Kim Knor, 86, is coming to Ray Township in pursuit of a longtime goal.

The Cadillac, Michigan native  is traveling around the United States in an effort to reach 1,000 tandem skydives by the end of 2026. Knor plans to add to her tally this weekend at the Midwest Freefall event in Ray.

Knor’s interest in skydiving was sparked when she was a child by stories her uncle told about his experience in the U.S. Navy Air Corps during World War II.

When she was 20 years old, Knor forged her parents’ signature to take her first tandem skydive.

She was so exhilarated by the experience, she was inspired to sell all her possessions and buy a one-way plane ticket so she could travel as a parachute enthusiast. Knor went on to become a member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team.

After a 37-year hiatus from jumping, she took up the sport again in 2003.

Now, Knor is on a journey to earn her official USPA Gold Wings for 1,000 tandem skydives.

Knor will be jumping at the Midwest Freefall in Ray on Aug. 22 between 4-6 p.m. and Aug. 23 between 2-5 p.m. Midwest Freefall is located at 62912 Kunstman Road in Ray.

Diners at the classic 24-hour Hazel Park burger spot, Brayz, were interrupted Wednesday morning when a Kia that was involved in a pursuit by Warren police drove through the wall of the restaurant.

According to a statement from the department, at 4:35 a.m. on July 9, officers responded to a report of multiple Kia thefts in progress at the Lafayette Mobile Home Community near Eight Mile and Dequindre roads.

Upon arrival, officers observed a black Kia Optima fleeing the area and attempted a traffic stop. The Kia then fled from officers with a brief vehicle pursuit ensuing.

The Kia traveled northbound on Warner Avenue before turning west on Nine Mile Road.

At the intersection of Nine Mile and Dequindre roads, the stolen Kia allegedly disregarded a red light and collided with a white Lincoln sedan traveling southbound on Dequindre.

The impact caused the Kia to then strike Brayz Hamburgers building before coming to a stop on Nine Mile Road.

Four juvenile suspects fled on foot but were quickly apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. Inside the stolen Kia, officers recovered a handgun.

The female driver of the Lincoln sustained very minor injuries and was transported to Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital where she is in stable condition. The restaurant was closed Wednesday afternoon with a sign affixed to the front door stating it was could not be entered due to the damage.

In addition to the stolen Optima, officers also recovered another stolen Kia from the area.

This incident remains under active investigation.

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Royal Oak resident Jennifer Suzanne Cataldo is charged with one count of first-degree murder after allegedly attacking her mother, causing injuries that led to her death a day later.

According to a release put out by Royal Oak police Friday afternoon, officers responded to a call for assistance at a residence in the 3600 block of Crooks Road. The caller, a 66-year-old Fenton resident, said her 45-year-old daughter was experiencing a mental health crisis and needed to be taken to the hospital.

When officers arrived, they spoke to the daughter, Jennifer Cataldo, and detected signs of a struggle. Officers entered Cataldo’s apartment and found her mother, Leslie Ann Cataldo, unresponsive on the floor.

The victim had suffered a life-threatening neck wound and was transported to Corewell Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak where she underwent emergency surgery. On Thursday afternoon, Leslie Cataldo died from her injuries.

Jennifer Cataldo was taken into custody at her apartment without incident.

Cataldo was arraigned in 44th District Court before Magistrate Jill Bankey Friday and charged with one count of first-degree murder, which carries a penalty of life in prison. Bankey denied bond and Cataldo, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was remanded to the Oakland County Jail.

A probable cause hearing is scheduled for June 13, 10:15 a.m. in front of Judge Andrew Kowalkowski. Cataldo’s criminal history includes a 2018 drunk driving conviction.