LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – A violent confrontation happened Sunday night on Detroit’s southwest side. captured a Detroit police SUV driving through a crowd, knocking several people to the ground. The video shows the police officer revving the engine, trying to get a protester off the vehicle before pressing on the gas and accelerating through the crowd.RELATED: One protester said the and said the Detroit police “feels like they could do anything with impunity.”“That’s why we march,” he said. “The police feel like their badge gives them the authority to do...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – A violent confrontation happened Sunday night on Detroit’s southwest side. captured a Detroit police SUV driving through a crowd, knocking several people to the ground. The video shows the police officer revving the engine, trying to get a protester off the vehicle before pressing on the gas and accelerating through the crowd.RELATED: One protester said the and said the Detroit police “feels like they could do anything with impunity.”“That’s why we march,” he said. “The police feel like their badge gives them the authority to do...WW…

Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – Longtime Detroit sports writer and radio host Jamie Samuelsen died Saturday, . that he had been fighting colon cancer since 2019.“Each morning since my diagnosis, I got up, turned on the radio mic and got to talk sports,” . “I needed the escape from cancer, just like so many of our listeners who face hardships, grief and illness, too -- they turned to us in the morning for some levity in this crazy world. So I wanted to continue to have fun and not let cancer get in the way of doing what I loved.He died peacefully at his home...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – Longtime Detroit sports writer and radio host Jamie Samuelsen died Saturday, . that he had been fighting colon cancer since 2019.“Each morning since my diagnosis, I got up, turned on the radio mic and got to talk sports,” . “I needed the escape from cancer, just like so many of our listeners who face hardships, grief and illness, too -- they turned to us in the morning for some levity in this crazy world. So I wanted to continue to have fun and not let cancer get in the way of doing what I loved.He died peacefully at his home...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: JACKSON, Mich. – Defense attorneys for , his son-in-law and -- who are accused of being involved in a domestic terrorism plot to kidnap or kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -- claim their clients never intended to act violently.READ: Thursday was day two of the hearing for the three members of the Wolverine Watchmen. The hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to send the men to trial in the domestic terrorism plot against Whitmer and storm the Lansing Capitol Building.The defense attorneys used a series of different arguments...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: JACKSON, Mich. – Defense attorneys for , his son-in-law and -- who are accused of being involved in a domestic terrorism plot to kidnap or kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -- claim their clients never intended to act violently.READ: Thursday was day two of the hearing for the three members of the Wolverine Watchmen. The hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to send the men to trial in the domestic terrorism plot against Whitmer and storm the Lansing Capitol Building.The defense attorneys used a series of different arguments...WW…

Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Restaurant, Bar, and Banquet Association have asked for a jury trial in an attempt to force Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to pay for the losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.The first 10 pages of its 17-page court filling goes over the challenges the service industry has faced during the coronavirus crisis.Feb. 18, 2021: The association is angry about the ups and down, and they’re looking for the state to not just funnel federal funds their way.Mount...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Restaurant, Bar, and Banquet Association have asked for a jury trial in an attempt to force Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to pay for the losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.The first 10 pages of its 17-page court filling goes over the challenges the service industry has faced during the coronavirus crisis.Feb. 18, 2021: The association is angry about the ups and down, and they’re looking for the state to not just funnel federal funds their way.Mount...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – The family of a Michigan man met with officials with President Joe Biden’s administration.The family said they’re optimistic about ’s release.Whelan is looking at , but his family is holding out hope that the new administration can get him home.The family had an hour-long Zoom call Tuesday with at least 80 people in the State Department, including Antony Blinken.Those on the call heard about a new law passed in December -- The Levinson Act -- that gives the federal government more tools to implement sanctions to give nations...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – The family of a Michigan man met with officials with President Joe Biden’s administration.The family said they’re optimistic about ’s release.Whelan is looking at , but his family is holding out hope that the new administration can get him home.The family had an hour-long Zoom call Tuesday with at least 80 people in the State Department, including Antony Blinken.Those on the call heard about a new law passed in December -- The Levinson Act -- that gives the federal government more tools to implement sanctions to give nations...WW…

Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Sunday it will start naming its snowplows to add a personal touch to the Mi Drive map.To see each snowplow’s name, visit the map here and activate the MDOT snowplow tracker map layer. By hovering over an icon, the plow name will appear. Clicking on the icon will show the name and a description of what the truck is doing, as well a driver’s seat view of current road conditions through the snowplow cameras.Current snowplow names were chosen from hundreds of suggestions and include...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Sunday it will start naming its snowplows to add a personal touch to the Mi Drive map.To see each snowplow’s name, visit the map here and activate the MDOT snowplow tracker map layer. By hovering over an icon, the plow name will appear. Clicking on the icon will show the name and a description of what the truck is doing, as well a driver’s seat view of current road conditions through the snowplow cameras.Current snowplow names were chosen from hundreds of suggestions and include...WW…

Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LAKE ORION, Mich. – Michigan has , including casinos, bowling alleys and movie theaters, but indoor dining at restaurants is still not allowed.In fact, the updated order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services didn’t change the restrictions on restaurants at all.MORE: Despite being only able to remain open for carryout under the current orders, one Lake Orion restaurant is is defying the order by resuming its indoor dining services.Times Square restaurant was busy. Owner Kelly Luchkovitc said the the restaurant was on...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LAKE ORION, Mich. – Michigan has , including casinos, bowling alleys and movie theaters, but indoor dining at restaurants is still not allowed.In fact, the updated order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services didn’t change the restrictions on restaurants at all.MORE: Despite being only able to remain open for carryout under the current orders, one Lake Orion restaurant is is defying the order by resuming its indoor dining services.Times Square restaurant was busy. Owner Kelly Luchkovitc said the the restaurant was on...WW…

, Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 11, 2020, 5:21 pmUpdated: December 12, 2020, 11:11 amTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 11, 2020, 5:21 pmUpdated: December 12, 2020, 11:11 amTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan’s .The FDA advisory committee that recommended the Pfizer vaccine largely agreed it was safe and effective. Seventeen members voted for it and four voted against it.One of those No votes came from Dr....…, Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 11, 2020, 5:21 pmUpdated: December 12, 2020, 11:11 amTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 11, 2020, 5:21 pmUpdated: December 12, 2020, 11:11 amTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan’s .The FDA advisory committee that recommended the Pfizer vaccine largely agreed it was safe and effective. Seventeen members voted for it and four voted against it.One of those No votes came from Dr....WW…

, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home this weekend.On Saturday, Dec. 5, Michigan State and Detroit police responded to a report of several armed protesters gathered...…, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home this weekend.On Saturday, Dec. 5, Michigan State and Detroit police responded to a report of several armed protesters gathered...WW…

Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – State Rep. Robert Wittenberg, introduced Thursday two House Bills that would create new tax credits for media production in Michigan.House Bills 6504 and 6505 would create a two-tiered tax credit that provides incentives for Michigan-produced commercials as well as film, television and streaming productions. “This is about Michigan jobs,” Wittenberg said. “As we witness the devastation and business losses from the pandemic, we know that attracting an industry that reinvented itself amid the crisis is a smart investment in our...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – State Rep. Robert Wittenberg, introduced Thursday two House Bills that would create new tax credits for media production in Michigan.House Bills 6504 and 6505 would create a two-tiered tax credit that provides incentives for Michigan-produced commercials as well as film, television and streaming productions. “This is about Michigan jobs,” Wittenberg said. “As we witness the devastation and business losses from the pandemic, we know that attracting an industry that reinvented itself amid the crisis is a smart investment in our...WW…