An Eastpointe man who pleaded no contest to threatening a school over his child’s snack time was sentenced on Thursday. David Scott, Jr., 44, was initially charged with possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, making an intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school, sch...
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A Detroit man accused of abandoning his 1-year-old son in his car has pleaded guilty. Orlander Murnell Linson, Jr., 35, was charged with second-degree child abuse and leaving a child in a car, resulting in physical harm. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Linson a...
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Michigan’s 50-year-old bottle deposit system is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The decline is renewing debate over the policy. Independent grocers say the current system is costly, time-consum...
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With gas prices averaging $4.50 per gallon, President Donald Trump is expected Monday to significantly roll back fuel economy requirements for new vehicles a move that could lower car prices but mean more frequent trips to the gas station. The national average fuel economy for a ...
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The investigation into the Dearborn man began when investigators learned he allegedly distributed illicit content on the internet and enticed others to commit self-harm, according to Michigan State Police....
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Americans are burned out by fees and costly add-ons yet many consumers still spend the extra few dollars when it means saving time. The habit, known as "convenience spending," adds up to hundreds of extra dollars a year when paying for conveniences like faster shipping, store mea...
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Dry and pleasant weather will continue across Southeast Michigan through the middle of the week, with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. Dense fog is possible this morning and again Tuesday morning, especially in areas with clear skies and light winds. Sunshine will help the f...
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Fall is officially here, and experts say homeowners who put off routine maintenance now could be facing costly repairs once snow and ice move in. Dan Provenzola, owner of The Leaf Pros, says the clock is ticking. "You're coming up on the last 60 days of it, couple months left to ...
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Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles. This story was first published in The Conversation Many are shouldering economic hardship, exposure to adversity and discrimination, family responsibilities, uncertainty ...
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Dave Spencer talks about all the news from the world of automobiles, including a Tesla driver getting a DUI in auto mode, a lawsuit about predatory car loans, and more....
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Residents in a Warren neighborhood are shaken after a crash involving a minibike and a vehicle left three children injured Sunday afternoon. Neighbors who witnessed the aftermath say they immediately jumped into action, helping comfort the children and provide aid while emergency...
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Officers were dispatched to the area of Evergreen and Lyndon early Sunday morning. Officers observed an auto accident involving a horse. The horse suffered fatal injuries....
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A vendor at the County Line Flea Market in Warren was killed Saturday when a fight broke out over an item return. Witnesses say the vendor and a customer were arguing, it spilled outside and the customer used a van to crush the vendor into the wall of the business....
