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• Metro Detroit weather: Chance of snow, negative temperatures... - WDIV Detroit

  05-01-2017 23:49
  
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  Metro Detroit weather: Chance of snow, negative temperatures...
  WDIV Detroit
  DETROIT - Metro Detroit might see its coldest marks of the forecast in the next 24 hours, but there's not much chance for recovery for awhile. On Thursday night, most of us should remain dry, with better chances of a snow shower in our South and ...
  
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• 96-year-old apple orchard could be sold and uprooted to make room for new homes

  05-01-2017 23:06
  
  A popular apple orchard in Oakland County could be sold to a home builder and turned into a subdivision under a proposal before a planning board in Lyon Township.
  
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• 5 dogs rescued in Lenawee County, up to a dozen more spotted

  05-01-2017 22:40
  
  Where they came from and who owned them is unknown at this point.
  
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• Michigan well represented in report based on best-selling NFL jerseys

  05-01-2017 21:56
  
  Dick's Sporting Goods is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Jersey Report, which tracks the most-purchased player jerseys based on online and in-store sales data. Players with Michigan ties are well represented on the list.
  
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• Ram 1500 special edition to make debut at Detroit auto show

  05-01-2017 21:54
  
  Ram Trucks will introduce a unique special edition of the Ram 1500 Rebel, with the debut of the Rebel Black at the North American International Auto show in Detroit.
  
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• Man killed after head-on crash with gravel truck in Auburn Hills

  05-01-2017 21:48
  
  A 71-year-old Pontiac man was killed after police say his maroon Chevrolet Equinox "drifted" into oncoming traffic and struck a gravel truck head on in Auburn Hills about 11 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• Interior photos, footage of Little Caesars Arena construction released

  05-01-2017 21:48
  
  Olympia Development on Thursday released new images of workers building the ice surface, the wraparound jewel skin display and the new Little Caesars Headquarters on Woodward Avenue.
  
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• Gov. Rick Snyder vetoes school billboard bill

  05-01-2017 21:10
  
  The governor didn't sign proposed billboard changes into law.
  
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• Toyota latest to find itself in crosshairs of Donald Trump's Twitter account

  05-01-2017 20:56
  
  As seen in the above tweet, Trump warns Toyota of big import taxes if it takes its business to Mexico. The automaker broke ground on the plant, its 15th in North America, in mid-November 2016.
  
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• Andre Drummond, Pistons absent from early NBA All-Star fan vote

  05-01-2017 20:55
  
  Fans have until Jan. 16 to vote for the starters of the Feb. 19 game in New Orleans.
  
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• Head of Michigan unemployment insurance agency reassigned

  05-01-2017 20:53
  
  The leadership changes follows a blistering audit last year
  
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• Vote for the MLive Detroit area girls hoops player you would put at the free-throw line

  05-01-2017 20:25
  
  Free-throw shooting is one of the most important aspects in basketball and there are many girls basketball players in the Detroit area who have put in the effort to excel at the line. It is time for readers to tell...
  
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• America's top 10 selling cars, trucks of 2016

  05-01-2017 20:20
  
  This slideshow will highlight the top 10 selling vehicles from 2016, according to to Autodata Corp.
  
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• Construction begins on ice surface at new arena

  05-01-2017 20:08
  
  Construction at Little Caesars Arena continues with a new phase beginning this week. According to the Olympia Development, construction on the arena's ice surface is underway.
  
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• Gov. Snyder vetoes bill to end morel mushroom training, cites poisonings

  05-01-2017 20:04
  
  Training and certification remain requirements for those who want to sell foraged mushrooms to restaurants for processors.
  
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• Detroit rents increase slightly in 2016, still lower than Michigan average - Curbed Detroit

  05-01-2017 20:00
  
  Curbed Detroit
  Detroit rents increase slightly in 2016, still lower than Michigan average
  Curbed Detroit
  Our first rental reports are coming in from 2016, and as expected, rents did increase in the city. ABODO, who looked at over 1 million rental prices across America through 2016, just released their annual report which shows how much the average price ...and more »
  
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• Livingston County woman accused of embezzling more than $1 million from employer

  05-01-2017 19:45
  
  A 52-year-old bookkeeper from Livingston County's Pinckney is accused of stealing more than $1 million from her employer, a staffing company in Oakland County's Bloomfield Township, over a six-year period.
  
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• Northern Michigan city buried under record December snow adds 2 feet of flakes

  05-01-2017 19:34
  
  Gaylord got clobbered with snow in December, and that continues in January.
  
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• Republican senator's 'fixed income' Facebook post draws ire from left

  05-01-2017 19:29
  
  Post started arguments on legislative salaries.
  
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• DPD to investigate cop's alleged comments on Detroit - The Detroit News

  05-01-2017 18:50
  
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  DPD to investigate cop's alleged comments on Detroit
  The Detroit News
  Detroit police officer under investigation; watchdog group calls for dismissal after he allegedly called Detroiters "garbage" in response to article.
  Detroit Cop Accused of Calling Residents 'Garbage': ReportsPatch.com
  Watchdog group: Fire Detroit cop who allegedly called city residents ...Detroit Metro Times
  Detroit police officer calls citizens 'garbage', brags about hitting 'kids'RT
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• MyPillow accreditation revoked by Better Business Bureau

  05-01-2017 18:42
  
  You've probably seen the late-night TV infomercial or heard the ad when listening to Pandora.
  
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• Vote now for the first MLive Detroit Team of the Week of the winter season

  05-01-2017 18:40
  
  The first MLive Detroit Team of the Week poll for the winter has opened. Just like the Game of the Week polls in the fall, fans have a chance to vote in our poll below. Instead of voting on a...
  
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• Nestle holding meetings to build support for Michigan groundwater bid

  05-01-2017 18:40
  
  First is tonight at 5 p.m. in Evart.
  
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• Detroit Roller Derby Gets Ready for Rival Teams in Showdown - Patch.com

  05-01-2017 18:32
  
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  Detroit Roller Derby Gets Ready for Rival Teams in Showdown
  Patch.com
  The undefeated Grand Prix Madonnas will face off against the Devils Night Dames on Saturday, January 14 in Detroit. By Jamie Wilkins (Patch Staff) - January 5, 2017 12:32 pm ET. Detroit Roller Derby Gets Ready for Rival Teams in Showdown. From Detroit ...
  
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• Media kept out of court hearing for R&B singer Trey Songz

  05-01-2017 18:30
  
  Tremaine Neverson, better known as R&B singer Trey Songz, made an appearance and slipped out of the Detroit courtroom before media could catch up with him Thursday morning, The Detroit News reports.
  
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• Detroit Red Wings' Jared Coreau starting at LA; Athanasiou back - Detroit Free Press

  05-01-2017 18:30
  
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  Detroit Red Wings' Jared Coreau starting at LA; Athanasiou back
  Detroit Free Press
  LOS ANGELES -- The Detroit Red Wings are going with Jared Coreau in goal as they seek to rebound from their latest outing. The Wings take on the L.A. Kings tonight at Staples Center (10:30, FSD), a night after good goaltending by Petr Mrazek went to ...and more »
  
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• Michigan's Medicare expansion boosts state economy by billions, study says

  05-01-2017 18:13
  
  The economic benefit to the state in 2017 is projected at $432 million
  
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• Michigan's Medicaid expansion boosts state economy by billions, study says

  05-01-2017 18:13
  
  The economic benefit to the state in 2017 is projected at $432 million
  
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• Zach Zenner becomes Detroit Lions' top running back - UPI.com

  05-01-2017 17:58
  
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  Zach Zenner becomes Detroit Lions' top running back
  UPI.com
  Detroit Lions Zach Zenner scores on a 7-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 26, 2016. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI. | License Photo. ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Zach Zenner may not ...
  No 'secret sauce' to Detroit Lions RB Zach Zenner's successDetroit Free Pressall 40 news articles »
  
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• 75-mph speed limits officially coming to Michigan

  05-01-2017 17:47
  
  Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill Thursday allowing the hike.
  
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• Detroit ranked 9th in global destinations in 2017 by New York Times - Fox 2 Detroit

  05-01-2017 17:46
  
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  Detroit ranked 9th in global destinations in 2017 by New York Times
  Fox 2 Detroit
  The New York Times has labeled Detroit as one of its 52 places in the entire world to visit in 2017. The Times put together the 52 places to visit for the year - one for each week. But this doesn't just cover the United States, North America, or even ...
  Detroit named a top travel destination for 2017 by New York TimesDetroit Free Press
  Detroit ranked 9th in global destinations by New York Times ...C
  
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• Video shows toddler wandering alone at night

  05-01-2017 17:34
  
  Detroit Police have located the mother of a 3-year-old boy found wandering in the city early this morning.
  
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• Two in critical condition day after wrong-way highway crash that killed three

  05-01-2017 17:25
  
  State police say the conditions of two occupants critically injured during a fatal highway crash Wednesday that killed three other people had not changed as of Thursday morning.
  
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• Alpena man wins $500K in instant lottery game

  05-01-2017 17:08
  
  It's been a busy week already for the Michigan State Lottery as a third player has claimed a major prize.
  
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• Charges dismissed against social workers in child's death

  05-01-2017 16:50
  
  Elaina Bown and Kelly WilliamsGus Burns | [email protected]  Manslaughter and child abuse charges filed against two social workers  in connection with the death of 3-year-old Aaron Minor, whose decomposing body was discovered May 25 inside a Detroit apartment, were dismissed Thursday. Elaina...
  
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• Manslaughter, Abuse Charges Dropped Against CPS Workers In Detroit Boy's Death - CBS Local

  05-01-2017 16:41
  
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  Manslaughter, Abuse Charges Dropped Against CPS Workers In Detroit Boy's Death
  CBS Local
  DETROIT (WWJ) – A judge in Detroit has dropped felony charges against two Children's Protective Services workers in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy. Judge Kenneth King on Thursday dismissed charges of involuntary manslaughter and ...
  Manslaughter, Abuse Charges Dismissed in Detroit Boy's DeathABC Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Felony charges dismissed against CPS workers

  05-01-2017 16:40
  
  Charges have been dismissed against two state social workers charged in connection to the death of a 3-year-old Detroit boy in 2016.
  
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• Tabletop beer dispensers on tap for Michigan bars, restaurants and hotels

  05-01-2017 16:38
  
  A rule change allows tabletop dispensers.
  
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• Wind chill values expected to dip below zero in southeast Michigan

  05-01-2017 16:32
  
  Southeast Michigan is expected to experience some frigid weather Thursday, Jan. 5 and Friday, as wind chill values are expected to dip below zero overnight.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz recalls 48,000 newer SUV models due to air bag sensors

  05-01-2017 16:12
  
  The recall affects around 48,000 vehicles, which include several Mercedes GL, GLE and GLS SUV models.
  
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• Video from Detroit gas station shows moments before... - WDIV Detroit

  05-01-2017 16:04
  
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  Video from Detroit gas station shows moments before...
  WDIV Detroit
  DETROIT - Video from a Marathon gas station on Detroit's east side shows the moments before 22-year-old Javon Perry was gunned down Thursday morning in the middle of Gratiot Avenue. Perry stopped for gas just after midnight at the station on Gratiot ...
  Detroit police identify 2 men wanted for fatal shooting of man outside Gratiot MarathonFox 2 Detroit
  Detroit police seek 2 in killing of gas station customerDe
  
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• What we learned from the Ducks' 2-0 win over Detroit - Los Angeles Times

  05-01-2017 16:02
  
  Los Angeles Times
  What we learned from the Ducks' 2-0 win over Detroit
  Los Angeles Times
  One of the main points of emphasis for the Ducks after the Christmas break was the roster's mix of older players and kids, veterans in their 30s who have either won a Stanley Cup or played for one, along with those who are just getting their feet wet ...
  
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• Detroit Greenways Coalition releases 50-year vision for Bicycle Thruways - Curbed Detroit

  05-01-2017 15:57
  
  Curbed Detroit
  Detroit Greenways Coalition releases 50-year vision for Bicycle Thruways
  Curbed Detroit
  How will we be getting around Detroit in 50 years? How will our major streets incorporate different modes of transportation? Lately, we've looked how we could be sharing the streets in the short term, especially with the start of the Detroit Bike Share ...
  
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• Detroit Zoo adds to its already record-breaking year for attendance

  05-01-2017 15:56
  
  The Detroit Zoo ends 2016 with 1,698,053 visitors, which marks the 11th year in a row attendance numbers have exceeded one million and the second consecutive year the zoo beat its own attendance record.
  
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• Ram Rebel Black special edition gets dark in Detroit - CNET

  05-01-2017 15:46
  
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  Ram Rebel Black special edition gets dark in Detroit
  CNET
  As Ram's 1500 soldiers on for yet another year, the automaker has something special in store for its hopped-up Ram Rebel at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit -- a new aesthetic package. 2017 Ram Rebel Black Special Edition Enlarge ...
  Ram 1500 special edition to make debut at Detroit auto showMLive.comall 26 news articles »
  
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• Detroit among New York Times' top 10 travel destinations in 2017

  05-01-2017 15:40
  
  In the New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2017," Detroit came in at the No. 9 spot as a "comeback city set to make good on its promise.
  
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• R&B singer Trey Songz slips away after court hearing in Detroit - Detroit Free Press

  05-01-2017 15:39
  Detroit Free Press
  R&B singer Trey Songz slips away after court hearing in Detroit
  Detroit Free Press
  R&B singer Trey Songz pulled off a disappearing act in a Detroit courthouse this morning, where he appeared for allegedly punching a Detroit cop after a concert last month. Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, was scheduled to have a probable ...
  Trey Songz Appears on Charges in Detroit Meltdown, Then VanishesPatch.com
  Trey Songz due back in Detroit court next monthThe Detr
  
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• Police cancel alert for missing 'endangered' 15-year-old girl

  05-01-2017 15:22
  
  Police have canceled the advisory for a 15-year-old girl who went missing Monday, Jan. 2 from her Van Buren Township home.
  
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• Songz appeared in court today on assault charges

  05-01-2017 15:06
  
  Singer Trey Songz was back in court this morning to face assault charges for his actions during a concert last week.
  
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• Powerball results for 01/04/17 drawing; $80M jackpot up for grabs

  05-01-2017 15:04
  
  The drawing on Saturday, Jan. 7 will be worth $94 million with a cash option of $56.6 million.
  
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