DDN – Severe weather is affecting Pennsylvania and other regions of the country. A snowy mix produced traffic problems Monday, even resulting in a strange accident in Greensburg. Trooper Steve Limani of the Pennsylvania State officers said the snow made for a hectic morning for officers and other first responders. “We didn’t have a ton...
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53-year-old Detroit Man Charged With Two Shootings, Including Attack on Police Outside His Home
DDN – A Detroit man is facing a plethora of charges after Macomb County authorities accused him of shooting his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend in Eastpointe and then firing at Eastpointe police officers outside his Detroit house as they were investigating the previous shooting. According to authorities, the man disguised himself as a lady during the Eastpointe...
Crosswalk Tragedy: Ann Arbor Woman Killed After Being Hit by Two Cars in Pittsfield Township
DDN – A 26-year-old Ann Arbor woman was murdered Monday night after being struck by two cars at a crossing, according to police. According to Pittsfield Township police, the incident occurred around 6:13 p.m. Monday on Carpenter Road south of Packard Road in Pittsfield Township. Police believe the woman was crossing Carpenter Road east to...
Michigan Exodus: 5 Towns Residents Are Leaving Quickly for Economic and Social Reasons
DDN – In recent years, several towns in Michigan have witnessed a notable increase in residents leaving, as individuals seek better opportunities and living conditions elsewhere. Economic factors, crime rates, housing affordability, and school quality are just a few of the driving forces behind this trend. Below are five Michigan towns where residents are fleeing...
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act, Boosting Benefits for 15,000 Alaskans Amid State’s Retirement Challenges
DDN – President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act, one of the final pieces of legislation he will sign before leaving office. The bill, championed by Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski for over two decades, repeals federal provisions that reduced Social Security payments for workers who contributed to Social Security...
West Salem Man Arrested for Alleged Home Invasion Attempt, Drug Use a Possible Factor
DDN – A 44-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for allegedly attempting to enter a private home on State Highway 56 in western Wisconsin. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, complaints came in at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 4 of someone attempting to enter the home. The victims described hearing pleas for aid...
North Carolina Receives $1.43 Billion in Federal Aid for Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure Repairs
DDN – The funds, $1.43 billion for the North Carolina state government and $225 million for the city of Asheville, come from Community Development Block Grants. The funds came from a law passed by Congress last month that granted more than $100 billion in aid for Helene and other disasters, according to officials. The funds...
Fatal Wisconsin Crash Leads to Discovery of Newborn Left Alone in Smoke-filled Apartment: Investigation Ongoing
DDN – Police in Wisconsin are still investigating a fatal crash that led them to a newborn who was left alone in a neighboring smoke-filled apartment. Neenah police reported a driver, subsequently identified as 22-year-old Justin Hartjes, died after colliding with a tree late Saturday night. According to authorities, the child was under his care...
Theater Chain Offers $5 Popcorn Buckets Across Michigan on January 19 – Find Out Where to Grab Yours
DDN – Michigan moviegoers have a treat in store this January 19, 2025. As part of a special promotion, a popular theater chain is offering $5 buckets of popcorn at select locations across the state. Whether you’re planning a solo movie night or a fun outing with friends and family, this incredible deal is the...
Winter Weather Update: Lake Effect Snow Showers Tonight and Isolated Dustings by Afternoon
DDN – Again waking up in my twenties, but with the body temperature of a teenager or early twenties. Although there are a few snowflakes in the air this morning, the roads are not nearly as treacherous as they were yesterday. There is a blanket of cold over the region. The upper 30s continue to...