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New testimony in the April Milsap murder trial connects the evidence to James VanCallis
The ex-girlfriend of Wales Township's James VanCallis took the witness stand on Friday and stated evidence that can possibly lead to VanCallis's conviction. Krystal Stadler dated VanCallis on and off ...
Jan 30, 2016
State Department will not release “Top Secret” Clinton e-mails
The State Department announced Friday that it will not release 22 emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton because they contain “top secret” information. State Department spok...
Jan 30, 2016
Apple to design new wireless charging technology
Bloomberg's Tim Cuplan reports Apple is developing a new wireless charging technology that may become part of its mobile devices by the start of 2017. Some analysts see Apple as ‘late’ to ...
Jan 30, 2016
Engineers may dry up parts of Niagara Falls
Under a new project, a cofferdam will divert 15% of Niagara Falls that flows over American territory to the Canadian side for five to ninths months to build a bridge. The free-flowing year round water...
Jan 30, 2016
The Affluenza teen stays in juvenile detention … for now
A judge ruled the "Affluenza" teen, Ethan Couch, will stay in juvenile detention while he awaits his February 19 hearing. The next hearing will determine whether Couch will transfer to an adult prison...
Jan 30, 2016
What is the Zika virus?
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the causes and symptoms of the Zika virus, and how you can protect yourself.
Jan 28, 2016
Detroit Federation of Teachers suing Detroit Public Schools
The Detroit Federation of Teachers announced they plan to sue the Detroit Public Schools. The DFT and it’s interim president, Ivy Baily, have filed suit against Emergency Manager Darnell Earley ...
Jan 28, 2016
Police have in custody the man who barricaded himself
Detroit Police say they were in a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in west side home and they now have the man in custody. The police report no one was hurt.
Jan 28, 2016
Fiat Chrysler profit sharing checks up to $4,000 this year
The United Auto Workers announces profit sharing checks for Fiat Chrysler workers will be up to $4,000. The union says the company’s 40,000 hourly workers will receive those checks next month. T...
Jan 28, 2016
Woman shot on Detroit’s east side: perpetrator caught
A woman was shot and killed last night while picking up her 11-year-old son from basketball practice on Detroit’s east side. The shooting happened at 8 Mile Road and Sunset Avenue outside the ol...
Jan 28, 2016
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
