A proposed law aims to restrict the use of electric bikes by young people. Kids under 14 would be barred from riding them in certain areas. For those between 14 and 17, parental permission and a helmet would be required.
The proposal follows an increase in incidents involving electric bikes and similar vehicles. Some schools have taken steps to address the issue.
Further information on the proposal and related developments can be found through additional reporting.
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A 38-year-old Detroit man pleaded guilty to an animal torture charge after prosecutors alleged he tortured and burned a raccoon and posted a video of the incident on social media. Henry Bernard Montgomery was charged June 22 with one count of killing or torturing an animal in the...
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A Detroit family is seeking help after severe storms sent a large tree crashing through the roof of their home , leaving the house unsafe to enter. Markita Ray said her partner and their 3-week-old baby girl were inside when the tree came through the ceiling. Both escaped safely,...
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If you haven't been watching the U.S. Open, now a would be a good time to tune in. It's a historic race on both the men's and women's side, set to feature two African-American athletes in the men's singles semifinal: Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton. Scripps News spoke with online ...
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Detroit is investing $2.2 million to expand a free after-school program that provides busing to activities and enrichment opportunities for students across the city. The GOAL Line program where "GOAL" stands for "Get On and Learn" is growing from 33 locations to 40, adding seven ...
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