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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An attendee suffered severe neck lacerations at Blissfest; Emmet County detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.
A murder trial opened Monday in Oakland County for a man accused in the June 13, 2025 drive-by that killed Thomas Washington. Jurors convened as prosecutors moved forward with murder and weapons counts.
A child was struck on westbound Eight Mile Road Sunday night and the driver fled. Michigan State Police are asking anyone with information to call 248-584-5740.
A fatal shooting on Tuller Street left one man dead and one person detained; Detroit police recovered two weapons and say the scene was isolated.
Southfield police investigated a midday shooting near Eight Mile and Beech Sunday; no injuries were reported and investigators are asking for tips.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Deadline Detroit roundtable mixed local election complaints with a national push for the SAVE America Act, prompting Michigan officials to warn about the bill's real-world costs.
Community & Society in ...
Internal records show the Detroit Detention Center reached the mid‑90s during a heat wave. Officials pressed DPD for hourly logs and a cooling plan while short‑term fixes run.
A 51-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife at a downtown Stop and Go; the clerk refused and no one was hurt. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor.
Weather & Environment in ...
Wildfire smoke keeps Detroit hazy under an Air Quality Alert; highs near 92°F and thunderstorms likely this afternoon.
Federal civil‑rights officials have opened directed probes into Detroit, Pontiac and Taylor after 2023‑24 federal data flagged questions about how they handled staff‑on‑student misconduct.
Food & Drinks in ...
Fred’s Detroit-Style Pizza has moved into a permanent home inside Gather in Harbert, serving rotating Detroit-style pies and a Hot Honey Pepperoni bestseller.
Wildfire smoke has pushed Detroit's air into the hazardous range on Friday. Relief may start late Friday, but storms with gusty winds are likely Saturday.
A 19‑year‑old from Plymouth Township pleaded guilty after faking violent messages that led to arrests of two teens. Forensic analysis unraveled the claims and a civil suit followed.
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