DETROIT – The Motor City Match grant program is making a significant impact by empowering local entrepreneurs in Detroit. One of its most inspiring success stories involves Daryl Young, an ex-felon whose dream of opening a restaurant is becoming a reality thanks to the program’s support. Daryl Young, a Detroit entrepreneur, is realizing his dream...
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Detroit-Area Man Killed in Neighbor Conflict Stabbing, Police Say
(CBS DETROIT) – A tragic incident unfolded in Redford Township, Michigan, resulting in the death of a man following a heated argument with his neighbor. The altercation, which escalated into violence, ended with a fatal stabbing, according to police reports. According to CBS NEWS Sunday at 3:39 p.m., Redford Township officers were dispatched to a residence on...
Detroit Police Successfully Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl
DETROIT — Detroit Police have announced that Alexis Jackson, a 17-year-old girl who went missing on Juneteenth, has been found. Alexis was last seen on June 19 after attending a family gathering in the 3900 block of Harding, near Mack Ave. in the East Canfield neighborhood. When she did not return home, her family reported...
Nurse Faces Charges for Allegedly Falsifying Records After Elderly Patient’s Fall
In a troubling case from East Lansing, a Michigan nurse is facing charges for allegedly falsifying the medical records of an elderly patient following a fall. Tessy I. Idusuyi, 49, is accused of placing false information on a medical chart and fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse. The charges stem from an incident at the Ingham County...
Man’s Attempt to Redirect River Flow at Sleeping Bear Dunes Leads to Sentencing
A Michigan man has been sentenced to five years probation after being convicted of tampering with the natural flow of the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Andrew Blair Howard, 63, was found guilty of vandalism and tampering, actions that have led to significant penalties and a ban from all National Park Service...
Michigan Judge Lifts Barriers to Abortion Access with New Ruling
In a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates, a Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction against several restrictive state abortion laws. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday, halts the enforcement of Michigan’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion, as well as the state’s “informed consent” law and a ban on advanced practice...
Michigan State Police Nab Coffee Shop Burglar with Public Assistance
In a commendable act of community vigilance, a newspaper delivery driver played a pivotal role in thwarting a burglary at Cattleman’s Coffee in Grass Lake Township, Jackson County. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 24, prompted swift action from local authorities following a timely notification by the vigilant driver. The...
Michigan’s New Policy: Museums or Higher Taxes?
(The Center Square) – A new policy in Michigan could significantly impact property taxes for households in Oakland and Macomb counties. The Michigan House recently approved House Bill 4177, which aims to subsidize two nonprofit museums: the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum. These institutions, run by the...
From Passion to Profit: How HFC Alumna Tiffany Williams is Changing the Culinary Scene
Henry Ford College (HFC) alumna Tiffany Williams is making waves in the Metro Detroit culinary community. Known for her creativity and passion for food, Williams has become a recognized name, making appearances on FOX 2 Detroit and Local 4. Recently, her Detroit-based company, Taste Tiff’s Catering, was spotlighted in an article in DBusiness. “I’ve always...
Digital Footprints: FBI Testifies Against Defendant in Samantha Woll Murder Case
In a gripping courtroom session on Tuesday, FBI Special Agent Bryan Toltzis testified that cellphone records and security videos place Michael Jackson-Bolanos in the vicinity of Samantha Woll’s murder. This testimony was given in Wayne County Circuit Court, shedding light on the ongoing investigation into the death of Woll, the president of a downtown synagogue....