Elizabeth Washington

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Detroit officials investigate house fire that killed woman in her 90s

DETROIT, Mich. – A Detroit woman was killed after her home went up in flames.

According to officials, the woman in her 90s died in a house fire located in the city’s north end.

It is confirmed that the fire occurred on Wednesday morning, but officials have not reported precisely what time.

It is unknown how the fire started. The cause is currently under investigation.

Officials want to remind everyone to have working smoke detectors and a fire escape plan in case of a house fire.

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Southwest Detroit’s main street receives accreditation for commitment to economic, community development

DETROIT – A main street in a Detroit neighborhood has been accredited for meeting the goals of the Main Street America program.

The accreditation of SouthWest’s Hubbard Street has been made in recognition of the area’s commitment to economic and community development through the program.

In 2017, the Southwest Detroit Business Association applied for the Michigan Main Street program and was selected by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation the following year. According to the Southwest
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Detroit’s Anita Baker drops Babyface as supporting act on tour after Twitter feud

A Detroit legend has dropped her supporting act for her tour after a social media feud.

It’s gotten so serious that Anita Baker announced she’s dropping R&B star Babyface from the tour.

Baker and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has made timeless songs during their careers.

Now it’s the end of the road of The Songstress Tour with Babyface as the special guest. The tour heads to Detroit on July 2.

“You got people who already paid tickets to see Babyface,” said fan Nikki Evans. “So in the end, work
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Timeline: Detroit man charged with murder of Eastpointe cousin Zion Foster

EASTPOINTE, Mich. – Jaylin Brazier, the cousin of Zion Foster, has been charged with first-degree murder more than a year after the Eastpointe teenager went missing.

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday, June 13, that Brazier, 24, has been charged in connection with the homicide of his 17-year-old cousin.

Officials say Foster was last seen on Jan. 4, 2022, at her home in the 22000 block of Melrose Court in Eastpointe, near Gratiot Avenue and Toepfer Drive.

The girl reportedl
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Limited edition peach-flavored lager hits Michigan shelves just in time for summer

The “ultimate sip of the summer” is here, and it is a peach-flavored lager.

Busch Light has announced the release of a limited edition peach-flavored light lager, which is now available for consumers.

The lager follows the Busch Light Apple lager, which retired last year after being in the market since 2020.

The beer will be available in 12, 24, and 30 packs of 12oz. cans, as well as 25oz. cans. It is stated that the ABV of the new fruity flavor is 4.1%.

Busch Light anticipates that this lag
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Semi truck loaded with empty beer kegs crashes, caught on fire after speeding on I-94

SCIO TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A semi truck hauling empty beer kegs was involved in a crash that temporarily closed I-94 westbound in Washtenaw County.

Officials reported that the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Jackson Avenue in Scio Township.

Police say the semi truck was driving too fast for a curve, lost control, ran off the road, and then caught on fire.

There are no reported injuries from the crash. Crews worked to clean up the debris from the collision as W/B I-94 remained clos
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Detroit Pistons, Motown Records team up for limited-edition retail collection

The Detroit Pistons unveiled on Monday a seven-piece collection showcasing the rich heritage of music from the Motor City in the late 60s and the overall spirit of basketball.

The limited-edition collection includes a crewneck, a classic bucket hat, two hoodies, and three t-shirts -- which will be available for purchase starting June 17.

“This collaboration perfectly blends the power of Motown with the passion of Detroit Basketball, culminating in a one-of-a-kind retail collection that brings
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Lawsuit: Michigan farm exploited immigrant workers, gave them substandard living conditions

WEST OLIVE, Mich. – A lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan farm for human trafficking and violating the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

Reported by The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC), the lawsuit has been filed against First Pick Farms located out of West Olive, Michigan.

According to the MIRC, First Pick Farms allegedly forced immigrant farmworkers to leave North Carolina in the middle of the night and placed them in vans traveling to Michigan in 2017.
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Police: Washtenaw County teenager in custody after firing gun at car in KFC drive-thru

A teenager is in custody after allegedly firing off a gun in a drive-thru of a Washtenaw County KFC.

Pittsfield Township police say that witnesses reported hearing 4 to 5 gunshots around the 4000 block of Washtenaw Avenue, near Carpenter Road, on Saturday around 6:15 p.m.

A witness told Pittsfield officials that they observed the suspect, a 16-year-old from Ypsilanti Township, shooting at a white vehicle in the KFC drive-thru and then fleeing the scene on foot into the fast food chain storefro
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Southfield police looking for 12-year-old last seen at MJR movie theater Downriver

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – Police are searching for a Southfield girl who was last seen at an MJR movie theater Downriver.

Southfield officials say Kaiden Suttles, 12, was last seen on Saturday night around 9 p.m. at the MJR movie theater in Southgate.

Suttles was last seen wearing a blue tank top with a black zip-up hoodie, blue jean shorts, and black flip-flops. Police say she was also carrying a brown and blue Coach backpack.

Anyone with any information about Suttles, please call Southfield Police
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Police: Washtenaw County teenager in custody after firing gun at car in KFC drive-thru

A teenager is in custody after allegedly firing off a gun in a drive-thru of a Washtenaw County KFC.

Pittsfield Township police say that witnesses reported hearing 4 to 5 gunshots around the 4000 block of Washtenaw Avenue, near Carpenter Road, on Saturday around 6:15 p.m.

A witness told Pittsfield officials that they observed the suspect, a 16-year-old from Ypsilanti Township, shooting at a white vehicle in the KFC drive-thru and then fleeing the scene on foot into the fast food chain storefro
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Police looking for person in connection with fatal Detroit hit-and-run

DETROIT – Police are looking for a person who may be in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Detroit.

Detroit officials say a hit-and-fun occurred on Sunday around 3:40 a.m. near 7 Mile Road and Hoover Street. A man in his 40s died after being hit by a vehicle.

The person of interest is said to be driving a White Kia Sorrento with an Alabama license plate 47AWY72.

Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip to 1-800-Speak-Up.
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Fire in the hole! Infamous smokestack in Detroit successfully demolished

DETROIT – On Sunday morning, a former waste energy facility trash incinerator in Detroit came crashing down.

Officials say that while the incinerator is officially down, a lot of work still needs to be done. The incinerator lived on a former waste energy site near the I-94 and I-75 interchange in Southwest Detroit.

This smokestack was the last one of three still standing until this weekend. The former waste energy smokestack closed in 2019 and has been slowly tearing down since then.

The inci
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Morning 4: Michigan State Police investigating alleged shooting, following on I-94 -- and other news

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.

Michigan State Police investigating alleged shooting, following from Kalamazoo woman on I-94

Police are investigating a Kalamazoo woman who was allegedly following and shooting at a driver while traveling on I-94.

Michigan State Police reported on Saturday that a driver called the Detroit Regional Communication Center around 11:05 p.m. on Friday stating a woman, 27, was followi
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Police: Man says ex-girlfriend followed, fired shots at him on I-94 in Romulus

ROMULUS, Mich. – Police are investigating a Kalamazoo woman who was allegedly following and shooting at an ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend while traveling on I-94.

A man who was driving on I-94 from the west side of Michigan told police that he and his new girlfriend were being followed and fired at in Romulus by his ex-girlfriend.

Michigan State Police reported on Saturday that a driver called the Detroit Regional Communication Center around 11:05 p.m. on Friday stating a woman, 27, was f
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Midtown’s Cinema Detroit closing its brick-and-mortar doors after 10 years of showings

DETROIT – Cinema Detroit will be closing its brick-and-mortar location after showing independent films for 10 years.

Since opening in 2013, Cinema Detroit has been a hub for film lovers in the area.

The small independent theater located in Detroit’s midtown area told the Detroit News on Wednesday that the establishment will be shutting down its movie projectors at the end of the month.

Cinema Detroit is a nonprofit 2-screen theater with a community-based mission to promote media literacy, art
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Drive behind the flame: How Henry Ford established a charcoal company in Michigan’s UP

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. – Barbecue season is here, and if you plan on grilling this summer, you will most likely pick up a bag of charcoal from the local grocery store.

Well, do you know where your charcoal is from? Kingsford Charcoal is one of the more popular brands out there. If you’re like me, this brand might be your dad’s go-to when planning for the next cookout.

So, what makes Kingsford Charcoal so special? Well, for starters, it has ties to Metro Detroit, which already scores more points
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Taylor Swift concerts in Detroit: What fans should know before heading to Ford Field

Tens of thousands of people will be heading to Downtown Detroit this weekend with one of the biggest names in music in town -- Taylor Swift -- along with some other big events.

The Detroit Tigers will be playing during the day, but pop singer Taylor Swift will be bringing in a large crowd as she will be performing sold-out shows at Ford Field on both Friday and Saturday. Doors for the shows will open at 4:30 p.m. each day and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be different openers for Swif
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Detroit’s EDM, funk artist GRiZ set to announce last show for foreseeable future

GRiZ, an EDM Funk artist from Metro Detroit, has plans to announce his last show for the foreseeable future.

The artist announced on Tuesday on social media that in October of 2023, he will have the last show for the foreseeable future. GRiZ announced that he is looking to take some time off from touring and the GRiZ Project, which puts on events like 12 Days of GRiZ, GRiZMAS, Space Camp, and NYE.

GRiZ notes in his announcement that he is following his gut instincts and plans not to put a hard
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Taylor Swift concerts in Detroit: What fans should know before heading to Ford Field

Tens of thousands of people will be heading to Downtown Detroit this weekend with one of the biggest names in music in town -- Taylor Swift -- along with some other big events.

The Detroit Tigers will be playing during the day, but pop singer Taylor Swift will be bringing in a large crowd as she will be performing sold-out shows at Ford Field on both Friday and Saturday. Doors for the shows will open at 4:30 p.m. each day and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be different openers for Swif
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Wilderness Trail Fire in Northern Michigan is 100% contained, DNR reports

The Wilderness Trail Fire that burned an estimated 2,400 acres in Northern Michigan is now contained, according to Michigan DNR.

The DNR announced on Tuesday evening that the fire, which burned 2,418 acres in size, is 100% contained.

Officials announced on Monday that Kneff and Staley Lake recreation areas have reopened, and railroad tracks north of 4 Mile Road have reopened to train traffic after inspection. Roads in Grayling Township within the impacted acres were set to open on Tuesday.

Mi
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Wilderness Trail Fire in Northern Michigan is 100% contained, DNR reports

The Wilderness Trail Fire that burned an estimated 2,400 acres in Northern Michigan is now contained, according to Michigan DNR.

The DNR announced on Tuesday evening that the fire, which burned 2,418 acres in size, is 100% contained.

Officials announced on Monday that Kneff and Staley Lake recreation areas have reopened, and railroad tracks north of 4 Mile Road have reopened to train traffic after inspection. Roads in Grayling Township within the impacted acres were set to open on Tuesday.

Mi
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Why Paul W. Smith is moving from mornings to middays on Detroit’s WJR

DETROIT – WJR’s Paul W. Smith is moving to the midday radio slot after hosting mornings for over 27 years on Detroit radio.

Smith has been bringing his voice to Detroit homes, cars, and businesses weekly from 6-9 a.m. on the morning show “Great Voice of The Great Lakes.” The Wall Street Journal has dubbed Smith as “the king of talk radio in Detroit.”

The move was announced on Monday by Cumulus Media Group in Detroit. The show “Focus” will be replacing the syndicated Dan Bongino Show that has l
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Police: Pipe bomb found near park on Lake St. Clair

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – Officials report a pipe bomb was found at Pier Park on in Wayne County on Friday.

Police confirmed Saturday that the Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety responded to a call on Friday morning after a Pier Park employee discovered a suspicious-looking object near a pedestrian drop-off area. It is reported that the employee took the object and threw it into the nearby lake.

Following an initial alert to the public at 3:13 p.m. about the suspicious, officia

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