DETROIT – The Detroit Fire Department reported that a porch was intentionally set ablaze on Monday evening, endangering the lives of children who were inside the house at the time. An arson incident occurred at a multi-unit house located at the 1600 block of Lawton in Detroit. According to the fire department, they stated that the incident...
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Gilbert Finally Finishes New Wayne Co. Jail, Courthouse
After months of delays, Dan Gilbert’s group has reached a major goal in building Wayne County’s new $616 million jail and courthouse complex. In less than two weeks, they could hand it over to the county. Thursday, County Commissioner Glenn Anderson said that Gilbert’s real estate company, Bedrock, finally reached “substantial completion” of the Wayne...
Amash Explores Potential Senate Bid in Michigan
Former Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) is considering a potential Senate bid in the Republican primary in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of having a “principled, consistent constitutional conservative” in the Senate. On Thursday, Amash announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he has formed an exploratory committee to assess the possibility of running for the Senate seat...
Michigan Agency Dealing With Challenges in Housing Foster Kids and Reuniting Siblings
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to face challenges in meeting the majority of goals outlined in a federal consent decree, as highlighted in a recent biannual review conducted by court monitors. These goals include ensuring an adequate number of foster homes for children in the state and prioritizing the placement of...
Miami, FL Suburb Leads Nation in Percentage of Inactive Adults
According to Forbes Health and WalletHub, the most common New Year’s resolutions people make typically revolve around health and fitness. This trend continues into 2024. A personal finance company has recently published its 2024 rankings of the best and worst cities in the U.S. for living an active lifestyle. This company is known for regularly...
Killeen City Council Embarks on North Texas Tour to Visit City Halls
The Killeen City Council is embarking on a visit to the Dallas area to conduct tours of various city halls. This initiative comes as they consider the possibility of a bond election to fund the construction of a new Killeen City Hall. On Friday, they will be visiting North Richland Hills at 10 a.m. and...
Texas City Considers Ban on Certain Dog Surgeries
El Paso officials are thinking about putting some treatment restrictions on pets, like dogs. The plan would “ban surgical procedures on domestic animals with no medical necessity.” This is part of a larger movement that has been going on for years and has worked in some cities and states. Cities like Los Angeles, Denver, and...
Silicon Valley Billionaires Propel New California City Across 18,600 Acres
Additional information about the mysterious new California city, supported by some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest individuals, was revealed on Wednesday. The company leading the project is now getting ready to present its ambitious plans as a ballot initiative and seek local support. California Forever, a subsidiary of Flannery Associates, has been acquiring vast amounts of...
Billionaire Backers Release Map and Details for Development of New California City
For years, people in the know have been buying farmland northeast of San Francisco for a new city. On Wednesday, the CEO of a company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires told voters about his plan for a walkable, cheap community that would make them feel proud to be from California. Jan Sramek, a former trader...
Franciscan Health Michigan City Marks Five Years in New Location
MICHIGAN CITY – Franciscan Health Care New York It’s been five years since the hospital moved to its current site. People in charge of the city and the community are thankful and full of praise. “Our people make the difference, and they make us great,” Dean Mazzoni, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City,...