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2 months ago | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
The Kalamazoo community is grappling with the tragic death of 32-year-old Jeromey Harvey after his body was discovered on East Main Street on Thursday afternoon. FOX 17 reported that the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m., with officers finding Harvey unresponsive.
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2 months ago | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Source: Bernt Rostad from Oslo, Norway, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe City of Detroit braces for a flutter of snow and a sweep of chilly winds, as the Detroit area enters another week of winter weather. Today, there's a slight chance of snow before 9 am with a high hovering near 31 degrees, and a brisk southwest wind cruising 11 to 14 mph, bursting as high as 24 mph. The National Weather Service puts the chance of precipitation today at a modest 20 percent.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Source: Wikipedia/Notorious4life (talk) (Uploads), CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsAt the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference, visions for the future of the city's iconic Renaissance Center took center stage, with officials from General Motors (GM) and real estate firm Bedrock detailing plans for its extensive redevelopment.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Source: Mikerussell at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsVisitors to Belle Isle Park can expect some significant navigational improvements over the next decade, thanks to a joint effort by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and the Belle Isle Conservancy.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Source: Oakland CountyCharges have been filed against a Hartland man, Kirk Lanam, aged 52, alleging the embezzlement of over $400,000 from an 87-year-old man to benefit both himself and his nonprofit. According to CBS News Detroit, Lanam faces five felony charges, including one count of fraudulently obtaining a signature and four counts of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
A school bus transporting approximately 30 children encountered a crash yesterday afternoon in Augusta Township, Washtenaw County, resulting in minor injuries. According to CBS News Detroit, the bus from Lincoln Elementary School slid on ice around 4:13 p.m., leading to the driver losing control and the vehicle overturning in the 9700 block of Talladay Road. The Augusta Township Fire Department confirmed that all children were safely evacuated from the bus.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Source: State of MichiganIn a significant move against the rising tide of hate crimes, Michigan has strengthened its legal arsenal. Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have made headlines with the recent expansion of Michigan's hate crimes legislation. Yesterday, Whitmer signed House Bills 5400-5401 into law, an act that has been celebrated by many, including Nessel herself.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
Chaos ensued at the Kalamazoo Transit Center this morning following a shooting that left one person injured. As reported by WOODTV, the incident drew a significant police response, including multiple squad cars, a K-9 unit, and officers brandishing rifles. Witness Cory Coffman shared with the outlet a harrowing account of two men, who appeared to be either fighting or joking, until a "flash from one of the guy’s coat pockets" was followed by one man declaring, "I got shot.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
The landscape of Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood is evolving with two key housing projects that mark significant progress for affordable living spaces in the city. Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans recently joined hands with Cinnaire Solutions and the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) to herald the completion and commencement of these transformative projects, as detailed in an official release by the City of Detroit.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
hoodline.com | Keith O'Donnell
With Michigan experiencing extreme cold, Attorney General Dana Nessel offers practical advice to residents to safeguard their wits and wallets against opportunistic scammers. As the state hunkers down, Nessel cautions homeowners to be vigilant before they quickly hire contractors for emergency repairs, which might stem from the harsh weather damaging their property.
