Bonita Gibson, Michigan’s Oldest Resident, Turns 114
Bonita Gibson, a resident of Canton, Michigan, is celebrating her 114th birthday today, according to Upper Michigan’s Source. Gibson was born in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, on 4 July 1911. She grew up with her older brother, Daryl. After their parents separated, their uncle and aunt in Mound City, Missouri, took...
Elephants Sedative Kills 11 People: Carfentanil Resurfaces in Michigan
Who makes this stuff? The synthetic opioid carfentanil—basically fentanyl's even deadlier cousin—is making a terrifying appearance in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed that 11 people, across Ingham, Livingston, Eaton, Genesee, Oakland, and Wayne counties, have died...
Hit and Run victim speaks out as police search for driver
A Garden City resident is sharing her story after she narrowly escaped death. The woman was crossing a street when she became the victim of a hit-and-run.
Officer injured, suspect dead in shooting on Detroit’s east side
Police say the suspect who was killed was identified as 16 years old. The officer was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand.
Detroit Housing Commission Issues RFP for $160M Renovation of Sheridan Place I and II
The Detroit Housing Commission, seeking to establish a new standard for public housing in the city, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the full rehabilitation of its largest […] The post Detroit Housing Commission Issues RFP for $160M Renovation of Sheridan Place I and II appeared first on DBusiness...
Roseville man heads to trial for shooting at cannabis dispensary parking lot
A Roseville man will face trial in connection with a shooting at a cannabis dispensary business in May.
Southwest Detroit residents finally see cleanup after outcry
DETROIT – Living on Morrell Street on the city’s southwest side for over 20 years, Marco Peralta says he and his neighbors feel forgotten. “The city don’t listen to you, but I mean, we’re here,” he said. From his home and down the block, neighbors...
Woman dies after emergency on Oakland County lake
An autopsy is underway on a Detroit woman who died after being discovered floating face down in Cass Lake on Tuesday. Patricia Jean Little, 74, died Wednesday, according to Oakland County Sheriff’s officials. The autopsy may determine if she drowned or had a medical event while swimming. She was...
Nessel nets $4.5M settlement with Detroit nursing homes over substandard care allegations
Six Detroit-area nursing homes and their ownership companies have agreed to a $4.5 million settlement with the Michigan Department of Attorney General over allegations that the facilities were providing grossly substandard care to their residents. The department announced the settlement with Villa Financial Services...
Wayne County pushes out 3 top juvenile jail staffers; contractor arrested for ‘contraband’
Wayne County fired two top leaders at its juvenile jail, with an official saying the terminations were caused by their job performance. Meanwhile, in what county officials say is an unrelated incident, a contractor from a mentorship group was arrested after the person was discovered bringing in "contraband" at the...