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• Man trapped in vehicle following fiery crash

  03-01-2017 23:50
  
  A man died after becoming trapped inside his 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer as it burst into flames following a head-on highway collision in Pontiac Tuesday morning.
  
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• Township getting rid of $20,000 snow machine for sledding hill

  03-01-2017 23:24
  
  Officials in a suburban Detroit community are getting rid of a snowmaking machine purchased last year for a local sledding hill.
  
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• Chrysler Portal concept unveiled at CES as millennial-mobile

  03-01-2017 23:16
  
  FCA touts the fifth-generation vehicle in a news release as being made by the millennial generation for the millennial generation. The electrified Chrysler Portal is estimated to have a range of 250 miles at fully charged.
  
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• Gretchen Whitmer officially announces 2018 gubernatorial run

  03-01-2017 22:42
  
  Democrat Gretchen Whitmer is officially in the hunt for Michigan's 2018 gubernatorial election.
  
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• Detroit auto thefts up to 15-plus per day; overall crime down in 2016

  03-01-2017 22:33
  
  Detroit police report overall crime decline, slight uptick in homicides
  
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• 'Endangered' 15-year-old reported missing from Van Buren home

  03-01-2017 22:25
  
  Police are seeking a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday, Jan. 2 from her Van Buren Township home.
  
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• Hybrid Mustang, F-150 expected by 2020 as part of Ford $4.5B mobility plan

  03-01-2017 22:10
  
  Possibly overshadowed in Tuesday's major Ford announcements was the news that the Dearborn-based automaker will add an electrified Mustang and F-150 to its line by 2020.
  
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• Geese invade home stadium of Detroit Tigers' Double-A team

  03-01-2017 22:08
  
  The SeaWolves have been the Tigers Double-A affiliate since 2001
  
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• Report: Student who filmed "build the wall" chant at middle school speaks out

  03-01-2017 21:28
  
  It was a video seen millions of times and shared thousands more on social media sites.
  
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• BMW to introduce all-new 5 Series at Detroit auto show

  03-01-2017 20:58
  
  The automaker reports the new 5 Series will come in as much as 137 pounds lighter than the previous year thanks to the "use of aluminum, magnesium and high-strength steel."
  
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• Democrat Gretchen Whitmer expected to file in 2018 governor's race Tuesday

  03-01-2017 20:35
  
  Democrat Gretchen Whitmer is expected to formally put her name in for Michigan's 2018 gubernatorial race Tuesday, a source with her prospective campaign confirmed.
  
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• New state-tribe agreement may help schools nix Native American mascots

  03-01-2017 20:17
  
  Funds could help transition away from Native American mascots.
  
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• Rep. Al Pscholka tapped for state budget director

  03-01-2017 20:04
  
  Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville, will serve as the next State Budget Director.
  
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• Michigan gas prices continue to rise as calendar flips to 2017

  03-01-2017 19:49
  
  New Year, same trend in gas prices.
  
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• Michigan officials praise Ford plans to cancel Mexico plant, invest in Flat Rock

  03-01-2017 19:46
  
  Ford Motor Co.'s decision to invest $700 million in the Flat Rock Assembly Plant and cancel plans for a $1.6 billion assembly plant in Mexico is being met with praise by many Michigan officials.
  
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• Mercedes stolen, crashed on Detroit's east side

  03-01-2017 19:36
  
  Detroit police are investigating after a man was carjacked on the city's east side near Chalmers and Glenfield.  
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder of Detroit police following gunfight

  03-01-2017 19:22
  
  A Detroit man, who allegedly opened fire on Detroit police and was injured by return fire, is now facing multiple felony charges.
  
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• Trump Twitter warning wouldn't apply to cars with Flint-built Chevy Cruze engines

  03-01-2017 19:00
  
  General Motors workers in Flint build engines for the Chevrolet Cruze, but even if the "big border tax" threatened by President-elect Donald Trump materializes, there's no apparent fallout here.
  
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• Flint-built Chevy Cruze engines stay in U.S. despite Trump's tweet warning

  03-01-2017 19:00
  
  General Motors workers in Flint build engines for the Chevrolet Cruze, but even if the "big border tax" threatened by President-elect Donald Trump materializes, there's no apparent fallout here.
  
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• Pistons' Aron Baynes (ankle) a game-time decision vs. Pacers

  03-01-2017 18:58
  
  Baynes suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat.
  
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• Teen escapes before fire destroys Auburn Hills home

  03-01-2017 18:49
  
  Heavy smoke filled a mobile home in Auburn Hills about 9 a.m. Monday. Luckily, Auburn Hills fire officials say, the only occupant, a 16-year-old girl who was asleep when the fire broke out, was awoken and escaped before the flames spread.
  
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• John Oliver stops in at Detroit bar for New Year's Eve celebration

  03-01-2017 18:26
  
  Oliver, who was in town for a stand-up comedy show at the Fox Theater earlier in the evening, arrived at Bobcat Bonnie's around 10 p.m
  
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• Ford scraps Mexico plant, plans to invest $700M in Flat Rock, create 700 jobs

  03-01-2017 17:58
  
  The Dearborn-based automaker also announced it is cancelling plans for a new $1.6 billion Mexico assembly plant to invest $700 at home in Flat Rock.
  
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• Grandma's act of kindness reminds us it's sometimes OK to cry over spilled milk

  03-01-2017 17:48
  
  Mother of two surprised by kindness after dropping a gallon of milk in Meijer parking lot.
  
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• Terry Foster back on the air at 97.1 The Ticket starting Tuesday

  03-01-2017 17:18
  
  The co-host of one of Detroit's most popular radio shows will return to the air Tuesday after being out since August.
  
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• Motorist critically injured in collision with Dearborn Heights police vehicle

  03-01-2017 17:06
  
  State police are looking into a police chase that resulted in a motorist being critically injured during a collision in the Detroit suburb of Allen Park about 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2.
  
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• Feds investigate Hyundai due to threat of passenger seat belt failure

  03-01-2017 17:06
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the 2013 Hyundai Sonata due to the possibility of front passenger seat belt failure.
  
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• Pump installed to help divert sewage from Fraser Sinkhole

  03-01-2017 16:11
  
  Work continues on a sewer line that burst Dec. 24 in Fraser causing a sinkhole and forcing the evacuation of nearly two dozen homes.
  
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• Donald Trump issues import tax threat to GM in tweet

  03-01-2017 15:52
  
  After the soon-to-be president's tweet, GM shares fell by 1 percent but quickly bounced back.
  
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• MIP changes, other legislation signed into law in December

  03-01-2017 15:00
  
  Lawmakers return to start work on a new session -- and new bills -- on Jan. 11.
  
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• Two dead after chase involving Detroit police - MLive.com

  03-01-2017 14:44 via mlive.com
  
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  Two dead after chase involving Detroit police
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  DEARBORN, MI -- The driver of a minivan and his passenger died early Monday, Jan. 2, after crashing during a chase involving Detroit police. The pursuit began in Detroit and crossed into neighboring Dearborn. "As the Dodge fled from Detroit police, ...
  
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• Two dead after chase involving Detroit police

  03-01-2017 14:42
  
  The driver of a minivan and his passenger died Monday after crashing during a chase involving Detroit police.
  
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• See Michigan counties with highest percent of crashes on icy/snowy roads

  03-01-2017 14:00
  
  This slideshow looks at the 20 Michigan counties with the highest percentage of traffic accidents that involved icy and/or snowy roads between 2011 and 2015.
  
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• Dense fog, reduced visibility expected throughout morning

  03-01-2017 13:42
  
  The National Weather Service is warning of heavy fog throughout the morning, with visibility potentially dropping at times to a half mile or less.
  
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• What's next in Flint water crisis? Five key storylines to watch in 2017

  03-01-2017 13:00
  
  There were important developments in the Flint water crisis in 2016, including documented improvements in water quality, the filing of criminal charges against city and state employees, and the approval of millions in federal funding for water infrastructure here.
  
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• Infiniti heads to Detroit with QX50 Concept, variable compression turbo engine - New Atlas

  03-01-2017 06:18 via newatlas.com
  
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  Infiniti heads to Detroit with QX50 Concept, variable compression turbo engine
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  The calendar has rolled over into another year and for auto fans, that means the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is just around the corner. Taking center stage on Infiniti's stand will be the QX50 Concept SUV, an evolution of the 2016 ...
  Infiniti QX50 Concept heads for Detroit guided by next-gen semi-autonomous techCNET
  Infiniti Bringing Autonomous Tech and New Engine in Detroit
  
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• How to watch tonight's Detroit Pistons-Indiana Pacers game - Detroit Free Press

  03-01-2017 06:07 via freep.com
  
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  How to watch tonight's Detroit Pistons-Indiana Pacers game
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  When: 7:30 p.m.. Where: Palace of Auburn Hills. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: WMGC-FM (105.1; other radio affiliates). Game notes: Yes, talk of this being a must-win game will fall on deaf ears. It's early January after all and we haven't even gotten ...and more »
  
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• Wet Monday night, Tuesday for Detroit - WDIV Detroit

  03-01-2017 04:40 via clickondetroit.com
  
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  Wet Monday night, Tuesday for Detroit
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  DETROIT - Wet weather arrives Monday night in the Detroit and Southeast Michigan. All of the region remains above freezing overnight and Tuesday morning. But temperatures take another nosedive later this week. Please join me on Twitter ...
  
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• Construction builds up hope for Detroit's 2017 - The Detroit News

  03-01-2017 04:35 via detroitnews.com
  
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  Construction builds up hope for Detroit's 2017
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  The QLine street car project starts operating in spring. Six streetcars will run along a 6.6-mile loop between Campus Martius downtown and New Center. (Photo: Todd McInturf / The Detroit News)Buy Photo. A string of major construction projects — from a ...
  
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• Letter: In Detroit, another Big Three - The Detroit News

  03-01-2017 04:29 via detroitnews.com
  
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  Letter: In Detroit, another Big Three
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  Three of the top mortgage companies in the country are headquartered in Metro Detroit, Pettiford writes. (Photo: Elizabeth Conley / The Detroit News)Buy Photo. Re: Daniel Howes' Dec. 15 Detroit News' column, “Smart money, tech savvy looking to ...
  
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• Charity hockey game raises money for slain cops

  03-01-2017 04:17
  
  They're taking to the ice to honor fallen officers.
  
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• Seattle Seahawks Host Detroit Lions to Kick Off the Playoffs: Preview - NBC Chicago

  03-01-2017 04:13 via nbcchicago.com
  
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  Seattle Seahawks Host Detroit Lions to Kick Off the Playoffs: Preview
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  Luke Willson #82 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with Jermaine Kearse #15 after Willson caught a touchdown pass at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Jan. 1, 2017. After a bumpy start to the season, Russell Wilson is improving as the ...
  Seahawks To Host Detroit Lions In NFC Wild Card GameSeahawks.com
  Seattle will play Detroit in Saturday playoff gameKOMO News
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• Wayne State project on 1967 Detroit riot crossed generations - Detroit Free Press

  03-01-2017 04:01 via freep.com
  
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  Wayne State project on 1967 Detroit riot crossed generations
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  In July 1967, Patricia Tucker was a recent high school graduate living with her parents in a close-knit neighborhood on Detroit's east side near the river. Siddharth Tirumala's birth was more than three decades away. ▻Related: The 1967 riot movie wraps ...
  
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• Sizing up the Seahawks' playoff opponent: Detroit - The Seattle Times

  03-01-2017 03:44 via seattletimes.com
  
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  Sizing up the Seahawks' playoff opponent: Detroit
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  Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) — otkco162 (Jose Juarez/AP). Detroit was able to keep ...
  Detroit's recent play suggests playoff stay could be shortESPN (blog)
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• Metro Detroit Weather for the First Week of 2017: Rainy, Snowy and Cooler - Patch.com

  03-01-2017 02:07 via patch.com
  
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  Metro Detroit Weather for the First Week of 2017: Rainy, Snowy and Cooler
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  Daytime temperatures will see a more than 20 degree swing. The first full weekend of the year looks to be cold and dry. By Beth Dalbey (Patch Staff) - January 2, 2017 8:06 pm ET. Metro Detroit Weather for the First Week of 2017: Rainy, Snowy and Cooler.and more »
  
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• Anthropologist to examine mummified remains from Detroit garage - USA TODAY

  03-01-2017 02:01 via usatoday.com
  
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  Anthropologist to examine mummified remains from Detroit garage
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  DETROIT — A University of Michigan anthropologist is to perform an autopsy Tuesday on the mummified and unidentified remains discovered last week in the garage of a Detroit house. The body is so decayed that a specialist is needed to discern its ...
  UM Anthropologist To Inspect Mummified Body Found In Detroit GarageCBS Local
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• Boy recovering after accidentally shooting self

  03-01-2017 00:28
  
  Five-year-old Prince Harper is recovering from a gunshot wound to an ankle after it appears he accidentally shot himself.
  
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• VIDEO: Detroit police officers involved in deadly chase - WXYZ

  03-01-2017 00:17 via wxyz.com
  
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  VIDEO: Detroit police officers involved in deadly chase
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  Detroit police say they are investigating after officers were involved in a deadly chase early Monday morning on the city's west side. WXYZ. Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast ...and more »
  
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• Vet: Dog ate carpet, metal to try to survive

  03-01-2017 00:02
  
  Just days before Christmas, neighbors say the people who owned a young black and white dog moved out and left him behind without food or water.
  
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