Detroit firefighters have been battling a massive mulch fire since last night and could last days. The fire is happening at the Detroit Mulch Company storage lot in the area of Lodge Freeway and Livernois. Fire smoke can be seen from miles away. As of now, the fire is under investigation and no one has
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
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
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
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
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,
A man has been charged after he allegedly fatally shot his neighbor during an altercation in Canton. 47-year-old Devereaux Christopher Johnson was arraigned in 35th District Court on charges related to the fatal shooting Nathan Morris. According to the prosecutor’s office, the incident occurred on Saturday morning when Johnson allegedly initiated an argument with Morris
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) We rode along with the Bloomfield Twp as they cracked down on reckless and speeding drivers ahead of the Woodward Dream Cruise. @bloomfieldtwppd is are part of a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team in Oakland County that is dedicated to keeping the roads & attendees
PickleRage, one of America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchises, has opened its first club in West Bloomfield, #Michigan. Located at 7290 Orchard Lake Road, the 32,000-square-foot facility features nine outdoor-style professional courts. Founded in 2023 by a group of pickleball enthusiasts, PickleRage was created to meet the growing demand for year-round indoor pickleball facilities. The club
A Macomb County police officer delivered a DoorDash delivery after arresting the driver. The incident happened this week in St Clair Shores. The driver was pulled over by police and taken into custody on outstanding traffic warrants. He also had a suspended license. After his arrest, an officer delivered the food order he was delivering
