Trooper had to leap out of the way as car smashes into his cruiser in Royal Oak

A trooper from the Michigan State Police Department had to leap over a barrier to avoid being hit in the early morning hours of Saturday, when another driver crashed into his cruiser on I-696 near Woodward Avenue. 

Michigan State Police cruiser struck overnight on I-696
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A Metro North trooper conducted a traffic stop on westbound I‑696 near Woodward Avenue. After completing the stop he observed a Honda traveling directly toward his patrol car. To avoid being hit,  he ran across the freeway. After the Honda passed him he got in his patrol car and stopped the Honda on. westbound I‑696 just before Main Street. While speaking with the driver of the Honda, a Kia approached at a high rate of speed and struck the patrol car.

Book Chat with Margaux
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Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Margaux from France. Margaux shares her top two books including "Hood Feminism," and "Before I Let Go."

Book Chat with Natalie Turner
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Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Natalie all the way in the United Kingdom. Natalie shares the top two books on her shelf.

Book Chat with Author Megan Lally
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Sydnee chats with Indie Bestselling Author, Megan Lally. Megan is an expert in Young Adult thrillers including "That's Not My Name," "No Place Left to Hide," and "What We Did to Survive" that will leave you on the edge of your seats.

Turning Pain Into Poetry with Sara Rian
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Metro Detroit Author, Sara Rian shares her collection of poetry books that help readers tackle grief at any point in their journey. Sara is also a licensed therapist. 

Authors, Book Lovers & More
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Sydnee chats with authors Lisa Schyck, Joel Walkowski, Sara Rian, and Megan Lally.

Joel Walkowski's Upcoming Release
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Detroit native, Joel Walkowski shares the inspiration behind his upcoming release "Honolulu Blues" which the comedian uses the Detroit Lions to express his struggles with addiction, recovery and family trauma. 

Marissa Shares Her Top Book Picks
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Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Marissa Walker about her top three books on her shelf.

Glimpses of The Joshua Tree Dream
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Detroit native Lisa Schyck shares her latest project "Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2: Women of the Mojave which spotlights 16 modern-day pioneer women who've built purpose-drive lives in California's Hi-Desert.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

2 critically injured after fiery crash on Detroit's west side

Detroit police are investigating a fiery two-car crash early Saturday morning near 7 Mile and Evergreen roads that left two people hospitalized in critical condition.

Tiffany Young's Weekend Popup Book Festival
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Author, Tiffany Young is kicking off her fourth annual 'Popup' Book Festival in West Bloomfield. 

Tiffany Young's Weekend Popup Book Festival
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Author, Tiffany Young is kicking off her fourth annual 'Popup' Book Festival in West Bloomfield. 

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Large crowd at Troy's Somerset Mall prompts police response during watch release

Hundreds gathered at Troy’s Somerset Collection early Saturday for the release of an exclusive Swatch collaboration pocket watch, prompting a response from multiple police agencies and leading the store to cancel the event because of safety concerns.

Pewabic Pottery House and Garden Show
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If you’ve ever driven down Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, you’ve probably seen this iconic building. Pewabic Pottery has been part of Detroit’s story since 1903 and is now one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the country. The National Historic Landmark is known around the world for its handmade ceramics and distinctive iridescent tile work — seen in landmarks from the Guardian Building to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Joining us tonight is Marketing Director Amanda Rogers to talk about a big event coming up in June.