A Fortune of Sand with Ruta Sepetys
Sydnee chats with bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her newest historical fiction 'A Fortune of Sand.'
Sydnee chats with bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her newest historical fiction 'A Fortune of Sand.'
Black Romance with Kay Shanee
Author Kay Shanee shares where her love for writing comes from and the latest on her newest releases.
Author Kay Shanee shares where her love for writing comes from and the latest on her newest releases.
All Things Books with Shantia Coley
Sydnee chats with Shantia, who's an attorney by day and book lover by night. She shares a few of her top books this year.
Sydnee chats with Shantia, who's an attorney by day and book lover by night. She shares a few of her top books this year.
Author Chat with Wendy Byard
Sydnee chats with Michigan based author, Wendy Byard. 'Devil in the Dunes' is Wendy's newly released, page-turning suspense novel.
Sydnee chats with Michigan based author, Wendy Byard. 'Devil in the Dunes' is Wendy's newly released, page-turning suspense novel.
Stacey King, ex-Chicago Bull and longtime broadcaster, dies at 59, team says
Stacey King, the former Bulls player and longtime color commentator for the team’s games, has died at the age of 59, the team announced.
Stacey King, the former Bulls player and longtime color commentator for the team’s games, has died at the age of 59, the team announced.
Gunfire erupts at Toledo festival, leaves more than 12 injured, 2 critical
Just before 10:30 p.m. our reporter heard more gunshots in the area where she was waiting to do her live report. Just after 5:30 p.m. two people opened fire on each other at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, leaving more than a dozen injured and at least two in critical condition.
Just before 10:30 p.m. our reporter heard more gunshots in the area where she was waiting to do her live report. Just after 5:30 p.m. two people opened fire on each other at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, leaving more than a dozen injured and at least two in critical condition.
Multiple people shot at Ohio festival in Toledo
Toledo police gave an update on a shooting at the Old West End Festival.
Toledo police gave an update on a shooting at the Old West End Festival.
Toledo police give update on Old West End Festival shooting
Toledo police said they have the scene secured and will need the community's help with the investigation as they search for suspects in the Old West End Festival shooting that happened Saturday night.
Toledo police said they have the scene secured and will need the community's help with the investigation as they search for suspects in the Old West End Festival shooting that happened Saturday night.
Multiple people shot at Old West End festival in Toledo, Ohio
No press conference is currently expected Saturday night, but local media is reporting 8 victims, all of which are expected to survive. Statement from police: At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
No press conference is currently expected Saturday night, but local media is reporting 8 victims, all of which are expected to survive. Statement from police: At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Multiple injuries reported at festival in Toledo, Ohio
Statement from police: At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Statement from police: At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Soldier's remains return home after 84 years
CPL George Francis Sepsey was returned to Michigan June 5, after being shot down in the jungles of New Guinea. He was born on June 18, 1918 in Chicago, the son of Austrian-Hungarian immigrants, Theresa and Jospeh Sepsey. George came to Croswell with his parents when he was one year old. Better known among his friends as “Judd”, he was prominent in Croswell High School athletics, playing basketball, football and baseball. He was one of the most popular and promising young men in Croswell. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1936. In 1941, George enlisted in the Army National Guard. Joining Company M, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, composed mostly of Michigan and Wisconsin men. The unit trained at Camp Livingston, Louisianna and shipped out to Australia in April of 1942. On September 29th of that year they were deployed to Port Moresby, New Guinea. By November, Sepsey and his comrades were deep in rugged jungle. They were not trained for jungle warfare and were under supplied and poorly equipped. George was assigned as a machine gun team leader. George’s team took part in the fierce fighting at the junction of the Sanananda Track and Killerton Trail near Soputa. The Japanese had constructed a roadblock and were well entrenched. On November 26, 1942, during an assault on the roadblock, George was fatally wounded while leading his men. He was 24 years old. Cpl Sepsey was the second Sanilac County man reported killed in action and the first from Croswell. Georges remains were initially buried in Papua, New Guinea as an Unknown. In the following years he was exhumed and transferred to the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medals. In 2017, the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) exhumed unknown remains from Manila and transferred them for scientific analysis. Based on DNA testing, in April of 2025 they confirmed George's identity.
CPL George Francis Sepsey was returned to Michigan June 5, after being shot down in the jungles of New Guinea. He was born on June 18, 1918 in Chicago, the son of Austrian-Hungarian immigrants, Theresa and Jospeh Sepsey. George came to Croswell with his parents when he was one year old. Better known among his friends as “Judd”, he was prominent in Croswell High School athletics, playing basketball, football and baseball. He was one of the most popular and promising young men in Croswell. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1936. In 1941, George enlisted in the Army National Guard. Joining Company M, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, composed mostly of Michigan and Wisconsin men. The unit trained at Camp Livingston, Louisianna and shipped out to Australia in April of 1942. On September 29th of that year they were deployed to Port Moresby, New Guinea. By November, Sepsey and his comrades were deep in rugged jungle. They were not trained for jungle warfare and were under supplied and poorly equipped. George was assigned as a machine gun team leader. George’s team took part in the fierce fighting at the junction of the Sanananda Track and Killerton Trail near Soputa. The Japanese had constructed a roadblock and were well entrenched. On November 26, 1942, during an assault on the roadblock, George was fatally wounded while leading his men. He was 24 years old. Cpl Sepsey was the second Sanilac County man reported killed in action and the first from Croswell. Georges remains were initially buried in Papua, New Guinea as an Unknown. In the following years he was exhumed and transferred to the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medals. In 2017, the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) exhumed unknown remains from Manila and transferred them for scientific analysis. Based on DNA testing, in April of 2025 they confirmed George's identity.
19th annual Silence the Violence rally held in Detroit
Silence the Violence honors the innocent victims of gun violence and brings together groups and organizations working to eradicate gun violence.
Silence the Violence honors the innocent victims of gun violence and brings together groups and organizations working to eradicate gun violence.
ICE responds to crash that left man impaled
A suspected police chase ended in a wild crash on Detroit's west side, leaving the driver impaled, according to first responders. ICE put out a statement about what led up to the chase and crash. From the agency: ICE officers attempted a lawful vehicle stop on the west side of Detroit during a targeted enforcement operation. As officers attempted the stop, the suspect immediately dangerously tried to evade arrest and struck three government vehicles, pinning an ICE officer’s leg in the car door. The suspect continued on before losing control of his vehicle and crashing through a fence and a garage before the vehicle came to a stop on top of two other vehicles. An ICE officer and the suspect were transported to area hospitals for treatment. This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation, and we will update the public as more information becomes available. As of June 5th, the suspect is in stable condition.
A suspected police chase ended in a wild crash on Detroit's west side, leaving the driver impaled, according to first responders. ICE put out a statement about what led up to the chase and crash. From the agency: ICE officers attempted a lawful vehicle stop on the west side of Detroit during a targeted enforcement operation. As officers attempted the stop, the suspect immediately dangerously tried to evade arrest and struck three government vehicles, pinning an ICE officer’s leg in the car door. The suspect continued on before losing control of his vehicle and crashing through a fence and a garage before the vehicle came to a stop on top of two other vehicles. An ICE officer and the suspect were transported to area hospitals for treatment. This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation, and we will update the public as more information becomes available. As of June 5th, the suspect is in stable condition.
Thousands attend Motor City Pride
The 2026 Motor City Pride festival brought hundreds of vendors and thousands of attendees together June 6, and will continue June 7. The festival was held at Hart Plaza, and featured entertainment and fun for the whole family. “Motor City Pride is a celebration of the strength and diversity of Michigan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community that is second to none,” said Chairperson Dave Wait. “It is the largest such gathering of our community in the state, run by volunteers, and represents a unique opportunity to come together to mark our accomplishments and rededicate ourselves to the work left to do.”
The 2026 Motor City Pride festival brought hundreds of vendors and thousands of attendees together June 6, and will continue June 7. The festival was held at Hart Plaza, and featured entertainment and fun for the whole family. “Motor City Pride is a celebration of the strength and diversity of Michigan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community that is second to none,” said Chairperson Dave Wait. “It is the largest such gathering of our community in the state, run by volunteers, and represents a unique opportunity to come together to mark our accomplishments and rededicate ourselves to the work left to do.”
All Things Books with Bestselling Authors
Sydnee chats with authors Tia Williams, Vanessa Riley, Janice Cosby Adams, Jessie Lynn and more.
Sydnee chats with authors Tia Williams, Vanessa Riley, Janice Cosby Adams, Jessie Lynn and more.
Livonia Police: home invasion suspect in hazmat suit arrested
After nearly a month of investigation, the Livonia Police said they made an arrest in a case where a man in a hazmat suit was attempting to enter a house in the area of Bristol Court and Newburgh Road on May 13.
After nearly a month of investigation, the Livonia Police said they made an arrest in a case where a man in a hazmat suit was attempting to enter a house in the area of Bristol Court and Newburgh Road on May 13.
Meet Author Vanessa Riley
Sydnee chats with award-winning author, Vanessa Riley. Vanessa explores hidden narratives of Black women, sisterhoods, and power in historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.
Sydnee chats with award-winning author, Vanessa Riley. Vanessa explores hidden narratives of Black women, sisterhoods, and power in historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.
Bestselling Author Tia Williams Discusses New Novel
Tia Williams is a bestselling author and former beauty editor known for centering Black joy, glamour, and romance in her novels. Her notable works include Seven Days in June, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde and The Missed Connection.
Tia Williams is a bestselling author and former beauty editor known for centering Black joy, glamour, and romance in her novels. Her notable works include Seven Days in June, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde and The Missed Connection.
Veronica Roth Announces New 'Divergent' Series Book
Sydnee chats with #1 New York bestselling author, Veronica Roth. Roth has written numerous titles but is well known for her 'Divergent' Series and new release 'Seek the Traitor's Son.'
Sydnee chats with #1 New York bestselling author, Veronica Roth. Roth has written numerous titles but is well known for her 'Divergent' Series and new release 'Seek the Traitor's Son.'
Author Chat with Jessie Lynn
Sydnee chats with Michigan author Jessie Lynn who's created a vampire romance fantasy series called 'Dismantled Fate.'
Sydnee chats with Michigan author Jessie Lynn who's created a vampire romance fantasy series called 'Dismantled Fate.'