Milford man faces 30 years behind bars after pleading guilty to disturbing charges
A Michigan man has pleaded guilty in court to sexual exploitation of a child on Wednesday.
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'He was quiet' Homeless outreach director recalls interactions with downtown stabbing suspect
Flowers and candles line the steps outside the back door of the Chipotle on Woodward in downtown Detroit, where Jaquoya Wix was fatally stabbed Sunday afternoon. Devon Jason Watson, 42, was arraigned in 36th District Court and is being held without bond in connection with the kil...
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Gas hits $6.09 a gallon at a Detroit station off I-75, way above state average
A gas station off I-75 in Detroit is charging $6.09 per gallon more than a dollar above the state average leaving drivers frustrated and, in some cases, with no alternative but to pay up. According to GasBuddy, the state average for gas is about $4.80 a gallon. The Amoco station ...
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Motel worker in Southfield helps woman from Alabama who says she was being trafficked
A woman from Alabama escapes sex trafficking after a motel worker jumped into action to help her.
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Rogers, Sheffield press interactions draw new scrutiny
Two days, two politicians and two questionable interactions with Detroit press. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and the campaign staff of Senate Candidate Mike Rogers had back to back caught on camera moments with the press after facing questions....
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St. Clair Shores covers 12 Flock cameras after residents raise privacy concerns
St. Clair Shores has covered its 12 Flock cameras after residents raised concerns about privacy, data sharing and potential misuse of the technology. The St. Clair Shores City Council voted Monday to place bags over the cameras and revisit the city’s contract with Flock in March....
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Southfield motel worker helps police stop sex trafficking ring
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald says on Thursday, Sept. 10, a 19-year-old woman at Marvin Gardens Inn in Southfield approached a housekeeper, asking for help....
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Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington with planeside ceremony and extension of trade truce
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump after their top officials agreed to extend a trade truce until January. Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of...
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Rochester Road and Diversion Street in Oakland County reopens following crash investigation
The intersection of Rochester Road and Diversion Street in Oakland County reopened following a crash investigation. The crash occurred on Wednesday (Sept. 23). After the crash, the Rochester Police Department closed the entire intersection and reopened it around 10 p.m....
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Sterling Heights neighbors still dealing with fallout from cat hoarding case on Cavant Drive
Three weeks after hazmat crews discovered dozens of cats inside a Sterling Heights home some alive, some dead neighbors say the problems have not completely gone away. The discovery was made in early September at a home on Cavant Drive near 15 Mile and Ryan. Crews from Belfour Re...
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Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'
Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison. The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned t...
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Detroit police want help finding missing 72-year-old woman last seen leaving Hollywood Casino
Police are seeking information about a 72-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit. Debra Jones-Christopher left Hollywood Casino in the 400 block of Monroe Street on Wednesday (Sept. 23) and has not been seen since. Jones-Christopher was last seen near E. Lafayette Street and ...
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Metro Detroit’s breezy, cool start to fall gives way to mild, dry weekend
Wednesday night stays breezy across Metro Detroit, with an early shower possible mainly south of 8 Mile Road. Skies gradually clear overnight, and lows fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Thursday Wednesday was the first full day of fall, and Thursday will keep that crisp feel...