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Detroit Launches Alert System to Help Find Missing Kids & Vulnerable Adults

Detroit has rolled out a new emergency alert system aimed at finding missing children and vulnerable residents faster. The Emerald Alert, announced Monday by Detroit police Chief Todd A. Bettison and City Council President Mary Sheffield, will notify the public about critical missing persons cases through the city’s Detroit Alerts 365 system. The program is

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3 shot, one dead after suspect shoots up repast in Detroit

Detroit police are investigating a shooting at a repast that left one man dead, while a woman and another man were injured. The incident occurred Monday night on Seneca St in the area of E Warren & Gratiot. Police say 3 people were shot, one fatally after a suspect(s) fired shots during a repast at

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1 dead, another injured after shooting in Taylor

Taylor police are investigating a double shooting that left one person dead and another injured. The incident happened Monday evening at a home near Wick and Pardee. A man in his 60s was fatally shot, while his sister, also in her 60s, was wounded. Family confirmed both victims are siblings of the suspect. According to

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Prosecutors: 18-Year-Old Fatally Strangled Transgender Woman After Learning Identity During Meet-Up

An 18-year-old from Highland Park has been charged in the death of a transgender woman who was found behind a laundromat in Detroit. Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that Malique Javon Fails, 18, is facing charges of felony murder, larceny, and a hate crime tied to gender identity bias in the death of Christina Hayes, 28,

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Officials confirm 1st case of West Nile virus in Oakland county this year

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Oakland County this year. Officials say the patient had no recent travel history. This is the county’s first case in 2025 and the second confirmed in Michigan. Health officials are urging residents, especially older adults,

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Feds unseal 8 felony firearm cases in Detroit as violence crackdown intensifies

The Feds this month unsealed atleast 8 separate gun criminal complaints in Detroit. Some defendants were caught on the streets, while others drew federal attention by posting videos and photos of themselves with weapons on social media despite being barred from owning them. Quantez Smith-Thedford, Detroit – Accused of flaunting guns online, including a Glock

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Teens Charged After Carjacking Good Samaritan Who Pulled Over to Help With Their Broken-Down Car

What started as a good deed turned into a terrifying moment for a 57-year-old man who stopped to help a group of young people in a broken-down vehicle. The incident happened earlier this month. Investigators say the victim allowed four people into his vehicle after seeing them in a broken-down car. That’s when prosecutors say

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River Rouge School District now enrolling students

Sponsored content @rouge_schools River Rouge School district is offering K–12 students unique, career-focused programs including STEM Academy, Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, ROTC, VR/AI Labs, and more. From virtual reality labs to award-winning dance and music programs, River Rouge Schools are committed to preparing students for the future with hands-on learning and innovative opportunities. FREE transportation

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Armadillos on the March: Michigan Residents May See Them Soon

The nine-banded armadillo, an animal once found only in South America, is steadily making its way north and could soon cross into Michigan. Armadillos first entered the United States in the mid-1800s and have spread across much of the South and eastern states. In recent years, they established stable populations in Indiana, with sightings reported

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3 Arrested After Shooting Into Home, Fleeing Police, Crashing Into Porch; 2 Draco Recovered

Three men are in custody after they were allegedly involved in a shooting on Detroit’s east side Saturday night. The incident happened just after 7 p.m., when shots were fired into a home and a vehicle. Police say the suspects took off in a Chrysler, but a helicopter helped track the car as it fled

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