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A 73-year-old man, Ronald Edward Aerts, died in an accident while working alone on a waterline repair in a five-foot-deep hole outside his Cedar Creek Township home.
Community & Society in ...
Detroit invites local groups to apply for the Neighborhood Beautification Program's grants for community improvements, with $1.5 million available through 2025.
Severe winter weather prompted school closures across West Michigan, including Grand Rapids Public Schools, due to heavy snow, high winds, and whiteout conditions.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Michigan woman won a $1.54 million Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery, adding to her streak of lottery wins. She plans to buy a new car and invest the rest.
The last of 10 defendants in a $5 million pandemic-related unemployment fraud scheme was sentenced, with all defendants ordered to repay stolen funds.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Mammoth building in Detroit’s west side, closed since 2000, has been approved for demolition due to safety violations, although the owners plan to contest it.
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died at 69 after battling lung cancer. Her relationship with Eminem was complex, marked by a lawsuit and emotional music lyrics, but showed signs of reconciliation in recent years.
A 14-year-old Detroit girl missing since August 12, Genesis Martinez-Baquedano, has been safely found, with details of her recovery not disclosed by police.
Weather & Environment in ...
Detroit faces a week of shifting winter weather, starting with snow and high winds, leading into partly sunny days, and ending with rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A woman jumped from a 2nd-floor window to escape an assault in Holland Township. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, fled and remains at large. Police urge witnesses to provide tips.
A 17-vehicle collision on I-94 in Michigan, caused by snow and whiteout conditions, led to one driver critically injured and prompted a roadway shutdown.
Parks & Nature in ...
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle is set to reopen after a $10 million renovation, including a new glass dome, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Mark Rieth of Atwater Brewery has acquired Velvet Peanut Butter to bring the Detroit classic back to market, with plans to expand its availability and explore new product lines.
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