One man arrested in Southfield for allegedly masturbating in the public library
Libraries are supposed to be places for quiet reflection. However, one man apparently took ‘private time’ in the stacks a little too literally. Now he is facing charges.
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More than 280 pounds of cocaine seized at Ambassador Bridge; 2 Ontario men arrested
Canadian border officers seized more than 280 pounds of cocaine from a commercial truck crossing the Ambassador Bridge from the United States. A drug-sniffing dog helped officers discover the drugs during an inspection of the truck, which was entering Canada from the U.S. Two men...
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Detroit luxury boutique loses more than $500K in inventory after overnight break-in
DETROIT A Detroit luxury clothing boutique is pleading for answers after security footage captured a masked thief breaking in overnight and stealing what the owner estimates is more than $500,000 worth of high-end inventory. The break-in happened just after midnight Thursday at M...
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Birmingham commissioners vote to permanently ban short-term rentals after months of community debate
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (WXYZ) Birmingham city commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to permanently ban short-term rentals throughout the city, just days before a six-month moratorium was scheduled to expire. WATCH the full report here: Birmingham commissioners vote to permanent...
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Detroit man charged in Sterling Heights fatal shooting; second suspect remains at large
What to know: Kenneth Hollins Morgan, 41, of Detroit, was arraigned Oct. 19 in connection with a fatal shooting in Sterling Heights. Officials allege Morgan shot and killed Randy K. Abro, 41, of Utica, at a warehouse and business plaza at 6243 Millett Ave. Officers responded to a...
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Hamtramck mayor to remain seated as recount results are certified, city says
In the ever chaotic landscape of Hamtramck politics, an announcement on the city's Facebook page stated that current Mayor Adam Alharbi, who initially won the 2025 Mayoral Election, will remain the sitting sworn mayor until the courts determine the outcome of the recount and when...
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Inkster residents pack city hall to oppose data center — council declines to approve it
What to know: The proposed data center in Inkster will not move forward. The City Council took no action to approve the project after a packed meeting filled with residents opposing the proposal. The project would have converted a vacant warehouse. Developer Robert Kato of Klever...
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Apple faces lawsuit over facial recognition technology
Well your iPhone may know more about your face than you may realize.
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Detroit police seek teens who shot woman after she confronted them for checking vehicle door handles
What to know: Police are searching for three juvenile suspects in connection with a non-fatal shooting in Detroit. The shooting occurred Oct. 14 in the 6200 block of Brush Street. The reported time of the incident is 12:40 p.m. Police said the teens were checking car door handles...
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Inkster officials and residents meet on proposed data center
When FOX 2 first arrived at the meeting at 6 p.m., the parking lot was empty. However, it quickly filled as hundreds are now expected to attend the meeting....
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Southfield man arrested after allegedly exposing himself at the library
The man was caught in a lewd act by the librarian at the Southfield Public Library on Friday. The good news is people are still going to the library, and even better news, the police say they caught their serial masturbator....
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Southfield man arrested in connection to deadly shooting on Dorset Avenue
One man is dead after a shooting in Southfield on Monday afternoon.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that Kyiv again received no early warning of the attack from partner countries that previously shared their intelligen...