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1 week ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The parents of Patrick Lyoya are speaking out following the Kent County prosecutor’s decision not to retry former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in their son’s 2022 death. The family also announced a $100 million civil lawsuit against the city of Grand Rapids and Schurr. Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant, was fatally shot by Schurr during a traffic stop in April 2022.
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1 week ago | 
wxyz.com | Whitney Burney |Matt Dale
(WXYZ) — Memorial Day observances took place across metro Detroit as communities gathered to honor veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In Royal Oak, a parade stepped off in the morning with marching bands and community members paying tribute to military service members. "We all have veterans in our background. My dad was in the Navy. My father-in-law was a gunner in the hundreds, and he was just recognized in New Orleans last week," said Linda Stachel of Royal Oak.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Just days before Cardinal Joseph Tobin entered the Sistine Chapel to help elect the next pope, he exchanged texts with his sister, Molly Tobin Brusstar. Watch Sarah Michals video report: Detroit-born Cardinal Joseph Tobin enters conclave to help elect next pope “I told him, ‘I hope you get some rest,’” Brusstar said with a smile. “Just being the nagging sister.”He replied: “Thanks, Molly. I really do appreciate the support.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Dearborn Heights police have shared new details about the disappearance and rescue of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton, who went missing on March 14. After extensive searching for over a month, police located Keaton Wednesday afternoon inside the apartment of a 62-year-old man.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Whitney Burney |Matt Dale
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Police in Detroit are looking for a hit-and-run driver after a woman was killed and her boyfriend critically injured over the weekend. The crash happened near E Grand Blvd. and Gratiot Ave just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Family has now identified the woman killed as Juan Smiley. Her boyfriend, who is still working to recover, was identified as Djornan James.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale
WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — Nearly two weeks after 17-year-old London Thomas was reported missing, her family and friends gathered at Hines Park in Westland on Thursday to continue the search for the teen. Thomas was last seen on April 5 with her boyfriend on Carlyle Street in Inkster, according to Detroit police. Her cellphone was last pinged in the area of Cooper Upper Elementary School on Ann Arbor Trail in Westland.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Whitney Burney |Matt Dale
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Parents in Macomb County are voicing their concerns after a student was arrested at L’anse Creuse High School North. The Wayne County Prosecutor's office confirms 16-year-old Ryan Sinegal of Roseville was taken into custody on April 1st and charged the next day with first-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, and three counts of felony firearm.
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2 months ago | 
fox17online.com | Brett Kast |Matt Dale
DETROIT (WXYZ) — With tension brewing between the U.S. and Canada as a new set of tariffs is set to take effect, some Canadians say they’re boycotting their trips to the U.S., vowing to use their wallets as a means to make their voices heard. Both the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel saw a noticeable decline in travelers last month, and some local businesses in Detroit also are noticing a decline in Canadian customers.
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2 months ago | 
wxyz.com | Brett Kast |Matt Dale
DETROIT (WXYZ) — With tension brewing between the U.S. and Canada as a new set of tariffs is set to take effect, some Canadians say they’re boycotting their trips to the U.S., vowing to use their wallets as a means to make their voices heard. Both the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel saw a noticeable decline in travelers last month, and some local businesses in Detroit also are noticing a decline in Canadian customers.
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2 months ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Matt Dale
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — The U.S. Department of Education has put 60 universities across the country on notice that they are under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Those universities, including the University of Michigan, have been sent warning letters to fulfill their obligations under the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish students on campus or face potential enforcement actions. Since Oct.
