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Sterling Heights has the best driver in Michigan, according to new study

Sterling Heights has the best drivers in Michigan, according to a recent study by Leading-Tree. Data from August 2023 to August 2024 shows that Sterling Heights drivers had just over four traffic incidents per 1,000 drivers, the lowest rate among Michigan’s largest cities. These incidents include speeding, accidents, and DUIs, according to the study.

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Sterling Heights police find alligator under car

Sterling Heights police found a 4 foot alligator under a car Thursday morning. The discovery was made after a 911 call about a loose alligator on Summit drive, according to a news release. Professionals from the Reptarium Zoo in Utica were called to capture the gator safely, police say. Officials are warning people owning a

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2 dead after wrong-way crash on Lodge Freeway

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) 2 people are dead after a wrong-way crash on Lodge Freeway Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on NB M-10 South of Telegraph in Southfield. According to Michigan State Police, a car was traveling on the wrong side of the Lodge freeway when they struck

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Amtrak announces launch of new train service that includes stop in multiple cities

Amtrak has announced the launch of its new train service, the Floridian, which offers passengers a journey from the Midwest to sunny Florida. The new route includes a stop in Toledo, Ohio, which is just about an hour’s drive from the Detroit area, providing Michigan travelers with an accessible option to board the train and

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River Rouge open enrollment

Open enrollment is happening still at River Rouge School District. @rouge_schools @rouge_schools ▪️ Ann Visger Preparatory Academy Pre K-5.▪️River Rouge STEM Academy at Dunn Pre K-5.▪️Sabbath Middle School 6-8▪️River Rouge High School No worries about getting there – they offer FREE transportation throughout Metro Detroit! 🚌. 📞 Call Now: Enroll by calling (313) 297-9600, Opt.

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Delta announces new direct route from Detroit to Dublin, plans for more direct route to Italy

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is set to expand its transatlantic offerings in 2025, with a boost in flights to European destinations, according to a news release. Starting in May 2025, Delta Airlines will introduce several new and expanded routes, including a brand-new direct connection to Dublin, Ireland, and increased services to Munich, Germany, according to

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Detroit Neighborhood Beautification: up to $15K

Imagine what you can do with a little help from the City of Detroit. Neighborhood Beautification Program: Detroit organizations, block clubs, and non-profits can get grants of up to $15,000 for: Apply now! detroitmi.gov/detroitforlife #DetroitForLife

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9 charged in alleged $20 million fake prescriptions scheme

9 individuals have been indicted on charges related to an illegal dr-g distribution conspiracy. According to a news release, the indictment, spanning from June 2021 to September 2024, charges three doctors and six others with conspiring to distribute items like Oxycod-ne, Perc-cet, and N-rco. The doctors, Charles, 70, of Orchard Lake, Maurice Potts, 65, of

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Suspects dump body on sidewalk in broad daylight

Detroit police are investigating after a dead person was dumped on a sidewalk in Southwest Detroit Friday morning. The body was found in the area of Lonyo and McGraw in broad daylight light around 8:00 a.m. According to witnesses, two men parked an SUV, pulled the person out, and laid body on the grass. They

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9 vacant & blighted Detroit homes to be transformed into 20 affordable housing units

Nine vacant & blighted homes will be fixed up & transformed in Detroit: “West Euclid Gateway” project. This project creates 20 newly renovated multifamily units, offering affordable housing for local families, according to a news release. The West Euclid Gateway will convert eight vacant duplexes and one four-plex into two-bedroom, one-bathroom homes. These units, ranging

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