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Detroit leaders are pushing to get senior citizens, some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, vaccinated through clinics at two of the citys largest churches and by providing rides to the TCF Center garage mass drive-thru vaccination site. Mayor Mike Duggan said Tuesday that of the 1,800 Detroiters who have died from the virus, more than 70% were age 65 years and older. In the last two weeks, he said, 15 of the citys 16 deaths from the virus were people age 65 and older. He did not know ...

The Story Behind The Gigantic Tire on I-94 Have you ever wondered what the story is on the gigantic Uniroyal Tire visible off I-94 in Allen Park, between the Southfield Freeway Interchange and Outer Drive overpass? You certainly can’t miss it, as it stands over 80 feet high and weighs 12 tons. It was originally created by the United States Rubber Company for the 1964 New York World’s fair, where at the time it functioned as a Ferris Wheel. After the fair ended in 1965 it was disassembled an...

by  Violet Ikonomova Before he was killed by police, Hakim Littleton was trying to get out of Detroit. The plan, according to those close to him, went like this: When he wrapped up a probation sentence for a crime committed as a juvenile, he and his girlfriend would head for Arizona, where they would marry and start anew. Hakim Littleton and Malica White planned to move west and start a family. (Photo: Malica White) Littleton, 20, and Malica White, 18, had been...

Its not exactly a secret that its been a windy week here in Casper. Today, on Outer Drive, there is sort of a hurricane happening right now. There have been high wind warnings in effect today, but exactly how windy is it? If youre near Outer Drive, its been like a hurricane. Check out this screenshot from Wyoroad.info. Wyoroad.info This page refreshes pretty much constantly throughout the day. As of this morning, winds of 75 mph and higher have been measured today. By definition, thats a catego...

80 mph gusts recorded as wind event rocks Wyoming through the weekend By Greg Hirst on December 19, 2020 Blowover crash on I-80 near Arlington 12/19/2020 (WYDOT) For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website.  CASPER, Wyo — High wind warnings and watches are in effect across much of Wyoming this weekend, with 80 mph gusts already recorded in the southeast travel district Saturday, according to the Na...

4 in police custody following barricaded gunman situation on Detroit’s east side No injuries reported amid Detroit incident Wednesday afternoon Published:  Updated:  Tags:  DETROIT – Police have taken four people into custody on Wednesday afternoon following a barricaded gunman situation that occurred on Detroit’s east side. Detroit police say four people were inside a home with a barricaded gunman in the area of Wilshire Drive and Newport Street, near Outer Drive and Chalmers Street o...

The shooting occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Dec. 15. Ecorse Public Safety Director Joseph Thomas Jr. said the department is not releasing the man’s name, but said the search for the suspects is going “high tech.” - Advertisement - According to Thomas, the victim is 32 years old and was allegedly living with a friend in Ecorse. He was stopped at a traffic light when the shots rang out. Thomas said two bullets struck the victim in the upper torso and the other occupants managed to esc...

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday condemned as “aldermanic prerogative at its worst” the decision by downtown aldermen to block plans to raise commercial property taxes along North Michigan Avenue to bankroll security improvements after two rounds of looting. Lightfoot said commercial properties fronting the Magnificent Mile are “suffering and hurting” after a dramatic dropoff in sales and foot traffic and were willing to tax themselves to shore up their defenses...

Today Partly cloudy early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 74F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.. Tonight Rain likely. Thunder is possible early. Low 54F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Updated: April 8, 2021 @ 5:42 am

MSP: Alcohol, speed contributed to I-94 crash that left 3 dead Detroit — A two-vehicle crash early Monday morning on eastbound Interstate 94 killed everyone involved, officials said.  A Chevrolet Camaro rear ended a Mercury SUV traveling the same direction at EB I-94 and Outer Drive at about 1:50 a.m. Monday, Michigan State Police said in a release on Twitter. The Camaro was being driven by a 39-year-old man with a 38-year-old woman in the passengers seat, and the SUV was driven b...