Police in Southfield shared more details, including scene video, about the arduous rescue of two young children and their parents from a vehicle after it veered off the road and crashed into a steep embankment.The single-vehicle crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, on Simmons Avenue...
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At a park on Detroit’s west side, the sound of bouncing basketballs mixed with music and encouragement as New Era Detroit launched day one of a six-week summer camp designed to keep young people engaged, supported and connected to their community.NBA legend and former Detroit Pistons player Isiah...
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Police in Southfield shared more details, including scene video, about the arduous rescue of two young children and their parents from a vehicle after it veered off the road and crashed into a steep embankment.The single-vehicle crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, on Simmons Avenue...
Officials cut the ribbon on a shoreline restoration project along Lake St. Clair at the Edsel & Elanor Ford House on Tuesday morning.The project was a collaborative effort between the Ford House and the NOAA, and aimed to restore and protect the the estate's shoreline and wetlands.With the comple...
A parasite outbreak continues to rapidly rise in Michigan, with state health officials reporting more than 700 cases.As of 4:30 p.m. on July 6, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received more than 700 reports of cyclosporiasis since June 22. There were also 36 repor...
An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces murder charges connected to their deaths, authorities said.A grand jury indicted Andrea Shaw, who is accused of suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025, on two counts of first-degree murder on June 29, ac...
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been communicating by phone with colleagues as he recovers in the hospital from an undisclosed medical issue.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a statement that he and McConnell "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics" on M...
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A Westland man has been charged in connection with a triple fatal crash with a semi-truck in Wayne County.Hilton Dorian Yopp III, 26, allegedly was intoxicated and driving recklessly at a high rate of speed when he collided with the back of a semi-truck, fatally injuring three passengers in his c...
DTE Energy CEO Joi Harris provided an update on Tuesday, July 7, on the restoration progress as thousands of Metro Detroit residents are still without power.The press conference began at 2 p.m.The livestream has ended. You can watch the full press conference in the video at the beginning of this ...
The two 19-year-olds charged in the case were each arraigned on counts of carrying a concealed weapon. The shooter that killed one of the deceased fired in self-defense, Wayne County Prosecutors said.
Thousands of Sony PlayStation users are urging the company to reconsider its decision to phase out physical game discs by 2028.Last week, Sony announced it would stop producing physical discs for its video game consoles and move future consoles to digital-only platforms. In the days that followed...
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to 700, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of health and Human Services.According to the MDHHS, those numbers are as of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The state also said they have reports of 36 hospitalizations...
A controversial Utah school where celebrity Paris Hilton says she was abused has had its license revoked after a state investigation found staff failed to protect the juveniles in its care.The Provo Canyon School was notified Monday by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services that the lic...
This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election. Utility rates in Michigan are a regular source of conflict between utility providers, ratepayers, and regulators. A wrangle over what you pay to keep your home warm or...
The United States is revoking a waiver of sanctions that allowed the sale of Iranian oil, according to a US official.It comes after Iran allegedly fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Oman's territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official described the strikes as a gross vio...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination.The product, GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nort...
Two suspects arrested in connection to the fatal shooting at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn were arraigned on felony firearm charges Tuesday.Martinez Dontez Long, 19, of Detroit, and Cania Cane, 19, of Oak Park, each pleaded not guilty to one count of carrying a concealed weapon — a felony ...
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting an...
The next generation of hockey stars from the United States and three other countries will compete in summer competition in Windsor this month.Hockey Canada and the City of Windsor are bringing the World Junior Summer Showcase to the WFCU Centre from July 26 through Aug. 1.The showcase will featur...
A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records.Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life multiple times, but...
Both men involved in a human trafficking incident from November 2023 have been sentenced.The charges against Aaron Streety, 41, and Bernard Harris, 25, both from Detroit, stem from an incident on November 3, 2023.On that date, a human trafficking victim escaped from the two men after they forced ...
A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings have been evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street below, according to the fire department.Inspectors also found multiple cracks and sagging fl...
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The move was expected since the International Olympic Committee advised two months ago that athletes from Belarus, Russia's...
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
The man accused of crashing his truck into a car on I-75, killing a family of four, was arraigned in court on Tuesday and was denied bond.Charles Dean Pace, 27, from Virginia, was charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.The cra...
Pringles already has a wide variety of flavors, ranging from classics such as sour cream and onion to beer cheeseburger, so it may come as little surprise that the potato crisp brand has introduced hot dog buns inspired by its crisps.This week, Pringles introduced three new Pop Dog Buns inspired ...
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death. Officials say Pace was allegedly weaving in and out of lanes. That was when his truck slammed into a disabled Chrysler 300 on the side of the road. All occupants of ...
Two crash victims were rescued by the Southfield Fire Department after a vehicle went off the road and down an embankment on Sunday.
Two crash victims were rescued by the Southfield Fire Department after a vehicle went off the road and down an embankment on Monday.
Domestic violence cases can be complicated to investigate. But what if there was a tool, like a registry, to identify repeat offenders? Tennessee just implemented one, and local lawmakers are paying attention. Oakland County State Rep Mike Harris says a registry would be for the most egregious ca...
A Virginia man is facing murder charges in connection with a deadly crash that killed two adults and two kids in northern Oakland County last week.The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office charged Charles Dean Pace, 27, with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while into...
“The video was extremely difficult to watch,” DPD Captain Dana Russell said about a brutal beating recorded at a Potbelly restaurant in Detroit. “You can see that she has the will, the fight in her and we’re just really thinking about her,” added Haven CEO Christine Kinal. Haven is an emergency s...
An organization for women in STEM wants to bring the number of scholarships they’ve given away from $800k to $1 million.The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) is a non-profit dedicated to empowering women across automotive and mobility industries.AWAF’s 30th annual “Swinging for Schola...
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