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11-year-old accidentally shot by sibling in west Detroit home
Police Chief Todd Bettison was frustrated after a child accidentally shot a sibling with a gun that was not secured. The children were home alone.
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Christa Pike's first words after surviving execution: 'Where am I?' attorney says
Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee
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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution, attorney says
Christa Pike's attorneys say she is aware of what happened to her after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt a week ago and is both angry and confused
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Don't miss the Free Press at Story Fest 2026 this Thursday, Oct. 8
Detroit Free Press reporter John Wisely will join other journalists and artists for Detroit Story Fest on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Detroit Opera.
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Christa Pike is awake and speaking 'limitedly' after execution attempt in Tennessee, lawyer says
Christa Pike is awake and speaking after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee
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Grandma Bob’s to open second Detroit pizza location in new neighborhood
Grandma Bob’s is opening a second Detroit location in West Village, taking over the former Marrow restaurant space.
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Neighbors to bring back Prest Street block club after mass shooting
Neighbors in the Prest Street area of Detroit said it needs a block club again. "There are babies on the block," said Willie Mae Gibson, 96.
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Oakland judge asks for public censure, not removal in misconduct case
A Michigan judicial oversight body to weigh report that Oakland judge isn't mentally disabled, despite basis for concern.
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Former Sen. Virgil Smith gets expungement for 2015 domestic incident
Michigan Clean Slate laws allow those convicted of certain crimes to apply to have their records expunged. Other crimes are expunged automatically.
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Michigan Lottery winner to pay off debt after $2M scratch-off prize
A Wayne County man plans to pay off his debt after winning $2 million on a Michigan Lottery Big Money Pay Day instant ticket purchased in Detroit.
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Mayor, Detroit Police chief praise Occupy the Summer for drop in crime
Mayor Mary Sheffield and Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison tout crime reduction across the city, including among teens.
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Judge orders Wayne County to count 37 votes in Hamtramck mayoral race
Wayne County must count 37 votes in Hamtramck's mayoral race, a judge ordered. The current mayor won by only 11 votes in Nov.
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