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Legendary Detroit trumpet player Marcus Belgrave passes away
Renowned Detroit trumpet player Marcus Belgrave passed away on Saturday. The musician hailed from Chester, Pennsylvania and began his career playing with Ray Charles’ band. He settled in Detroit...
May 24, 2015
Memorial Day Parades in Metro Detroit
There are Memorial Day parades happening in communities throughout Metro Detroit on Monday. Here are some of them: Stepping off at 10 a.m.: The Farmington Hills Memorial Day Parade at Grand River &...
May 24, 2015
Tanker fire shuts down I-75 at I-375
A tanker fire has shutdown I-75 at I-375 in downtown Detroit Sunday morning. I-75 is closed in both directions between Mack and Gratiot. The fire is out and no injuries have been reported, but delays ...
May 24, 2015
Frost advisory north of 8 mile
It’s a chilly start to the holiday weekend as a frost advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for counties north of 8 Mile Road. Counties affected include Macomb, Oakland, Sain...
May 22, 2015
Inkster woman, world’s oldest living person, celebrates birthday 116
Jeralean Talley is the world’s oldest living person and she will mark another birthday Saturday. She’ll be 116. She was officially named the oldest living person not just in America, but i...
May 22, 2015
Michigan ignition breathalyzer pilot study for DUI violators shows system works
LANSING, MI — To start their vehicles, some Michigan residents with multiple drinking and driving convictions blow into a handheld breathalyzer test wired into their ignitions. Periodically whil...
May 22, 2015
Indictments filed against the six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says a grand jury has returned indictments against the six police officers charged in the Freddie Gray case. The most serious of the charges against...
May 21, 2015
Detroit Police Chief to get new contract
Detroit Police are going in the right direction, according to the thinking of Detroit Mayor Duggan. The mayor announced that Police Chief James Craig will be around for the long haul. The chief is get...
May 21, 2015
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: Five reasons why Mike Babcock would select one or the other
Mike Babcock said he will make a decision on his coaching future Wednesday morning. It’s between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres, as no other team appears to be in the mix. Here are fiv...
May 20, 2015
Police seeking man trying to abduct teen girls on Detroit’s west side
Detroit Police are patrolling an area of the city’s west side searching for a man who they say has tried to abduct several teen girls over the past few days. According to police, it’s happ...
May 20, 2015
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