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Michigan man charged with murder of woman who went missing in 2020

1 week ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

DETROIT – A Michigan man has been charged with murder in connection to the 2020 disappearance of a Detroit woman. Michigan State Police said Thursday that Keyvonte Deshawn Clark, 31, of Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court for first-degree murder, mutilation of a dead body, felon in possession of a firearm and felony firearm.
Agents intercept 339 pounds of cocaine at Michigan-Canada border

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DETROIT – Agents intercepted more than 339 pounds of cocaine at the Michigan-Canada border in Detroit. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection the drugs were seized near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry into Canada on Tuesday. Officials say a Canada-bound commercial vehicle was selected for examination and officers subsequently found bricks of a white powdery substance concealed within two duffel bags and four moving boxes.
3 dead after boats collide during Major League Fishing event

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Three people are dead after two boats collided during a professional fishing tournament in Alabama. Major League Fishing said in a statement that the boating accident occurred on Lewis Smith Lake during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational. The lake is a popular fishing destination located about 70 miles north of Birmingham. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash.
Lee Corso retiring after 38 seasons on ‘College Gameday,’ but not before one more show

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A legendary chapter of “College Gameday” is coming to an end. ESPN announced Thursday that Lee Corso, a former coach who for 38 seasons has charmed and entertained on the Saturday morning college football pregame show, is set to retire. Corso, who turns 90 in August, will make his final headgear pick at a yet-to-be announced destination on Aug. 30. Much like Dick Vitale on the college basketball side, Corso has been synonymous with the sport and the pregame show since its debuted in 1987.
Man accused of recklessly driving fake emergency vehicle told DNR he was ‘going to a call’

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LEWISTON, MI – A Michigan man accused of impersonating an emergency responder said he was “going to a call” when stopped by officers. The Department of Natural Resources said that Douglas Allen Smith, 66, of Lewiston, pleaded not guilty in the Montmorency County 88th District Court on April 11.
Michigan man charged with murder of Door Dash driver

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OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man accused of killing a Door Dash driver has been charged in Oakland County. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald announced the charges against Terrell Simms, a 39-year-old resident of Oak Park, last week. He is facing charges of second-degree murder, felony firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and carrying a concealed weapon. Simms is accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old Door Dash driver and Detroit resident in Ferndale on March 9.
National park on Lake Michigan among most popular spots for campers in 2025

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National Park Week is April 19-27. To celebrate, Campspot, a Grand Rapids-based booking platform for private campgrounds, dug into traveler data to reveal the 15 most-searched National Parks for 2025. The ranking is based on check-in dates throughout the year. Among the parks on the list is Indiana Dunes National Park on Lake Michigan, checking in at No. 13. Formerly a national lakeshore, it was designated as Indiana’s first national park and the 61st in the United States in 2019.
Why Rory McIlroy gave Bryson DeChambeau the silent treatment during historic Masters win

1 week ago | mlive.com | Brandon Champion

Rory McIlroy gave playing partner Bryson DeChambeau the silent treatment during the final round of the Masters. And now golf fans know why. Reuters reported Tuesday McIlroy had a deliberate strategy to stay laser-focused during perhaps the most important round of his outstanding career. “That didn’t have anything to do with Bryson,” McIlroy’s sports psychologist Bob Rotella told the BBC.
Heisman Trophy winner says he’d quit football if he can’t play both ways in NFL

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Travis Hunter has made it clear that he plans on playing both ways in the NFL. The Heisman Trophy winner from Colorado told CBS Sports that if any NFL team made him focus on wide receiver or cornerback, instead of both, he would take major steps. “It’s never playing football again,” Hunter told CBS Sports. “Because I’ve been doing it my whole life, and I love being on the football field.
Police help family after encountering 8-year-old shopping alone in Northern Michigan

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TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Michigan State Police troopers recently worked together to help a family in need. According to troopers in Traverse City, it began in early March after police responded to a grocery store after receiving a report from a concerned cashier that an eight-year-old was grocery shopping for their family alone. During the investigation, troopers learned the family was going through a difficult time.