Tag: Detroit
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Tragedy Strikes: 11-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Holly Recreation Area
Incident at Holly Recreation Area Tragedy struck at the Holly Recreation Area in Michigan when an 11-year-old boy drowned while playing in the water. The incident occurred on Saturday, prompting swift response from Michigan State Police and local authorities. Events Unfold Michigan State Police received distress calls around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, reporting a child…
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Metro Detroit Memorial Day Weekend Events
Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels Rain Expected But Won’t Dampen Memorial Day Weekend Spirits As the holiday weekend approaches, Metro Detroiters eagerly anticipate a mix of sunshine and showers, but that won’t deter them from enjoying the multitude of events happening across the region. Novi BBQ Fest Dates: Friday,…
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Detroit Police Officers Injured in Crash
Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels Two Detroit police officers sustained injuries in a collision involving a Detroit Police Department (DPD) cruiser on the city’s east side. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. near Grand Boulevard, specifically at the Forest intersection, when an SUV collided with the police SUV,…
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Arrest Made Two Years After Detroit Mass Shooting
Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels Two years following a tragic mass shooting at a suspected drug house in Detroit, significant progress has been made in the case. On Friday morning, the Wayne County prosecutor formally charged a 32-year-old man from Macomb in connection with the incident. Jony Saad Alatto…
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Michigan’s Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron Beach Closed Due to Bacteria
Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels As the holiday weekend approaches, beachgoers in Michigan are met with disappointing news: Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach, near US-23 in Tawas City, has been closed due to elevated bacteria levels. The closure was issued by the Central Michigan District Health Department, underscoring concerns…
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Dramatic I-94 Rollover: Dashcam Footage Captures Macomb County Accident
Dashcam Captures Dramatic I-94 Rollover Accident in Macomb County A dramatic incident unfolded on I-94 in Macomb County, Michigan, as captured by a dashcam video shared with NEWS.ORG 2. The footage shows a compact SUV rolling over, skidding across traffic lanes, and coming to a halt, narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle. Details of…
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Detroit Zoo Unveils New Water Tower Design and Brand Revamp
The Detroit Zoo recently revealed an exciting transformation with the unveiling of a new design for its iconic water tower, coupled with a comprehensive rebranding effort. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), bringing fresh energy to one of the region’s beloved cultural institutions. A Rich History of Iconic Water…
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WXYZ Investigative Team Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
The WXYZ investigative team, comprising reporter Ross Jones, editor Randy Lundquist, and photojournalist Ramon Rosario, was awarded the prestigious regional Edward R. Murrow Award for their outstanding investigative reporting. The award, presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association, honored their in-depth investigation into a former Detroit police officer’s controversial transition to another city’s police…
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FBI Takes Over Financial Investigation of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is stepping in to lead the financial investigation into the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, as announced by Board Chair Matt Cullen. This move comes after the Conservancy’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), William Smith, was placed on leave amidst concerns over financial irregularities. Last week, the Riverfront Conservancy made public its…
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Recovered Body of Missing Man Found in Detroit River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the recovery of the body of James Jim Kuntz, 63, of Plymouth, who was reported missing in the Detroit River last week. Kuntz, a longtime member of the Detroit Yacht Club, was last seen on May 10 at the club. Discovery and Location According to the DNR,…
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Michigan Central Station Reopening Celebration Registration to Resume After Website Crash
Registration for the highly anticipated reopening celebration of Michigan Central Station in Detroit will resume Wednesday at 9 a.m. This comes after the website experienced technical difficulties, causing ticket sales to pause on Tuesday. The event, hosted by Ford and Michigan Central, promises an exciting lineup of activities including a opening night concert on June…
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Unsettled Weather Continues: Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Forecasted
Unpredictable weather patterns persist, with forecasts indicating the likelihood of strong to severe thunderstorms from this evening through Wednesday. Expect temperatures to hover around 80°F or higher in the coming days, before stable and cooler air returns by Thursday, bringing mostly sunny conditions with highs reaching the upper 70s. However, the respite may be short-lived…
