Kidnapping conspiracy: Five convicted in abduction of Detroit man from viral $100K video
Five people have been convicted in a kidnapping conspiracy of a relative who was gifted $100,000 after a chance encounter with a social media influencer.
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U.S. adds 165,000 jobs, but wage growth struggles to keep up with inflation
The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, continuing a stretch of job growth after a slowdown early in the summer. The new data comes as unemployment claims dropped to a 57-year low in October. Combined, the government data show a stable labor market, with relatively few pe...
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Arab bloc signals willingness to back coalition seeking to oust Netanyahu
A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long rule. We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this ...
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Wisconsin reports first measles death in 36 years after infant dies
An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the states first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not specify where the death happened or provide any additional details ...
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SB I-75 closed due to crash in Monroe
The closure – which started shortly after 6:30 a.m. is at Front Street, Exit 13.
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All southbound lanes of I-75 closed in Monroe due to crash
Police have closed all southbound lanes of I-75 in Monroe Friday morning due to a crash. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Drive Map, the crash occurred some time before 6:35 a.m. on SB I-75 at Front Street (Exit 13). Motorists should avoid the area and fin...
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Trump’s memorial arch wins key approval, then judge blocks construction
A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trumps most pr...
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Chilly start to Friday with rain showers and a wintry mix up north
Southeast Michigan is waking up to a much colder start this morning, with wind chills in the 30s across Metro Detroit. Meanwhile, parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are seeing a wintry mix as colder air settles into the Great Lakes. Scattered rain showers will remain on and off ...
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As Michigan temperatures drop, simple home fixes could help cut your winter heating bill
As temperatures drop outside, the cost of staying warm inside can quickly add up but a few simple changes around your home could help keep more money in your pocket this winter. For homeowners like Rich McHargue, keeping the heating bill under control is a priority. When he and h...
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Detroit needs more special education teachers. MSU partnership aims to help.
The Detroit school district has launched a new partnership with Michigan State University to meet the growing demand of teachers certified in special education. Detroit Public Schools Community District and Michigan State University this fall launched an initiative where district...
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DTE to sell non-utility business to fund grid upgrades, data center growth
DTE Energy announced Thursday that it’s selling its non-utility DTE Vantage business to help fund infrastructure investments needed to strengthen the grid, build renewables, and accommodate data centers . .civic-action-box a:hover, .civic-action-box a:focus-visible { background-c...
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Stretch of I-75 in Detroit to close starting Friday night -- what drivers need to know
A stretch of I-75 in Detroit will be closed this weekend for construction. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the freeway will be closed for pavement repairs. Northbound I-75 will be closed between the Lodge Freeway and I-375. Southbound I-75 will be c...