Farmington Hills PD awarded for mental health training
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More than 100 officers, dispatchers, and cadets underwent a two-day training session focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to de-escalate crises ? including domestic incidents and road rage encounters.

11-year-old loses fingers in fireworks accident
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The firework blew up in the 11-year-old's hand, causing her to lose fingers and her sister to suffer minor injuries from debris.

Black voter support in the 2024 election
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Black voters are divided when it comes to voting for Donald Trump as president in the upcoming elections.

Dearborn Heights facing July 1 government shutdown
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If the shutdown does take place, "there will be no trash pick-up, no public works services, all youth and senior recreation programs will be cancelled, the city?s telephone system, its website and cable TV channel will be shut down, and all employee compensation, along with their benefits will cease," said Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi.

Living donor saves life of teen with part of his liver
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Earlier this year, 19-year-old Conner MacKenzie learned that he would be getting a new liver at Henry Ford Hospital ? thanks to an anonymous living donor.

Expectations ahead of Thursday's presidential debate
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In a matter of hours, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will square off in their first 2024 presidential debate -- Democrats and Republicans are spinning narratives ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.

Michigan lawmakers approve $83 billion budget
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Democrats say the budget will support children, schools, and workers, but Republicans railed against the plan, saying it harms teachers.

'It was just chaos everywhere': Witnesses, victims recount Swan Boat Club crash
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Marshella Chidester told investigators she had no memory of the crash. She was ordered on Thursday to stand trial on two counts of second-degree murder, among other charges.

Many are betting on Thursday's presidential debate
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Gamblers are wagering on a number of things -- including the color of the candidates' ties, what the first topic will be, how many times the moderators have to referee, and more.

Driver in deadly Swan Boat Club crash to stand trial
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Marshella Chidester appeared in court on Thursday in connection to the fatal Swan Boat Club crash. Her blood alcohol level was .18, more than double the legal limit in Michigan, according to blood test results read in court.

Police officers, detectives and forensic scientists testify on day 10 of murder trial for Samantha Woll
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Jackson-Bolanos is accused of killing community activist Samantha Woll last October. Though there were concerns it was a hate crime, authorities say it happened during an alleged robbery.

Teenager charged in triple murder, sentenced to 28- to 60-years in prison
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Earlier this year, Malcolm Ray Hardy pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder for killing Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son, Caleb Harris, in February 2022. Today he learned that he?ll spend at least 30 years in prison. Hardy, 18, was sentenced to 28 to 60 years for each of the three second-degree murder charges, with the sentences running concurrently. He?ll also serve two years for a gun charge prior to the start of the other time. He was given 856 days of credit for time served while awaiting trial and sentencing.

Victim impact statements for teenager charged with triple murder
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Earlier this year, Malcolm Ray Hardy pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder for killing Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son, Caleb Harris, in February 2022.

Sentencing for man who killed 5-year-old • Swan Boat Club crash suspect in court • Michigan budget approved

On Thursday's News Hit: - A man who killed a 5-year-old after murdering his mother and her boyfriend in front of him will be sentenced today. - Marshella Chidester, the suspect who plowed into the Swan Boat Club, will appear in court today. - An $82.5 billion 2025 budget was passed overnight by Michigan Democrats.

1 charged in fatal shooting of Oakland County deputy
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One of three people arrested in connection with the shooting of Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling over the weekend has been charged. Karim Blake Moore is charged with three counts of lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation and one count of resisting arrest.

Detroit businesses with bulletproof glass can't lock patrons inside
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"The purpose of this ordinance is to say ?we?re not going to tolerate it.? Gas stations, stores, whatever you are ? you cannot lock your customers in when their life is at stake," said Detroit City Council member Mary Waters.