CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that there will be one lane open in both directions on I-94 at M-19 as crews work on a resurfacing project in Macomb County.According to MDOT, this update will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, and go through mid-May. A 22-year-old man was arrested after Sterling Heights police were alerted that he was planning to meet up with a Carleton Middle School student. 0:09. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI Vehicle thefts, reckless driving and a high-speed police chase led to a three-vehicle crash and the death of a 20-year-old woman early Friday, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Weather 0C Saturday 0 | 1C Sunday 0 | 2C Monday 0 | 8C But if "we heard the sounds of a child drowning we would jump that fence in a heartbeat. "Theyre well knowledgeable about these different plants and how the security is set up and where theyre vulnerable and they end up making it inside," said Lt. Mario Bastianelli. San Francisco Fire Department units . In midst of our weather coverage, CBS News Detroit's Ibrahim Samra stepped outside of the studio in an attempt to build a snowman. A Macomb County man thought he was going to have a heart attack when he won a $500,000 prize playing the Michigan Lotterys Ruby Red Wild Time instant game. Details of the Tuesday evening incident at Chrysler-parent Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant were limited. Five men were arrested for their roles in the Stellantis Sterling Heights plant car theft attempt. Family members claim shooting was accidental, the TV station reports. Police said the officers found aman who has not been identified inside of the vehicle. Antoine Davis outscored them all except for "Pistol" Pete. The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. WXYZ reports 1,977 hourly and 207 salaried workers are employed at the Sterling Heights plant. Adrian Madison 55, Dundee 51. BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=. 1,850 Sq. Sterling Heights Fire Injures 3 Residents, 2 Firefighters Three residents and two Sterling Heights Firefighters were injured in a Wednesday morning fire on Mariano Street. You can do whatever you want," a South Carolina woman named Eva Edl told the officers. More:Opinion: She had abortion in Detroit warehouse. Other prizes will also be available to those who participate, including Jets ranch T-Shirts, and Jets Pizza ranch Ramekins. 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All nine said they were not seeking an absentee ballot. "We are there to interpose our own bodies to save as many lives as we can. View more recently sold homes. Investigators believe the girl, who is now in custody, made a threat toward the high school, but have not determined where the other threat came from yet. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, but her name has not been released pending the results of autopsy. A breathalyzer test revealed the man had a .17% blood alcohol content and he was taken into custody. Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, PVRIS, Hot Mulligan, and more will hit the road this July. Fire Concerns at Residential Marijuana Grows, Station 1: 3,412 - 5:51 average response time, Station 2: 3,102 - 6:23 average response time, Station 3: 2,824 - 5:53 average response time, Station 4: 3,135 - 5:39 average response time, Station 5: 2,998 - 5:42 average response time. Things may. The police warned the group to leave, or they would be arrested. The automaker announced Friday that it plans to build more of the Mustang Mach-E, the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick small pickup, the F-150 Lightning electric pickup and the Transit and E-Transit gas and electric full-size vans. Fire officials confirm the incident happened in the 2400 block of Haff Drive in Sterling Heights just before 10pm, Saturday night. Sterling Heights police are looking for a person who was caught on video shooting at a woman. The shooting happened on Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at the familys home at Sterling Estates in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and Utica Road in Sterling Heights, FOX 2 Detroit reports. At the intersection of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, the Jeep crashed into a Chevy Malibu, instantly killing a 20-year-old woman. A 25-year-old woman was killed overnight in Sterling Heights when the forklift she was driving fell on top of her, police said. A video of Stevenson High School football players pointing water guns at a Black teammate who is pretending to be handcuffed during a team breakfast has sparked outrage in the Sterling Heights community. MDOT officials announced the Canadian rate for eastbound traffic on Port Huron's Blue Water Bridge into Canada will not change, following the currency parity review. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Sterling Heights man killed from shooting by teen brother in 'horrible accident' He was described as a good man who worked hard to support his family. The arrest comes as police were investigating a pair of threats made toward Stevenson High School and Heritage Junior High School in recent days. Suggest one. For Heather Idoni, a 58-year-old bookstore owner from Linden, the federal charges against her and others came as no surprise: It was her third time getting indicted in recent years. The AGGA's inventor and manufacturer have denied all liability in court. A man was caught driving a stolen 2023 Dodge Ram in Livingston County because the truck had a plate from another stolen vehicle. Two people and a pet German Shepherd were displaced in a fire that burned a Lower Pacific Heights home and prompted lengthy street closures on Friday afternoon. Lt. Mario Bastianelli, spokesman for the Sterling Heights Police Department, said the suspect arrested was Najib Bashar Azooz, 24, of Shelby Township. Tesla says it will use innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories to cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles by as much as half of the ones it now builds. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - They havent had a headlining tour in a decade and havent even been together as a group in eight years. Grand Rapids West Catholic - beat Holland Christian 28-14; will host Allendale in Week 514. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. As Black History Month continues, three African American leaders dominating their professions Suzanne Shank, President/CEO of Siebert Williams Shank, Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, President/CEO of the National Business League, and Keith Wyche, Vice President of Community Engagement at Walmart- appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" to talk about their careers, helping to pave the way for young people and muchmore. The Fordson girls basketball team jumped out to a 12-2 first-quarter lead and never looked back. STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - A daughter desperately tried to save her bedridden mother from a terrible house fire, Saturday night, but sadly fire officials confirm the elderly woman passed away. Sterling Heights- Police and crime scene units are currently at a home on Clinton River Road between Raleigh and Denoter. According to court records, here is what landed the group on the federal government's radar: In August 2020, the anti-abortion activists set their sights on the Northland Family Planning clinic in Sterling Heights. Idoni, who has run a bookstore called Beloved Books for 20 years, said that she will be shuttering her business in Junebecause of her summer trial in Washington. ", Then she offered an analogy: Someone may choose not to swim in poolif there were a "no trespassing" sign. The person who hired him is referred to in the indictment as an unidentified co-conspirator. "She will be greatly missed," Jabboori said. Bastianelli said members of the public with more information about the case can contact Sterling Heights Police Department investigators at (586) 446-2825. The state must raise the level of our game.Exotic, classic cars line the streets weekly in Depot Town this summerAlligator wasnt driving during car chase, Michigan police say. 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Pray for the fruit of repentance to manifest," one man posted. cops believe this was a targeted hit in which the suspect was waiting for the woman to leave her residence and clearly trying to . STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - A suspect was arrested hours after allegedly carjacking an 80-year-old woman on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Walmart parking lot in Sterling Heights, police said. Canada is vital to Michigan and vice versa as former Canadian Consul General of Detroit Joseph Comartin talks about on "Michigan Matters" which airs 8 am this Sunday on CBS Detroit. "We're in Sterling Heights, outside of the murder mill, to save children," one of the defendants livestreamed to a social media account on Aug. 27, 2020. Follow. Fire crews responded just before 5 a.m. Tuesday to the Ford Sterling Axle Plant along Mound Road just north of 17 Mile Road and found white smoke billowing from a portion of the building. When officers arrived, they found the man sleeping in his truck and were unable to wake him up right away. Portillos is known for its Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and chocolate cake. Sterling. City of Sterling Heights issues SNOW EMERGENCY for Fri., March 3. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The brazen robbery attempt saw suspects try to steal at least 10 pickup trucks from the auto manufacturing plant. Sterling Heights, MI Festivals and Fairs Michigan festivals! All apparatus and personnel from the Sterling Heights Fire Department were called to the scene and a second alarm was called. The police officers who responded to the crash offered to help out. . Officials received a 911 call from the 87-year-old husband at 9:30 a.m. Monday. A 17-year-old, who was allegedly recklessly driving a vehicle stolen from a dealership, was arrested at the crash scene in Sterling Heights, the TV station reports. Employees tried to intervene and guided the woman to the employee entrance. Idoni has not yet been arraigned on the federal charges in Michigan, though her legal troubles will keep her busy in the next year. Macomb County Scanner . The Republican mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan, a key battleground state, is voting forJoe Bidenin Michigan's Democratic primary on Tuesday after supportingPresident Donald Trumpin 2016, saying his decision is about wanting "basic human decency" in a president. Flames could be seen raging out of all floors as the blaze. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Roeske covertly watched as a white Dodge Journey pulled up to the rear of a pharmacy on Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, according to a news release. Three College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters faculty are teaching and conducting research on two continents during the 2022-2023 cycle. Published: Feb. 12, 2022 at 2:49 PM EST . . This account is not monitored 24/7. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. At about . Jul 3, 2019. Get the latest fire watch details and map. City officials in Romulus say the first toxic waste shipments from East Palestine, Ohio, came days before local officials were notified. According to the City of Sterling, Ill., 38-year-old Lt. Garrett Ramos with the Sterling Fire Department died after falling through a floor while fighting a house fire in rural Rock Falls . Click here to complete our survey. In efforts to provide a professional and caring experience for the recipients of our services, we greatly appreciate feedback from your recent interaction with our department. Police said the planned attack would be similar to last month's mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. 1:00 Sterling Heights Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a vehicle fire Tuesday, officials said. The automaker called the layoffs indefinite meaning there is no timetable for when impacted workers can expect to resume normal shifts. Police said the driver was immediately arrested and taken to the Sterling Heights Police Department for processing. The company says employee health and wellness is a top priority for the company. As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said. Davison police responded to the scene and assumed possession of the stolen vehicle and took custody of the suspect. Tuesday's Scores. Close to collapsing is a two-story building leaning over a Detroit sidewalk, and the city is promising to take action. The current recall notice is for 2004-2006 model year trucks. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program has named UM-Dearborn as a top producer of the prestigious international award. According to the unofficial vote totals from Oakland County, Farooqi received 2,051 votes to Squires 1,215. The driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. ", More:Michigan lawmakers to tackle taxes, abortion, civil rights and more this session, More:Michigan Supreme Court ends abortion lawsuit at Gov. Clinton Township Police and Fire responding. Officers were dispatched at about 6:15 p.m. to 38111 Van. "She was explaining to us that her mother is trapped inside of her home which had apparently caught fire," Jabboori told Fox 2. A Sterling Heights sergeant saved a 1-year-old who was choking and couldnt breathe. According to The Macomb Daily, police were called to the Stellantis Assembly Plant located at 38111 Van Dyke around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a vehicle fire. Thats when one of the officers was struck by a black Mercedes driven by a second suspect. 2 Baths. The company plans on opening its first Michigan location inside a former Denny's near Macomb County the county that basically handed former President Donald T*ump the 2016 election is finally seeing rainbows. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- Stellantis has announced plans to layoff an unspecified amount of workers from its Sterling Heights stamping plant, according to WXYZ-Detroit. Police in Sterling Heights chased down a member of a group who smashed their way into a pharmacy in the middle of the night, officials said. It inspired 50 years of service. The Red Wings, seemingly conceding they won't make the playoffs for the first time since 2016, dealt a pair of key players in the two days leading up to the NHL trade deadline on Friday. A judge has ruled that a Detroit suburb violated no laws when it approved a consent judgment allowing the construction of a mosque in a neighborhood. A massive fire broke out in slums near Delhi's Sultanpuri road on Friday. Our County is grieving the tragic death of a young woman, Lucido said in a statement. Even before the coronavirus arrived, researchers have found in 2018 that about half of American public servants said they were burnt out, compared with 20% over workers overall. Sterling Heights police Sgt. Convert documents to beautiful publications and share them worldwide. LAPEER COUNTY, MI -- A police K-9 helped tracked down a 25-year-old Sterling Heights man who stole a vehicle Sunday and led law enforcement on a 100-mile-per-hour chase across two counties. The FDA received reports of "life-threatening anaphylaxis" after the false negative results. Muskegon Mona Shores - beat Wyoming 48-14; will host Grand Rapids Union in Week 511. A fire recently broke out at the Wagenbach's home in Sterling Heights. A veteran of the Detroit Fire Department has been charged with dealing drugs prescription pills and ecstasy in several Macomb County communities, prosecutors said Thursday. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Ted Nugent plans to return home in 2022 to perform two concerts on his Detroit Muscle tour. Beal City - beat Lake City 23-6; will visit Evart in Week 532. STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - A daughter desperately tried to save her bedridden mother from a terrible house fire, Saturday night, but sadly fire officials confirm the elderly woman passed. Heavy snow and rain is moving into southeast Michigan. FLINT, MI Five people have been convicted for having roles in operating an illegal gambling site in Clio. The St. Malachy Summerfest in Sterling Heights will feature a variety of food, live music and other activities for the family. Newsroom tweets. Willie Horton was a fixture for the Detroit Tigers from 1963-1977, helping lead Detroit to the 1968 World Series title. Big Time Rush has reunited and will go on a 41-show tour in 2022 with one Michigan concert. It is a large. Amid a growing jobs gap, companies like DTE are teaming up to help the cause. FIRE CHIEF CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS, MI The City of Sterling Heights, MI (pop. . NewsBreak provides latest and breaking news about #Sterling Heights Fire. Another 30 months would pass before a federal grand jury handed up an indictment charging the demonstrators, five of whom are from Michigan, in the 2020 incident. Look for the feeds in the morning and prepare to join us. Sterling Heights Police say the accident occurred around 12 a.m. Why, despite her legal troubles, does she continue to protest abortion activities? He's an icon, former mayor and NBA superstar. Unofficial results showed Squire narrowly won in Macomb County, where she received 1,898 votes to Farooqis 1,794, but it wasnt enough. Police believe this could be a murder-suicide case, the report said. An employee noticed the car was on fire and alerted security who. Two officers with the Sterling Heights Police Department went above their duties and helped deliver a DoorDash order after a driver was involved in a crash. According to the Feb. 15 indictment, which was unsealed this week, the group engaged in a conspiracy to violate civil rights a crime that carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence and violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which carries a maximum six-month prison sentence. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI Michigan officials have issued a do not eat advisory for tahini sold at a Metro Detroit store. The 120-inch pipe in St. Clair County, called a water main, carries treated water from Lake Huron and is the largest in the system, the agency said. In conjunction with the documentary release "Connecting the Dots," CBS stations across the nation are looking at mental health issues facing young people. It is 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area.. Ashburn is a major hub for Internet traffic, due to its many data centers. CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A 76-year-old man was found dead after a fire at an apartment building in Brooklyn Monday afternoon. Weather News. Police are searching for a Sterling Heights man who was reported missing last month but was last seen in October. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Sterling Heights Police, in addition to Troy, Warren, Clinton Township, Shelby Township, and Utica police officers, arrived at the plant and secured the parking lot. Barriers have been tucked away for winter on the stretch of Mound Road between 15 Mile Road and M-59, relieving a lot of commuters headaches. As the group blocked the entrance, a woman tried to enter. A Sterling Heights police officer is credited with saving the life of a one-year-old baby who was choking. The federal government announced on Feb. 13 that it is investing 16.5 million in funding in support of several projects in eastern Ontario communities. GM says it plans to save $2 billion over the next two years, and that will come from "reducing corporate expenses, overhead, and complexity in all our products.". According to investigators, an 80-year-old woman was assaulted and thrown out of her car during the carjacking. According to its website, Metalsa is a supplier for Ford, General Motors, BMW, Toyota and many other international car companies. The U.S. Department of Labor says Stellantis will create more lactation rooms at its Sterling Heights assembly plant. But demonstrators were planted there, too, and wouldn't budge. Local fire updates and warnings for Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas. A precautionary boil water notice was issued for 7 communities after a water main break caused a loss of pressure Saturday morning. Officers approached the vehicle and attempted to take the suspect into custody, the report said. Police say the pedestrian was crossing Metropolitan Parkway in the crosswalk when he was struck by the SUV, which continued to travel east after the collision. The driver who killed a 5-year-old boy while accelerating to beat a red light in Warren was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison. SHFD strives to treat you like family. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- A brazen robbery attempt led to seven people being arrested Tuesday morning who are accused of trying to steal multiple vehicles from the Stellantis plant in Sterling Heights. The Forever Tour will be at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights on Sunday, July 10. FLINT, MI A Flint rapper has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot, allegedly hiring a man to kill a Sterling Heights woman for $10,000 in cash, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office. GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, MI - General Motors announced it will move its GM Heritage Center from Sterling Heights to Grand Blanc Township where the companys former Customer Care and Aftersales world headquarters was previously located. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 0:00. She was there for birth control, but the demonstrators wouldn't move. Theres a big summer celebration on tap that has all of the greatest hits for a fun festival. Pro tip: Don't push your slower friends down so you can escape. Cliff Mac, 31, of Flint, with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire resulting in personal injury, murder-for-hire resulting in personal injury and using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Bastianelli said the exact cause of the man's death is unknown at this time. Calgary (/ k l r i / KAL-gr-ee; locally: KAL-gree) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces.As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making it the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. During the call, he said hed shot his 86-year-old wife. Her family says she took the job at Metalsa, between 17 Mile and 18 Mile roads near Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights, to make money before going back to nursing school. Multiple suspects gained entry on the to the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant parking lot on 7500 17 Mile Road around 4:45 a.m., police said. A Macomb County man said he was stuttering and speechless over the phone after he realized he had won a $569,366 lottery jackpot. Driver Brianna Fantozzi is six months pregnant and working to make extra money. A convicted sex offender has been found guilty of raping his teenage co-worker at a Jimmy Johns in Sterling Heights. This page is not monitored 24/7. In lawsuits, patients report irreparable harm. The teen driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. Dispatch reported that the vehicle was headed east on Interstate 69 at speeds of more100 MPH as it entered into Lapeer County, according to a Lapeer County Sheriffs Department news release. NEXT Weather meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey gives an update on what's to come this weekend following a winter storm. Employees were evacuated from the building and did not return to finish their shifts. One man is facing seven charges for selling drugs in multiple Metro Detroit cities, which include Warren, Eastpointe, and Roseville. The mission of the Sterling Heights Fire Department (SHFD) is to provide for the safety and welfare of our community and our members through prevention, preparation and protection. Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights is to undergo a billion-dollar redevelopment project that will include residences, parks, hotel space, retail, dining, and more. After the incident, Sims allegedly took a Greyhound bus back to Grand Rapids where he received $300 for the failed hit, the report said. A 37-year-old man could spend the rest of his life in prison for the carjacking of an elderly woman in a Walmart parking lot. Jollibee, a popular Philippines-based fast-food chain, is finally coming to Michigan. Miller says a portion of the ceiling fell down on the fireman, leaving him with minor burns. ", Idoni explained that she and other like-minded individuals "take literally the scripture in Proverbs 24:10-12. The fire started at 6:08 a.m. on Friday on the second floor of a building on Montague Street and quickly spread to the fifth floor. A 21-year-old driver from Sterling Heights was pulled over for speeding and discovered to have a loaded rifle, a loaded pistol, and a drum magazine inside the car, police said. Nearby homes similar to 13220 Cloverlawn Dr have recently sold between $315K to $315K at an average of $170 per square foot. The factory, which now employs about 1,350 workers, officially was placed on "idle" by the company on Tuesday.