Carli Petrus

Rochester

Reporter at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

Reporter for @WXYZdetroit, Emmy Award Winning Journalist 🏆, Mercyhurst University ‘20

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High-speed police chase ends with crash into Trenton business

3 days ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

TRENTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — A high-speed police chase that started in Wyandotte ended with a vehicle crashing into a Trenton business early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage. The pursuit began when Wyandotte police officers attempted to stop an apparently intoxicated driver near Biddle Avenue. When officers opened the car door to remove the driver, the suspect hit the gas pedal.
Community rallies to save historic Flat Rock Dam as officials weigh options

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

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Husband fights for late wife's headstone after business owner jailed

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

CLINTON TWP., Mich. (WXYZ) — A Michigan man has been waiting almost three years for the headstone he ordered for his late wife's grave after the business owner was jailed on drunk driving charges. Watch Carly Petrus's video report: Husband fights for late wife's headstone after business owner jailed for drunk driving John Schaldenbrand ordered a custom headstone from Clinton Grove Granite Works in Clinton Township shortly after his wife, Marlene, died in a snowmobile crash in December 2022.
Cat reunited with owner after 3 years, found 10 miles from home

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Carli Petrus

LENAWEE CO., Michigan (WXYZ) -- A Michigan woman has been reunited with her beloved cat after three years apart, when the feline was discovered at a McDonald's parking lot nearly 10 miles from home. Ella Bennett couldn't believe her eyes when she spotted what looked like her long-lost cat Buddy in a Facebook post by the Lenawee County Humane Society. "It's absolutely insane that he survived that long," Bennett said.
Cat reunited with owner after 3 years, found 10 miles from home ...Middle East

2 weeks ago | en.pressbee.net | Carli Petrus

By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story LENAWEE CO., Michigan (WXYZ) — A Michigan woman has been reunited with her beloved cat after three years apart, when the feline was discovered at a McDonald’s parking lot nearly 10 miles from home. Ella Bennett couldn’t believe her eyes when she spotted what looked like her long-lost cat Buddy in a Facebook post by the Lenawee County Humane Society. “It’s absolutely insane that he survived that long,” Bennett said.
Cat reunited with owner after 3 years, found 10 miles from home

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

LENAWEE CO., Mich. (WXYZ) — A Michigan woman has been reunited with her beloved cat after three years apart, when the feline was discovered at a McDonald's parking lot nearly 10 miles from home. Watch the video report: Cat returns home after three years Ella Bennett couldn't believe her eyes when she spotted what looked like her long-lost cat Buddy in a Facebook post by the Lenawee County Humane Society. "It's absolutely insane that he survived that long," Bennett said.
'Operation Ghost Rider' returns to catch distracted drivers in Michigan

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Carli Petrus

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Metro Detroit law enforcement agencies are bringing back "Operation Ghost Rider" to crack down on distracted driving behaviors that can lead to serious crashes.
'Operation Ghost Rider' returns to catch distracted drivers in Michigan

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

(WXYZ) — Metro Detroit law enforcement agencies are bringing back "Operation Ghost Rider" to crack down on distracted driving behaviors that can lead to serious accidents. PREVIOUS REPORT: Michigan law enforcement agencies launching 'Operation Ghost Rider' this week Michigan law enforcement agencies launching 'Operation Ghost Rider' this week The initiative, which began in 2017, focuses more on education than citations, according to Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Jake Suszko.
Community fridges become vital resource in Detroit neighborhoods

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Community fridges offering free food have become a mainstay in several Detroit neighborhoods, providing 24/7 access to those in need. The Field Street Community Fridge in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood is one of six such fridges across the city offering free food to anyone who needs it. "The community has helped me in many ways and I'm inclined to help," Belinda Gilmore said.
Wyandotte bakeries struggle to stay open amid rising costs and competition

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Bakery owners in Wyandotte are facing significant challenges that threaten their businesses, with rising supply costs and stiff competition making it increasingly difficult to keep their doors open. Amanda Grunwald, who opened Moozie's Bakery in Wyandotte in November 2023, is uncertain about her business's future despite turning her lifelong passion into a career. "I don't know what the next couple weeks hold, let alone two, three weeks from now," said Grunwald.

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