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Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield to be charged in political donation scandal | Oakland County Sheriff to host opioid town hall
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is set to announce charges in the long-running investigation into former Michigan speaker of the house Lee Chatfield. This investigation allegedly has to do with the former speaker's use of millions of dollars in political contributions.
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The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a public town hall tonight trying to generate more awareness around the growing danger of opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
(PHOTO: Nick King/Lansing State Journal)
GM moving out of Renaissance Center, into Hudson's Building | University of Michigan staffer and former QB Denard Robinson arrested and charged with OWI after early morning crash
Dan Gilbert's footprint growing even bigger in downtown Detroit as he lands a plum tenant at the Hudson's building. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more
Early Monday morning, Robinson was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated following a crash near East Eisenhower Parkway and South State Street in Ann Arbor. (Credit: Melanie Maxwell/USA Today)
GM moving it's headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson's building | The NFL draft is next week, wit it comes concern that there might be a spike in human trafficking with the event
GM is staying in Downtown Detroit, but moving a few blocks up Woodward. GM CEO Mary Barra and Bedrock CEO Dan Gilbert to make the formal announcement at 4:30. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Hope asks that people look out for signs of human trafficking, someone who looks uncomfortable with the person they're with -- wearing clothing inappropriate for the weather. (Credit: David Rodrigues Muno/USA Today)
Planning to be in Downtown Detroit anytime soon? Leave extra early | It's work zone awareness week, reminding drivers to slow down
'Phase 3' of road closures is beginning for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week -- reminding drivers to SLOW DOWN and use caution when in a construction zone. (Credit: Getty)
First responders on scene of explosion and fire at building in Downtown Detroit | Leaders in Detroit celebrate milestone — 4,000 units of affordable housing built in the last 5 years
Developing in Downtown Detroit, Friday afternoon: Police and the fire department have responded to an explosion and fire at a DTE substation. A loud explosion was heard as the fire broke out near Third Street and Lafayette.
Detroit has spent over $1B to build affordable housing in the city, and city officials are celebrating 4,000 units being built. (Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
Wind advisory in effect Friday with gusts between 45-50mph | New state program to offer gun locks free to the public
A wind advisory in effect Friday with gusts between 45-50mph. The National Weather Service says to drive carefully and lock down anything that could be blown away outside.
The Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have announced the purchase of gun locks, free to the public and available in all MDHHS county offices and many local health departments statewide. (Credit: Getty)
Crashes on I-75 and I-696 result in heavy traffic for Metro Detroit | The search is on for 2 suspects wanted for allegedly beating a man with a baseball bat in Detroit
Crews are still on the scene of a bad crash on I-696 this midday. Michigan State Police is asking drivers to slow down in the rain, after a semi truck crashed into the median at westbound I-696 near Greenfield in Oak Park. (Credit: WWJ)
The two men are accused of approaching the 44-year-old man in the parking lot, beating him with baseball bats, and leaving the area in a white Chevy pickup truck.
SB I-75 near 8 Mile closed after fatal crash | Officials blame a coyote for the death of a sheep at the Henry Ford Museum
Our developing story this hour, Michigan State Police have closed southbound I-75 at Eight Mile after a deadly crash. WWJ's Charlie Langton is at the scene.
Officials at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn say a coyote may be to blame for the death of a sheep. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A 5th case of the measles has been confirmed in Michigan | Three people shot in Lansing during an officer-involved shooting
A 5th case of the measles has been confirmed in Michigan, as a 4-year-old from Detroit has contracted the illness. (Credit: Getty)
Three people have been shot in Lansing during an officer-involved shooting. Lansing police tells WWJ that two of three people shot were officer, as well as a suspect.
Jennifer and James Crumbley sentenced to 10-15 years, likely to appeal | EMU students are given the 'all-clear' after a bomb threat Tuesday
Jennifer and James Crumbley have been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison with time served. But it is likely not over, as they are expected to appeal.
Eastern Michigan University has given the 'all-clear' to students after receiving a bomb threat Tuesday. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
