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• Tigers lineup: Ian Kinsler, Victor Martinez out with injuries

  20-09-2016 23:47
  
  Kinsler sustained a mild concussion when he was hit in the head by Indians starter Trevor Bauer. He continued to show symptoms on Tuesday.
  
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• 1 person tests positive for West Nile virus in Windsor

  20-09-2016 23:32
  
  It is the first such reported positive test of the year in the greater Windsor area, according to a news release from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.
  
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• Influential Detroit lawyer Robert Mitchell dies at 91 - Detroit Free Press

  20-09-2016 23:26 via freep.com
  
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  Influential Detroit lawyer Robert Mitchell dies at 91
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  Longtime Detroit criminal defense lawyer Robert Mitchell, a colorful character known to generations of lawyers as “the Chief,” died Sunday. He was 91 and had suffered from respiratory issues. With his gravelly voice, colorful suits and a cigar, Mr ...
  
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• Men with guns force lockdown at two schools

  20-09-2016 23:23
  
  A neighbor dispute escalated, putting police and school officials on high alert.
  
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• Pants-wetting season at Michigan's biggest haunted house opens Friday

  20-09-2016 22:50
  
  A haunted house known for its digital counter of chickens and pants-wetters will open for the season Friday, Sept. 23.
  
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• Detroit bar catches flak for co-owner's Terence Crutcher criticism

  20-09-2016 22:50
  
  A co-owner of a Detroit bar posted a comment to his Facebook page, causing a social media buzz of people suggesting "boycotting" the business.
  
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• Dan Gilbert-backed tax capture bills have Gov. Snyder concerned

  20-09-2016 22:23
  
  The bills could impact the budget, a fiscal analysis shows.
  
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• MSU fires former USA Gymnastics doctor tangled in sexual abuse scandal

  20-09-2016 22:12
  
  A lawsuit filed in California, accused Nassar of sexually groping and fondling an Olympian while performing physical therapy throughout "her elite career" between 1994 and 2000.
  
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• MSU fires former USA Gymnastics doctor entangled in sexual abuse scandal

  20-09-2016 22:12
  
  A lawsuit filed in California, accused Nassar of sexually groping and fondling an Olympian while performing physical therapy throughout "her elite career" between 1994 and 2000.
  
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• Stairs at Joe Louis to celebrate final season

  20-09-2016 21:44
  
  Part of Joe Louis Arena is getting a makeover to celebrate the Red Wings' "Farewell Season at The Joe."
  
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• Detroit To Host Inaugural Market Event, The Mercantile, October 16 - Michronicleonline

  20-09-2016 21:34 via michronicleonline.com
  
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  Detroit To Host Inaugural Market Event, The Mercantile, October 16
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  raven-and-lily. On Sunday, October 16, Detroit's Russell Industrial Center will host The Mercantile, a first-of-its-kind cause-based shopping experience professionally curated by former HGTV lifestyle personality Emily Henderson. Created by former ...and more »
  
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• Westland Police searching for armed robbery suspect, release images of him

  20-09-2016 21:26
  
  One of the images show the man brandishing a gun, while another shows the man covering his face with his shirt.
  
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• Finding a 'Monster': How police charged Jeffrey Willis with Jessica Heeringa's murder

  20-09-2016 21:26
  
  A "monster" has been captured. That's what Muskegon County Prosecutor DJ Hilson said about Jeffrey Willis during a press conference charging him with the murder of Jessica Heeringa on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Here is a look back at how investigators solved one of the most high-profile cases in Michigan's history.
  
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• Boblo boat needs new temporary home

  20-09-2016 21:12
  
  Michigan's only remaining Boblo boat has to find a temporary home.
  
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• 12 things to know about new federal guidelines on self-driving cars

  20-09-2016 21:00
  
  The argument in favor of more automated vehicles on U.S. roads is they will improve safety and efficiency.
  
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• Quit kissing chickens, feds advise on heels of salmonella outbreaks

  20-09-2016 20:48
  
  Between 1990 and 2005 the CDC reported 17 live poultry-associated salmonellosis outbreaks, which then jumped to 36 between 2006 and 2014. The median size of an outbreak between 1990 and 2005 was 12 patients-per-case. That number increased to a reported average size of 41-patient-per outbreak between 2006 and 2014.
  
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• Quit kissing chickens, feds advise after salmonella outbreaks

  20-09-2016 20:48
  
  Between 1990 and 2005 the CDC reported 17 live poultry-associated salmonellosis outbreaks, which then jumped to 36 between 2006 and 2014. The median size of an outbreak between 1990 and 2005 was 12 patients-per-case. That number increased to a reported average size of 41-patient-per outbreak between 2006 and 2014.
  
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• Romeo will visit Utica Eisenhower in MLive Detroit Game of the Week

  20-09-2016 20:35
  
  The next MLive Detroit Game of the Week will pit two Macomb County powers against each other as Romeo (3-1) travels to take on Utica Eisenhower (4-0). Romeo is the defending Division 1 state champion and both teams are currently...
  
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• Fantasy football: How the Detroit Lions replace RB Ameer Abdullah - Detroit Free Press

  20-09-2016 20:24 via freep.com
  
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  Fantasy football: How the Detroit Lions replace RB Ameer Abdullah
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  Week 2 was an especially brutal week on the injury front in the NFL, in which seven starting-caliber running backs left games with injuries, including the Detroit Lions' Ameer Abdullah. Abdullah is in Charlotte today getting a second opinion on his ...
  Report: Ansah Has High Ankle Sprain, Will Likely Miss TimeCBS Local
  Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah expected to miss Green Bay Packers gameUPI
  
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• Popular Detroit Sports Bar Faces Backlash Over Owner's Tulsa Shooting Commentary - Eater Detroit (blog)

  20-09-2016 19:49 via detroit.eater.com
  
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  Popular Detroit Sports Bar Faces Backlash Over Owner's Tulsa Shooting Commentary
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  The co-owner of Bookies Bar & Grille in downtown Detroit is facing public backlash after he posted harsh comments to Facebook regarding the death of an unarmed black man who was shot by police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday. As BLAC Detroit ...
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• Lockdowns lifted for 2 Detroit schools after shots fired nearby - WDIV Detroit

  20-09-2016 19:48 via clickondetroit.com
  
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  Lockdowns lifted for 2 Detroit schools after shots fired nearby
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  DETROIT - Two schools were on lockdown Tuesday afternoon in Detroit as police searched for a gunman who fired shots in the area. Carstens Elementary-Middle School and the Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Career and Technical ...and more »
  
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• Stadium Sailing Comes to Detroit - Sailing World

  20-09-2016 19:37 via sailingworld.com
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  Stadium Sailing Comes to Detroit
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  The Premiere Sailing League debuted a new format of stadium sailing, showcasing near-shore racing and allowing fans to mix with the athletes off the water. Premiere League Sailing posted Sep 20th, 2016 at 1:21pm. Premiere Sailing League. Sailing fans ...and more »
  
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• Policy changes stemming from Flint crisis may get pushed into 2017

  20-09-2016 19:30
  
  Gov. Rick Snyder said the legislature already has a lot on its plate this year.
  
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• Detroit Red Wings' Teemu Pulkkinen says he's ready for important ... - Detroit Free Press

  20-09-2016 19:22 via freep.com
  
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  Detroit Red Wings forward Teemu Pulkkinen says he'll be on the ice and ready for full-contact practices after off-season shoulder surgery.and more »
  
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• Detroit Red Wings' Teemu Pulkkinen says he's ready for important camp - Detroit Free Press

  20-09-2016 19:22 via freep.com
  
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  Detroit Red Wings' Teemu Pulkkinen says he's ready for important camp
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  Teemu Pulkkinen already is off to a better start than expected. When the Detroit Red Wings start training camp Friday in Traverse City, Pulkkinen says he'll be on the ice and ready for full-contact practices. That's good news for a young forward trying ...and more »
  
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• Jessica Heeringa died at hands of Jeffrey Willis within days of her disappearance, prosecutor says

  20-09-2016 19:17
  
  He was charged with kidnapping and open murder.
  
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• Council members didn't know state board's move limited Flint's ability to sue

  20-09-2016 19:13
  
  City Council members who attended a meeting of Flint's Receivership Transition Advisory Board six months ago thought some of their power was being restored when the board took action to require their approval before lawsuits are settled or filed.
  
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• Lawrence Tech workshop part of Detroit Design Festival this week ... - Crain's Detroit Business

  20-09-2016 19:04 via crainsdetroit.com
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  Lawrence Tech workshop part of Detroit Design Festival this week ...
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  The sixth annual citywide celebration of creativity runs Wednesday through Sunday.
  Detroit Design Festival 2016: A guide to this year's festivities ...Curbed Detroitall 2 news articles »
  
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• NFL Power Rankings roundup: Lions fall to 20th; Patriots still No. 1

  20-09-2016 19:01
  
  Believe it or not, two sets of NFL Power Rankings moved the Lions up after a 16-15 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
  
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• Man with 31 driver license suspensions picks up 8th drunk driving offense

  20-09-2016 18:28
  
  After being stopped, a Lake Orion officer reports the man told him he did not have a valid driver's license and noticed the man had "urinated in his pants," according to the release.
  
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• Kellogg Company recalls waffles in 25 states, including Michigan

  20-09-2016 18:13
  
  Approximately 10,000 cases of waffles have been recalled by Kellogg Company across 25 states due to a potential bacteria contamination.
  
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• Great Lakes staying unusually warm as fall begins

  20-09-2016 18:02
  
  The water temperatures on the Great Lakes haven't cooled down much.
  
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• Funeral details released for slain Detroit Police Officer Kenneth Steil - MLive.com

  20-09-2016 17:57 via mlive.com
  
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  Funeral details released for slain Detroit Police Officer Kenneth Steil
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  Detroit Police Sgt Kenneth Steil.zip Detroit Police Sgt. Kenneth Steil died Sept. 17 resulting from a gunshot wound he suffered while chasing a suspect near Hayes and Seven Mile in Detroit about 11 p.m. Sept. 12. Photos courtesy of the Detroit Police ...
  Arraignment delayed after Detroit cop slaying suspect won't leave cellDetroit Free Press
  Man charged with murder in death of Detroit sergeantFox 2
  
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• Funeral details released for slain Detroit Police Officer Kenneth Steil

  20-09-2016 17:55
  
  A Detroit police officer who succumbed to a gunshot suffered while in the line of duty will be buried Friday.
  
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• Brother Rice vs Catholic Central rivalry sets the standard in Metro Detroit

  20-09-2016 17:30
  
  BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI -- Before Dave Sofran was the coach for the Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice football team, he was a player in the 1990s.Sofran got to experience as a player, first hand, the epic rivalry between the Warriors and...
  
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• Uniquely Detroit: John's Carpet House - WDIV Detroit

  20-09-2016 17:15 via clickondetroit.com
  
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  Uniquely Detroit: John's Carpet House
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  DETROIT - "We've got all kinds of talent in the city of Detroit. You name it and we have it." Big Pete Barrow and his team definitely have "it" at John's Carpet House. John's Carpet House is a series of live blues concerts every Sunday during the ...
  
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• Motorized bike ride lands habitual drunk driver in jail

  20-09-2016 17:12
  
  A 57-year-old man was arrested for his eighth drunk driving offense while riding a souped-up Huffy bicycle complete with an engine and gas tank.
  
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• Tribute to slain Detroit Police Sgt. Ken Steil: 'We appreciate and love you'

  20-09-2016 17:06
  
  The Detroit Police Department created a tribute video to slain Detroit Police Sgt. Kenneth "Shark" Steil, who died Saturday of complications from a gunshot wound suffered in the line of duty.
  
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• Michigan's fall color very slow to show this year

  20-09-2016 16:58
  
  The warm weather and ample sunshine is keeping the trees from starting their fall wonders.
  
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• Michigan's fall color real slow to show this year

  20-09-2016 16:58
  
  The warm weather and ample sunshine is keeping the trees from starting their fall wonders.
  
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• Man to face murder charge in DPD Sgt.'s death

  20-09-2016 16:49
  
  The man accused of shooting a Detroit police sergeant is facing new charges following the sergeant's death this weekend.
  
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• Jeffrey Willis charged with kidnapping, murder in Jessica Heeringa case

  20-09-2016 16:36
  
  A press conference is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. today, Sept. 20.
  
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• Bill would prohibit public bodies from suing FOIA requesters

  20-09-2016 16:30
  
  It stems from a case in Montcalm County.
  
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• 17-year-old dies in car crash in St. Clair County, 18-year-old seriously injured

  20-09-2016 16:27
  
  Justin Webster, 17, of Avoca was riding as a passenger in Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Mikayla Smith, 18, of Yale.
  
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• Detroit Schools Convert To DTE Energy's Power Grid; Closings Reduced By 99 Percent - CBS Local

  20-09-2016 16:05 via detroit.cbslocal.com
  
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  Detroit Schools Convert To DTE Energy's Power Grid; Closings Reduced By 99 Percent
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  DETROIT (WWJ/AP) – Utility officials are helping to improve energy reliability in Detroit's public school system. Detroit-based DTE Energy Co. says that since November 2014 the utility has converted 55 Detroit schools from the Detroit Public Lighting ...
  DTE helps improve energy reliability at Detroit schoolsCrain's Detroit Business
  DTE Energy, DOE, Detroit break ground on Detroit s
  
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• Michigan high school football Associated Press poll rankings - 9/20/16

  20-09-2016 15:45
  
  The top 10 teams in the Associated Press high school football poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 10 points for a first-place vote, 9 for second, etc....
  
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• Clinton, Trump surrogates to speak at Great Lakes restoration forum

  20-09-2016 15:30
  
  Trump's poll numbers improving in Great Lakes swing states.
  
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• Keeping the lights on: New adequacy agreement rolls into Senate energy plan

  20-09-2016 15:21
  
  Senate energy legislation may be affected by a new agreement out of the Gov. Rick Snyder administration.
  
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• Schools of choice creating white flight in metro Detroit - Detroit Free Press

  20-09-2016 15:16 via freep.com
  
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  Schools of choice creating white flight in metro Detroit
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  When the high school in Eastpointe recently welcomed the football team from Lakeview High, it was a homecoming of sorts. That's because nearly 700 students from Eastpointe actually attend school in Lakeview, a public school district five miles away in St.and more »
  
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• Our favorite Lions-Titans photos, and how they happened

  20-09-2016 15:02
  
  Photographers Mike Mulholland and Melanie Maxwell showcase their 20 favorite photos from the Lions 16-15 heartbreaking loss to the Titans.
  
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