...
For this month’s Go 4 It, we will be in Southfield, where there will be car seat inspections and free bike helmets.On July 22, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., we’ll be at the Southfield Public Library on Evergreen Road, where Henry Ford Health will be doing car seat inspections. You can sign up ahead of ...
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, youll notice a combi...
Ferndale has big plans for Harding Park in the northern portion of the city with a vision for a brand-new inline skating facility.
Michigan will receive nearly $1 million as part of a multi-million-dollar, multi-state settlement over the “deceiving” practices on Cash App, the state’s attorney general announced on Thursday.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on July 9 that the $45 million multi-state settlement re...
Robert Day, from Better Men, Outreach discusses the organization's weekly youth programs with Ronia Shamona. The program is designed to help Detroit's youth better themselves by building confidence, developing responsibility, and supporting their mental health.
One woman has died after being struck by a car in Farmington Hills.The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on July 8 on Middlebelt Road north of Northwestern Highway.Authorities say upon arrival police performed lifesaving measures on the woman until fire department paramedics arrived and took over ...
Parenting and education expert, Amanda Mushro, joins Ronia Shamona to share tried-and-true strategies for fighting off brain drain and keeping kids busy, engaged, entertained, and learning.
The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY | Tax refunds are ...
The National Park Service (NPS) said a popular campground on Isle Royale National Park is being closed for the rest of the month after a wolf was spotted in the area becoming increasing bold.According to the NPS, the individual tent and group campsites at Three Mile Campground will be closed, and...
Back-to-school sales are underway at retailers across the country, and shoppers who plan ahead could save big on everything from backpacks to laptops.Caroline Helgeson, a Phoenix, Arizona, student heading into high school, is already looking forward to the hunt."I'm starting high school next year...
Meijer is hosting an in-store wellness event at all of its stores in Michigan this weekend, with health checks, giveaways and more.According to Meijer, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at all Meijer Supercenter and Grocery stores in Michigan.People will be ab...
A recall has been issued by Conair for the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill as the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use.Consumers should stop using the recalled grill immediately and visit Conairs website to check if their grill is included in the recall.Th...
The U.S. has struck at least 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days in what officials say is retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command, the latest round of strikes hit about 90 targets, including air defense sys...
A recall has been issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission WonderStone-branded Infant Walkers as they fail to meet the mandatory standard for infant walkers.The walkers are able to fit through a standard doorway and are unable to stop at the edge of a step, which can pose risks of se...
A former probationary officer with the Detroit Police Department was arraigned on Tuesday in connection to a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on the city’s west side in February.Keyshawn Elijah James Rucker, 19, was charged with one count of reckless driving causing death — punishable by up t...
Thieves broke in and stole 10 chickens on July 3 from the Ribbon Farms 4-H at the Full Circle Edible Garden. They then returned to steal the remaining 20 chickens with two geese on July 5.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for Flaunt MagSafe Battery Charger power banks due to risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.The recall involves power banks with the model number E33A. You cay also be able to see "Flaunt" engraved on the right s...
Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a new candidate to challenge one of the nation's most durable Republican incumbents in one of the party's most important midterm races.The party's current nominee, Graham Platner, announced Wednesday night that he is suspending his campaign after...
Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 13-year-old Rayshawn, who goes by RJ. He loves sharing jokes and wants to visit Great Wolf Lodge one day.According to the Michgian Adoption Resource Exchange, RJ enjoys going on walks and spending time with pets, and his favorite animals are rabbits.Rayshawn l...
For anyone who has ever wondered whether they could handle life on another planet, NASA is offering a chance to find out well, sort of.The U.S. space agency is looking to recruit four participants for its Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA), a yearlong simulation program that is designed to ...
A Detroit man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend.Keith Custer, 69, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of felon in possession of ammunition and three counts of felony firearm.Detroit ...
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus a choir of elementary school students...
More than 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness linked to contaminated food, have been reported across several states, with the largest outbreak centered in Michigan. Nearly 1,000 cases have been reported there alone about 20 times the state's typical annual total and more than thr...
Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauffs run at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victory Thursday that ended with a drama-filled tiebreaker, to become the fourth Czech woman in the last six years to reach the final of the grass-court Grand Slam.It will be the ninth-ranked Muchovas second Grand Slam ...
Registered nurses at the University of Michigan say the deal includes wage increases, improved staffing with nurse-to-patient ratios, and stronger workplace protections.
After community feedback, the Flock camera contract for Westland will not move forward, a city councilwoman announced Wednesday evening.Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey said the police chief decided not to bring the Flock camera before the city council for a vote. “It was clear Council w...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks, a person familiar with the injury said Thursday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the diagnosis, first reported by ...
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers.Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the Nat...
A National Archives Tour of historical documents is making a stop at the Henry Ford.Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation is free and open to the public. Museum admission is not required.Exhibition HighlightsOriginal Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 1823: One of...
As cases continue to climb, officials are still uncertain about what is driving the surge in cases.
For Cow Appreciation Day, Chick-fil-A will give any customers dressed in cow-themed attire one free entrée.The offer will last all day on July 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while supplies last.All Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will participate in the Cow Appreciation Day deal.Click here for a lis...
Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.The event is a fundraiser for cancer research at the University of Michigan.Research done is focused on preventing cancer and improving lives of affected patients.The Motor City Mile will take place ...
A new study finds 1 in 5 teens and young adults are turning to AI when they are feeling sad, stressed or scared.That number has jumped from 13 percent to 19 percent in over the past year.Experts are worried, especially for kids with more serious needs, are using AI instead of getting real help.63...
FEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.The grant will add 6,200 feet of new storm sewers and specialized structures designed to handle heavy rainfall and move stormwater away from homes more effectively.The city pla...
Over 1,200 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan as of Thursday, up more than 200 from Wednesday.As of 9:30 a.m. on July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 1,251 cyclosporiasis cases across the state since June 22.On July 8, MDHHS reported 99...
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to 1,251 since June 22, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: MDHHS: More than 900 cyclosporiasis cases now reported in MichiganAccording to the ...
After nine months of contract negotiations, multiple collective actions and 20 hours of bargaining by the nurse’s union at the University of Michigan, a tentative agreement has been reached.The news comes a week before the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (MNA-UMPNC) had planned ...
A former U.S. Olympian pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge of destruction of property after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was released on his own recognizance after a brief hearing i...
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