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An 85-year-old displaced by an Orion Township blast says she's still charged $770 monthly in HOA fees. Her son is pressing the association for relief ahead of its next meeting.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An early-morning house fire in Fenton Township killed a married couple and several dogs. Investigators and the county medical examiner will continue probing the scene.
Human remains were recovered inside a welded ammonia tank on a Tipton farm. Her husband faces murder charges as the case moves to trial.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Michigan-based investment group has bought Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. Owners promise hotel updates and expanded family programming while keeping staff in place.
Court documents say three former Plymouth‑Canton students pleaded guilty to retrieving and sharing nude photos of women who had been their classmates.
Eastpointe police say a 3‑year‑old shih‑poo lost an eye after the owner's 19‑year‑old daughter allegedly kicked it; the suspect is in custody and the case is with the Macomb County prosecutor.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and mild Friday with gusty southwest winds into the evening; a narrow snow band could drop 1–2 inches late Saturday night. Allow extra time for travel.
Dashcam released by Huron Township shows a high-speed chase that ended at Carleton Farms landfill. A Taylor man is in custody after police say he tried to run over an officer and rammed patrol cars.
A 36-year-old man was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on northbound I-75 in Troy late Wednesday night. Police have closed lanes and are investigating.
Detroit police are seeking tips after a Feb. 21 home break-in on the 19300 block of Yonka Street; two TVs and clothing were taken and a $1,000 reward is being offered.
Arts & Culture in ...
Howard Handler is stepping down as president of 313 Presents with a final day of March 31, 2026, capping a nearly seven‑year run leading Detroit’s top live‑music promoter. The company says the move is a planned transition.
A Pontiac man pleaded guilty after deputies say two loaded guns were hidden in the parking lot of a high‑school graduation last June. Sentencing is set for April 14.
The Detroit Fire Department says veteran firefighter Patrick 'Pat' Trout's Jan. 5 death has been ruled a line-of-duty death after the Macomb County medical examiner's review.
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