Wayne County failed to notify tens of thousands of homeowners of its involvement in a pending federal class action lawsuit alleging “gross governmental abuse” in the county’s foreclosure process, a federal judge ruled last week.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Distric...
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SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Warm temperatures. High: 86.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 65.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies and hot. High: 91.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, remaining warm. Low: 70.TUESDAY: Mostly sunny skies, hot and humid. High: 97.TUESDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, remainin...
The unstructured weeks of summer break can trigger a parallel "summer slide" in youth mental health. Thats according to a national survey by The Kids Mental Health Foundation, which found that 26% of parents report disrupted routines and sleep schedules as their primary concern during this season...
It is dangerously hot and humid in downtown Detroit this summer. Along with the heat comes worsening air quality. Heat and sunlight work together to catalyze the formation of ground-level ozone, the primary component of smog. This is a dangerous type of air pollution that irritates the sensit...
The city of Southfield recently approved a $65.1 million redevelopment project to transform the former Blue Cross Blue Shield campus at 11 Mile and Inkster roads into a mixed-use residential community.Developers say plans for the campus include converting two former office towers into a mix of wo...
Wayne County failed to notify tens of thousands of homeowners of its involvement in a pending federal class action lawsuit alleging “gross governmental abuse” in the county’s foreclosure process, a federal judge ruled last week.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Distric...
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and a longtime advocate of direct confrontation with Iran, died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.The office did not provide any additional det...
A 20-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after a shooting inside the food court at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. His family has identified him as KeShawn Emery, who went by NBA Key. Several members of Emery’s family spoke to Local 4 on Saturday evening. They say he was at the food court with his...
4Warn Weather - Southeast Michigan saw some clouds, and a few sprinkles, Saturday afternoon. With a high pressure system moving into the region, Sunday will feature more full sunshine. We’ll continue to see sunshine as we warm up into the coming week.This evening will be beautiful with temperatur...
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills that left one man dead and a woman injured on Saturday.Police say they received reports of gunfire in the food court around 5:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found a ...
A woman suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. It is unclear what the status of the second victim.
Auburn Hills police say a 20-year-old man is dead and a 19-year-old woman was injured after a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing mall on Saturday.Police say the shooting happened in the food court area of the mall around 5:20. p.m. and is believed to have stemmed from a prior incident between the m...
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Detroit-based author and creator, Jhonae Jackson is the author of the children's book 'Watch Me Shine: About Courage and Confidence.' As someone who grew up with a stutter, she wrote the story to help children embrace what makes them unique and feel confident in who they are.
Elizabeth Atkins is a best-selling author, actress, TV host, and an award-winning journalist who inspires people to unlock their infinite potential. The Honorable Marilyn Atkins is a retired chief judge of Detroit's 36th District Court who wrote the memoir "The Triumph of Rosemary," detailing her...
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A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.Flight instructor Leandro Andrs Bertazzo, 42, was found dead following the incident, which took place in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturday, according to a...
More than 400 pairs of brand-new basketball shoes were stolen from a Detroit storage facility ahead of a nonprofit's annual event and sneaker giveaway.
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.The CDC said it was working with the persons emplo...
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell.
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy.Noskova became...
Ionia County prosecutors announced Friday that it will not pursue charges against Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush in connection to his pistol being found stolen in Lansing, and in a minor’s possession.According to the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office — which requested Ionia County handle the c...
Hundreds of athletes from across the country have descended on Detroit this week for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — a multi-day showcase of competition, courage and community.From fast-paced races to packed cheering sections, the energy is loud, proud and deeply personal.“When I come he...
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africas minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.RELATED STORY | World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccers national story...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding garnered significant attention, requiring a large presence from the New York Police Department and other officials.According to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the wedding cost $160,000 in city resources, all of which was paid for by the...
A new AP-NORC poll found that about 6 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. say they feel less safe since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The poll, released Tuesday, also found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults said they or someone in their household experienced verbal abuse, physical assault or prop...
Summer is in full swing.If your children are looking for a way to let their creative side shine while school's out, we have the perfect place.From painting to fashion to animation, The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is teaching a little bit of everything this summer. To learn more, visit bbartc...
After weeks of speculation over the possible opening date of the Gordie Howe International Bridge following a canceled ribbon cutting ceremony last month, officials have announced it will open by the end of July.In a news release published late Friday, the Canadian government confirmed the bridge...
The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week.RELATED STORY | Trump switc...
If you already enjoy the Metroparks system in Southeast Michigan, now is the time to share your thoughts on what would make some of the parks even better. However, the clock is ticking toward a July 15th deadline. Here’s what you need to know.The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is inviting residents to ...
President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Tr...
SATURDAY: Mix of sunshine and clouds. High: 85.SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy to mainly clear skies. Low: 64.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Warm temperatures. High: 86.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 65.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies and hot. High: 91.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, remaining wa...
Coming up July 19th, two iconic organizations are teaming up for a pretty cool fundraiser.The Detroit Zoo is hosting a fundraiser that benefits Focus: HOPE.You know the zoo is home to lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Focus: Hope is a nationally recognized civil and human rights organization found...
Michigan schools are expanding pre-K classrooms, saying they want more students ready for kindergarten Some pre-K providers are converting tuition programs to free programs The new state budget includes funding for 68,000 children in pre-K Michigan is pushing hard to get more 4-year-olds into ...
Two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly shooting at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn were charged this week, but not with murder.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 th...
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