When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could bomb out or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean?

According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenesis, which happens when a storms central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. These storms are sometimes called bomb cyclones. Storm intensity is measured by central pressure, so the lower the pressure, the stronger the storm.

Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages.

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If youre watching TV at night and the weather report comes on and youre hearing bomb cyclone being used, that usually means theres quite a bit of active weather going on, said Andrew Orrison, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland.

Bomb cyclones can happen in any season, but mainly occur during fall and winter when frigid air from the Arctic can creep south and clash with warmer air masses.

Its really the clash of those air masses that really kind of helps to generate the areas of low pressure in the first place, said Orrison.

Regions in North America that are prone to seeing bomb cyclones include Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes region.

A federal judge on Saturday denied Minnesotas emergency request to halt a surge of federal immigration enforcement agents in the Twin Cities region.

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez said her ruling does not make a final determination on the states claim that the federal government has overstepped its authority. She also stressed the decision was not a ruling on the legality of specific actions taken by federal agents.

Menendez wrote that granting the injunction would harm the federal governments efforts to enforce federal immigration laws.

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The Court must view plaintiffs claims through the lens of the specific legal framework they invoke, and, having done so, finds that plaintiffs have not met their burden, she wrote.

The judge noted Minnesota officials did not explain how to draw a clear line between what is constitutionally permissible and what is not.

State officials alleged the Trump administration targeted Minnesota as political retribution and gave the state unequal treatment, saying other states with larger undocumented populations could see bigger surges in enforcement activity.

But Menendez ruled the state failed to show how the executive branchs discretionary decisions violate the law.

Federal prosecutors announced charges Thursday against a Wichita man in connection with a Facebook post threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Adam Lee Osborn, 60, is charged with one count of using interstate communications with a threat to injure and one count of influencing, impeding and retaliating against a federal official by threatening.

The charges come the same week as a Minnesota man was tackled after spraying an unknown substance on Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis.

On Jan. 23, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation received a voluntary emergency disclosure request from Facebook about a user who posted on the platform, Im going to kill Ilhan Omar in white text on a purple background.

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Facebooks disclosure included user information that connected the post to Osborns account.

The KBI, working with the Wichita Police Department, went to Osborns Wichita apartment to talk to him about the posts.

When officers told Osborn they wanted to talk about his Facebook posts, Osborn said he knew they were the ones about Omar and allegedly admitted, Yeah, I wrote those.

During a subsequent interview, Osborn said he was blind and didnt have the means to follow through on his threats to Omar. Osborn also referenced recently elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying, Someone needed to take his sorry ass out too, and they need to.

Osborn allegedly told investigators that he hoped his posts maybe provoke someone to handle business. When officers asked him what handle business meant, he told them to take em out. When officers asked him what take em out meant, he said, kill them.

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Wichita police and KBI agents alerted agents at the FBI Field Office, which worked to present the affidavit in support of criminal charges to federal prosecutors.

Osborn made his initial appearance before a federal judge on Jan. 26 in Wichita. He remains in federal custody pending an arraignment and detention hearing set for Feb. 4.

The Los Angeles Police Department said multiple demonstrators were arrested Friday as anti-immigration enforcement rallies took place nationwide.

Police said several violent agitators were taken into custody after officers ordered the crowd to disperse. Some demonstrators threw objects at officers after the orders were issued, according to the LAPD.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern that violent protests could lead to an escalation. President Donald Trump had sought to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, but a federal judge blocked the move, ruling he did not have the authority to deploy them domestically without the governors approval.

Peaceful protest is a constitutional right. I urge Angelenos to exercise that right safely and not give this administration an excuse to escalate, Bass said.

The protests came as the 50501 Project urged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to scale back its operations amid stepped-up enforcement in Minneapolis and other cities. The group called for a nationwide economic boycott Friday, urging people to skip school, work and shopping. A day of protests is planned for Saturday.

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Sushi isnt just a meal, its an art form, a cultural tradition, and a hands-on experience.

If you're interested in learning to roll Sushi, The Blind Owl if hosting a special Sushi Rolling class on Wednesday, February 11th from

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. with Sushi Chef Ivan Dalou.

To learn more or to reserve your spot, visit blindowlrestaurant.com

Easterseals MORC has opened the first of many planned Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) clinics. It's located at 22200 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Southfield.

The clinic is fully staffed by licensed behavioral health clinicians, registered nurses, medical assistants and peer support specialists to provide immediate, accessible assistance.

Those experiencing mental health, substance use or other self-identified crises can seek help via walk-ins or virtual appointments. Services are available Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Easterseals MORC has also created a Winter Blues and SAD resource guide (morc.easterseals.com) to ensure everyone remains mentally health during the grey days of Michigan winter.

For thousands of Haitian migrants living in Springfield, the possibility of federal agents coming to the city looms large.

According to the city's website, it's estimated that between 12,000 and 15,000 migrants live in Clark County. A majority of them are from Haiti and fled to the United States because of safety concerns.

Many live under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program that allows people from countries in conflict a chance to live and work in the U.S. for a period of time.

However, TPS for Haitian migrants is set to end after Feb. 3. That was announced in November, when U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that Haiti no longer meets the requirements for TPS.

We sat down with Viles Dorsainvil, executive director of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, to talk about the potential end of TPS.

"Folks will be feeling miserable," Dorsainvil said. "Not being able to leave their house, not being able to go to work."

WATCH: Haitian migrants in Springfield express anxiety over potential end to TPS

Haitian migrants in 'constant fear' of ICE raids as temporary protected status expected to end

Dorsainvil said many Haitian migrants are anxious about what next week's deadline means for their future in the country.

He said there has been a constant fear for Haitian migrants in Springfield ever since President Donald Trump made unfounded claims during his 2024 campaign that migrants were eating animals.

"Since then, the fear has been there," Dorsainvil said.

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Dorsainvil said many Haitian migrants fled their home country due to fear for their lives. He said Haiti is not a safe country to return to right now.

"The weak government cannot control the gang members," Dorsainvil said.

He said that he and other migrants fear that if they are sent back to Haiti, they will be hurt or killed by gang members.

According to the State Department's website, Haiti is currently under a Level 4 travel advisory for U.S. citizens. No one is currently recommended to travel to the country due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest and limited health care.

"It's a state of lawlessness where somebody can come to you and shoot you, and there is no investigation, there is no follow-up," Dorsainvil said.

Dorsainvil said many migrants, including himself, have been spooked by national stories of ICE agents arresting people throughout the country. He pointed to the recent situation in Minnesota, where federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti last week.

"It has been a constant fear," Dorsainvil said.

It's possible TPS won't end next week, as a federal judge is expected to rule on a temporary pause status any day.

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Still, Dorsainvil said he's worried federal agents will target Springfield if it does end.

"If you speak in a different accent as me, automatically you are a target," Dorsainvil said. "So, it is a very unusual time."

He said many Haitian migrants boost Springfield's economy by opening businesses, buying homes and paying taxes.

Vice President JD Vance said the growing immigration population has strained local resources and pushed up housing costs.

The potential impact on Springfield's economy is something that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has also expressed concern over. Over the past few months, DeWine has repeatedly questioned how the end of TPS could impact a city like Springfield.

"It is not in the best interest of Ohio for these individuals, who are workers and who are working, to lose that status," DeWine said.

However, DeWine acknowledged that the decision comes down to the federal government. He said his office has no indication that federal agents will come into Springfield.

DeWine added that local and state law enforcement will cooperate with federal authorities. We reached out to the City of Springfield about what the end of TPS would mean for the city.

A spokesperson tells us they, too, have no confirmation that ICE will come to Springfield. They add that immigration policy and enforcement decisions rest with the federal government.

The city spokesperson said Springfield Police Chief Allison Elliott has been in ongoing dialogue with federal immigration officials to establish clear lines of communication.

ICE did not respond to our request to comment on this story.

Dorsainvil said his center is continuing to help people in the community prepare for the end of TPS. He said his office is offering resources and advice on how to behave with federal agents.

He said his main advice for the community is to lie low.

"If there is a possibility for them to stay home and call us, we ask of them to call us for any type of service in need instead of putting themselves in danger," said Dorsainvil.

This article was written by Alex Null for the Scripps News Group in Cincinnati.

Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a Minneapolis hospital with a Mexican immigrant who had broken bones in his face and skull.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents initially claimed Alberto Castaeda Mondragn had tried to flee while handcuffed and purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall, according to court documents filed by a lawyer seeking his release.

But staff members at Hennepin County Medical Center determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the 31-year-old's brain, said three nurses familiar with the case.

It was laughable, if there was something to laugh about, said one of the nurses, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss patient care. There was no way this person ran headfirst into a wall.

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The explanation from ICE is an example of recent run-ins between immigration officers and health care workers that have contributed to mounting friction at Minneapolis hospitals. Workers at the Hennepin County facility say ICE officers have restrained patients in defiance of hospital rules and stayed at their sides for days. The agents have also lingered around the campus and pressed people for proof of citizenship.

Since the start of Operation Metro Surge, President Donald Trumps immigration crackdown in Minnesota, ICE officers have become such a fixture at the hospital that administrators issued new protocols for how employees should engage with them. Some employees complain that they have been intimidated to the point that they avoid crossing paths with agents while at work and use encrypted communications to guard against any electronic eavesdropping.

Similar operations have been carried out by federal agents in Los Angeles, Chicago and other cities, where opponents have criticized what they say are overly aggressive tactics. It's not clear how many people have required hospital care while in detention.

Injuries appeared inconsistent with ICE account

The AP interviewed a doctor and five nurses who work at HCMC, who spoke on condition of anonymity to talk about Castaeda Mondragns case. AP also consulted with an outside physician, and they all affirmed that his injuries were inconsistent with an accidental fall or running into a wall.

ICEs account of how he was hurt evolved during the time that federal officers were at his bedside. At least one ICE officer told caregivers that Castaeda Mondragn "got his (expletive) rocked after his Jan. 8 arrest near a St. Paul shopping center, the court filings and a hospital staff member said. His arrest happened a day after the first of two fatal shootings in Minneapolis by immigration officers.

The situation reached a head when ICE insisted on using handcuffs to shackle his ankles to the bed, prompting a heated encounter with hospital staff, according to the court records and the hospital employees familiar with the incident.

At the time, Castaeda Mondragn was so disoriented he did not know what year it was and could not recall how he was injured, one of the nurses said. ICE officers believed he was attempting to escape after he got up and took a few steps.

We were basically trying to explain to ICE that this is how someone with a traumatic brain injury is theyre impulsive, the nurse said. We didn't think he was making a run for the door.

Security responded to the scene, followed by the hospital's CEO and attorney, who huddled in a doctor's office to discuss options for dealing with ICE, the nurse said.

We eventually agreed with ICE that we would have a nursing assistant sit with the patient to prevent him from leaving, the nurse said. They agreed a little while later to take the shackles off.

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The Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE, did not respond to repeated requests for comment on Castaeda Mondragn's injuries. A deportation officer skirted the issue in the court documents, saying that during the intake process at an ICE detention center, it was determined he had a head injury that required emergency medical treatment.

Gregorio Castaeda Mondragn said his older brother is from Veracruz, Mexico, and worked as a roofer. He has a 10-year-old daughter living in his hometown he helps support.

According to his lawyers, Alberto Castaeda Mondragn entered the U.S. in 2022 with valid immigration documents. Minnesota incorporation filings show he founded a company called Castaeda Mondragn the following year with an address listed in St. Paul.

He appears to have no criminal record. His lawyers told a court that Castaeda Mondragn was racially profiled during the crackdown, and that officers determined only after his arrest that he had overstayed his visa.

He was a brown-skinned, Latino Spanish speaker at a location immigration agents arbitrarily decided to target, his lawyers wrote in a petition seeking his release from ICE custody.

Hours after arrest, immigrant has eight skull fractures

Castaeda Mondragn was initially taken to an ICE processing center at the edge of Minneapolis. Court records include an arrest warrant signed upon his arrival by an ICE officer, not an immigration judge.

About four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in suburban Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain, according to court documents. He was then transferred to HCMC.

Castaeda Mondragn was alert and speaking, telling staff he was dragged and mistreated by federal agents, though his condition quickly deteriorated, the documents show.

The following week, a Jan. 16 court filing described his condition as minimally responsive and communicative, disoriented and heavily sedated.

AP shared the details of Castaeda Mondragns injuries with Dr. Lindsey C. Thomas, a board-certified forensic pathologist who worked as a medical examiner in Minnesota for more than 30 years. She agreed with the assessment of hospital staff.

I am pretty sure a person could not get these kinds of extensive injuries from running into a wall, Thomas said, adding that she would need to see the CT scans to make a more definitive finding.

I almost think one doesnt have to be a physician to conclude that a person cant get skull fractures on both the right and left sides of their head and from front to back by running themselves into a wall," she said.

ICE officers stay with hospitalized detainees for days

ICE officers have entered the hospital with seriously injured detainees and stayed at their bedside day after day, staffers said. The crackdown has been unsettling to hospital employees, who said ICE agents have been seen loitering on hospital grounds and asking patients and employees for proof of citizenship.

Hospital staff members said they were uncomfortable with the presence of armed agents they did not trust and who appeared to be untrained.

The nurses interviewed by AP said they felt intimidated by ICEs presence in the critical care unit and had even been told to avoid a certain bathroom to minimize encounters with officers. They said staff members are using an encrypted messaging app to compare notes and share information out of fear that the government might be monitoring their communications.

The hospital reminded employees that ICE officers are not permitted to access patients or protected information without a warrant or court order.

Patients under federal custody are first and foremost patients, hospital officials wrote in a bulletin outlining new protocols. The hospitals written policy also states that no shackles or other restraints should be used unless medically necessary.

We have our policies, but ICE personnel as federal officers don't necessarily comply with those, and that introduces tension, said a doctor who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment for the hospital.

Hospital spokeswoman Alisa Harris said ICE agents have not entered our facilities looking for individuals."

On Saturday, more than two weeks after Castaeda Mondragn was arrested, a U.S. District Court judge ordered him released from ICE custody.

We are encouraged by the courts order, which affirms that the rule of law applies to all people, in every corner of our country, including federal officers, said Jeanette Boerner, director of Hennepin County Adult Representation Services, which filed the lawsuit on Castaeda Mondragns behalf.

To the surprise of some who treated him, Castaeda Mondragn was discharged from the hospital Tuesday. A hospital spokeswoman said she had no information about him.

The Justice Department filed court documents this week affirming Castaeda Mondragn is no longer in custody. Prosecutors did not respond to a request for comment on the man's injuries.

Castaeda Mondragn has no family in Minnesota and coworkers have taken him in, the man's brother said. He has significant memory loss and a long recovery ahead. He won't be able to work for the foreseeable future, and his friends and family worry about paying for his care.

He still doesnt remember things that happened. I think (he remembers) 20% of the 100% he had, said Gregorio Castaeda Mondragn, who lives in Mexico. Its sad that instead of having good memories of the United States, youre left with a bad taste in your mouth about that country because theyre treating them like animals.

A 5-year-old girl from Sterling Heights drowned in a pool in Oakland County Friday evening, deputies say.

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Lake Athletic Club on White Lake Road near Dixie Highway in Independence Township.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Additional details have not yet been released.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Yaxel Lendeborg had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Elliot Cadeau scored 17 and Morez Johnson added 12 points to lead No. 3 Michigan to an 83-71 victory over seventh-ranked Michigan State on Friday night.

The Wolverines (20-1, 10-1 Big Ten) moved into sole possession of first place in the conference, coming off a win over previously unbeaten and fifth-ranked Nebraska.

The Spartans (19-3, 9-2) missed 14 of their first 18 shots. They finished the half with more turnovers (11) than field goals (seven) and trailed by as much as 18 points.

Michigan State went on a 13-2 run early in the second half to pull within three and Jaxon Kohler made a tying 3-pointer with 7:57 left.

Jeremy Fears, who scored a career-high 31 points, had a steal and layup that put the Spartans ahead 57-55 with 7:27 to go for their first lead that didn't last long.

Michigan responded with clutch shooting, making 5 of 6 shots, while holding Michigan State scoreless for more than three minutes to seal its sixth straight victory.

Kohler had 12 points while Coen Carr and Jordan Scott scored 10 points apiece for the Spartans, whose seven-game winning streak was stopped.

Michigan had a big advantage in outside shooting, making 8 of 21 on 3-pointers while Michigan State missed 19 of 23 shots from beyond the arc.

The sold-out game at Breslin Center included Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, sitting next to Michigan States bench, and two-time World Series champion Kirk Gibson, who played baseball and football for the Spartans.

Michigan will host Michigan State in the second game of the season series on March 8 to close the regular season.

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Some metro Detroit businesses chose to remain open during Friday's anti-ICE protests, offering what they described as safe spaces for their communities while others closed their doors in solidarity with the demonstrations.

Organizers of the protests called for people to skip work and school, and for businesses to shut down for the day.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report below: Metro Detroit businesses split on staying open during anti-ICE protest

Mark Maynard, co-owner of Bellflower restaurant in Ypsilanti, decided to keep his doors open.

"We struggled with it. Our first impulse was to close because a lot of other people we respected were closing and then we thought about it and thought what we do is cook and we take care of people," Maynard said.

The Pearl Street restaurant offered a "pay what you can" model for the day to encourage community participation.

"We thought people might need a place to come, so we though let's do it differently. We have pay what you can today, so we try to get as many people from the community to come in," Maynard said.

In Ann Arbor, the Michigan Theater remained open, screening "Resurgo," a documentary about Detroit's resilience that touches on the 1960s riots in the city.

Stephen McGee, the documentary's filmmaker, explained his decision to continue the screening.

"We were aware that the businesses were going to shut down and we wanted to respect that. At the same time, my film is what I think America needs right now. What I've seen in the past 20 years in Detroit makes me still believe in our country," McGee said.

Molly Rowan, the CEO of the Michigan and State Theaters, emphasized the venue's role as a community gathering place.

"I think the arts provided a safe space for multiple factions of the community and this is a beautiful 100-year-old building it's a cultural landmark, people know it and we're more than just a movie theater, we are a place of connection," Rowan said.

Michigan Republican Party Co-chair Sunny Reddy weighed in on the protests, expressing support for peaceful demonstration while defending ICE operations.

"So I strongly support peaceful protest. There's no question about it. But at the same time, let the ICE do their job. They're not targeting. I don't see they're targeting any individual or any individual race," Reddy said.

Meanwhile, Mark Maynard emphasized his restaurant's mission to bring the community together during challenging times.

"It's good to have a place in the community where people can meet and talk," Maynard said.

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It's not every day a NASCAR racer pulls into an elementary school, but Tablo TV car driver Ryan Ellis rolled in to talk to students about something just as powerful as racing: Reading.

Ellis is part of the Scripps Howard Fund's national "If you Give a Child a Book" campaign, which focuses on getting books into kids' hands to help them discover a love for reading early on.

"If you want to be a race car driver, or a teacher or an astronaut whatever you want to do in life, you have to have that good foundation. And it starts with page one," Ellis said.

"It puts a lot of knowledge in your head and you learn new things that probably you've never seen or heard of before," one student said.

"Electronics make my head hurt after a while, and real books I think the feeling of having a book in my hand is comforting," said another.

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Ellis feels it also gives parents and kids a time to connect.

"Just to remind them that we're there for them and we're willing to slow down and understand who they are as humans," he said.

Ellis told students that reading helped fuel his own journey a reminder that the road to big dreams doesn't always start with an engine. Sometimes it starts with the book.

"Growing up, I remember Harry Potter books come out and I would try to tear through it in a day," Ellis said.

Along with receiving free books, students entered a contest to design a book-inspired helmet, with the winning design becoming a real NASCAR helmet worn by Ellis in Atlanta.

Educators hope tying literacy to something as exciting as NASCAR will help students see reading in a whole new light.

"If you give a child a book, you open up their life to endless potential," Ellis said.

Tablo TV is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company.

Plymouth's downtown district has transformed into a winter wonderland with over 150 ice sculptures scattered throughout the area, drawing visitors from across Michigan and beyond during what organizers are calling the most anticipated festival in years.

Watch Evan Sery's video report below: Plymouth ice festival returns with perfect freezing conditions

The Plymouth Ice Festival is back with ideal conditions after last year's disappointing weather that brought rain and messy puddles instead of the crisp, cold temperatures needed to showcase the intricate ice artwork.

"Actually the coldest weather we've gotten in the last 10 years, throughout the festival and leading up to the festival," said Sam Plymale, director for the city of Plymouth Downtown Development Authority.

The frigid temperatures have been a blessing for the more than 150 ice sculptures on display, allowing carvers to push creative boundaries without worrying about their artwork melting.

"This is perfect. We can do whatever we want, defy gravity," said Titus Arensberg, an ice carver from Ohio and 2016 national champion.

Arensberg spent 16 hours crafting an ice Statue of Liberty as a tribute to America's 250th birthday, using hot aluminum pressed with an iron to stick pieces together. The detailed sculpture includes multiple spikes for the crown that were still being added during the festival.

Plymale said Friday's frigid temperatures have rejuvenated this annual tradition, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Plymouth. The cold weather is a welcome change from recent year's, when warm temperatures and rain dampened the festival's impact.

"Last decade, just about every year leading up to the festival or during the weekend, we get a 50-degree or rainy day and puts a damper on the crispness of the ice," Plymale said.

This year marks the first time the festival features a 300-foot zipline along Ann Arbor Trail, giving visitors a unique aerial perspective of all the ice sculptures in Kellogg Park.

There are opportunities to heat back up with warming stations and hot cocoa, or participate in the DDA's game of Bingo, where 24 businesses are participating.

The festival continues through Sunday, and weather permitting, the sculptures will remain standing 24 hours a day for public viewing.

"This weekend is the biggest economic driver for our businesses during the winter season. We have 300 events year round, this is the big one during the winter season," Plymale said.

For more information about the event, visit plymouthicefestival.com.

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About 200 people gathered on Detroit's west side Friday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection actions, saying immigration enforcement is tearing families apart and targeting the wrong people.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: National protest against ICE reaches Detroit's west side

The demonstration at 7 Mile and Telegraph drew protesters to a neighborhood many African immigrants call home, as part of hundreds of protests across the country following unrest in Minnesota and the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents.

WEB EXTRA: Chopper video of ICE protest in Detroit on January 30 Chopper video of ICE protest in Detroit on January 30

"It is very rare that communities center Black migrants. So for us to be here in Black Detroit, centering other Black folks living here that have an accent, so we feel seen," Dr. Seydi Sarr said.

Some protesters say they've been personally impacted by the Trump administration's mass deportation effort.

"They take one of my nephew yesterday... and they take my brother the day before yesterday," Amady Gueye said.

"We will not continue on with business as usual. We will not look away while you terrorize our communities," Sarah Williams said.

Nabih Ayad from the Arab-American Civil Rights League described disturbing scenes involving children.

"A five-year-old is left crying while his parents are being arrested," Ayad said. "Children being ripped from their parents while they're having seizures."

Earlier Friday, leaders from civic, faith, and labor communities, along with NAACP Detroit Branch President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, called for accountability measures, including no new funding for ICE, body cameras for agents, and an end to federal immunity.

WEB EXTRA: NAACP Detroit Branch holds press conference following recent ICE actions NAACP Detroit Branch holds press conference following recent ICE actions

"The current ICE policies exercised in America remind us of 1939 Germany, today's Russia, China, North Korea, and the old southern America... as they attacked, lynched, and kidnapped African Americans simply trying to register people to vote," Anthony said.

The group is urging politicians on both sides of the aisle to take action.

"Several of the Democrats have stood up and said something about it," Anthony said. "But it's the Republicans we have not heard from."

However, Sunny Reddy, co-chair of the Michigan GOP and himself an immigrant, sees the situation differently.

"I strongly support peaceful protest there's no question about it but at the same time let ICE do their job," Reddy said. "I strongly support ICE they're not targeting an individual, they're targeting people who violated the law."

"If someone is going against the law, even if they are officers, they should be investigated, and there should be action taken against them," Reddy said.

Statement from Vance Patrick, Chair, Oakland County Republican Party:

Oakland County residents are witnessing yet another example of the radical left putting political theatrics ahead of the rule of law. The so-called nationwide shutdown planned for today is nothing more than a petty, childish temper tantrum over the federal government enforcing immigration laws that are already on the books and were duly passed by Congress. This kind of behavior is sadly familiar. We saw it in 2020 with the reckless defund the police movement, when progressive extremists openly sided with chaos over public safety. The results were predictable and damaging: rising crime, demoralized law enforcement, and communities left less safe. Now, the same radical mindset is reappearing, this time attacking the lawful enforcement of our immigration system. Lets be clear. Enforcing the law is not radical. Ignoring it is. Encouraging shutdowns, disruption, and disorder because you disagree with existing law is not principled protest; it is lawlessness dressed up as activism. Democrats continue to signal that rules only matter when they align with their ideological preferences. Voters across Michigan, and especially here in Oakland County, are stunned by how quickly this extreme worldview is becoming mainstream within todays Democratic Party. Working families want stability, safety, and a government that takes its responsibilities seriously. They do not want childish stunts that undermine confidence in our institutions and disrupt the lives of people who are just trying to go to work and provide for their families. The Oakland County Republican Party stands firmly for the rule of law, public order, and responsible governance. We will continue to call out radicalism wherever it appears and advocate for policies rooted in common sense, accountability, and respect for the laws that hold our nation together.

ICE and Customs and Border Protection fall under the Department of Homeland Security. I reached out to DHS for comment, but received no response.

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Power bills are rising, and theyre not coming down anytime soon.

On this episode of The Danny Moses Show, Danny breaks down why electricity costs are climbing, from the AI-driven surge in data centers to aging grid infrastructure and natural gas price shocks. He explains what it means for households, renters and investors.

Danny is then joined by Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth, to make sense of todays markets. Together, they discuss the strength, and strain, of the U.S. consumer, the growing divide of the K-shaped economy, risks tied to stock market valuations, Federal Reserve independence, interest rates and what rising gold prices may be signaling about the future.

Danny also shares his Kalshi pick of the week!

A controversial $1.25 billion data center development in Ypsilanti Township has elected officials in the community and the University of Michigan at odds over the proposed facility and its partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Watch Brett Kast's video report: Unanswered questions remain over proposed data center

The University of Michigan says the project isn't a typical data center but rather a "high-performance computational facility" that will help drive research and development. However, the proposed facility has sparked concern among some residents and local officials.

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The university says a final site for this project has not been determined, but during a recent town hall, they showed plans for two different sites in Ypsilanti Township. Township officials say one of the sites is far from ideal.

"This is not industrial land, this is our open woods and forest and habitat," said Crystal Lecoq, an Ypsilanti Township resident who often visits the township park near one of the potential sites.

Standing at the entrance to the South Hydro Park, Lecoq expressed worry about what's to come if plans for the facility move forward in the lot next door.

"I feel overall, Michigan is feeling inundated with data center projects, said Lecoq. "People are rightfully concerned, and then you throw in possibly military industrial complex development, no taxes."

The project is a partnership between the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory, famously known for its role in developing the first atomic bomb. The university says this project is one-tenth the size of a commercial data center and instead calls it a high-performance computational research facility with two separate parts: an academic computing center for the university and a classified site for Los Alamos scientists and researchers focused on critical national security.

The classified national security component has caused concern among some residents, with an online petition calling for an end to the partnership.

"There's no way to guarantee that this facility wouldn't be doing computational models for weapons of destruction and war, and I think that ignites a lot of passion from folks," Lecoq said.

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In an online FAQ section, the university says the facility will not manufacture nuclear weapons, but is rather for research and high-performance computing.

"It will focus on scientific computation to address various national challenges, including cybersecurity, nuclear and other emerging threats, biohazards, and clean energy solutions," the website reads.

Township Attorney Doug Winters says the township's concerns over the site location, due in part to wildlife and woodland impacts, have gone unanswered. Since the university is exempt from their zoning and ordinances, he says the township gets no tax revenue and no say in the development.

"We do know that Los Alamos has been referred to as being a high-value target, and they should not be located near residents, they should not be located on the banks of the Huron River, and we should have a say so," Winters said. "They operate in a shroud of secrecy; they will not give us their plans. We have no idea what they're doing."

The university and Los Alamos did host an open house for the public on Thursday, with about 400 people in attendance. Project lead and Professor of Engineering Steven Ceccio said the project will bring some of the world's most brilliant scientific minds to Michigan, providing a powerful resource for students and faculty while applying pioneering computing techniques to the work of University of Michigan researchers in medical, energy, and environmental studies.

The University says the project will also create 200 jobs.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell had publicly pushed for a public meeting to be held by the university, but afterwards said the meeting failed to address concerns and emphasized a lack of transparency.

In a letter sent to University of Michigan President Grasso, Rep. Dingell said:

The community wants and should have a forum where questions are asked and answered publicly... Instead, the open house was structured as many residents described it as a show-and-tell rather than providing a forum for any meaningful dialogue. Without the opportunity for this dialogue, residents left without a clear understanding of the facts and without answers to their questions... What is needed now is a formal, public town hall in Ypsilanti Township that brings the experts together to answer communication in an open and collective setting. Residents have been asking for this for more than a year. The community needs clarity and accountability.

Construction on the project is expected to begin in 2027, with the facility becoming operational in 2031.

Representatives from Los Alamos were in person at the meeting on Thursday to address questions from the community, but were traveling and unavailable for an interview on Friday.

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An Amazon delivery driver's expletive-filled rant caught on a doorbell camera in Redford Township has gone viral, drawing tens of thousands of views and sparking community debate about delivery service expectations.

The incident occurred when a driver was delivering packages to a home in Redford on what appeared to be a cold day. Unaware that a Nest security camera was recording, the driver vented his frustrations about making multiple deliveries.

Watch Christiana Ford's video report below: Amazon driver's viral rant sparks debate about delivery expectation

"I got a million multi-stops because these people out here in Dearborn Heights, they can't go anywhere and get their own (expletive). So now, I'm sitting out here delivering a million packages to a million and (expletive) one houses," the driver said in the video.

The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, shared the footage online. She told 7 News Detroit she was annoyed by the driver's comments, explaining that as a single mother working three jobs while attending school, she pays for the convenience of delivery services.

Watch the surveillance video below: Video shows Amazon driver's viral rant in Redford

Community reactions to the viral video were mixed. Some residents expressed understanding for the driver's frustration with cold weather conditions, while others criticized his unprofessional behavior.

"It did shock me," said Daniel Christenson, who lives nearby. "I mean, if he doesn't want the job, he shouldn't keep the job if he's gonna be complaining about it."

Fitz Mac, another local resident, offered a more sympathetic perspective.

"It's kinda unprofessional, but I can understand his frustration. It's cold and people don't want to go out," Mac said.

Dwan Hannah, a Redford resident, emphasized the professional expectations that come with the job.

"If you sign up for Amazon, you got to deliver packages. They don't tell you you don't got to deliver when it's a certain type of weather. They tell you that's your job," Hannah said.

Hannah also expressed interest in the employment opportunity.

"I feel like he should be more appreciative. People like me, I'm a felon, I can't get no job," Hannah said. "I'd love to be an Amazon worker to be honest with you. Tell 'em they can fire him and hire me, how 'bout that."

Amazon responded to the incident with a statement indicating they are investigating the matter.

"We're actively looking into this and will take appropriate action following our review. Based on the actions depicted in the video, this behavior does not reflect the standards we hold for drivers delivering to Amazon customers," the company said.

Amazon also noted that they "contract with small, local businesses and independent contractors to deliver to Amazon customers."

The video continues to circulate online, generating discussion about workplace professionalism and the challenges faced by delivery drivers during harsh weather conditions.

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The U.S. Senate voted Friday afternoon to pass an amended minibus appropriations bill that will temporarily fund major government agencies.

The bill received bipartisan support. The final vote in the chamber was 71-29.

The bill now returns to the House of Representatives, which will consider its new amendments for final passage.

Despite the Senate passage on Friday, a brief lapse in government funding is still possible: The budget faced a Friday night deadline, and House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters on Thursday the House will not return to Washington until Monday, which could result in some agencies being shuttered at least through the weekend.

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The latest vote comes after the Senate reached a deal Thursday night to fund the Department of Homeland Security, following high-profile negotiations over whether and how the agency should spend its money. Democrats say Thursday's agreement marks progress toward their goals of oversight for DHS.

Democrats have made clear since last weekend's shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota that they want major changes to the Department of Homeland Security, specifically to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their proposals include banning masks for agents, requiring body cameras and identification, and ending some roving patrols seen throughout mostly Democrat-run cities like Minneapolis.

The White House supported Friday's amended bill.

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All across metro Detroit, the shortage of rock salt is driving up demand and leaving businesses and homeowners frustrated.

Some communities say theyve been forced to explore other options like sand. With this deep freeze still underway, I talked with those making changes to stay a step ahead of an ongoing shortage.

Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report below: The Rock Salt Shortage Scramble

The pet-friendly stuff is used more commonly, one worker at Hamburg True Value Hardware said.

Moving salt is a major task, and I helped workers at the hardware store replace stock.

Jessie Krug told me keeping up with a major wave of demand has required thinking outside the box and consistent effort due to harsh conditions all season. She says the store uses different suppliers.

We try to reach out to wherever we can get it. So yeah, they think fast on their feet and theyre always calling and asking questions, hey, do you have salt? Do you have it ahead? Krug said.

In downtown Brighton, I also met up with coffee shop owner Amy McEwen, who says this winter, shes had to get creative when salt has been sold out. From her shop to her home, she says with less or no availability, shes tried out other products to provide some sort of traction.

At my house, I have a driveway thats like this (steep). So, I used bath salts, I used table salt when I run out of salt. And then, I just stocked up on softener salt because it works great, McEwen said.

Taking a deeper dive, I also met up with Brighton City Manager Gretchen Gomolka, who say her city is communicating on social media to update folks on whats happening. When I visited their salt barn, I saw firsthand what their shortage looks like.

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Fortunately, her public works department is carrying out an effective strategy: prioritizing major intersections, school bus routes, hills and high-risk areas.

The biggest challenge is we have an amount that we are set to order from our vendor and we cannot get that salt. We ask for it and theres just delays. Some, smaller loads are coming in to communities, but not the full loads that they need, Gomolka said. So what we are considering is mixing salt and sand together to make more efficient use of salt that we do have.

Back at the hardware store, the idea of spreading out options is also being put to use, along with a dash of patience.

I also checked in with county road commissions in Oakland and Wayne counties. Both told me theyve now used most or all of whats typically put out during an entire season, but they too are being strategic and managing the situation.