Metro Detroit man sentenced for pandemic-relief fraud scheme
A Metro Detroit man will spend two years behind bars for a multimillion-dollar pandemic-relief fraud scheme.
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Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public service announcements like those used in past administrations. Dont let the Fak...
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Highland Township fire station temporarily closes due to truck maintenance issues
A fire station in Oakland County was forced to close its doors Sunday afternoon. Highland Township's fire chief said truck maintenance issues prompted the closure. Highland Township resident William Dillon lives right around the corner from fire station number two. He told 7 News...
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Macomb Township man arraigned in Shelby Township drug bust case
A Macomb County man is facing multiple years behind bars for allegedly having guns and drugs in two locations in Metro Detroit.
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Negotiations continue after US rejects Iran's latest proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran through mediators continued after President Trump rebuffed Irans latest proposal to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the US spoke with Iran through mediators Monday, while Iranian state media reported Iranian Foreign Mi...
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Plymouth scarecrow display featuring Rocky Horror character will stay up after complaints
A scarecrow depicting Frank-N-Furter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will remain on display in downtown Plymouth after the organization behind it decided against covering it up following complaints. The display is part of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce's annual Scarecrows ...
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Beautiful Tuesday ahead of changes to end the week in Metro Detroit
High pressure will continue to keep Southeast Michigan under mainly clear skies with light winds through Tuesday. As the next system moves into the region, we’ll see cooler temperatures and rain chances to end the week. Let that motivate you to enjoy this evening. Temperatures wi...
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‘He didn’t deserve this’: Friends mourn men killed in Detroit after-hours shooting
City officials said changes could be coming to a Detroit street where a deadly mass shooting left three people dead and four others wounded early Sunday morning. The shooting happened Sunday morning on Prest Street, where Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said there was an after...
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E. Coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese sold in nine states
The CDC, FDA and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to certain cheeses sold across nine states. According to officials, all Graziers raw milk cheeses sold by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company have been recalled due to possible ...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let it enforce new restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it enforce restrictions on gender-affirming care in federal prisons. The emergency appeal comes after lower courts blocked officials from carrying out new policy put in place with an executive order from Trump. That poli...
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Orion Township renovators preserve former Jimmy Hoffa house
The life and legacy of Jimmy Hoffa is much closer than many Oakland County residents think. His lake house where he raised his kids is now being preserved brick by brick in Lake Orion....
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'Ghosted': Nearly 100 brides say Metro Detroit mobile bartender canceled or won't refund hundreds
Ghosting on wedding days, refusing to refund hundreds of dollars, and saying her business was suddenly sold – that’s what nearly 100 brides said happened to them when they booked a Metro Detroit mobile bartender for their wedding receptions. “Just get the money back. Like, seriou...
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Warren flea market vendor killed after dispute over refund, police say
A family is mourning a husband and father who was killed Saturday following a dispute at a Warren flea market. Mirhad Cehic, 57, was working as a vendor at the County Line Trade Center when police say he got into an argument with two customers. His family says the dispute involve...