DDN – California may offer beautiful weather and stunning coastlines, but it’s not necessarily the best place to retire. High taxes, rising housing costs, and an overall expensive cost of living make it a challenging state for retirees on a fixed income. Fortunately, several other states provide a better balance of affordability, quality healthcare, and...
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Drunk Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Michigan State Police Cruiser on I-75, Injuring Multiple
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – A small incident on I-75 in Saginaw County escalated Wednesday morning after a suspected drunk driver collided with a Michigan State Police cruiser. According to MSP, a trooper was responding to a crash on the northbound side of the interstate near the M-46 exit at 6:45 a.m. when another car...
Alleged DUI Driver Hits Police Vehicle on I-75, Causing Traffic Delays Near Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. (DDN) – A small collision on northbound I-75 became a more catastrophic event when an alleged inebriated motorist wrecked near Saginaw early Wednesday. According to Michigan State Police, the original incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. on northbound I-75 between the I-675 and Holland Road interchanges. A trooper investigating the collision was standing outside...
Detroit Man, 19, Accused of Striking and Dragging Officer With Vehicle Faces Multiple Felony Charges
Detroit (DDN) – Raymonte Darrell Adams, 19, of Detroit, is on trial after an encounter last month in which he reportedly hit and dragged a Detroit police officer with his automobile. The incident escalated on December 11, 2024, when Adams was discovered parked on the pavement. He disobeyed cops’ commands and drove his vehicle toward...
‘No One Should Be Treated Like This’: Detroit Rapper Sues Lyft Over Weight Discrimination, Shares Video That Went Viral
DETROIT (DDN) – A Detroit rapper is suing Lyft after alleging that a driver refused to give her a ride due to her weight. Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank DeMoss, claims she was humiliated. Her attorneys claim the driver violated Michigan’s anti-discrimination rules, which list weight as a protected characteristic. “I was...
Big Changes Coming! Michigan’s 2025 Right Turn on Red Expansion – What This Means for Your Commute
Michigan (DDN) – Michigan drivers, brace yourselves for a significant change in traffic laws coming in 2025. Starting next year, the state will implement an expanded right turn on the red rule, giving motorists more flexibility and, potentially, improving traffic flow. The updated law will allow drivers to make right turns at certain intersections where...
Veteran Maple Shade School Bus Driver Fatally Hit by Another Bus at Depot; Investigation Underway, Schools Closed Wednesday
DDN – A respected Maple Shade School District bus driver was fatally struck by a school bus on Tuesday afternoon, the school district reported. According to the school district, the man was outside his bus and was struck by another school bus in the bus depot at Maple Shade High School. The driver of the...
35-year-old Texas Man Dies in Single-vehicle Motorcycle Crash in La Salle County, Investigation Underway
LA SALLE COUNTY, Texas (DDN) – Authorities report that a man has died following a motorcycle accident that occurred in La Salle County. The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking into a single-car crash that took place on Sunday at 7 p.m. It was stated that a blue Harley Davidson motorcycle was going on...
Michigan Increases Small Business Funding by $80 Million and Offers Financial Literacy Workshops in Detroit and Dearborn
Detroit (DDN) – Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we’ll discuss a nearly $80 million increase in financing for Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as forthcoming financial literacy classes in Detroit and Dearborn. Whitmer Introduces Small Business Credit 2.0. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced an increase in funding for small businesses under the State Small...
END OF AN ERA: Michigan Restaurant Famous for Its Charm and Food Closes Due to Rat Problem
DDN – Michigan’s culinary world has been rocked by the news that one of the state’s most iconic and beloved restaurants is shutting down due to a rat infestation. After decades of serving locals and tourists alike, this beloved institution has faced an unexpected and devastating end. Known for its delicious food, historic charm, and...