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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 Sunday
  • Michigan
  • 4 minutes ago
Lottery

Michigan Lottery numbers for Sunday, Feb. 7
These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Sunday:

Michigan Lottery numbers for Sunday, Feb. 7These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Sunday:
  • Lottery
  • 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
News

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
  • 3 hours, 9 minutes ago
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...
  • News
  • 4 hours, 22 minutes ago
Lottery

Michigan Lottery numbers for Friday, Feb. 5
These Michigan lottery numbers were drawn Friday:

Michigan Lottery numbers for Friday, Feb. 5These Michigan lottery numbers were drawn Friday:
  • Lottery
  • 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
Michigan

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 campus
  • Michigan
  • 8 hours, 28 minutes ago
Lottery

Michigan Lottery numbers for Saturday, Feb. 6
These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Saturday:

Michigan Lottery numbers for Saturday, Feb. 6These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Saturday:
  • Lottery
  • 1 day ago
Wayne County

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.
  • Wayne County
  • 1 day, 1 hour ago
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 city
  • Oakland County
  • 1 day, 1 hour ago
Michigan

ID bands help protect people with disabilities

ID bands help protect people with disabilitiesProgram provides bracelets with emergency contacts, medical information for people with disabilities
  • Michigan
  • 1 day, 1 hour ago
News

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.
  • News
  • 1 day, 5 hours ago
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 Globe
  • Detroit
  • 1 day, 7 hours ago
Detroit

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 scene
  • Detroit
  • 1 day, 9 hours ago
Detroit

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 Wednesday
  • Detroit
  • 1 day, 10 hours ago
Michigan

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
  • Michigan
  • 1 day, 13 hours ago
Oakland County

Syrian refugee debate reignites in West Bloomfield

Syrian refugee debate reignites in West BloomfieldTrustees keep Welcoming Community designation which opponents fear could cause issues
  • Oakland County
  • 2 days ago
Michigan

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 says
  • Michigan
  • 2 days ago
Wayne 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’
  • Wayne County
  • 2 days ago
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 Assistance
  • Flint Water Crisis
  • 2 days, 8 hours ago
Macomb 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 2014
  • Macomb County
  • 2 days, 3 hours ago
Oakland 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.
  • Oakland County
  • 2 days, 4 hours ago
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 Williams
  • Flint Water Crisis
  • 2 days, 10 hours ago
Detroit

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 side
  • Detroit
  • 2 days, 5 hours ago
Wayne County

Grosse Pointe attorney sentenced in immigration case
Federal officials say David Wenger failed to disclose client’s criminal conviction, coached relatives to testify falsely

Grosse Pointe attorney sentenced in immigration caseFederal officials say David Wenger failed to disclose client’s criminal conviction, coached relatives to testify falsely
  • Wayne County
  • 2 days, 5 hours ago
Michigan History

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 History
  • 2 days, 5 hours ago
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 Authority
  • Michigan
  • 2 days, 6 hours ago
Flint 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 efforts
  • Flint Water Crisis
  • 2 days, 6 hours ago
Macomb County

Marine City decides to keep its police department
Officials had been in talks with St. Clair County sheriff department, but savings ‘not very impressive’

Marine City decides to keep its police departmentOfficials had been in talks with St. Clair County sheriff department, but savings ‘not very impressive’
  • Macomb County
  • 2 days, 10 hours ago
Detroit

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 practice
  • Detroit
  • 2 days, 11 hours ago
News

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.   
  • News
  • 2 days, 11 hours ago
Detroit

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 community
  • Detroit
  • 2 days, 12 hours ago
Wayne 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 city
  • Wayne County
  • 2 days, 12 hours ago
Detroit

Parole absconder captured in Redford Township

Parole absconder captured in Redford TownshipRowvontae Walker escaped Wednesday after reporting to the state’s parole office in Detroit
  • Detroit
  • 2 days, 14 hours ago
Michigan

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 Thursday
  • Michigan
  • 2 days, 15 hours ago
Macomb 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 restaurant
  • Macomb County
  • 2 days, 16 hours ago
Detroit

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 summer
  • Detroit
  • 2 days, 17 hours ago
Detroit

Police: 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

Police: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Detroit shootingMan sought after pair shot behind a building in the 800 block of Seward at about noon Thursday
  • Detroit
  • 3 days ago
Oakland County

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 center
  • Oakland County
  • 3 days ago
Flint 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 Authority
  • Flint Water Crisis
  • 3 days, 2 hours ago
Flint 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.
  • Flint Water Crisis
  • 3 days, 2 hours ago
Lottery

Michigan Lottery numbers for Thursday, Feb. 4
These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Thursday:

Michigan Lottery numbers for Thursday, Feb. 4These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Thursday:
  • Lottery
  • 3 days ago
Detroit

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.
  • Detroit
  • 3 days, 4 hours ago
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...
  • World
  • 3 days, 1 hour ago
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.
  • Entertainment
  • 3 days, 23 hours ago
Lottery

Michigan Lottery numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3
These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Wednesday:

Michigan Lottery numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3These Michigan Lottery numbers were drawn Wednesday:
  • Lottery
  • 4 days ago
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