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Red Wings Legend 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe Dead at 88

• Tributes are pouring in to "Mr. Hockey," one of the greatest hockey players in history, after his death Friday. Howe’s visitation and funeral are open to the public.

Parents of Toddler Who Drowned Charged with Murder in 'Completely Preventable Death'

• The parents were sleeping when the 2-year-old girl and her 3-year-old brother slipped away, police have said.

Famous Smiling Dog Against the Law in Adopted Home

• Sir Wiggleton, or simply Diggy, can remain in Waterford Township if his adopted owner can prove his breed. Read the original story here.

Murder Charges Filed Against Driver Accused of Plowing Through Cycling Group: Police

• Police agencies had been alerted about erratic driving, but weren't in pursuit when cycling group was struck

Michigan Leads U.S. States Syrian Refugee Resettlement

• More than 500 Syrian refugees have resettled in Michigan since 2011. The next highest number is in California.

Michigan Motorcycle Deaths Soar After Helmet Law Repeal: Study

• Deaths among motorcyclists without helmets increased 460 percent from 2011 to 2015, according to Insurance Institute of Michigan analysis.

‘Fowl’-Mouthed Witness May Have Murder Clues: Family

• The parents of a man murdered in western Michigan say Bud likely witnessed the murder. Establishing credibility could be a problem, though.

POLICE & FIRE

Watch: Suspect Forces Collision with Deputy, Ends Up in Lake, Police Say

• A suspect led Oakland County deputies on a couple of chases before ending up in White Lake.

Man Accused of Peeping as Women Showering at Fitness Gym

• Police said woman told suspect he was in the wrong locker room, then saw him allegedly peeping from under stall.

Naked Man Running in Traffic Critically Injured: Police

• Two accidents snarled traffic Tuesday morning. In the first, a naked man “was running back and forth across the freeway,” police said.

Feds Raid Gas Stations Along 8 Mile

• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly hauling out inventory by the truckload.

Royal Oak Woman Had Long Drunken Driving Record Before Fatal Crash

• Jenell Capreice Bailey’s driver’s license had been suspended a couple of dozen times in the past decade, according to public records

Hungry Child, 5, Wandering Alone in Trailer Park Near I-275

• Child Protective Services is investigating incident, where Canton police said they also found a malnourished dog with protruding ribcage.

Lock-It-Up Oakland Free Gun Lock Distribution Begins

• Oakland County has the second-highest number of concealed pistol licenses in the state, with 79,000.

COURTS

Accused Kalamazoo Uber Killer Plans Insanity Defense

• Jason Dalton thought a devil-like creature was controlling him through the Uber ride-share app on his iPhone, according to public records.

Jury Returns Verdict in Horrific Fatal Dog Mauling of Boy, 4

• The last words of a boy mauled to death by four pit bull mixes were “help me mommy, help me mommy, help me,” his mother testified.

After 3 Days, Jury Reaches Verdict in Royal Oak Murder Case

• Kirk David Leach, 27, is accused of fatally shooting his sister’s boyfriend, who he claimed insulted her.

Parents Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Son, 10

• The parents of a Redford Township boy who found his mother’s unsecured gun will be arraigned on child abuse, felony firearm charges

Ex-Farmington Hills Cop In Court on Child Porn Charges

• Matthew Parsons, who is charged with multiple child pornography and computer crimes, waived his right to a speedy preliminary exam.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Recall Petition OK’d for Schuette’s Handling of Flint Probe

• Activists are also circulating a petition to oust Gov. Rick Snyder, but are having difficulty gathering enough signatures

New Michigan Law Thwarts Pot, Fracking Ballot Initiatives

• Michigan voters may not get the opportunity on whether to vote on a recreational high or proposed fracking ban in Nov. 8 general election

2 Michiganders Make Hardest-Working in Congress List

• Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, both got a mention in the unscientific ranking.

Farmington Mayor Puts His Job on Auction Block

• It was for a good cause, and it provided the mayor for a day an unforgettable experience.

BUSINESS

Stalled Trains Strain Plymouth’s Patience

• CSX says the railroad is an important regional asset to deliver commerce, but local business owners say their profitability is at stake.

Ferndale Microbrewery a Catalyst for More Investment: Mayor

• Axle Brewing Co. will seek final approval of its $1.5 million plan to transform old industrial building in to a microbrewery and taproom

Birmingham Student Shows His Investment Savvy -- Twice

• Students are given $100 in play money in Bloomfield Hills Financial’s Stock-to-Scholarship challenge

Nature Made Vitamins Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Concerns

• Some of its gummies and folic acid tablets could be contaminated with salmonella or staph.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Remembering the Powerful West Bloomfield Tornado of 1976: Video

• Powerful EF4 tornado cut 4-mile long path of destruction through West Bloomfield. Hear what people who lived through it had to say.

Anti-Human Trafficking S.O.A.P. Bars Distributed on United Way Day of Action 

• Bars of soap will be labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and distributed to area motels where prostitution occurs.

Leader Dogs for the Blind Raises $14.5M for New Center

• The nonprofit group, which trains and provides dogs for blind Americans, will build a new Canine Development Center in Rochester Hills.\

HEALTH

Children’s Blood Lead Levels By County: Crisis Not Flint’s Alone

• More children in Oakland County than in Flint had unacceptable blood lead levels. In Detroit, 7.5 percent of kids tested exceeded limits.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Laith Al-Saadi, Finalist on ‘The Voice,’ Headlines Dearborn Homecoming

• Guitar World called Ann Arbor native a cross between "Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best.”

SCHOOLS

New $260K Oakland U Administrator Part of Culture Change

• Funding for the $260K position was approved Monday, the same day trustees hiked tuition nearly 4 percent, and position was filled Tuesday.

Civil Rights Group Alleges Anti-Muslim Hate Crime at Prep School

• Cranbrook officials call the allegations “inflammatory” and said they “absolutely do not tolerate … harassment and discrimination.”

SPORTS

Farmington Hills Mercy Slugger Shatters State Homerun Record

• Abby Krzywiecki hit her 19th homerun of the season in last weekend’s Division 1 championship game.

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