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9-1-1 Call Confessing Killing a ‘Swatting’ Hoax

“The potential here was deadly,” police chief says after officers in Grosse Pointe Park responded to hoax with armored vehicles.

First A Pig, Now Goat Roping for Police

Something fishy is going on in Shelby Township, where police say they’ve got Macomb County Animal Control on speed dial.

Napping at Work is Good for You: Study

The next time your boss knocks your performance review down a notch or two for sneaking in a few winks on the job, you’ll be able to say with some scientific authority naps are in your mutual best interests.

Stephen Colbert and Eminem Rock Bob Seger

Yes, they did. Where did this happen? “Only In Monroe,” on public access TV. No, seriously.

Muslim Women Sue for Right to Wear Hijab

Several Muslim filed lawsuits after they were asked to remove Islamic headscarves by police and business owners

More News

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Local Businesses Support Leader Dogs for the Blind in July

Politics & Government

15-Cent Gas Tax Hike to Fix Roads Before Senate

Court Drops Marriages – Gay and Straight – in Budget Move

Cops & Courts

Has Metro Detroit Gone to the Pigs?

Police Looking for Impersonator Who Stopped Vehicle on I-96

Police Looking for Leads to Motorist Who Hit Bicyclist

Ex-Teacher Gets Another 6- to 15-Year Sentence for Sex with Student

Real Estate

Metro Detroit’s Most Expensive Estate: Worth $14.5M?

Ford House Estate Getting Major Makeover