A Detroit man accused of fatally shooting two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game was found guilty of all charges by an Oakland County jury last week.Davonte Demetri Franklin, 34, faced two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of 20-year-old Sidney W...
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An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained for deportation proceedings, his death certificate shows.Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, suffered "an adverse drug reaction"...
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the...
Detroit City Football Club, in partnership with Downtown Detroit Partnership, will be holding a watch party for USA’s match against Belgium Monday night.The watch party will be held at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Gates open at 6 p.m. on July 6. Kickoff is at 8 p.m.Beverages will be a...
When the high-rise where Noel Mrquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Mrquez, who happened to be at his girlfriends apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-year-old brother, his l...
Detroit rocker Jack White is making his first-ever show at Pine Knob this summer an even bigger event with a second stage, discounted drinks and more.In a post on social media, Pine Knob said that Jack White's sold out show will feature a second stage with music just after gates open.According to...
A Detroit man accused of fatally shooting two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game was found guilty of all charges by an Oakland County jury last week.Davonte Demetri Franklin, 34, faced two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of 20-year-old Sidney W...
An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.The blackout in the country of 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy and Mines wro...
Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of d...
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years."When drowning occurs, seconds matter," said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. "Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, ...
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
Eastern Market is hosting a new monthly event to bring people down during the week. Called "First Wednesdays," the celebration will bring live music, food, drinks, art and more to the neighborhood."Eastern Market is one of Detroit's most beloved destinations home to the nation's largest historic...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors?The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor's office and get their pr...
Spotty showers and cloud cover will diminish throughout the afternoon across Southeast Michigan as a low-pressure system and mid-level energy exit the Ohio Valley. High pressure moving into the Great Lakes region will keep skies mainly clear tonight and for the next couple of days.Today’s highs w...
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. Taylor Police Chief John Blair told reporters that the U-Haul was ...
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...
FIFA has dismissed Belgium's challenge to the most-debated political intervention in a World Cup in decades.That means forward Folarin Balogun is eligible to play on Monday night in Seattle. A win would send the U.S. to the quarterfinals, which would be the best U.S. result at a mens World Cup si...
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.
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