Simon Shaykhet
Reporter at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)
Emmy Winning Anchor/Reporter, Former FBI Spokesman
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1 week ago |
wxyz.com | Simon Shaykhet
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The man charged in the horrific murder of a high-profile Detroit neurosurgeon will appear in court for a preliminary exam next week. Dr. Devon Hoover was shot and killed at his Detroit home in April 2023. Desmond Burks is facing multiple charges including first-degree murder. A friend of Hoover, Alan Kaniarz, is still heartbroken over the loss and recalls a final photo he took of him. “I just thought it can’t be bad to have a picture of Devon.
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wxyz.com | Simon Shaykhet
(WXYZ) — A ribbon cutting happened today at the location of the brand new Michigan Fertility Institute in the city of Livonia. We were there as the community and several mayors welcomed the owner for that special event. Located on Farmington Road, the facility is bringing state-of-the-art technology and highly experienced staff to the area to perform egg, sperm and embryo freezing, IVF treatments, genetic testing, donor programs and more.
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1 week ago |
wxyz.com | Simon Shaykhet
(WXYZ) — A rise in threats and deadly violence against elected officials is leading to calls for more security funding at the state and national level. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: 'Stay safe.' Lawmakers call for more security in wake of Minnesota shooting Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out after the deadly shooting in Minnesota over the weekend that killed former Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Sen.
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2 weeks ago |
wxyz.com | Simon Shaykhet
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Bringing fathers together after devastating losses in the city of Detroit, the police department is hosting an event on Saturday to honor those whose children have died as a result of violent crimes. As Father’s Day approaches, there’s a pain for some dads that’s difficult to put into words. The father of 23-year-old college graduate Jordan Thornhill says his heart has been broken since July 2024, when a block party shooting took Thornhill’s life.
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2 weeks ago |
wxyz.com | Simon Shaykhet
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — With more protests planned in the name of “No Kings” day, state leaders are weighing in with strong views. On Friday, I talked with our state’s attorney general and head of the Michigan Republican Party. Both shared a message about the need for peace. “We are so lucky to live in a country where we have a First Amendment, fundamental right to make our voices heard and to go out and protest the government if we don’t agree with everything that the government is doing.
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