Detroit Zoo welcomes 9-year-old Lion “Kalu”
The Detroit Zoo has a roaring new addition! Kalu, a 9-year-old African lion. Weighing nearly 450 pounds, Kalu joins the Zoo’s female lions, Asha and Amirah, in their habitat
The Detroit Zoo has a roaring new addition! Kalu, a 9-year-old African lion. Weighing nearly 450 pounds, Kalu joins the Zoo’s female lions, Asha and Amirah, in their habitat
Michigan residents on unemployment will soon see changes to unemployment benefits under a new law signed today. The changes mark the first increase in unemployment benefits since 2011 and aim to provide more support for residents navigating job loss. The new law extends the duration of unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. Additionally,
A man was arrested after he allegedly showed up to Oakland County in an attempt to meet a 12 year old girl, police said. Holly officers were dispatched to a business where a citizen operated online predator group, located in Indiana called to report they have a subject at the business who is a target
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) has plans to introduce a new approach to boosting high school attendance by offering students up to $1,000 in gift cards. No The ‘Perfect Attendance Pays’ initiative will be kicking off after winter break, according to an email sent to teachers & obtain by MDN. The program allows students
Widespread snow is expected throughout the day across Southeast Michigan on Monday. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecast, mainly north of the region. According to National Weather Service, the snowfall may mix with sleet and freezing rain south of I-96/I-696, creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly for the Monday afternoon and evening commute.
Police are searching for suspects who allegedly stole around $5,000 from a Lululemon store. The incident occurred on Friday around 3:00 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Mall location near Hall and Romeo Plank in Clinton Twp. The three women allegedly entered the store, grabbed numerous items, and ran out. They later fled the scene in
Say goodbye to the big guy with a magical holiday family fun event. @mibrightlights THIS MONDAY, check out an incredible holiday immersive experience at MIBrightLights. Make your way to Santa Land, where kids under 12 can ice skate for free and one lucky family will win a family four pack to the Henry Ford Museum.
Party City and Big Lots are closing all of their stores in Michigan. Both stores have been facing financial difficulties.
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is testing the use of body cameras for some of its employees in a new pilot program. The initiative is aimed at enhancing employee safety. This comes on the heels of similar measures by other retailers. Late last year, stores under the TJX Companies, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods,
The Damage Zone officially opened today, becoming Detroit’s first rage room. Owner Zina Holifield, who moved to Detroit in 2013 to create meaningful change, introduced the concept to provide residents with an outlet for stress relief through controlled, 30-minute rage room sessions. In addition to adult sessions, The Damage Zone stands out as the only