Sterling Heights will officially celebrate the grand opening of the new Athletic Hub on Saturday.The ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for Saturday, July 11, at 9:45 a.m., followed by a community open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Sterling Heights Athletic Hub features nine indoor pickleball co...
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Emergency responders took Sen. Mitch McConnell to an ambulance on a stretcher after being called to his home last month for a report of an unconscious person, according to new video of the incident and an eyewitness account.A neighbor of McConnell told CNN that they opened their door to find comm...
A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities said Friday. Eight people were injured and 23 missing, Andalusias regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said.The blaze, one ...
A fugitive wanted in a cold case Farmington Hills murder from 2001 is now in custody.Police are set to speak about the arrest shortly. Watch live hereOn July 8, the Farmington Hills Police Department, with assistance from the FBI, arrested 44-year-old Edgardo Luis Perez in Guatemala and extradite...
The 45th National Veterans Wheelchair Games are underway in Detroit July 9–14, 2026, bringing hundreds of veteran athletes together for the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event exclusively for U.S. military veterans. Organizers say the week is about far more than meda...
Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs.The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to 1,562 since June 22, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Watch below: Past coverage on cyclosporiasis in Michigan MDHHS: More than 900 cyclosporiasis cases now reported in Michi...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have risen to more than 1,500 on Friday.On July 10, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,562 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 1,251 on July 9. Of those reported cases, 44 were hospitalized.“Anyone experiencing gastrointestinal...
After eluding arrest for nearly 25 years, the man accused of killing 56-year-old Farmington Hills resident Gordon Maychek in 2001 has been apprehended.Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, of Detroit, was arrested in Guatemala on July 8 and extradited to the United States to face multiple charges in the cold c...
At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian and other critical support as a result of budget cuts over the last 18 months, the U.N. agency focusing on women said Friday.UN Women says 84% of women's organizations surveyed had reported increased needs since January 2025, when the Trum...
Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep over beachgoers as part of a July 4 event honoring servicemembers."Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted,"...
China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said.The first stage of a Long March-10B rocket separated from the second stage after liftoff and returned to a platform in the sea, the official Xinhu...
As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to spread across the U.S., public health agencies recommend thoroughly washing your produce to lower your risk for the foodborne parasite.
Sterling Heights will officially celebrate the grand opening of the new Athletic Hub on Saturday.The ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for Saturday, July 11, at 9:45 a.m., followed by a community open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Sterling Heights Athletic Hub features nine indoor pickleball co...
President Trump said Friday that he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill aimed at tackling the countrys affordability crisis by encouraging more housing supply.The president previously threatened not to sign the bill unless lawmakers also pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of...
Border Patrol Agents arrested him after a call for assistance from the Waterford Police Department to identify the man who was in custody.
Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf?Did you know 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf, and executives who play earn about 17% more than those who don’t?Golf isn’t just a sport; it’s a business tool. A lot of big deals and connections happen on the golf course, not j...
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnightThe individual sought by deputies after allegedly fleeing and eluding a police pursuit in northern Oa...
It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.Michigan schools are getting a 2.5% funding increase per student. That means a school gets $10,300 per student, compared to $10,500 last ye...
President Donald Trump declares that a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended as fighting between the two nations intensified in recent days."The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue talks. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain term...
On Wednesday council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille, sent a letter addressing it to the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
The individual sought by deputies after allegedly fleeing and eluding a police pursuit in northern Oakland County on Thursday is now in custody, the sheriff’s office confirmed.Police asked residents to shelter-in-place around 10:30 p.m. in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road ...
If you own a Kobalt yard tool, check the battery before doing yardwork this weekend.More than 500,000 Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers and chainsaws are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Officials say charging the lithium-ion batteries through the tools' USB-C port while the batteries are ...
The man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl while she was waiting for the school bus in April has pleaded guilty.Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, 48, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, one count of felonious assault, three counts of felony fire...
Michigan State Police troopers are cracking down on speeding drivers in construction zones – and on Wednesday focused on northern Oakland County.
Michigan State Police troopers are cracking down on speeding drivers in construction zones – and on Wednesday focused on northern Oakland County.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell said Thursday. O'Dell, who descr...
Expect partly sunny skies today with afternoon highs in the mid-80s, accompanied by noticeably lower humidity. While most of Southeast Michigan will remain dry, a few showers and non-severe thunderstorms could develop this afternoon, mainly along and south of I-94, especially closer to the Ohio s...
On Wednesday council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille, sent a letter addressing it to the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
This story also appeared in Planet Detroit Overview: The Michigan Public Service Commission oversees utility rates, including four pending cases affecting Southeast Michigan residents. DTE Energy filed for a $474-million rate increase in April — a 9.7% hike for resid...
I've reported on a lot of imposter scams over the years, but never one that is targeting a church congregation. See the full story in the video below New imposter scam targeting congregation of metro Detroit churchThis scam targeting people at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield T...
If you're looking for something to do this weekend without breaking the bank, Woodhaven's biggest summer party is back. See the full story in the video below Uncle Sam Jam returns to Woodhaven with music, festival, food and moreUncle Sam Jam kicks off Thursday with four days of fun, and it's comp...
Detroit city leaders sent a letter to DHS Secretary Mark Mullin regarding ICE vehicular pursuits in Detroit neighborhoods.
A Harrison Township woman facing multiple felonies in connection to a fatal crash in Warren two years ago was sentenced on Thursday to 9-15 years in prison.Prosecutors in the case allege that Diamond Glenn, 27, had been driving recklessly in the area of Mound and Chicago roads on Dec. 21, 2024, r...
A Michigan State Police helicopter helped officers arrest a suspect during a stolen-ATV investigation involving the Troy and Detroit police departments.The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when Trooper 2, an MSP helicopter, provided aerial support during the investigation. Police sai...
A total of 37 cats have now been rescued from a Redford Township home following an animal hoarding investigation.Michigan Humane is caring for 34 cats removed from the property, along with two kittens that were born after the animals were taken into care. Animal control officials said another cat...
Two St. Clair County brothers are accused of beating a woman, threatening her with a gun on multiple occasions, and holding her against her will. The investigation began on the evening of July 5, when St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a local fast food restaurant to talk to a woman...
The 128th international tour of Scholares Minores has officially begun, and Michigan audiences are about to experience something rare: a youth ensemble representing Poland while bringing the sounds of centuries past to life through 12 free concerts across the state in the coming weeks. Every perf...
Dozens of cats rescued from a deplorable home in Redford Township are finally getting the care they desperately need.The multi-agency rescue effort started two weeks ago. Watch the video report below: 37 cats now recovering at Michigan Humane after hoarding incident in Redford TownshipMichigan Hu...
Update: Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnightDeputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.The pursuit traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, a...
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office confirms that the suspect who allegedly took off on foot during a police pursuit on Thursday night is now in custody.The pursuit started in Green Oak Township then traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, Highland Township and ended in Rose Township, where the ...
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