They were once thriving communities, rivaling some of Michigan’s biggest cities. But now they’re considered ghost towns, resting beneath the water. Michigan is home to many ghost towns -- some are buried under sand, some are believed to be cursed, and some are underwater. No, I’m not talking ab...
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Mike Rogers and fellow Republicans claim Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wants to abolish prisons, release violent criminals Opponents reference comments El-Sayed made in 2018 and 2020 but leave out context El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are running to replace retiring US Senator Gary Peters, ...
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A former Metro Detroit doctor who pleaded guilty in May to a federal child pornography charge was sentenced this week to serve nine years in prison. Lincoln Erickson, 32, of Farmington Hills, was arrested by the FBI in December as part of a multi-state investigation into the sexu...
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A Detroit woman is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing thousands from her uncle with dementia. The woman is accused of spending over $120,000 in Social Security benefits, while leaving her vulnerable uncle in “deplorable living conditions” and with clothing “so ridden...
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A state supreme court ruling is sparking a major debate over constitutional rights and public safety as more than 20,000 sex offenders are being removed from Michigan’s registry. Michigan State Police have removed more than 20,000 people from the state’s sex offender registry fol...
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You may not know James Jackson by name, but you’ve seen his impact in the stories we’ve told because James has been one of the people making those stories happen. A lifelong Detroiter, Wayne State graduate and diehard Tigers fan, James brought experience, common sense and a stead...
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4Warn Weather - After a soggy start to Saturday, Southeast Michigan saw a break in the widespread rain to end the day. It returns Sunday morning before the chance to briefly dry out and see brighter skies. This evening into the overnight spotty showers will be possible across Sou...
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A Detroit family is seeking answers after they say a funeral home mistakenly cremated their mother and presented another woman’s body during a scheduled viewing....
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Around 1,000 people gathered in Dearborn Saturday for Zaman International's annual Run Walk Picnic, marking 40 years since the Inkster-based nonprofit began its mission to help families in need. The event was a celebration of community, compassion, and years of creating hope. Tod...
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Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination....
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The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining population. The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 cent...
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French football star Kylian Mbapp has signed a new sponsorship deal with sportswear brand On, following the end of his roughly 20-year relationship with Nike. The Swiss-based company announced Friday that Mbapp will become a global ambassador for On and work directly with Ons pro...
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Christian Cook, a 29-year-old Southfield woman reported missing since Sept. 13, has been located safely at a local hospital, police said. Southfield Police Department said Cook is currently receiving appropriate medical care. Authorities thanked community members and everyone who...
