Now, that the Big Ten is expected to cancel its football season, according to Free Press sources — I’m disappointed and dejected. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph predicted for metro Detroit
National Weather Service Detroit has considered southeast Michigan at a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms that are expected to begin at 4 p.m. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Aug. 9, 2020
Here’s everything you should know about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Michigan. New order on masks — for kids Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order requiring children and workers to wear face masks at Michigan childcare centers, camps. Executive Order 2020-164 was issued in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks at these types of…
Nurses union pickets over contract negotiations at Ascension Rochester
The OPEIU Local 40 Nurses Union were out Sunday at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. The union picketed over what they call bad-faith negotiations and accused the hospital of union busting, putting financial pressure on nurses by not deducting dues. The union said it’s been almost a year since contract negotiations started. Ascension released the following…
Detroit hit-and-run leaves pedestrian in critical condition
Police are looking for the driver of a Polaris Slingshot that was involved in a hit-and-run Sunday morning. According to authorities, the crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads. Police said the victim was crossing the street when they were struck. The driver stopped briefly, police said, before…
Spencer Turnbull keeps Detroit Tigers close, Miguel Cabrera clutch in 2-1 win over Pirates
The Detroit Tigers swept the three-game series Sunday, 2-1, against the Pittsburgh Pirates behind seven innings from Spencer Turnbull. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
The Stooges’ most infamous performance comes back to life, thanks to unearthed tapes
An old myth dies and new ones emerge with tapes from the Goose Lake rock festival — leading to an album released by Jack White’s Third Man Records. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Worthy’s challenge: Reform criminal justice while protecting crime victims
Swept to office four terms ago as a reformer, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy isn’t done yet. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Detroit police seek missing 27-year-old woman last seen Friday
Police are looking for a missing 27-year-old woman who was last seen Friday. According to authorities, Sarah Clark was last seen at about 12:15 a.m. Friday at her home in the 500 block of Chene Street. Her sister spoke to her at 3 p.m. and hasn’t been able to contact her since. Police said her…
16th annual Raft Off event on Lake St. Clair held despite pandemic
Large crowds gathered Saturday on Lake St. Clair despite the order banning large outdoor gatherings. It was Raft Off 2020, an event held by the same group that hosts Jobbie Nooner — another large boating event that was held normally this year despite an increase in coronavirus cases at the time. Video of the scene…
Missing Ann Arbor woman located, police say
Police announced Saturday that Julie Karabenick has been located and is no longer missing. ORIGINAL STORY: Police are searching for a missing woman named Julie Karabenick who was last seen Wednesday evening. Anyone with information is asked to call the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734-794-6920. See more Missing in Michigan reports Top Featured Tags:…
MAC football decision puts Big Ten on the clock. What is it waiting for?
The Mid-American conference shouldn’t be leading the way for college football. But it is. Take away the money worries, and the Big Ten should follow. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Sources: Big Ten commissioner prefers spring college football season
Big Ten presidents were scheduled to meet Saturday to discuss the future of the conference’s fall sports season. And spring football could be on table Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Not everyone is thrilled about proposed rocket launch site in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A proposal for a Michigan spaceport in the Upper Peninsula that was greeted with enthusiasm weeks ago is seeing concerns raised about the impacts. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Detroit entrepreneur helps others grow their own small businesses
To own and grow a small business, one has to have that special drive — and there’s one Black business owner who is using his own success to help others get in the game and thrive. For Triandos Ginn, better known as Tree, entrepreneurship comes naturally. RELATED: Black business owners in Detroit on the importance…
Novi schools reveal hybrid learning plan for fall
Katie Constantine said she’s facing the tough decision on if she should send her kids back to school or keep them at home. “My youngest is going into third and my oldest is going to 5th,” Constantine said. “I’ve been going back and forth with a lot of people trying to figure out, what are…
Police looking for driver of pickup truck involved in fatal hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side
Police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck they said was involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side. The incident happened Friday before 8:30 p.m. in the area of Greenfield Road and Joy Road. Police said a woman was walking across the road when she was struck by a pickup truck,…
Gov. Whitmer extends coronavirus state of emergency through Sept. 4
The latest extension of the state of emergency comes amid continued pushback from GOP lawmakers and a petition drive to repeal Whitmer’s powers. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Ex-Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell: Bob Quinn wanted to fire me in 2016
Former Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell said on a podcast Thursday that he thinks GM Bob Quinn wanted to fire him immediately after he was hired. Top Featured Tags: – Michigan News Press Release Distribution Service
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat. READ: Q&A: TikTok saga continues with Microsoft talks. Now what? Trump had threatened a deadline of Sept. 15 to “close down” TikTok unless Microsoft or “somebody else” bought it. TikTok, Microsoft and WeChat…
Cadillac debuts LYRIQ show car, a fully electric crossover vehicle
Cadillac is diving into the world of electric cars with its debut of the LYRIQ show car, a full electric luxury crossover vehicle. “Led by LYRIQ, Cadillac will redefine American luxury over the next decade with a new portfolio of transformative EVs,” said Steve Carlisle, executive vice president and president, GM North America. “We will…
Detroit police want help finding a missing 20-year-old man
Police are looking for a missing 20-year-old man. Muhammad Ali-Gilliam was last seen by his aunt on July 28 at 7 a.m. at their home in the 20000 block of Glastonbury in Detroit. Police describe Ali-Gilliam as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing between 145 and 150 pounds. He has short black hair.…
