National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts

Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.

Kentucky teen charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man, identified as Brailen Weaver, has been charged by federal investigators in connection with a deadly bank robbery in Berea that left two people dead.

Canetha Amour-Porter with Amour Women Work Community
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Canetha Amour-Porter is a visionary entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and holistic wealth coach in Metro Detroit. She is the founder of Amour Women and the Amour Women Foundation. 

Authors, Book Clubs & More
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Sydnee Little chats with Brittany Adams, Camilla Skill, Canetha Amour-Porter, Jahquel J., and Geletta Shavers.

Geletta Shavers' Darkness Series
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Author, Geletta Shavers is an author and mental health therapist. She and Sydnee take a deep dive into her "Darkness Series" and her next projects.

Chat with Best Selling Author, Jahquel J.
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New York's very own Jahquel J. is taking the literary world by storm. Since her induction in 2014, Jahquel has written over 150 books. One of her best sellers, "The Delgato" Series.

Bread & Butter Supper Club Founder, Brittany Adams
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Brittany Adams is the founder of the 'Bread and Butter Supper Club.' It's a group of women who come together to celebrate reading and each other. 

Chat with 'Just Plain Amazing' Author, Camilla Skill
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Michigan based author, Camilla Skill, shares her journey of reading, becoming a romance author and being a therapist. 

Camilla Amour-Porter with Amour Women Work Community
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Canetha Amour-Porter is a visionary entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and holistic wealth coach in Metro Detroit. She is the founder of Amour Women and the Amour Women Foundation. 

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.

Helping the families of fallen officers
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The brother of fallen a Melvindale police corporal reacting to the guilty verdict of the man who killed him. The family says the verdict brings a measure of closure after a long and painful wait for justice.

Spirit Airlines nears possible shutdown overnight
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Spirit Airlines is hours away from possibly shutting down after a bail out deal fell through.  The shuttering is leaving some travelers at Detroit Metro Airport stranded and scrambling for flights on other airlines.

'Empty the Shelters' event at Detroit Animal Care and Control
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A big push to "Empty the Shelters" is starting this weekend and the Detroit Animal Care and Control, or DACC, has many new friends who are eager to be adopted. If you’re in Detroit and wondering how much that doggie in the window is, well this weekend, they are free. Zuzu, Styletta, and Blazing Star are three of the 100-plus dogs who call DACC home, but they want to come home with you.

10th annual ‘Empty the Shelters’ event helps Metro Detroiters adopt for free

Pet adoptions are down nationwide, and when the economy teeters, it only gets worse. A big push to "Empty the Shelters" is starting this weekend and the Detroit Animal Care and Control, or DACC, has many new friends who are eager to be adopted.

Detroit fans react to Pistons forcing Game 7 after stunning comeback in Orlando
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The Detroit Pistons made an incredible comeback Friday night after being down 24 points against the Orlando Magic. They claimed victory, winning 93-79 forcing Game 7.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.

Ann Arbor removes neighborhood watch signs, saying they send a wrong message

The City of Ann Arbor has removed all of its neighborhood watch signs. In a video posted on Facebook, the mayor and city council members say the signs send the wrong message.

Detroit firefighter honored for saving woman from burning vehicle
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"Heroic" is the word describing Detroit firefighter Donald Faulkner, who dove into the back of a burning car to save 52-year-old Latishia Collins.

Big decisions for high school seniors of 'Decision Day'
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Many metro Detroit seniors are celebrating Decision Day today, announcing they’ve chosen a college or university to continue their education. A few of those students are breaking records—from the number of acceptance letters received to the amount of scholarship money offered.