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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 38‑year‑old man was killed Monday when his RAV4 rear‑ended a tractor‑trailer on U.S. 23 north of U.S. 223 in Whiteford Township. Monroe County traffic investigators are seeking tips from anyone who saw the crash.
A 16-year-old was hospitalized after a suspected drive-by on Detroit’s east side; police say he will survive and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Oceana County deputies identified 82-year-old Byron Richard Purdy after a scooter crash on North 176th Avenue killed him on Friday. Passersby performed CPR but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 25-year-old Jackson man died after a rollover crash on Pettis Avenue NE in Cannon Township early Monday; the road was closed for hours as deputies investigated.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Mental‑health clinics say Blue Cross's incident‑to billing change could force follow‑ups from nurse practitioners to psychiatrists and lengthen waitlists.
A girl drowned Saturday at Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit’s east side; rescue crews recovered a second girl who is OK, authorities said. The case remains under investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Treasurer Bob Doroshewitz and Trustee Jen Buckley announced mid‑term resignations this week, leaving the board to appoint interim replacements amid months of public infighting.
Food & Drinks in ...
Unc’s, from the owners of Mootz and the Dime Store, is slated to open in Capitol Park this July with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu of square pies, burgers and drinks.
A pre-dawn traffic stop in Hayes Township led to the recovery of two stolen ATVs, several firearms and meth; three Harrison men were arrested.
Police shot someone near Rosemont and West Seven Mile on Detroit’s west side Thursday evening; investigators set up a staging area and a media briefing is planned.
Community & Society in ...
A Warren mother says her 13‑year‑old son died after participating in the 'choking game.' Experts and advocates list warning signs parents should know.
A Dearborn Heights EMT was arraigned in Novi after investigators say he sent explicit messages to who he believed was a 13‑year‑old and traveled to meet the decoy.
United For ALICE’s new state update shows about 40% of Michigan households—roughly 1.6M—can’t cover basic needs, with Detroit and Benton Harbor ZIP codes among the hardest hit.
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