Grant helps first-time home buyers with down payments
This is essentially free money if you qualify. I spoke with a local mortgage broker and real estate agent who say getting access to the grant can be tricky, but between the two of them, they have helped more than 80 people access $25,000 to use as a down payment.
Deadly crash kills Detroit man on Telegraph at Long Lake
Police suspect a medical emergency may have caused a large crash that shut down northbound Telegraph at Long Lake for hours.
Northville Schools vote to preserve free lunch program
If state lawmakers don?t pass a budget by next week, the program will be discontinued. Northville Public Schools isn?t waiting; their school board has decided to keep providing meals for at least another month.
Man charged with stabbing wife to death at Meijer gas station
The suspect in a fatal stabbing outside a Shelby Township Meijer faced a judge Wednesday.
New Era Detroit Mobile Resource Event Returns This Weekend
New Era Detroit will be in the neighborhoods this Saturday offering communities a variety of resources from household needs to haircuts.
How to Have a Meaningful Conversation About Autism
Child psychologist, and Mala Institute founder, Dr Hasti Raveau and psychiatrist Dr Bardia Gholami speak about navigating the emotional toll of being a parent to a child with autism.
One dead in multi-vehicle crash on Telegraph at Long Lake
One person is dead in a crash that involved at least three cars Wednesday.
Josh's Fiancé Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Natalie's Note: When Josh hesitantly asked if I would share this recipe it made me smile because sharing food is truly a language of love. Cooking is so much more than just a task; it provides nourishment to others while cultivating nostalgic memories and traditions passed down for generations. This recipe may seem complex, but many good things in life require hard work and effort. :) Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bars roughly chopped 1/2 inch - 1 inch squares 1 teaspoon fine sea-salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 granulated sugar 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk (room temp) Preparation: -Melt the butter on mediun heat in a small saucepan until golden brown and foamy - you will see small morsels of butter begin to clarify in solid form at the bottom - be careful not to burn - swirl/stir often - pour into a large heat proof mixing bowl - In a separate bowl, whisk all dry ingredients until combined (flour, baking soda, sea salt & cinnamon) -Line baking sheets with parchment paper - Add both sugars to the cooled melted butter and stir until combined -Add the whole egg & yolk then vanilla extract and stir until combined -Add butter/sugar mixture to dry flour mixture and combine until a dough forms, then add chopped chocolate until combined -Using food-safe disposable gloves - roll the chocolate chip cookie dough into 1/4 cup spheres and slightly press each one down onto the lined baking sheets 1.5 inches apart, cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper - chill for 1 hour in the fridge or 40 minutes in the freezer (do not skip this step, you will have runny puddles of stuck together cookies) -Bake on 350F for 14-15 min (they will seem underdone, but do not be tempted to overcook them as they will continue to cook when removed from the oven) -Allow to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to cooling racks - cool completely before storing or the texture may be compromised Tips: The quality of your ingredients can make a huge difference. My favorites for this recipe: -King Arthur All-Purpose Flour -Valrhona, Guittard or Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate bars. Please note: chocolate chips that are sold in the typical “chip” form are made with stabilizers/emulsifiers to keep their shape when heated, they do not create the same cookie, so I do not recommend using chips for this recipe -Kerrygold Pure Irish unsalted butter or European style butters are my favorite -I always use local farm eggs
Estranged husband accused of fatally stabbing wife in Shelby Township
A woman fatally stabbed at a Meijer gas station in Shelby Township on Sunday was killed by her husband, whom she was separated from, according to sources.
U-Haul smashed into Detroit store
Detroit police are investigating after a U-Haul truck was slammed into a Metro PCS store on the city's west side early Wednesday. Police said it appears that nothing was stolen in the attempted break-in.
What would be impacted by a Michigan government shutdown
As the deadline to reach a budget looms, Michigan is looking at a government shutdown that could have wide-reaching impacts. From stopped road projects, to trouble acquiring liquor for businesses, and more, a shutdown could cause issues across the state.
Creepy case of AI sextortion as Commerce Twp. man charged
In 2024, she opened her DMs and found a naked photo that appeared to be of herself. However, it wasn't her; it was an AI-generated image made to look like her, accompanied by taunting and aggressive messages from an anonymous follower. Police later identified the follower as 36-year-old Josh Stilman.
Backlash to Acetaminophen-Autism claims
A firestorm of confusion and outrage has erupted as top U.S. health officials suggest a link between acetaminophen and autism, but many aren't buying it. Some mothers call the claim insulting, saying it ignores families who never used Tylenol. Doctors and scientists are pushing back too, including a Drexel researcher who found no evidence of any connection.
State government shutdown could impact liquor sales
One week?that is how long state lawmakers have to pass a budget; otherwise, Michigan is facing a government shutdown. If that does happen, it could mean services we all rely on will be paused or stopped altogether.
Pulse of Politics: Discussing concerns over cuts to Medicaid & Jimmy Kimmel reinstatement fallout
Months after President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law, questions remain about how cuts to Medicaid will impact Americans & rural hospitals. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addresses those concerns, and Katrina Manetta, the co-founder of Macomb Defenders Rising discusses the impact she believes it will have. Plus, Pulse Anchor Roop Raj joins Pulse of Politics host Aaron Jordan to discuss the fallout from ABC reinstating Jimmy Kimmel.
Detroit's Hotel Yorba shut down by the city
A hotel that has been in Detroit for nearly 100 years will be closing hotel Yorba fell into disrepair and now residence have to find a new place to live.
The 'ranked-choice voting' option
If the petition drive gathers enough signatures, Michigan voters will decide if they want the ranked choice voting option. Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Kalamazoo have already approved it for their local elections.
DHS posts video promoting ICE with 'Pok?mon' theme song
Did you know Pok?mon and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have a connection? A video on the official White House TikTok account shows an immigration roundup as the original Pok?mon theme song titled "Gotta Catch 'Em All" plays in the background, along with clips from the original anime.
Monroe County man accused of assaulting 11-year-old girl
Police say the 11-year-old girl had been physically dragged by her mom?s fianc? from their home on Aspen around the neighborhood.
World War II medals returned to rightful owner
A family has World War II medals returned to them after they went missing for years.