Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Former Red Wings Player Todd Bertuzzi Arrested For DUI: TMZ
TMZ reported that the former Red Wings star was pulled over just after midnight Saturday in Auburn Hills.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Fire Chief Under Investigation After Crash: Reports
A battalion chief with the Detroit Fire Department is under investigation following reports he was drunk when he crashed his vehicle Monday.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
MI Prison, Hospital Among Most Recent Coronavirus Violations
A Michigan prison and a Michigan hospital were cited for coronavirus violations in the state's latest round of citations.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Huron Township Man Charged In Shooting Of Hs Mother, Father
Kalin Karvelis is charged with first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder and felony firearm, prosecutors said.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Police Ask Some Residents To Shelter In Place
Police officials said Saturday evening that they are at a contained but active police situation in the 2700 block of Oliver.
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Canton Girl, 14, Accused In Deadly Stabbing Of Her Grandmother
The girl has been referred for competency and criminal responsibility evaluations and is lodged in a juvenile detention facility.
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Macomb Township, MI|News|
Macomb Township Massage Parlor Investigated For Prostitution
An investigation into the Relax Spa Massage at Hayes Road and 21 Mile in Macomb Township has prompted the arrest of two women, police said.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
Man Gets Prison For Throwing Fatal Punch At St. Clair Shores Bar
Hatum Akrawi was sentenced Friday to 8 to 15 years in prison for one count of manslaughter, Macomb County court records show.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Firefighter Under Investigation Following Crash: Reports
The firefighter reportedly had a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
1 Dead, 2 Arrested After Southfield Shooting Thursday: Police
The shooting appears to stem from a previous relationship between the victim's girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend, police said.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm Confirmed As Energy Secretary
The Senate voted 64-35 to confirm Granholm, with all Democrats and 14 Republicans voting yes.
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Detroit|News|
PETA Sign Will 'Honor' Cows That Died After Detroit Semi Crash
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals is hoping to honor 18 cows that were euthanized after being injured in a rollover crash Monday.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
MI Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, Who And How To Get Immunized
Find the latest information here on who is eligible to be vaccinated in Michigan and how to schedule an appointment.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Former Olympic Coach Dead After Facing Abuse Charges
John Geddert, who coached Olympic teams and champions during his coaching career, was charged with several felonies in a trafficking case.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Gun Safety Laws Get ‘C’ On 2020 Scorecard
Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
St. Clair Shores Launches COVID Vaccine Clinic At Senior Center
The clinic was opened through a partnership with Walgreens and McLaren Health Care.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Hopes To Administer COVID Vaccines Within 'A Few Weeks'
The city expects to have vaccines from Wayne County that can be administered to older adults in the general population within a few weeks.
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Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI|News|
Farmington Police Investigate Reports Of Gunshots At Zap Zone
Police said the reports stemmed from a fight between two groups of people.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Adds 1,245 New Coronavirus Cases, 9 Deaths Wednesday
More than 15,400 people in Michigan have reportedly died from complications with the coronavirus.
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Detroit|News|
DDOT To Resume Bus Fares, Increases Bus Capacity
DDOT suspended fare collection in March in what the agency said was an attempt to limit exposure between coach operators and riders.
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