A Detroit mother is accused of concealing the death of her newborn son after the child was found dead in a dumpster.Daysiana Lachell Powell, 31, was charged with one count of concealing the death of an individual. She faces up to five years in prison.Detroit police said officers found the child i...
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A 30-year-old Hazel Park man is scheduled to be sentenced next month for the murder of two people at a Detroit gas station last summer.Jaylen Lee Robinson pleaded no contest on Monday to two counts of first-degree murder and two felony firearm charges in connection to the fatal shootings of Marti...
The newborn's remains were found by Detroit police who had been dispatched to a residence in the 11300 block of E. Seven Mile Road for a reported unknown circumstance on July 8th.
Michigan will be auctioning off state-owned land across 12 counties next month that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says are more suitable for private ownership.The online auctions, planned for Aug. 4-28, will include 97 properties located across Michigan’s upper and lower peni...
Detroit police say the carjacking occurred in the 15300 block of Hartwell at around 5:30 a.m. The victim whose car was stolen was stabbed and taken to the hospital.
One man is behind bars after a carjacking incident in Detroit early Wednesday morning.
Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday.One person was pulled from the water but later died, and 16 people were rescued after the b...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump, which will make him the first sitting U.S. president depicted on American currency.Bessent said the new coin commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.As America commem...
The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that Steve Yzerman will no longer be their general manager.According to the team, Yzerman will remain in his current role to facilitate day-to-day hockey operations until his successor is named. Then, he will continue working with the Red Wings as senior ...
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about possible candidates in the upcoming presidential election.A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Democratic voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 primary election. A portion o...
England and Argentina resume one of the fiercest rivalries in international soccer in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.The two teams meet in Atlanta and the winner will play Spain in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.I mean the two shirts are just iconic and the historic ma...
If you hate the middle seat on airplanes, United has a solution.Its new Airbus jets will feature a new seating configuration in the Economy Plus cabin: rows without a middle seat.Instead, a fixed table will separate the two seats, giving passengers more elbow room.RELATED STORY | Air travel is be...
More than 5,000 people in Northwest Detroit are without power due to an equipment problem, according to the DTE Energy outage map.The company is set to hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to speak on the issue.The outage spans a corridor that is bordered by 7 Mile to the north, Greenfi...
Madonna University Athletics and the City of Farmington Hills have finalized an agreement to have the City’s community center become the official home of Madonna University football.The center, The Hawk, will be a dedicated home field for the university beginning the 2026 season.Madonna Universit...
Phoenix Theatres Laurel Park Place will show “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” for over 36 hours non-stop.The theatre plans to begin showings at 12 p.m. July 30.Phoenix Theatres will be the only known theatre circuit in Southeast Michigan that will keep the doors open all night long.The theatre says th...
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.Usually the parasite enters the body through contaminated food, symptoms have been reported to happen about two weeks after dige...
A Detroit mother was arraigned on July 13 after her newborn baby was found dead in a dumpster earlier this month.The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said 31-year-old Daysiana Lachell Powell is charged with one count of concealing the death of an individual.According to the prosecutor's office, p...
Police believe that the 54-year-old man left for dead after being shot in South Rockwood was part of an isolated incident.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident remains under investigation, and leads are still being pursued. Police say there doesn’t appear to be any threat ...
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage for the summer.In June, at the same time, the national blood supply dropped by 25%, while demand from hospitals rose to 3,500 units higher per week than expected.The American Red Cross says that summer often means no school blood dri...
A Detroit mother is accused of concealing the death of her newborn son after the child was found dead in a dumpster.Daysiana Lachell Powell, 31, was charged with one count of concealing the death of an individual. She faces up to five years in prison.Detroit police said officers found the child i...
McDonalds announced it will offer a Caesar dipping sauce at participating restaurants for a limited time beginning July 21.McDonalds described the sauce as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with notes of lemon thats giving fan-favorite chicken items a glow-up this summer.RELATED STORY | A...
Michigan is in the middle of a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and cases continue to increase. They've crossed more than 3,700 Wednesday.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose slightly, state health officials reported on Wednesday, with more than 3,700 cases reported.On July 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 3,762 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 3,309 on July 14. Of those reported...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis rose to 3,762 as of Wednesday morning. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan jumps to 3,309, MDHHS saysThat's up from 3,309 reported on Tuesd...
Adams County, Colorado, health officials have confirmed one case of active tuberculosis at an Aurora immigration detention center, but health officials said Tuesday the company that runs the facility has failed to provide the legally required access needed to complete the investigation and determ...
Michigan is slated to receive $436,605 as part of a recent settlement awarded to 42 states in connection to 23andMe’s 2023 data breach compromising the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and nearly 163,000 Michiganders.The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company announced the brea...
The Detroit Red Wings are looking for a new general manager after announcing a "leadership transition" this morning.
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir this fall, publisher Little, Brown and Company told The Associated Press.Promise Me, America, which Biden says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection, is scheduled to come out Nov. 17.RELATED STOR...
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson recently embarked on an affordability tour, but repeatedly fielded questions on data centers Benson’s husband works for a company bringing a data center to Michigan but recently changed rolls Democratic rival Chris Swanson has run a notably positive...
Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few days apart late last year using different telescopes. It's the dimmest planet ever dir...
The Detroit Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is out as the team's GM and executive vice president.The post on the WXYZ Facebook page garnered dozens of comments within the first few minutes.Below are some of the comments from followers on our page.Maleesha MacRury: "Wise move. ...
Steve Yzerman will no longer be the Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced on Wednesday.Yzerman will continue working with the Red Wings as senior advisor to Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch.The Detroit Red Wings made the announcement of the change...
Steve Yzerman is out as the Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager, and will transition to a new role within the team. Related: Fans react to news that Steve Yzerman is out as Red Wings GMThe Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Yzerman will serve as a senior advisor to t...
An Oakland County man arrested on multiple child porn charges after deputies discovered explicit images of children during a welfare check on his mother was sentenced on Tuesday.Matthew Brockway Kliewer, 42, of Pontiac, pleaded no contest in May to six counts of aggravated possession of child sex...
A large section of Northwest Detroit is waking up without power this morning.
The groundbreaking for the all-new Detroit City FC stadium in Corktown is set for Wednesday afternoon. Officials from the club, City of Detroit and others will gather for the event.The club acquired the land near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and 20th St., which was the former Southwest Detro...
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing the r...
One day after the Department of Homeland Security told Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to temporarily halt most traffic stops, President Donald Trump said ICE agents should continue making stops.We have to get them out, Trump wrote on social media, referring to people in the U.S. illeg...
The Detroit school board approved a new two-year contract for teachers Tuesday that increases their salaries, includes new language on AI use, and gives more money for teachers to participate in professional development. More than 5,000 people belong to the Detroit Federation of Teachers, inc...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as he seeks Senate confirmation to permanently lead the Justice Department.Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April, when he replaced Pam Bondi after she faced bipartisan criticis...
An air quality alert is in place for Metro Detroit with a designation of unhealthy for some the next couple days.
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