Clinton Township fatal explosion: Employees detail lack of training with hazardous material

The owner of a Clinton Township building where an explosion killed one person is in court this week, as a judge considers if his involuntary manslaughter case should go to trial. Nour Kestou is accused of illegally storing hazardous chemicals, which are believed to have caused the deadly March 2024 blast.

Day one of court hearing for man charged in Clinton Twp explosion
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On the first day of testimony in the fatal explosion in Clinton Township, two employees said they were in the building before it was leveled and knew that something was off.

Clinton Township fatal explosion: Business owner in court Thursday

The owner of a Clinton Township building that exploded last year, killing one person, is due in court for a preliminary exam Thursday.

Clinton Township neighbors argue against proposed power lines on 19 Mile Road

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has expanded its campus and that means it needs more power lines for more power. Neighbors say they do not want the lines installed between their homes on 19 Mile Road.

Clinton Township argues against proposed power line
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Ed Kaczmarek has lived in a condo for 23 years that backs up to a slice of wilderness between his home and 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township. He says "no" to a reported plan to install power lines along his side of the route believing it means saying bye bye to the surrounding nature.

300+ Metro Detroit nursing home workers to strike for better pay, benefits

More than 300 nursing home employees in Detroit, West Bloomfield, and St. Clair Shores, will walk the picket line Tuesday as they fight for better pay and benefits, according to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Demonstrators hold vigil after deadly shooting outside Foot Locker in Eastpointe

"We are coming together saying enough is enough," he said. "We are tired of the violence. We are tired of the shootings. We are tired of innocent people dying. Enough is enough."

Lake St. Clair Metropark sex assault: Bond increased for man accused of groping teen

A man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Lake St. Clair Metropark over the weekend had his bond increased after an emergency hearing Thursday.

'They saved lives': FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledges foiled Michigan terrorist attack

Kash Patel, the director of the FBI, praised the authorities who stopped a Melvindale man's plan to carry out a terrorist attack at a Michigan military facility. The suspect allegedly planned to attack TACOM in Warren.

Center Line students arrested after one brings handgun to school

A worried parent received a message from her child that photos of a handgun were circulating around the school, prompting her to alert the superintendent.

Eastpointe stabbing leaves woman's boyfriend dead, another arrested

One person is dead and another in custody, and they both have ties to the same women as police in Eastpointe are investigating.