Mackinac Bridge reopens after closure for ‘special situation’
The Mackinac Bridge reopened after closing for over an hour on Saturday, Dec. 27, for a "special situation," according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority website . An employee at the Mackinac Bridge Authority confirmed over the phone the bridge was closed at 3:33 p.m. A Facebook post from the St. Ignace Police...
Road rage shooting in Taylor leads to felony charges for local man
A Taylor man is facing multiple felony charges after a road rage confrontation on Tuesday that escalated to gunfire when his girlfriend was struck by the other driver's vehicle.
Dearborn Heights city employees face sudden layoffs, mayor requests resignations
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Several Dearborn Heights city employees were suddenly laid off on Friday morning (Dec. 26). Impacted employees say they were told it was because the city is cutting costs. The employees received a call from the city’s human resources department saying their employment would be up...
54-Year-Old ‘Nonbeliever’ Gets His Flu Shot After Close Call With H1N1
Like many people his age, Jerry Lucier, 54, of Northville, Mich. never got the flu shot. Then, in April, he almost died as a result of an H1N1 flu infection and was transferred by medical helicopter to the ECMO unit at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich. Felicia Ivascu, MD, director...
These Michigan Icons That Made A Comeback Thanks To Locals
Michigan has a proud history of standing by its own. When beloved restaurants, diners, and eateries faced closure, locals refused to let them fade away. From burger joints to donut shops, these Michigan icons rose from the ashes thanks to passionate community support. 1. Fleetwood Diner. Ann Arbor’s late-night...
Video shows law enforcement chasing driver through Southeast Michigan
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Teamsters file nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has filed nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas, accusing the industrial gas supplier of widespread violations of federal labor law, including…
Ice coating many areas across SE MI
Freezing Rain will affect the region through the afternoon.
Detroit’s Own: WNBA Star Rickea Jackson Has High School Jersey Retired
Los Angeles Sparks forward and Detroit native Rickea Jackson returned to her roots Monday as her alma mater, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, officially retired her No. 2 jersey. The ceremony, held on Dec. 23, honored Jackson’s legacy at the school where she led the Pioneers to three consecutive state...
MDOT announces $133 million in grants to transit agencies across Michigan for new buses
The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded $133 million in grants to upgrade transit vehicles and facilities across the state, including $59.8 million for the Detroit Department of Transportation. MDOT said the funds, which will go to more than 20 transit agencies in Michigan, will help modernize the...

















