Michigan Republicans pass bills to require ID to vote; Whitmer to veto
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan reports 179 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, 4 deaths
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Michigan reported 301 cases of COVID-19 and 40 deaths, including 28 from vital records review.
DNA doesn't match for man believing he was D'Wan Sims, missing for 27 years
A man who said he was D'wan Sims, a 4-year-old boy who disappeared in 1994 has been ruled out after his DNA did not match, Livonia Police said on Wednesday.
Suspect arrested in robbery of the Puff Factory, his third robbery in 4 weeks
Andre Gordon committed 3 robberies in 4-weeks. He was arrested and arraigned on June 15 for breaking into the Puff Facotry in Ferndale.
Victims of U-M doctor call on regent board to commission full investigation into sexual abuse cases
Former athletes on Wednesday urged the University of Michigan's governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and how the school failed to stop him during his decades on campus.
Closing Detroit's digital divide will now include recycling e-waste
Electronic waste represents 2% of our trash in landfills, but 70% of the toxic waste that emits into the environment. Human-I-T's new campaign will try to reduce those numbers.
How you can help build a 10,000 square-foot skate park in Pontiac
The Pontiac Skatepark Project is looking for help to build its first dedicated skate park. After receiving a 250k grant, the project is looking for 50k in donations.
Troy woman says she was assaulted by her kid's babysitter
A Troy woman says her kids' babysitter assaulted her after she was called to pick them up for misbehaving.
Pontiac's plan to build a 10,000 square-foot skate park
Pontiac has been granted a quarter of a million dollars to build a new skatepark but they need a bit of help to unlock the funds.
Road Rage on 75 near 14 mile, victim says gun was pointed at him
A man says he was almost ran off the freeway after another driver veered into his lane, and the passenger pointed a gun at him out the window.
General Motors to spend more on electric vehicles, add two U.S. battery factories
GM said its battery plants will be operating around 2025 and are part of the company's $35 billion investment in electric vehicles over the next five years.
Six Michigan nonprofits named in McKenzie Scott's latest $2.7 billion donation
The philanthropist is worth $60 billion and has promised to donate her fortune “until the safe is empty” in 2019. Yesterday, she announced another $2.7 billion in donations.
Flat Rock Police continue looking for husband - a person of interest in wife's murder
A family-oriented neighborhood was shaken Tuesday afternoon when a welfare check turned into a homicide investigation.
Gordie Howe Bridge donates another $50,000 to Detroit and Delray groups
Southwest Detroit and Delray will receive $250,000 in community benefits in exchange for the construction of the massive international bridge.
Flat Rock police searching for husband of woman found dead inside home
Police were dispatched to a home in the 25000 block of Gilbraltar Tuesday and found a dead woman inside. Investigators say the victim is a woman in her 30s and that they’re actively seeking the person who killed her.
Husband of woman found dead in Flat Rock wanted for questioning
Police are looking for Amos Lowe as a person of interest Tuesday.
Voice of U-M football Jim Brandstatter defends Bo Schembechler, claims of sex abuse cover-up
“I will continue to fight in any way possible," he said. "Because I believe in the guy. And I don’t think it’s fair to crucify and to bury the guy on just a charge of, 'Oh he said.'"
U-M football voice Jim Brandstatter defends Bo Schembechler from cover-up claims
Jim Brandstatter’s voice can be heard every fall. The former Wolverines player calls the play-by-play for the football team. Now he's lending his voice in support of his former coach the late Bo Schembechler.
Triumph from tragedy: 4 years after mom's murder, teen graduates with 4.0, football scholarship
Justin wants to make his mom proud, achieving what she couldn't because of her untimely death. He just wishes she was here to see it.
Four years after his mother was murdered, Detroit teen graduates with a 4.0, football scholarship
Four years ago this month, when he was just 14 years old, his mother, Latrese Morris Dorsey, was shot and killed by a jealous ex-boyfriend inside their Detroit home.