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Woman Swindled Out of Life Savings Gets a Lovely Surprise

• The woman thought a driveway job would cost $58, but she was billed $4,000. Outraged strangers stepped forward to make it right.

‘Infuriated’ Mom ‘Drop Kicks’ Son’s Birthday Cake: Police

• The unhappy customer claimed bakery employees ruined her 7-year-old’s “Batman v. Superman” birthday cake.

Statue of Famous World War II Kiss to be Installed in Royal Oak Monday

• Seward Johnson’s “Embracing Peace” — also known as “Unconditional Surrender” and “The Kiss” — to be installed at future WWII memorial site.

Why You'll Hear Gunfire, See Explosions in Ferndale

• Before you reach for the phone to dial 911, read this.

Put More Teeth in Law, Residents Say After Fatal Dog Mauling

• Two dogs slipped their heads through a fence and attacked. Two hours later, the pug Maggie, a neighborhood favorite, was dead.

Detroit Zoo to Get Third Endangered Polar Bear this Summer

• Because of their endangered status, polar bears don’t move often in North American zoos.

Michigan Sees 1st Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Case Since 2009

• Early diagnosis is critical, but it can be tricky because symptoms mimic other diseases.

Alligator Slinks Into Detroit, Grandfather Who Finds It Runs Away 'Like Jesse Owens'

• Man who found the reptile “ran like Jesse Owens,” his grandson said.

Royal Oak Police Officer Saves Choking Woman

• The officer was off-duty celebrating his anniversary when he noticed a woman choking.

ORLANDO MASS SHOOTING

Orlando Massacre Victims Include Detroit Woman's Son

• Christine Leinonen knew her son and his boyfriend were at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, but thought they left before gunman opened fire.

In Filibuster, Peters Eulogizes 2 Michiganders Who Died in Orlando: Watch

• Tevin Crosby, who owned a Saginaw marketing firm, and Detroit native Drew Leinonen were among the 49 people killed in Orlando massacre.

‘Royal Oak is Orlando,’ City Commissioner Says

• Royal Oak stands in solidarity with Orlando as an “unapologetic” ally to the LGBT community, Commissioner Jeremy Mahrle says

Trump’s Muslim Immigration Ban Betrays American Values: Dingell

• Michigan congresswoman says residents of heavily Muslim district are “as American as any I know.”

POLICE & FIRE

Royal Oak, Clawson Phony Worker Complaints May Be Linked: Police

• In both cases, a man who claimed to be with the city demanded payment after pretending to do work.

Troy Police Want Witnesses to Gun Brandishing on I-75

• A driver reported that another driver and passenger brandished guns out the windows of a red SUV.

Rochester Hills Man Struck by Car in Domestic Dispute: Police

• Charges are pending against the woman; her boyfriend is in stable condition.

Farmington Hills Ranked as One of the Safest Cities in Michigan

• Police, community partnership credited for record-setting low crime rates.

Your Grandiose Plans to Flash Sports Championship Ring Busted

• Counterfeit NFL, NHL and MLB championship rings seized at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

25 Animals Rescued in Vicious Dog-Fighting Raids

• Police also arrested five people and seized $25,000 in dog-fighting proceeds, narcotics and dog-fighting equipment.

Thieves Target GPS Systems in Rash of Royal Oak Car Larcenies

• In 12 of the 16 car larceny reports, vehicles were unlocked. Half of the cases involved the theft of navigation systems.

Tequila-Loving Robbery Crew Strikes Again: West Bloomfield Police

• This time, surveillance cameras captured clear images. If you recognize them, you should contact police.

Ferndale Man Likely Already Dead When Pickup Hit Utility Pole

• Described as a loner, Paul Kish, 53, was likely driving himself to the hospital when he died and lost control of his vehicle, police said.

Authorities Looking for Man Who Disappeared April 27

• Bertram Weston’s rental car has been recovered, and cell tower hits indicated he may still be in the area.

People Mover Train Dragged Man 14 Minutes Before Stopping: Report

• The train went through multiple downtown stops before the man’s body was removed, according to public documents.

Smiling Dog’s Owner Gets Dangerous Dog Ticket

• Pictures of the smiling dog and his rescuer lit up the internet, and now support is coming from across the country to fight dog’s eviction.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Cities Oppose I-75 Road Cost-Sharing Law

• One of Oakland County’s most affluent areas pays nothing for the improvements, while larger cities fork over millions of dollars.

Genocide Education Now Required in Michigan Schools

• “We should remember and learn about these terrible events in our past,” Gov. Rick Snyder says

Ex-Lawmaker Ordered to Trial in Fake Gay Sex Scandal

• Judge says there isn’t enough evidence to support charges against Cindy Gamrat, but her former lover Todd Courser is headed to trial.

Royal Oak Officials Take Aim at Deer in Cemetery

• To discourage deer, don’t feed them, but do consider plants they don’t like.

Female Prison Workers Denied Opportunities Given to Men: Feds

• Female workers at Michigan’s only women’s prison faced gender discrimination since 2009, the Justice Department alleged in federal lawsuit.

Patience of Plymouth Tested as Train Co. Works Toward Solution

• CSX installed new equipment to limit train disruption in the area.

USS Detroit Commissioning Moved Back a Month

• The ship is a fast, agile and designed for a variety of missions in coastal waters as well as humanitarian relief missions.

Given a Chance, 2 Michigan Delegates Would Vote to Dump Trump

• Nationally, movement to invoke “conscience clause,” replace Donald Trump as nominee at Republican National Convention is gaining momentum

Wayne County Parks Get $3.75M in Upgrades

• Parks budget includes upgrades at parks managed by cities and townships, as well as development of first-ever parks master plan.

Pour Me Another: Board of Trustees Cuts Plymouth Water Rate

• The township’s new pumping station enabled the city to reduce costs.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Zika Cases on the Rise in Michigan, CDC Data Show

• In total there are 756 confirmed cases of the virus in the United States; 234 of those cases are among pregnant women

Summer Food Program Begins in Eligible Wayne County Communities

• Students in school districts where 50 percent of children get free or reduced lunches eligible for program.

COMMUNITY CORNER

4 of Birmingham's Top Chefs 'Clash' at Farmers Market

• Participants in the "Chef Clash" will prepare two dishes in competition for bragging rights as 2016 Birmingham Farmers Market Master Chef.

Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed for Cancer Patients

• Last year, a little more than a third of Detroit residents and half of Washtenaw County residents were able to get rides to treatment.

Teen Battling Cancer Still Finds Time to Help Others

• Hodgkin’s Lymphoma isn’t keeping Alex Smith from making the lives of others better.

Farmington Hills Teen Chosen for FEMA Youth Council

• The 15-year-old was selected based on his public service and community involvement.

4th of July 2016 Guide to Fireworks in Metro Detroit: Full Schedule

• Independence Day celebrations are going on now through the 4th of July and beyond in southeast Michigan. Find fireworks in your area here.

‘Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire’: Spotting Fibs Not as Easy As You Think

• University of Michigan researchers’ software more accurate than humans in spotting a fib.

BUSINESS

Stroh’s Iconic Pilsner to be Brewed Again in Detroit

• The beer was first brewed in Detroit in 1850, but was sold off after declining sales.

Jenoptik Breaks Ground on Rochester Hills Expansion

• The project is expected to bring up to 300 technology jobs to the community.

Kellogg's Recalls Keebler, Famous Amos, Special K Products Nationwide

• Affected products were also sold Mother’s and Murray brands in the United States and Puerto Rico

Office Depot Hiring 8,000 Nationwide For Back-To-School Rush

• Office Depot plans to hire about 2,000 more seasonal workers nationwide than it did last year. Look for in-store hiring events July 12-14.

Kid Rock Gets the Boot from Chevrolet

• The automaker said its relationship with the Detroit rocker, criticized for his past use of the Confederate flag, “remains very positive.”

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