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Hekmati spotted at Super Bowl
Hekmati spotted at Super BowlPhotos show former marine freed from Iranian prison in January with arms outspread SundayLotteryMichigan Lottery numbers for Sunday, Feb. 7
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Traveling Catholics pack house at St. Valentine Church in Redford
Traveling Catholics pack house at St. Valentine Church in RedfordWorshippers, both regulars and guests, fill the pews during a "Traveling Catholics Mass Mob" at St. Valentine Catholic Church in Redford, Michigan on Feb. 7, 2016. Founded by AnnaMarie Barnes in 2015, the Traveling Catholics group was designed to bring...News
Hillary Clinton speaks at Flint church about water crisis
Hillary Clinton speaks at Flint church about water crisisDemocratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, is joined by Flint mayor Karen Weaver at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Flint on Feb. 7, 2016. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton vowed to help Flint...LotteryMichigan Lottery numbers for Friday, Feb. 5
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Central Michigan University student dies in apartment
Central Michigan University student dies in apartmentPolice say the man was found late Saturday night in an apartment near the Mount Pleasant campusLotteryMichigan Lottery numbers for Saturday, Feb. 6
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Canton Twp. residents disconnect cellphone tower plans
Canton Twp. residents disconnect cellphone tower plansAfter a long, debate, plans for a 120-foot cellphone tower on the grounds of a Canton Twp. church have been dropped.Oakland County
Numerous coyote sightings reported in Troy
Numerous coyote sightings reported in TroyCoyotes have been sighted 117 times during the past two years in Troy, mostly in the northern half of the cityMichigan
ID bands help protect people with disabilities
ID bands help protect people with disabilitiesProgram provides bracelets with emergency contacts, medical information for people with disabilitiesNews
Hamtramck celebrates Paczki with 5k Run
Hamtramck celebrates Paczki with 5k RunKelli Hughes, of Farmington, shares a moment with the Paczki Run mascot in Hamtramck on Saturday, February 6, 2016 for the 5k Paczki Run.Detroit
Man arraigned in death of woman found in trash bin
Man arraigned in death of woman found in trash binMaxwell Brack, 24, was arraigned on Saturday with open murder in the killing of Kajavia GlobeDetroit
Pedestrian killed while walking along I-375 in Detroit
Pedestrian killed while walking along I-375 in DetroitThe Easpointe man was pronounced dead on the sceneDetroit
New CEO of Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority named
New CEO of Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority namedNicolette Carlone succeeds Odis Jones who abruptly resigned on WednesdayMichigan
Advocates leery of Michigan’s domestic abuse gun laws
Advocates leery of Michigan’s domestic abuse gun lawsMore than 12 states have taken steps in the past two years to strengthen laws that would keep guns from domestic abusers
Syrian refugee debate reignites in West Bloomfield
Syrian refugee debate reignites in West BloomfieldTrustees keep Welcoming Community designation which opponents fear could cause issuesMichigan
Like many bar stories, one about Hemingway just untrue
Like many bar stories, one about Hemingway just untrueLegend about Papa buying drinks at Nick Fink’s grows like many others; ‘I’ve heard everything,’ owner saysWayne County
Feds: Dearborn Hts. man supports ISIS, planned attack
Feds: Dearborn Hts. man supports ISIS, planned attackKhalil Abu-Rayyan isn’t charged with terrorism-related crimes, but FBI has investigated ‘increasingly violent threats’Flint Water Crisis
DEQ fires worker who supervised Flint’s water
DEQ fires worker who supervised Flint’s waterUntil October, Liane Shekter Smith served as chief of DEQ’s Office of Drinking Water and Municipal AssistanceMacomb County
Jury asks to review evidence in Millsap murder trial
Jury asks to review evidence in Millsap murder trialJury to return Monday to continue deliberations; James VanCallis charged in murder of 14-year-old girl in July 2014Oakland County
Former ‘Survivor’ star arrested for child porn
Former ‘Survivor’ star arrested for child pornFormer ‘Survivor’ star Michael Skupin faces 12 felony counts that could imprison him by 20 years.Flint Water Crisis
UAW head condemns politicians over Flint water crisis
UAW head condemns politicians over Flint water crisis‘What’s going on in Flint is deplorable,’ said union President Dennis WilliamsDetroit
Tips sought to find missing Detroit teen
Tips sought to find missing Detroit teenRelatives last saw Tre’Shaun Baker about 7 a.m. Jan. 29 at a bus stop near Seven Mile and Lahser on the city’s west sideWayne CountyGrosse Pointe attorney sentenced in immigration case
Federal officials say David Wenger failed to disclose client’s criminal conviction, coached relatives to testify falsely
10 years ago: Super Bowl XL in Detroit
10 years ago: Super Bowl XL in DetroitDetroit shone in the spotlight on Feb. 5, 2006 as the city played host to Super Bowl XL at Ford Field. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was walking on air after his 43-yard touchdown catch in the fourth fourth from fellow receiver Antwaan Randle El.Michigan
EMU regents vote to cut ties with EAA
EMU regents vote to cut ties with EAAThe Board of Regents voted Friday to sever ties with the Education Achievement AuthorityFlint Water Crisis
Michigan State athletes help out in Flint
Michigan State athletes help out in FlintStudent athletes from MSU were among the latest to help the city in their water distribution and recycling effortsMacomb CountyMarine City decides to keep its police department
Officials had been in talks with St. Clair County sheriff department, but savings ‘not very impressive’
Suspect in fatal carjacking case to undergo evaluation
Suspect in fatal carjacking case to undergo evaluationRalph Marshall is accused of shooting, killing a mother as she waited for her son to finish basketball practiceNews
Detroit News at noon: Water and politics, a few flicks and a 'Crazy Quilt'
Detroit News at noon: Water and politics, a few flicks and a 'Crazy Quilt'Today is Friday, February 5, 2016. Here's what you need to know.
FBI to honor Detroit man at D.C. headquarters
FBI to honor Detroit man at D.C. headquartersTarence Wheeler being recognized in April for his efforts to assist the needy and disadvantaged in Detroit communityWayne County
Highland Park boil water advisory still in effect
Highland Park boil water advisory still in effectA massive warehouse fire on Wednesday has contributed to dangerously low water pressure through out the cityDetroit
Parole absconder captured in Redford Township
Parole absconder captured in Redford TownshipRowvontae Walker escaped Wednesday after reporting to the state’s parole office in DetroitMichigan
Boat raised after sinking for 2nd time in 3 years
Boat raised after sinking for 2nd time in 3 yearsThe boat was raised from the icy waters of Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington on ThursdayMacomb County
Facebook tips help catch suspect in donation jar theft
Facebook tips help catch suspect in donation jar theftA 28-year-old man is accused of stealing from an elementary school’s donation jar at a Roseville Rams Horn restaurantDetroit
Summer jobs program pulls 1,300 applications in 2 days
Summer jobs program pulls 1,300 applications in 2 daysGrow Detroit’s Youth Talent is looking to place 8,000 14-24 year olds in six-week jobs this summerDetroitPolice: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Detroit shooting
Man sought after pair shot behind a building in the 800 block of Seward at about noon Thursday
18 Detroit Zoo staffers on 10-day trip to Antarctica
18 Detroit Zoo staffers on 10-day trip to AntarcticaDonors paid for most costs of chartered boat; many employees have ties to soon-to-open penguin conservation centerFlint Water Crisis
Sue McCormick of the Great Lakes Water Authority
Sue McCormick of the Great Lakes Water AuthoritySue McCormick speaks of desire to keep Flint with the Great Lakes Water AuthorityFlint Water Crisis
Schuette and Arena begin Flint investigation
Schuette and Arena begin Flint investigationSchuette and Arena begin their probe in to the Flint water crisis.LotteryMichigan Lottery numbers for Thursday, Feb. 4
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Arson caught on surveillance video
Arson caught on surveillance videoDetroit police seek assistance in identifying two suspects who torched Sea of Liquor Party Store on East State Fair, Dec. 10, 2015.World
Police, strikers clash in Greece
Police, strikers clash in GreeceRiot policemen try to avoid a petrol bomb thrown by protesters during a 24-hour nationwide general strike in Athens, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. Clashes have broken out between Greek police and youths throwing fire bombs and stones, as tens of thousands of people march...Entertainment
Black History Month events
Black History Month eventsFebruary is Black History Month and here is a sample of events occurring in the Metro area.LotteryMichigan Lottery numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3
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Detroit police seek assistance in identifying two suspects who torched Sea of Liquor Party Store on East State Fair, Dec. 10, 2015.
Former Inkster police officer is sentenced in the beating of Inkster resident Floyd Dent.
Bishop Edgar Vann II and over 30 metro churches have joined forces to respond to the Flint water crisis by collecting over 15,000 cases of water.
Take a tour of the construction area, located west of Woodward and east of Clifford, with Henry to the south and Sproat to the north.
Media get a close look at what will become the ice level.
Lubavitch Cheder Elementary school instructor Chana Stein uses puppets to teach preschoolers the lesson of sticking to the task.
Hekmati stopped to thank supporters as he left Flint Bishop airport.
Weaver talks with reporters at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, in Washington, says aid pledged by state is a good start, but Flint needs more help.
Highlights from Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's response to the Flint water crisis during his State of the State address.
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