Bloomfield Township residents packed a planning and zoning meeting Monday night to voice strong opposition to a proposed $17 million event space that could be built less than 100 feet from their property lines.

The heated meeting, which wrapped up late into the evening, centered around popular restaurateur Zack Sklar's "Bloomfield Hollow" proposal for a 30,000-square-foot venue with a 1,000-person capacity in the area of Franklin and Square Lake roads.

Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report below: Bloomfield Township residents voice opposition to proposed event venue

"I'm furious. I think it's going to destroy the value of my property and I think it's a nuisance," said John Schafer, a resident living off Berkshire Road.

Many residents shared Schafer's concerns about the proximity of the proposed amphitheater to their homes and the potential impact on their quiet neighborhood.

"We live in a quiet neighborhood and we'd just like it stay that way," Schafer said.

The venue would seat more than 600 people and be open until late in the evening, raising concerns among residents about noise levels.

"Loud noises until one in the morning," said Tryl Hartfield, another resident.

Schafer acknowledged the business perspective while maintaining his opposition to the location.

"He's going to try and sell it out as much as he can and I don't blame him for it it just shouldn't be right next to my house," Schafer said.

The project passed its initial design review a couple weeks ago. For proper zoning requirements to be met, ordinance language would need to be specially amended to allow a banquet hall in the space.

Many residents expressed frustration that they received a late notice of the plan through a postcard, feeling it wasn't adequate time to consider what's at stake.

Board Member Bruce Selik acknowledged the communication breakdown.

"Obviously, the developer did not take the time to sit with the residents. It's a shame that the residents felt that we had made up our mind 30 minutes into this meeting," Selik said.

The board ultimately voted to table both the potential ordinance language changes and the site plans for now.

Schafer expressed cautious optimism about the decision.

"Of course, we would rather just have it knocked down entirely, but to shelve it and have more discussions is a good compromise," Schafer said.

Moving forward, residents hope to have a bigger role in the conversation about the proposed development.

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A Detroit man said a routine walk hes made hundreds of times to and from his apartment building turned violent last Monday. He and his fiancee are now looking for a sense of safety and justice.

The reported attack happened in the skywalk of the New Center parking garage on Lothrop Street on Feb. 9 around 7 p.m. The skywalk connects the parking garage to his apartment building.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Man recalls attack in Detroit skywalk resulting in stolen, totaled vehicle

They were just kicking indiscriminately my head, my back, my side, everywhere. I was just sort of curled up in a fetal position doing my best to block any blows," Chad recalled.

He shared images of the bruises and scratches he said four youth inflicted.

They said get em, and they jumped on me. They said where are your keys? Give me your keys," the man recalled.

Chad said he ran back into the garage, the group pinned him down and thats when the kicking started.

They stole his cellphone before tossing it, his wallet and his keys. A couple of hours after reporting the assault to police. He and his fiancee, Emily, said they got a knock on the door.

The first thing I thought was who is it? Because they had my wallet. They had my address, Chad recalled.

It was Detroit police.

They said Um yeah, they took your car and its completely totaled. Its really bad. Its going to need to be towed," Emily told 7 News Detroit.

They learned the teens had stolen the vehicle and crashed it into a pole after a chase with Detroit police around 9 p.m. Emily said the traumatic event has put her and her fianc in deeper financial bind, and it's added insult to the injuries the suspect's inflicted. They say they're paying hundreds of dollars for a rental vehicle, and now they've started a GoFundMe.

A neighbor found his wallet, and they later learned Chad's cellphone was tossed on the second floor of the parking garage. A security guard found the phone.

Its really sad because I love Detroit, and its kind of like that stereotype kind of played out on us. Its a tough feeling. I just want him to get justice," she said.

Emily said part of that justice is for the owner of the parking garage, Bedrock Detroit, to take accountability for a security lapse.

The couple said they pay $120 per month to park in that garage.

7 News Detroit reached out to the company about the incident. A Bedrock spokesperson said in a statement:

We are aware of an incident that took place near the new center garage on Monday, February 9, 2026. There is an active investigation underway, and we are fully cooperating with local law enforcement. All further inquiries may be directed to the Detroit Police Department."

Im just going to keep my eyes out for loiterers. Thats a weird thing to say but, ya know, thats the people that got me. They were just loitering, and Im going to keep my head on a swivel," Chad said.

Detroit police told 7 News Detroit a warrant packet has been submitted to the Wayne County Prosecutors Office, which will then determine any charges.

California on Monday saw a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.

Millions of Los Angeles County residents faced flash flood warnings as rain pounded the region and people in some areas scarred by last years devastating wildfires were under an evacuation warning through Tuesday because of the potential for mud and debris flows.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered emergency crews and city departments to be ready to respond to any problems.

The storm wreaked havoc on roadways spanning from Sonoma County to the Sierra Nevada. Traffic was halted temporarily in both directions on I-80 near the Nevada state line due to spinouts and crashes, the California Department of Transportation reported. In Santa Barbara County, a large tree toppled onto US-101, shutting down southbound lanes.

Forecasters said the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5 and parts of the states Coast Range could see up to 8 feet of snow before the storm moves through late Wednesday. The heavy snow, wind and low visibility could also make travel conditions dangerous to near impossible, forecasters added.

It has seemed springlike for a large part of 2026, but winter is set to show its not quite done yet, the Shasta County Sheriffs Office said in a social media post urging residents to stay aware of the storm.

Californias Office of Emergency Services said it was placing fire and rescue personnel and resources in areas most at risk for flooding, mud and debris flows.

In Southern California, Six Flags Magic Mountain was closed Monday due to the storm, and Knotts Berry Farm amusement park shut its doors early. But the winter weather was celebrated by local ski resorts that have waited weeks for snow.

Other states on Monday braced for different threatening weather events. Residents in parts of eastern Colorado received warnings that they could be in fire danger due to a combination of abnormally high temperatures, gusty winds and dry conditions. The risks were expected to continue further into the week as gusts up to 60 mph (96 kph) are likely to hit the Colorado eastern plains on Tuesday. Parts of Texas, New Mexico and Kansas were also under red flag warnings.

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The latest storm comes amid a snow drought across much of the American West, with snow cover and depth measuring at the lowest levels scientists have seen in decades. Most states saw half their average precipitation or less in January, though California fared better others due to heavy rains in December.

It was the first of several days of stormy weather forecast for California. A coastal flood advisory was in effect for San Francisco until Tuesday afternoon, with cooler showers and a chance of hail on Tuesday, while nearby mountains were expecting snow, the National Weather Service in Monterey reported.

Kashawna McInerny, a Realtor in the mountain community of Wrightwood, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, on Monday said she was still dealing with several tons of rock and debris on her property from Christmas and New Year's storms that pummeled the community. After the last one, she said she got help trenching part of her side yard to direct stormwater down the street and placed a barrier of metal and wood by a door in hopes of keeping out mud and debris.

Were not panicking yet. At least Im not, she said with a laugh.

The first year of President Trump's push to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants was a financial boon for two companies that own and operate private detention centers.

CoreCivic and The GEO Group both reported their year-end earnings for 2025.

Each company reported seeing a boost in revenue of more than 13 percent, both making more than $2 billion.

GEO Group's executive chairman George Zoley called 2025 the "most successful year for new business wins in our company's history."

The two companies opened nine new detention centers across the country under contracts with ICE, adding thousands more beds able to hold arrested immigrants who are awaiting deportation hearings.

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The Scripps News ICE Inc. series of investigative reports has uncovered complaints about inadequate medical care, understaffing, and overcrowding at some for-profit detention centers. Two cases of measles were reported at a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, owned and operated by CoreCivic. During their earnings calls, company leaders did not address reports of problems at their lockups but said they take seriously the wellbeing of those in their care.

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CoreCivic and The GEO Group see room to grow in 2026 by bringing more idled detention centers online and by possibly converting warehouses owned by ICE into more facilities able to hold migrants. A record 70,000 immigrants are in detention, a number the Trump Administration would like to increase to 100,000.

Residents and visitors in downtown Plymouth are speaking out about parking challenges, with some calling the situation a headache while others say they haven't experienced significant issues.

Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Plymouth residents debate downtown parking challenges

"I love downtown Plymouth, but finding a parking place can be very challenging," said Tom Green, a Plymouth resident.

It's a conversation heard repeatedly on the streets of Plymouth from residents and visitors alike.

"It gets very crowded on the weekends. Weekends in the summertime, it's impossible to park here," said Mike Guzowski, a downtown visitor.

Green noted that having a handicap sticker can help somewhat, but as Plymouth becomes more popular, finding parking becomes increasingly difficult.

However, not everyone sees it as a major problem.

"Between the parking structure and the lots behind the building, it's never been much of an issue as long as you have a little bit of patience; people are moving in and out," said Sarah Wolfe, a Plymouth resident.

On a Monday, traffic was lighter, and spaces were plentiful.

"I love the way I can just pull in, park in front of the store I want to shop at," said Kathi Rocheleau, a downtown visitor.

Donna Parks, owner of Wild Rose Boutique, says loyal customers find their way in even if they have to walk a block or two.

"During Friday, Saturday, when it gets busier for dinner and stuff, I feel like people do have to drive around a little bit to find a spot," Parks said.

City leaders report there are around 925 public spaces in and around the downtown area, including streets and lots. But some residents believe more are needed.

"They could use another parking structure," Guzowski said.

As city leaders map out priorities for the year, parking is one of dozens of topics open for discussion. Out of 54 potential one-year task items tied to the city's five-year strategic plan, two focus on parking. One would review current parking policy, and the other would explore possible public-private partnerships.

What that could look like is still up in the air.

"I would prefer it remain free and where it's at than start charging for parking anywhere," Wolfe said.

The city will begin discussing its 2026 plans during a commission meeting on Tuesday.

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Tuesday marks one year since a massive water main break devastated neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit, sending a wall of icy water rushing through streets, trapping cars, and flooding homes.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Detroit's water main mess one year later

The disaster forced families from their homes, some with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

While the city says recovery has been remarkable, with nearly 100% of claims settled, some residents like Mike and Michelle Muzzey are still dealing with the aftermath.

"The container, look on the bottom shelf here. There's still water, there's still water," Mike Muzzey said, showing damage that persists in his home.

The Muzzeys say they're still wringing out water from their belongings one year later.

"I could not believe it was coming through the windows. I mean, my windows were sealed with caulk, and it still came through the windows," Mike Muzzey said.

The water main break damaged 200 homes in Southwest Detroit. For the Muzzey family, the flooding was devastating.

"We lost everything in our basement, I mean, there was nothing we could save in our basement. Nothing," Michelle Muzzey said.

Water rushed into their basement and rose all the way up to the eighth step of their stairs, destroying their furnace, water tank, pictures, and power tools.

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"When we came outside, you couldn't see nothing out here, all the trash cans were gone. The water was halfway up my car, it was halfway up my husband's truck, so a lot of us lost our vehicles here," Michelle Muzzey said.

Dust and grime still cover many of Mike Muzzey's items from the flood damage.

Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, said the break wasn't preventable.

"These 54-inch pipes are under pressure, there's water flowing through them, they're not easily accessible...and we expected this particular pipe to have another 50 years of life," Brown said.

Brown said the city has settled almost 100% of their claims, with only 2-3 claims remaining. He said every household affected is back in their home.

"I want to thank all of the residents who were affected. This was a horrible situation to be put through, I thank them for their patience," Brown said.

The city estimates the total cost of recovery and repairs at roughly $12 million, split among the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, the Great Lakes Water Authority, and the City of Detroit. Officials say they're keeping a close eye on aging infrastructure.

The Muzzey family says it's been a long road to recovery, but they're managing.

"We've pretty much gotten to a point where we've done some repairs...and I'm still kind of dealing with some of it," they said.

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A DoorDash driver who was told to slow down is back behind bars nearly two months after allegedly punching a 75-year-old man unconscious and driving away from the scene in Wixom.

Ryan Turner, 41, posted bond in December but had it revoked a month later after violating the conditions. Turner told police he felt threatened by Lloyd Poole, a Wixom father and veteran who remains hospitalized with severe injuries.

Watch Evan Sery's video report below: DoorDash driver's bond revoked, victim hospitalized with traumatic brain injury

Poole continues to fight for his life nearly two months after the alleged assault outside his Wixom home.

"Right now, he's not responding at all," said Jen Shaw, Poole's daughter. "He's had an extreme traumatic brain injury."

Shaw said one of the neighbors came out to get something from her car and saw something laying in the road, not knowing what it was. It turned out to be her father.

Shaw says her dad has had at least six brain surgeries since the incident and is barely hanging on. Doctors are doing everything they can to save him.

"They had to take out the bone flap due to an infection. When I say the bone flap, it's like that's what they call the part of the skull. They had to replace that with a 3D printed version of his skull because the skull itself was far too damaged to put back in," Shaw said.

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Turner was charged with aggravated assault on New Year's Eve and posted bond but is back in jail after violating the conditions. Court records show his bond was revoked.

Turner is expected to appear inside Oakland County District Court in Novi for a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday. This will mark the third attempt at a pre-trial hearing after the previous two were adjourned.

"As of now, he's charged with a misdemeanor. It's just a wild thing to think about logically. It's very possible that Ryan Turner will be off living his normal life while my dad is in rehab, maybe a facility, it's hard to say," Shaw said.

Turner's attorney had no comment when contacted Monday.

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Shaw expressed frustration with the situation as her family deals with the ongoing medical crisis.

"He rolls into court like he's been out living a normal life, as far as I can tell, and we are not living a normal life at all," Shaw said.

The punishment for a misdemeanor aggravated assault is up to one year in prison.

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A Warren woman is facing more than 10 counts of animal cruelty after 20 dogs and four turtles were discovered living in deplorable conditions inside her home during a drug investigation.

Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Warren woman faces animal cruelty charges after 24 animals rescued

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office arrested 57-year-old Michelle Reyntiens on Thursday while executing a search warrant on her Hobart Avenue home as part of an investigation led by their undercover drug task force, the Sheriff's Enforcement Team, known as "SET."

During the search, officers discovered 11 puppies, nine adult dogs, and four turtles living in what officials described as poor conditions.

"This was a lot of animals in one small, confined area that was in pretty bad shape," said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.

Hackel said he and animal control immediately responded to help rescue the animals.

"When we got there, all hands on deck. We were there trying to figure out, okay, how do we bring them out, one at a time, and super sweet dogs, but you could tell, they were very unkempt, some of them needed some medical attention," Hackel said.

All 24 animals are now being cared for at the Macomb County Animal Control Shelter, where they're receiving grooming and medical attention before becoming available for adoption.

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Kennel Technician Anna Young said many of the animals required urgent care upon arrival.

"We were dealing with overgrown nails, pretty heavy matting, and urine staining in the fur," Young said.

With 11 puppies among the rescued animals, reuniting them with their mothers presented an additional challenge for shelter staff.

"It was difficult in the beginning because the moms who were close to the puppies know they're scared and they're being protective, so they want their puppies to stay with them, but slowly we were able to figure out what puppies should go where and the moms," Young said.

Young said staff eventually identified three mother dogs and successfully reunited them with their puppies.

The four turtles found at the home were in better condition than the dogs, but are still too young for adoption, according to Young.

"The turtles are in much better condition than the dogs were, but they're still very young, so we have to care for them until they can reach age and size so they can be able to get adopted," Young said.

A neighbor who asked not to be identified said she was shocked to learn about the conditions inside the home.

"It's sad to know that they were not being taken care of. That just breaks my heart," the neighbor said.

Young said all the animals are already showing improvement and becoming more comfortable around people.

Reyntiens is being held in the Macomb County Jail with bond set at $30,000. Her next court date is scheduled for Feb. 26.

Hackel said the public can help by donating money or supplies to assist with medical expenses, grooming, and feeding costs for the rescued animals.

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Two years after 15-year-old Tyler Johnson was shot and killed at the Westin Hotel in Southfield, his mother is renewing her calls for justice as no one has been charged with his murder.

Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: Mother demands justice 2 years after son's murder at Southfield hotel

Tomika Alexander lost her only son on February 11, 2024, and her grief has since turned to anger after no arrests have been made despite a weapon being recovered from the scene, and those at the scene of the crime, identified.

"It's unacceptable. Quite honestly, it's bull***," Alexander said during a visit to Crime Stopper's offices in Southfield on Monday.

Police say four other teenagers were in that same hotel room that night, but none of them are cooperating with the investigation. All have obtained legal representation and are exercising their right to remain silent, stalling the case.

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"It's ridiculous, and y'all should be just as frightened and scared as me that y'all children are not protected and murders can go unjustly because of this loophole in the system," Alexander said.

With the evidence already obtained by police, Alexander believes it should be enough for the case to move forward. However, attorney and legal expert Abed Hammoud says the situation is much more complex.

"You don't know who did what in that room. It's difficult, the physical evidence can [only] take you so far," Hammoud said. "If people don't talk, and if there's no other indication why would somebody shoot somebody, you cannot tell who the shooter is."

Hammoud explained that all the evidence right now is circumstantial, making it difficult to determine who pulled the trigger.

Southfield Deputy Chief of Police Aaron Huguley released the following statement to 7 News Detroit regarding Alexander's calls for movement in the case:

We truly understand that the loss of Tyler was tragic and this second anniversary of his death is a reminder of the life that should have been. Chief Barren has recently held interviews and provided details on the status of the case. The Southfield Police Department and the Oakland County Prosecutors Office continue to stand ready to bring closure for Tyler and his family. This case was thoroughly investigated by detectives, but in order to move forward, testimony from the four eyewitnesses is required. It was the intention of the Southfield Police Department to re-interview the young men once they turned eighteen. However, this cannot take place as their parents invoked their right to counsel during the initial stages of the investigation. This right counsel transfers to adulthood. Therefore, the only circumstance where the police department can re-interview the young men is if they initiate the contact at the age of eighteen or through their attorneys.

The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office Public Information Officer echoed that sentiment, saying in a statement:

Tyler Johnson's death is a tragedy, and he has not been forgotten. We know there were four young men in the room when Tyler Johnson was killed. We need those individuals to tell the truth about what happened to their friend.  The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office remains in close communication with the Southfield Police as they continue their investigation.

For Alexander, none of this helps ease her pain as she continues seeking justice for her son.

"I'm going to continue to fight as long as I can for my son because he did not deserve this," Alexander said. A thorough investigation consists of a murder conviction and justice for Tyler; thats when you can pat yourself on the back.

Despite the current stalemate, Hammoud remains hopeful that someone may eventually speak up.

"I teach this to my students, even in homicides, people end up talking. Somebody feels the weight of it and talks," Hammoud said.

Crime Stoppers of Michigan is now offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. Tips will remain anonymous. If you have any information, call 1-800-SPEAKUP.

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In the past week, some of the researchers tasked with building safety guardrails inside the worlds most powerful AI labs publicly walked away, raising fresh questions over whether commercial pressures are beginning to outweigh long-term safety commitments.

At OpenAI, former researcher Zo Hitzig announced her resignation in a guest essay published Tuesday in The New York Times titled OpenAI Is Making the Mistakes Facebook Made. I Quit.

Hitzig warned that OpenAIs reported exploration of advertising inside ChatGPT risks repeating what she views as social medias central error: optimizing for engagement at scale.

ChatGPT, she wrote, now contains an unprecedented archive of human candor, with users sharing everything from medical fears to relationship struggles and career anxieties. Building an advertising business on top of that data, she argued, could create incentives to subtly shape user behavior in ways we dont have the tools to understand, let alone prevent.

The erosion of OpenAIs principles to maximize engagement may already be underway, she wrote, adding that such optimization can make users feel more dependent on A.I. for support in their lives.

OpenAI has previously said it is exploring sustainable revenue models as competition intensifies across the AI sector, though the company did not respond to Scripps News request for comment.

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Meanwhile, at Anthropic, the companys head of Safeguards Research, Mrinank Sharma, also resigned, publishing a letter on X that read in part: I continuously find myself reckoning with our situation. The world is in peril.

While Sharmas note referenced broader existential risks tied to advanced AI systems, he also suggested tension between corporate values and real-world decision-making, writing that it had become difficult to ensure that organizational principles were truly guiding actions.

Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-first AI lab and was founded by former OpenAI researchers who cited governance concerns in their own departure.

The exits come amid broader turbulence in the AI industry; xAI has faced backlash over outputs from its Grok chatbot, including explicit and antisemitic content generated shortly after product updates.

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Taken together, the developments underscore a mounting tension inside AI labs: how to move quickly in a fiercely competitive market while maintaining robust guardrails around systems that are becoming more powerful, and more integrated into everyday life.

This, all as the 2026 International AI Safety Report has been released, highlighting risks to human autonomy and labor market impacts due to AI development.

Federal immigration officials have purchased a vacant building in Romulus and plan to convert it into a detention facility, sparking concern among residents and local officials about the project's impact on the community.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: ICE facility plan in Romulus sparks concern as officials tout economic impact

The facility would be housed in the former Gage Marketing Group headquarters. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the project will create nearly 1,500 jobs and contribute $160 million to the GDP while roughly $33 million in tax revenue.

However, the plan has drawn fierce opposition from some residents and elected officials who worry about the facility's effects on their neighborhood.

"Other than human rights violations, other than the fact that they always tell us yeah, we can't build affordable housing, we can't fix the economy, but we can do this," Michael Calabrese said.

State Sen. Darrin Camilerri criticized the federal government's approach to the project.

"This has not been authorized by the local government or the state government or the county government. Our city doesn't want this here," Camilerri said.

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Camilerri said officials are researching potential local actions, including ordinances or resolutions, to address community concerns.

"The thing that is most clear is that residents need to speak out, peacefully protest and do what they can to lift up their voice to say that we don't want ICE in our communities," Camilerri said.

Some residents expressed concerns about potential protests disrupting daily life, referencing recent demonstrations in Minneapolis following immigration enforcement actions and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

"You're bringing it to the wrong town. Setting it up in a residential area like that, you're endangering folks, you're endangering this community," Debra Singal said.

"My biggest fear is if a bunch of protesters start blocking the street out there, how am I going to get to work and get her (child) to day care? Outside of that, I don't think it's really going to affect me," Joel Shaeffer said.

Judith Frederick worried about the long-term impact on the community, saying, "Nobody is going to want to move here if this is here. Everybody's already scared and it's not even here yet."

However, the facility has some supporters. Sunny Reddy, co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, said she would feel comfortable living near the law enforcement facility.

"Everybody says they need to have a due process, and that's what they are. We are trying to create, the federal government trying to create the facility, so that they can be placed there while they are going through the due process," Reddy said.

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In a statement, ICE said it is targeting "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members and more." The federal agency claims 70% of its arrests involve people charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S., though that figure has been contested.

"That is not accurate based on their own data. The data that I've seen most recently says 70 percent have zero criminal record at all and so we're not talking about folks who are doing hard crimes. Nobody wants those types of individuals in your neighborhood. But we're talking about, literally, small business owners," Sen. Camilleri said.

ICE says the new facility will follow strict detention standards while bringing significant economic benefits to the area.

Congressman Shri Thanedar has launched a petition aimed at stopping the detention facility project.

The Romulus City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, Feb. 23. While it's unclear if the ICE facility will be on the agenda, some residents plan to voice their concerns about the project.

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A diary written by a young girl details graphic accounts of abuse involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The handwritten pages describe trauma she says she endured.

I think the diary was one of the most striking pieces of evidence that I've come across in the probably tens of thousands of pages of the Epstein files that I've reviewed thus far, said Eliza Orlins, a career public defender who has been reviewing the Epstein files. I found it incredibly disturbing.

Dozens of diary pages that were made public in the release of Epstein-related investigative materials focus on what the girl describes as repeated abuse, including multiple pregnancies. She provides detailed accounts of childbirth with Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly in the room and of a baby, born alive, being taken away.

In one entry, she asks herself, Why didn't I close my eyes fast enough? She writes that Maxwell told her to close my eyes and put her hands over my eyes.

In a separate coded entry, she writes: I can't bring myself to write what happened. I'm beyond broken. I only got 10 to 15 minutes to hold and feed her before they took her. She is mine. I want her back.

An image of a sonogram is glued to the same undated page. She goes on to refer to multiple pregnancies.

Tomorrow is the halfway ultrasound for Jeffrey. This one stuck. After they took the first baby who survived in the early miscarriage, I think it was called, I no longer feel like a person, but a vessel. Will they take this one too?

In a style reminiscent of teenage scrapbook collages, the girl glued magazine words onto pages to describe her abuse.

She was basically a sex slave, Orlins said. She was put through forced birth. She was put through so much trauma and horror.

Other pages are filled with prayers asking to be released from what she calls torture and hell.

To date, there are no known related investigations or charges connected to the girl who wrote the diary.

We all should be screaming and yelling and talking about why there weren't investigations, you know, why there weren't certain searches, why prosecutions weren't brought, why sweetheart deals were given, Orlins said.

It is unclear what happened to the baby or who the father is. Scripps News reached out to the law firm representing the survivor. The firm declined to comment, and Scripps News does not know the survivors identity.

The FBI late last week told Minnesota investigators it would not share any information or evidence related to the shooting death of Alex Pretti, who died in Minneapolis in January.

"While this lack of cooperation is concerning and unprecedented, the BCA is committed to thorough, independent and transparent investigations of these incidents, even if hampered by a lack of access to key information and evidence," said Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

"We will continue to pursue all legal avenues to gain access to relevant information and evidence," his statement read.

At the end of January, the Justice Department opened a federal civil rights investigation into Pretti's death.

Minnesota officials sued late in January to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence in the case. Some of that evidence had been removed from the scene, preventing state investigators from analyzing it.

A judge placed and then later lifted an emergency order to compel the preservation of evidence, saying federal officials had assured him evidence would be kept.

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Meanwhile, in a separate inquiry, the Hennepin County attorneys office told Scripps News it was preparing to request evidence in the case of Pretti's death from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.

It has also requested information in the case of Renee Good's death, including physical evidence, videos and photographs recorded by federal agents, the names of all federal agents and officers involved in the shooting and medical records for agents or officers for any injury related to the shooting.

A county attorney told Scripps News I don't have confidence that federal agencies would supply the requested information.

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Pretti's death was ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiners office said.

Citing government records, ProPublica identified Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez as the two officers who fired at Pretti.

Three people have died following a shooting that broke out during a youth ice hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, authorities said Monday.

The incident occurred at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena. Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in the shooting. Three more people were hospitalized in critical condition, according to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves.

It appears that this was a targeted event, that it may be a family dispute, Goncalves said.

Further details about victims were not immedately available.

I am praying for Pawtucket and everyone involved, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it is sending agents to assist state and local authorities with the investigation.

Pawtucket is just north of Providence and is the states fourth-largest city.

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"Im devastated to learn of the shooting in Pawtucket," said Rep. Katherine Clark (D-RI), the U.S. House Democratic Whip. "What should have been a unifying community event has now become another senseless tragedy. Congress needs to pass commonsense legislation to end this cycle of gun violence once and for all."

We're always looking for ways to save you money on groceries, and recently discovered a strategy called "backwards shopping" that could help cut costs significantly.

This approach isn't about walking backwards through the store or starting from the opposite end. Instead, it's a smart planning method that focuses on intentional purchasing.

The concept gained attention after a recent report by Realtor.com. Executive Editor Charlie Lankston explained the strategy.

"Backwards shopping is a bit of a buzz phrase," Lankston said. "Essentially, when you go to the grocery store, you should know what gaps in your kitchen, in your pantry, in your fridge you have to put it very simply, only shop for what you need."

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The method makes sense for shoppers looking to avoid overbuying. It builds on the familiar rule of making a list and sticking to it, but takes the approach further.

"I think a lot of us, even if we're very diligent about sticking to a shopping list, we aren't necessarily thinking in meals, we're thinking in items, so when you are backwards shopping, you are effectively working backwards from your desired meal," Lankston said.

According to the Realtor.com article, this strategy can save as much as $50 per week. However, it requires discipline and eliminates impulse buying.

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One shopper the Scripps News Group spoke with acknowledged the challenge of avoiding unplanned purchases.

"That's the fun of it. I'm here every day; I go for one thing and come out with 20 things," the shopper said.

The backwards shopping method requires resisting that temptation.

Food and Wine Magazine also released a list of produce items to buy for maximum grocery savings, with potatoes ranking near the top of money-saving options.

This story was originally published by Matt Sczesny with the

Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach.

Legendary actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95, his wife revealed on Facebook.

Luciana Duvall said her husband died "peacefully at home" on Sunday.

"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything," she said. "His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented."

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Born Jan. 5, 1931, in San Diego, Duvall served in the U.S. Army before pursuing acting. He studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York and began building a career on stage.

He made his film debut in 1962 as the reclusive Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird. He later earned six Academy Award nominations over his career. He won in the best actor category for his portrayal of a washed-up country singer in the 1983 film Tender Mercies.

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He was also widely known for his roles in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and the television miniseries Lonesome Dove.

In addition to acting, Duvall directed and produced several films, including The Apostle and Wild Horses.

Duvall was married four times and had no children.

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees continue to work without pay during an ongoing partial government shutdown, as lawmakers remain at a stalemate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

About 61,000 Transportation Security Administration employees clocked into work this week not knowing when they'll get paid due to the shutdown. They're one of several agencies affected, which include FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service and parts of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Many TSA employees are still feeling the impacts from the last government shutdown. In a congressional hearing on February 11, Acting TSA Director Ha Nguyen McNiel told Congress the agency lost over 1,000 agents in October and November last year many of them attributing their departure to the 43-day government shutdown.

Many were subject to late fees for missed bill payments, eviction notices, loss of childcare, and more, said McNiel. Some are just now recovering from the financial impact of the 43-day shutdown. Many are still reeling from it.

TSA is focusing on surge staffing as big events like the World Cup come to the United States. But with yet another shutdown, those efforts could be severely impacted.

Because of a 2019 bill signed into law during President Trump's first administration... furloughed and essential employees, like TSA agents, will receive backpay once Congress approves a budget for DHS. But a delayed paycheck can still put families in a tough financial position when their bills keep coming in.

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Democrats and Republicans have been unable to compromise on DHS funding, with Democratic lawmakers calling for changes to immigration enforcement across the United States.

Their proposals include a ban on face masks worn by federal immigration officials, requiring judicial warrants before agents can enter private property, mandating body cameras on all agents, and establishing a standard uniform with a badge, identification number and last name prominently displayed.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that Democrats also dont want to see law abiding immigrants being swept up as part of the Trump administrations crackdown on illegal immigration. Republicans have not agreed to all of the proposals, leaving DHS funding unresolved.

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While immigration enforcement has been central to the dispute, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection arent expected to be affected as much by the shutdown as they received billions of dollars in funding through President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law last year.

Meanwhile, the shutdown is likely to continue for now, as Congress is recessed until next week.

For the first time in 13 years, the Michigan men's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the weekly Associated Press poll.

The 24-1 Wolverines has been ranked in the top ten all season long, debuting at No. 7 in the preseason poll and being ranked in the top five since the Week 5 poll published on Dec. 1.

Per a spokesperson for the team, tomorrow's game against Purdue will be the 39th game the Wolverines have played as the No. 1 team in the poll, with the last time being on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

As of Monday, Feb. 16, before the evening games, Michigan sits alone atop the Big Ten standings with a 14-1 record, two games ahead of second-place Illinois. Michigan's lone loss this season happened at home to Wisconsin on Saturday, Jan. 10, with the Badgers winning, 91-88.

On Bracket Matrix, a website that aggregates projections from bracketologists across the country, the Wolverines are projected to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament next month.

The Wolverines have two games against ranked opponents this week, facing No. 7 Purdue at Mackey Arena in Indiana on Tuesday, Feb. 17 before taking on No. 3 Duke in Washington D.C. on Saturday, Feb. 21.

One word is increasingly being used in Ukraine to describe what some men say is happening during military mobilization: busification. The term refers to enlistment officers detaining men in public before requiring them to undergo a month of training prior to serving in the war against Russia.

In Odesa, civilians recently clashed with military personnel during a mobilization incident. Tear gas was deployed and injuries were reported.

Ukrainian authorities have vowed harsh punishment for those who fail to fulfill their legal obligations to serve in the Armed Forces.

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Ukraines defense minister recently disclosed that roughly 200,000 soldiers have gone absent without leave, while an estimated 2 million men are believed to be evading service.

Scripps News senior international correspondent Jason Bellini recently met with a Ukrainian man who said he has spent the last two years in hiding.

Scripps News is not revealing the mans name for his safety and is identifying him only as Igor. He said he was detained once but managed to escape. He said he fears for his life if he is forced into military service.

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Igor said he believes Ukraine should seek a deal with Russia to end the war, even if it means giving up the Donbas region a position Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has resisted.

While Igors view appears to be in the minority, there are signs of a small but growing underground sentiment that Ukraine should accept a negotiated settlement to end the war, even if the terms are seen as unjust.