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7-year-old shot in head in Detroit

A 7-year-old boy was shot in the head while sleeping on Detroit’s east side. The shooting occurred on Fairmont Street, near Kelly and 8 Mile, around 5:00 a.m. Police say the suspects fired shots into the home during a drive-by. The child was struck in the head and rushed to the hospital, where he is

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Open enrollment at River Rouge Schools

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Belle Isle aquarium celebrates 120 years today with free events, food, & music

Belle Isle Aquarium is celebrating 120 years this Sunday, Aug. 18. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy family-friendly activities like bounce houses, water conservation-themed story time, interactive crafts. They will have free food, plus music from Detroit DJ Drummer B. Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest in the country, dating back to 1904. Explore

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Residents frustrated with hoarding situation at home in Macomb County

Residents of a Macomb County City are expressing growing frustration and concern over a worsening hoarding situation in their neighborhood, with some claiming it has become a public health and safety hazard. Neighbors have reported seeing rats in the area, and the issue appears to be escalating without resolution. The home is located in the

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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Oakland County

The Oakland County Health Division is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after three birds and the county’s first mosquito pool of 2024 tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). While no human cases have been confirmed in the county this year, officials stress the importance of prevention. “These test results confirm that

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Man who kidnapped & strangled 2-year-old girl, dumped her body in Detroit alley sentenced to life without parole

The suspect who kidnapped and killed 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith was sentenced on his local charges today. Rashad Maleek Trice, 26, was sentenced to LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE after pleading guilty in July to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Trice faced local and federal charges. He still faces the kidnapping charges in federal court. On

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Detroit judge removed from bench after having teen handcuffed for falling asleep during courtroom field trip

A Detroit 36th District Court Judge has been temporarily removed from his duties after a 16-year-old girl on a field trip was handcuffed and made to wear a jail uniform after falling asleep in the courtroom. “Following the recent incident in which Judge Kenneth J. King ordered a minor student to be handcuffed and detained

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Man charged in two kidnappings in Macomb County

A 23-year-old Shelby Township man was charged in connection with two attempted abduction involving two young girls.  It is alleged that on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at around 1:30pm, the suspect attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl who was walking on Clinton River Road in Clinton Township.  A witness intervened and the victim was able to

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Detroit man crashes into state trooper while eating chicken wings

A Detroit man crashed into a state trooper while attempting to eat chicken wings. The incident happened Thursday onSouthbound Lodge service drive at Warren. A trooper was stopped in the left center lane for a red light. The man then rear ended the patrol car. The driver was attempting to eat while driving, police said.

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Detroit student on field trip falls asleep in courtroom, judge orders she wears jail uniform & handcuffed

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A field trip to the Detroit’s 36th District Court took an unexpected turn when a 16-year-old girl was handcuffed and made to wear a jail uniform after falling asleep in the courtroom. The incident occurred during a visit organized by The Greening of Detroit,

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