Waterford area little league umpire faces child pornography charges
He is an umpire in the Waterford area including for little league baseball games organized through the Waterford Coaches Association.
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Carbon monoxide dangers: How to protect your home, family this winter
The Breakdown: Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents rise during heating season; Detroit firefighters responded to 705 CO alarms in 2025, including 294 actual releases Never use ovens or gas stoves to heat a home—they can cause fires and expose residents to CO Keep space heaters at leas...
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Ambassador Bridge cocaine bust: Canadian officials seize 127 kilos
The suspects were stopped at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry arriving from Detroit, leading to the discovery.
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Curfews imposed as France confronts widespread violence and looting
Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital, after a weekend marred by Frances worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. The order aims to protect people and pro...
business
Halloween candy costs surge as Americans increasingly take on debt to cover purchases
Americans hoping to celebrate Halloween by passing out candy to trick-or-treaters should expect to pay more this fall than in years past. A new economic analysis by progressive economic policy think tanks Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation (TCF), shared first wit...
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World Series stage is set as Rays advance to face Brewers
Junior Caminero took bites from a massive bone-in tomahawk steak in between questions from reporters inside a beer-soaked clubhouse as teammates danced around, sprayed bubbly and celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays third American League pennant. The Rays and their low payroll and small...
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Man shot and killed in Southfield, family member in custody, police say
A man was shot and killed in Southfield Monday afternoon, police say. Police say they responded around 3 p.m. to Dorset Avenue near Southfield Road after receiving a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the...
business
Trader Joe’s is expanding nationwide, including new Metro Detroit store
If you love making small talk over snacks with your friendly neighborhood grocery bagger, this story is for you. The eclectic national grocery chain Trader Joe’s announced plans this week to open 30 new stores across the country, including a new location right here in Michigan. T...
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Sunshine and mild temperatures continue across Southeast Michigan
Patchy fog has developed this morning, mainly across the Thumb. Any lingering fog will burn off after sunrise, giving way to clear skies and light winds for the rest of the day. A quiet stretch of fall weather continues across Southeast Michigan, with dry conditions and little to...
parks
Dan Campbell expects Branch, Mays back for Packers game
This Sunday the Lions return off the bye to play the Packers Sunday with some extra help on the offensive line and the secondary.
government
4 Detroit school board candidates have felony convictions, analysis finds
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Four candidates running for seats on the Detroit school board have criminal felony convictions, a Chalkbeat and BridgeDetroit analysis found. A review of records for all 34 names that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for five seats on...
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Here’s what you need to vote in Michigan
Most Detroiters have a citizenship document, but over 1 in 4 residents likely face a barrier to presenting a current ID. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Here’s what you need to vote in Michigan...