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A Sterling Heights man pleaded guilty March 3 to a felony DUI charge after a Sept. 5 crash in Commerce Township that killed a 30‑year‑old driver. Sentencing is set for April 7 in Novi.
Community & Society in ...
A student-recorded clip shows a Pontiac teacher using profanity in class; the district acknowledged the footage on Facebook and directed families to official channels for updates.
Politics & Govt in ...
The DOJ is reviving a federal 925(c) pathway that could let some people with past nonviolent convictions petition the Attorney General to restore federal gun rights. One Detroit man says he’ll apply.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Cascade Township approved a six‑month moratorium on data centers, halting potential Microsoft projects while officials study energy, water and zoning rules. Trustees appointed a subcommittee to draft new standards.
The Michigan House approved HB 5364, a proposal that would require both chambers to approve curriculum changes before those changes take effect. The move follows debate over updated health education guidance.
Microsoft terminated NDAs with four West Michigan towns, freeing officials to discuss proposed data‑center plans as local scrutiny intensifies.
A Florida man extradited under Michigan’s Operation Survivor Justice was sentenced to 19–30 years after a Hillsdale County jury convicted him of first‑degree criminal sexual conduct.
A 19-year-old from Roseville was arraigned March 2 on multiple child-sex-related felony counts; bond was set at $1M and a GPS tether is required if he’s released.
DPD records show the mother didn't seek help from school or state before two children died of carbon monoxide in a Greektown parking garage. The files add new detail about missed outreach.
State Rep. Karen Whitsett said on March 2 she won't seek re-election and will not run for public office again, calling it a spiritual decision. Her 4th District seat is now open and local campaigns are already active.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A University of Michigan meta‑analysis finds human noise is disrupting bird behavior and lowering reproductive success — and researchers say simple fixes can help.
More than a decade after Christopher Stinson was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side, his family and Crime Stoppers renewed a public call for tips. The case remains unsolved.
Jonathan Schoop was released from custody in Curaçao after nearly a month, but he remains a suspect in an illegal-weapons investigation. The case has already affected his WBC chances.
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