A man was hospitalized in Monroe on Monday night after he was shot inside his vehicle, with his kids in the back seat at the time of the shooting, according to the Monroe Public Safety Department.
Officers responded to the shooting in the 600 block of Michigan Avenue just after 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, for a reports of a man who had been shot inside his vehicle.
Investigators say that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between the victim and the driver of a silver SUV in the same area. The victim told police that when he tried to confront the driver in the silver SUV, two men approached his vehicles and one of the men shot him.
The suspects all fled the scene in the silver SUV.
The man was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery. His two kids, ages 14 and 11, were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting, but were not injured.
All three suspects were taken into custody after officers in Adrian spotted the vehicle. Three handguns were found in the SUV when the men were arrested.
We're told that there is no threat to the public at this time. Anyone with more information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Aaron Oetjens at (734) 243-7516 or Detective Adam Zimmerman at (734) 243-7509.
On Monday night, President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is being fully paid for by the Canadian government.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said in part that he would "not allow" the bridge to open "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve."
Watch below: Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge
Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge
The bridge is the result of a decades-long process between the United States, the State of Michigan and the Government of Canada. On June 15, 2012, the Government of Canada and the State of Michigan signed the "Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement," which was pivotal in the process of building the bridge.
You can read the entire agreement in the document below.
That 2012 agreement had several stipulations. They were:
The International Authority will be comprised of equal representation by Canada and Michigan. All iron and steel for any bridge component in Canada and for any component of the project in the United States, will be sourced in either Canada or the United States The Government of Canada will pay all costs of the required land acquisition in Canada and Michigan and for the construction of an interchange to provide connections to I-75 Tolls for both Canada-bound and US-bound traffic will be collected on the Canadian side of the crossing and used to reimburse the Canadian government for the funds it advances related to the project The public-private partnership agreement must contain provisions for community benefit plan and for the involvement of the host communities in Canada and Michigan The crossing will be publicly-owned, jointly by Canada and Michigan The International Authority will be comprised of equal representation by Canada and Michigan.
Watch below: As the Gordie Howe International Bridge nears completion, we visited the site to see the progress
As the Gordie Howe International Bridge nears completion, we visited the site to see the progress
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the bridge is being built through a 36-year "design-build-finance-operate-maintain availability payment concession." That means that the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority pays the private sector concessionaire, Bridging North America, based on performance.
The total project cost of $5.7 billion CAD (4.415 billion USD) is being paid for by the Government of Canada. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority also said that separate from the contract with Bridging North America, Canada has invested $559 million CAD ($433 million USD) between 2005 and 2018 to get the project to the point where construction could begin.
Of that, $2.9 billion will be allocated for the design-build phase and $1.5 billion allocated for the operations-maintenance-rehabilitation phase, according to the USDOT. The Government of Canada funding is set to be recouped by future toll revenues over 36 years.
In the Truth Social post, Trump also wrote, "With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset."
Construction Progress Payments from WDBA - $2.12 billion Substantial Completion Payment from WDBA - $374.5 million Excluded Design-Build Costs - $26.7 million Capital Payments from WDBA - $29 million Short-term Bank Debt (repaid by construction progress payments, capital payments, and equity) - $454.8 million Medium-term Bonds - $121.7 million Long-term Bonds - $224.1 million Equity - $72.1 million Interest - $0.1 million
This is a similar plan to how the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron was built in the 1930s. According to the State of Michigan, the state legislature approved a law creating a state bridge commission in 1935. That plan was later approved by U.S. Congress and the commission was given permission to sell bonds that would be repaid by the revenue.
Then, the U.S. and Canadian governments agreed to operate the bridge toll free when the bonds were paid off in February 1962.
With Valentines Day this weekend, some people are preparing for romance but others may be feeling heartbreak or noticing a missing spark. That can be especially true for those dating after a traumatic breakup or life event.
Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, a licensed clinical psychologist, trauma expert and author of "The Fire That Makes Us: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Trauma," told Scripps News that people dont have to be fully healed to form a new, healthy relationship. She said awareness, self-trust and emotional safety can be built while healing in real time.
The book serves as a guide to help people heal through this trauma and learn to take back ownership of their lives, Jalali said.
Jalali said people often see pain as something to eliminate, but she encourages a different viewpoint: reframing emotional pain as fuel rather than something to avoid.
If we could get rid of pain, I would be the first one to make it happen, she said. Unfortunately, life doesnt operate that way. When we go through something it changes us, it becomes part of us, it takes away a lot of our power, but at the same time gives us power in a different way.
In order to move forward, we have to learn to embrace this, how to negotiate with it, how to sew it into the dynamic that is our life, she added. And the only way to do that is to build awareness around it, understand it, and then to look at it from a different perspective.
Watch Scripps News' full interview with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali in the video player above.
Want an elegant dinner without the restaurant price tag?
These sirloin steak roll-ups are stuffed with pesto and fresh greens and served with roasted garlic leeks and golden potatoes. The flavors are bold, but the techniques are simple.
Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise, PA-C, shows us how to bring it all together at home.
Sirloin steak roll-ups stuffed with pesto and greens with roasted garlic, leeks and golden potatoes
Makes about four servings
1- 1 lb sirloin steak 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens 2 oz grated pecorino romano cheese 1 lb golden potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 leeks, trimmed and cut into 1 inch rounds 3 tbsp avocado or olive oil, divided 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp granulated garlic tsp salt, divided tsp black pepper, divided Optional garnish: Grated Pecorino romano cheese
Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Wash and cut the potatoes and leeks and add them to the sheet pan. Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tbsp of avocado oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and half of the salt and pepper. Toss the vegetables to evenly coat with the oil and seasonings. Spread the vegetables out in an even layer. Roast vegetables for 2530 minutes, flipping halfway, until the potatoes are tender and the leeks are lightly caramelized. While the vegetables roast, lay the sirloin slices flat on a cutting board. Cover the meat with a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Gently pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet to an even thickness, about - inch thick. Season the steak lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Move the steak off to the side. Lay out long pieces of butcher twine across the cutting board about 2 inches apart, enough to run the length of your steak. They should be long enough to tie together once the steak is rolled. Lay the pounded steak over the twine. Spread a thin layer of pesto over one side of the steak. Add an even layer of the greens and pecorino romano cheese. Roll the steak tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks if needed. Tie each piece of twine snuggly around the steak. Use a sharp knife to cut the steak between each piece of tied twine. In a small sauce pan, add the balsamic vinegar and honey. Turn on very low heat and let simmer as you cook the steak. It is done when it reduces by 25-50% and coats the back of a spoon like syrup. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak roll-ups and sear for 23 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steaks from the heat and place in a clean dish for rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Plate the roasted vegetables, then steak, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Garnish with more grated cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 promotional schedule, with marquee weekends, special giveaways and ticket packages at more than 50 games this season.
According to the Tigers, it all starts with Opening Day, presented by Rocket, on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals. This season is also the team's 125th anniversary.
Main celebrations that will return this year include Friday Night Party in the Park with live fireworks, music, food and drink specials. The team also said that 313 Value Tuesdays will be back with $3 hot dogs, $1 chips and $3 soft drinks.
For the second season, the team will also host Sounds of Summer postgame concerts, on select Fridays, welcoming in artists for free concerts after the game. Last year's performances included Ludacris and Jordan Davis.
Below are the details for the promotions during the season.
Marquee Weekends
April 3-5 vs. St. Louis Cardinals | Opening Weekend May 15-17 vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Strike Out Cancer June 19-21 vs. Chicago White Sox | Black in Baseball July 24-26 vs. Kansas City Royals | 125th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 12-13 vs. Colorado Rockies | Fiesta Tigres!
Gate Giveaways
These games will feature special giveaway items to the first 15,000 fans in attendance on several weekends in 2026. They'll include replica jerseys, bobbleheads, unique hats, mugs and more. The specific items will be announced at a date later. The games are:
Saturday, April 4 vs. St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, April 11 vs. Miami Marlins Saturday, May 2 vs. Texas Rangers Saturday, May 16 vs. Toronto Blue Jays Friday, June 5 vs. Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 20 vs. Chicago White Sox Friday, June 26 vs. Houston Astros Saturday, July 25 vs. Kansas City Royals Sunday, Aug. 16 vs. Chicago White Sox Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Colorado Rockies Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Community Engagement Games
The Tigers are proud to engage with our community and celebrate several extraordinary groups and causes throughout each season. Each Community Engagement ticket package includes a special themed item (to be announced later).
Saturday, May 16 vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Pink Out the Park, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute Wednesday, May 20 vs. Cleveland Guardians | Law Enforcement Tuesday, June 9 vs. Minnesota Twins | Military Appreciation, presented by Chevrolet Saturday, June 20 vs. Chicago White Sox | Black in Baseball, presented by Comerica Bank Sunday, June 21 vs. Chicago White Sox | Fathers Day Tuesday, June 23 vs. New York Yankees | Pride Thursday, June 25 vs. Houston Astros | Educator Appreciation Sunday, July 12 vs. Philadelphia Phillies | Boy Scouts Sunday, Aug. 16 vs. Chicago White Sox | Girl Scouts Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Colorado Rockies | First Responders, presented by BELFOR Property Restoration Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Union Day
Pop Culture Games
Monday, May 4 vs. Boston Red Sox | Star Wars Tuesday, May 26 vs. Los Angeles Angels | Harry Potter Friday, June 5 vs. Seattle Mariners | Margaritaville Friday, June 26 vs. Houston Astros | Grateful Dead
Heritage Games
Sunday, April 12 vs. Miami Marlins | Jewish Heritage Tuesday, April 21 vs. Milwaukee Brewers | Macedonian Heritage Friday, May 1 vs. Texas Rangers | Polish Heritage Tuesday, May 5 vs. Boston Red Sox | Greek Heritage Sunday, May 17 vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Canadian Heritage Wednesday, June 10 vs. Minnesota Twins | Filipino Heritage Wednesday, Aug. 12 vs. Cleveland Guardians | Italian Heritage Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Colorado Rockies | Hispanic Heritage Tuesday, Sept. 22 vs. Washington Nationals | Irish HeritageCollege Games
Local college celebrations
Wednesday, April 22 vs. Milwaukee Brewers | Michigan State University Friday, June 19 vs. Chicago White Sox | Northern Michigan University Tuesday, June 23 vs. New York Yankees | Western Michigan University Thursday, July 23 vs. Kansas City Royals | Michigan Tech University Sunday, July 26 vs. Kansas City Royals | Saginaw Valley State University Tuesday, Aug. 11 vs. Cleveland Guardians | Eastern Michigan University Friday, Aug. 14 vs. Chicago White Sox | Central Michigan University Saturday, Aug. 15 vs. Chicago White Sox | Ferris State University Monday, Aug. 24 vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Lawrence Tech University Tuesday, Sept. 8 vs. Minnesota Twins | Wayne State University Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Colorado Rockies | Oakland University Friday, Sept. 25 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | University of Michigan
Bark in the Park Games, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions
Tuesday, April 21 vs. Milwaukee Brewers | Bark in the Park Tuesday, May 5 vs. Boston Red Sox | Bark in the Park Tuesday, Aug. 25 vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Bark in the Park Tuesday, Sept. 8 vs. Minnesota Twins | Bark in the Park Monday, Sept. 21 vs. Washington Nationals | Bark in the Park
Discord users will soon see a major change aimed at protecting younger users.
The messaging platform is moving to a teen-by-default setting for all accounts. Under the change, which begins in March, users who want to access certain content will be required to verify their age.
"We design our products with teen safety principles at the core and will continue working with safety experts, policymakers, and Discord users to support meaningful, long term wellbeing for teens on the platform, said Savannah Badalich, the head of Product Policy at Discord.
Discord said users will be able to verify their age either through facial recognition or by submitting identification. The company said video selfies used for age verification do not leave a users device, and that identity documents are deleted shortly after age verification is completed.
Users can also appeal their assigned age group or retry the process from the My Account settings if they believe its incorrect.
Discord has grown into one of the worlds most popular communication platforms, with a reported more than 200 million users. The app allows users to interact in online communities known as servers, which are organized around shared interests.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as senators questioned his connection to financier Jeffrey Epstein amid calls for his firing or resignation.
Recently released emails from Epstein suggest the two last met in 2012. Lutnick had previously claimed he had not seen Epstein since 2005, three years before Epsteins 2008 conviction on child prostitution charges.
A 2012 email from Epstein to Lutnick said, Nice seeing you, suggesting the two had met.
At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Lutnick confirmed he had been on a boat with Epstein in 2012. He said he was not sure why we did it, but insisted there was nothing untoward about the meeting. Lutnick has not been accused of any crimes.
The hearing was scheduled to discuss funding for White House broadband initiatives.
I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation, Lutnick said. My wife was with me, as were my four children and nannies. I had another couple with their children. We had lunch on the island. That is true.
Lutnick said he first met Epstein after moving into a home next door. Over the next 14 years, he said, he could recall only two additional meetings.
I didnt have any relationship with him. I barely had anything to do with that person, okay? Lutnick said.
When asked whether he saw anything inappropriate during the visit to Epsteins private island, Lutnick said, The only thing I saw, with my wife and my children and the other couple and their children, was staff who worked for Mr. Epstein on that island.
While Democrats have called for Lutnick to step down, Rep. Thomas Massie has been among the few Republicans to openly call for his resignation. Massie was one of the first Republicans to push for the full release of the Epstein files, telling CNN, Hes got a lot to answer for.
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.
Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they've seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December through early February on record. Normal snow cover this time of year should be about 460,000 square miles about the size of California, Utah, Idaho and Montana but this year it's only California-sized, about 155,000 square miles, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
"I have not seen a winter like this before," said center director Mark Serreze, who has been in Colorado almost 40 years. "This pattern that we're in is so darned persistent."
The snowpack measured by how much water is trapped inside in Oregon is not only record low, but 30% lower than the previous record, said Jason Gerlich, regional drought early warning system coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Much of the U.S. east of the Rockies is snowbound and enduring more than two weeks of bone-chilling abnormal cold, but in West Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Trevor Stephens went to the store last week in gym shorts and a T-shirt.
"Right now there's no snow on the ground," he said in a video interview, looking out his window and lamenting the lack of snowboarding opportunities. "I'd definitely rather have icy roads and snow than whatever is going on out here right now."
Concerns over water supply and wildfires
Ski resorts had already been struggling through a difficult season, but the lack of snow has been persistent enough that concerns are growing about wider effects.
Oregon, Colorado and Utah have reported their lowest statewide snowpack since the early 1980s, as far back as records go.
A dry January has meant most states have received half their average precipitation or even less. Along with sunny days and higher-than-average temperatures, that's meant little snow buildup in a month that historically gets a lot of snow accumulation across much of the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Because of heavy rains in December, California is in better shape than the other states, scientists said.
As of Monday, it had been 327 days since Salt Lake City International Airport got 1 inch of snow, making it the longest stretch since 1890-91, according to the National Weather Service.
The meager snow in Colorado and Utah has put the Upper Colorado River Basin at the heart of the snow drought, said Gerlich.
A robust mountain snowpack that slowly melts as winter warms to spring provides a steady flow of water into creeks and rivers. That helps ensure there's enough water later in the year for agriculture, cities, hydropower electric systems and more.
But lack of snow or a too-fast melt means less water will replenish rivers like the Colorado later in the season.
"This is a pretty big problem for the Colorado basin," said Daniel Swain of the University of California's Water Resources Institute.
Experts said the snow drought could also kick-start an early wildfire season. Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer that dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.
While it's been dry, the record-low snowpack is mostly due to how warm the West has been, which is connected to climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas, several scientists said. Since Dec. 1, there have been more than 8,500 daily high temperature records broken or tied in the West, according to NOAA data.
Much of the precipitation that would normally fall as snow and stay in the mountains for months is instead falling as rain, which runs off quicker, Swain and other scientists said. It's a problem scientists have warned about with climate change.
Going snowless happens from time to time, but it's the warmth that has been so extreme, which is easier to tie to climate change, said Russ Schumacher, professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University and Colorado State Climatologist.
"It was so warm, especially in December, that the snow was only falling at the highest parts of the mountains," McEvoy said. "And then we moved into January and it got really dry almost everywhere for the last three to four weeks and stayed warm."
Wetter, cooler weather is coming
Meteorologists expect wetter, cooler weather across the West this week with some snow so this may be the peak of the snow drought. But it'll still be warmer than usual in many areas, and scientists aren't optimistic the snow will be enough.
"I don't think there's any way we're going to go back up to, you know, average or anywhere close to that," said Schumacher. "But at least we can chip away at those deficits a little bit if it does get more active."
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych will be allowed to wear a black armband in competition at the Milan Cortina Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday, but not the helmet he wants to wear that is painted to commemorate the lives of athletes from his country who were killed in the war with Russia.
The IOC called the move a compromise.
I think what weve tried to do is to address his desires with compassion and understanding, IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Tuesday. He has expressed himself on social media and in the training and, as you know, we will not stop him expressing himself in press conferences, as he leaves competition in the mixed zone and elsewhere. We feel that this is a good compromise in the situation.
Not long afterward, Heraskevych wore the tribute helmet for his first of two training runs on Tuesday, which suggests that Ukraine has filed an appeal. He did not appear to be wearing a black armband.
In a letter to the Ukrainian Olympic Committee, the IOC said Heraskevych would not be able to compete in the personalized helmet. What is permitted for training runs was not specified.
Heraskevych said the IOC told him Monday night that he could not wear the helmet that shows the faces of several Ukrainian athletes who have been killed since 2022 because Olympic officials decided it broke the rule banning political statements.
Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter in part states that no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.
Heraskevych who was fourth at last year's world championships and is generally considered a medal hopeful at these Games has more training runs scheduled for Wednesday, and he is expected to compete in the Olympic men's skeleton race Thursday.
The IOC noted that it has banned armbands in the past, but is willing to make an exception in Heraskevych's case. The move by the IOC doesn't mean all athletes can wear armbands, and if Heraskevych chooses to do so, it cannot include any text, Adams said.
We dont want everyone wearing a black armband for every competition," Adams said. "But where theres a good reasoning, it will be considered properly.
Heraskevych said he is still pushing for a fair outcome, adding that he has seen Russian flags which were supposed to be banned at these games in the stands at some events, and wonders why they are allowed by the IOC.
We didnt violate any rules, and it should be allowed for me to compete with this helmet, Heraskevych told The Associated Press on Monday, before Ukrainian sliding officials met with a representative from the IOC and learned the helmet would not be allowed. I cannot understand how this helmet hurt anyone. Its to pay tribute to athletes and some of them were medalists in the Youth Olympic Games. That means theyre Olympic family. They were part of this Olympic family, so I cannot understand they would find a reason why not.
Figure skater Dmytro Sharpar, a onetime Youth Olympic Games teammate of Heraskevych, is on the helmet, as are boxer Pavlo Ishchenko, hockey player Oleksiy Loginov and others. Some, Heraskevych said, were killed on the front lines; at least one died while trying to distribute aid to fellow Ukrainians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy weighed in on Heraskevychs quest, with a post on his Instagram page saying that he wanted to thank the slider for reminding the world the price of our struggle.
Heraskevych, a flag bearer for Ukraine at last weeks opening ceremony, displayed a sign after his fourth and final run of the 2022 Beijing Olympics saying No War in Ukraine. Days after those Games ended, Russia invaded his country and the war has continued since.
Lawmakers are racing against a Friday deadline to secure funding for the Department of Homeland Security, but negotiations remain stalled despite ongoing talks between Democrats and the Trump administration.
To secure long-term funding for the department, Democrats have issued a list of demands related to immigration enforcement. In a letter released last week by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, they called for the following changes involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents:
Targeted enforcement No masks Require identification Protect sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, churches and polling places Stop racial profiling Uphold use-of-force standards Ensure state and local coordination and oversight Build safeguards into the system Require body cameras No paramilitary-style police units
The Trump administration responded with a counterproposal on Monday. However, Democrats rejected the administration's offer, calling it insufficient.
The clock continues to tick toward Friday's deadline, making it increasingly difficult to strike a comprehensive agreement before DHS faces a potential shutdown.
Democrats are pushing for immigration enforcement reform as part of any funding deal, particularly in response to recent fatal shootings in Minnesota and other locations. Ironically, immigration enforcement operations would likely continue even during a DHS shutdown, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement received significant funding through previous legislation.
ICE is one of several agencies within DHS, along with Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secret Service.
ICE agents were paid even during the longest government shutdown in American history, demonstrating the agency's financial resilience during funding gaps.
Key immigration officials are scheduled to testify before Congress at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Leaders from ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and Border Patrol will appear on Capitol Hill, and their testimony is expected to significantly influence discussions about potential immigration enforcement reform throughout the day.
The hearing comes as lawmakers face mounting pressure to resolve the funding impasse before Friday's deadline.
West Bloomfield police say a 58-year-old nanny has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child for years.
According to police, Michael Bank, 58, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Police do believe there are more victims in this case, and anyone is asked to call police at 248-975-8981.
Earlier this year, officials say Northfield Township police contacted West Bloomfield police about an investigation they were doing involving a child who had ties to West Bloomfield.
Detectives began an investigation and learned that the young victim's mother used a website to hire Bank as a nanny.
According to police, Bank repeatedly engaged in criminal sexual conduct with the child.
Video: West Bloomfield police chief shares more about the case West Bloomfield police chief talks about nanny accused of sex assault
During the investigation, police also discovered evidence involving children, including what appeared to be Bank with some of those children in various compromised positions and acts.
"These are deeply disturbing allegations against Mr. Bank," said West Bloomfield Police Department Chief Dale Young.
Chief Young added, "when a child says something to their parent or to another adult, we should believe them right away and we should ... give them the best opportunity to get the help that they need."
Police believe there could be more victims. If you have any information, please contact West Bloomfield police at 248-975-8981.
A man was assaulted and killed on Detroit's west side after police say he was beaten and run over with his own vehicle at a gas station.
Watch our latest report
Man killed in 'vicious' and 'random' carjacking at Detroit gas station; suspect in custody
911 received the call about an alleged fatal assault just after 4:30 a.m.
Investigators say that the victim entered into the conveinence store, and when they did, a suspect snuck into their Jeep.
When the victim returned, we're told that the suspect got out of the Jeep and assaulted the victim before re-entering the car and running over the victim repeatedly.
"This was a deliberate attempt," said Detroit Police Captain Marcus Thirlkill, who said that the attack appears to be random.
Watch the full press conference with Captain Thirlkill below
Detroit police officials speak on deadly carjacking
The victim was pronounced dead when police arrived at the scene.
Police say that the suspect fled the scene in the victim's jeep. A spokesperson with the Michigan State Police tells us that they tried to pull the suspect over when he was located at a different gas station on Greenfield, attempted to box in the suspect. Police say the suspect fled away from the gas station, initiating a brief pursuit.
Per MSP, the suspect is a 25-year-old man, who was taking into custody after striking a Dearborn Police car, losing control of the vehicle, and striking a telephone pole. The man was arrested after the crash.
"Great work by troopers and Dearborn Police officers to take this suspect into custody," said F/LT. Mike Shaw in a post on X. "Fortunately no one was hurt in this pursuit. The suspect was turned over to Detroit Polcie for their investigation. We will also seek charges against the suspect for the pursuit and damage to patrol cars."
The heads of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda will testify in Congress Tuesday and face questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities.
Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinized in recent weeks, after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two protesters at the hands of Homeland Security officers. The agencies have also faced criticism for a wave of policies that critics say trample on the rights of both immigrants facing arrest and Americans protesting the enforcement actions.
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Scott, who heads U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Joseph Edlow, who is the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will speak in front of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
The officials will speak at a time of falling public support for how their agencies are carrying out Trump's immigration vision but as they are flush with cash from a spending bill passed last year that has helped broaden immigration enforcement activities across the country.
The administration says that activists and protesters opposed to its operations are the ones ratcheting up attacks on their officers, not the other way around, and that their immigration enforcement operations are making the country safer by finding and removing people who've committed crimes or pose a threat to the country.
Under Lyons' leadership, ICE has undergone a massive hiring boom funded by Congress last summer and immigration officers have deployed in beefed-up enforcement operations in cities across the country designed to increase arrests and deportations. The appearance in Congress comes as lawmakers are locked in a battle over whether DHS should be funded without restraints placed over its officers' conduct.
Lyons is likely to face questioning over a memo he signed last year telling ICE officers that they didn't need a judge's warrant to forcibly enter a house to arrest a deportee, a memo that went against years of ICE practice and Fourth Amendment protections against illegal searches.
During Scott's tenure, his agency has taken on a significant role in arresting and removing illegal immigrants from inside the country. That increased activity has become a flashpoint for controversy and marks a break from the agency's traditional job of protecting borders and controlling who and what enters the country.
Under the leadership of commander Gregory Bovino, a group of Border Patrol agents hopscotched around the country to operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and New Orleans where they were often accused of indiscriminately questioning and arresting people they suspected were in the country illegally. Bovino says his targets are legitimate and identified through intelligence and says that if his officers use force to make an arrest, it's because it's warranted.
A Border Patrol agent and Customs and Border Protection officer both opened fire during the shooting death of Alex Pretti, one of two protesters killed in Minneapolis in January. The other protester, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE officer.
After the Pretti shooting, Bovino was reassigned and Trump sent his border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to assume control.
USCIS has also faced criticism for steps it has taken including subjecting refugees already admitted to the U.S. to another round of vetting and pausing decisions on all asylum cases.
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, a growing number of young people are turning to blue-collar and skilled-trade jobs as a faster, debt-free path to building a career.
Erika Miguel, for example, left the tech world behind for free training in upholstery, an industry short on skilled workers.
"I wanted to work with my hands, I wanted to be more creative," Miguel said. "When I was working in tech, I felt like I was just a cog in the wheel."
Chris Anderson is general counsel at Rayburn Electric Cooperative, whose front line includes lineworkers, power plant operators and field technicians. He said the economy and technology are pushing more young people to the company's apprenticeship program.
"You're being paid while you're being trained. You're doing the work. You're getting an income," Anderson said, "and you're getting great benefits. You're starting your investment in your own future very, very early on."
Dubbed the "toolbelt generation," more than half of Gen Z workers, 53%, are seriously considering blue-collar or skilled trade work, according to a survey by the career site Zety. In the survey of 1,000 Gen Z workers, 65% said a college degree won't protect them from AI-related job loss.
"Young people are looking at this and saying, 'Hey, if I go to school for four years and I get out, where is AI going to be?'" said Matt DiBara, co-founder of The Contractor Consultants, a construction hiring service.
DiBara said Gen Z's interest is welcome, with older generations of workers on the path to retirement.
"What keeps me up at night is the statistic that 40% of the workforce is expected to retire in the next decade," DiBara said. "They're the ones who have put in 15, 20 years, 20 years plus in the trades. And they're the ones that pass down the knowledge."
Lisa Countryman-Quiroz is CEO of JVS in the Bay Area, a nonprofit that trains job seekers. She points out that choosing the trades early doesn't shut the door for a future education.
"College can always be there for you," Countryman-Quiroz said. "You may be better informed about what you really want to do after you've done some other kinds of work out in the world. That's a possibility."
DiBara agrees that skilled trades can serve as a stepping stone to other opportunities.
"You can wake up having put three, four, five years into a hands-on side of a trade and then say, 'You know what? I want to move into management, or I want to move into estimating, or sales,'" DiBara said.
Experts agree the stigma long associated with blue-collar work is fading, helping to attract new workers to companies like Rayburn.
"Blue-collar work is not shunned. It's very well-paying, good jobs, good people," Anderson said.
The pandemic accelerated this shift. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that trade school enrollment grew about 5% from 2020 to 2023. During that same span, undergraduate enrollment fell nearly 1%.
For Miguel, learning the ropes in upholstery is building life-long skills and independence.
"I wanted to support myself in a way that I didn't know was possible before," she said.
As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air, and so are higher prices. From roses to candy, the cost of celebrating is rising.
Watch Carli's report below
Why it may be a little more expensive to celebrate Valentine's Day in 2026
Between all the chocolate and flowers, there's no denying that Valentine's Day has a real impact on our wallets. And if it feels like celebrating the day of love is costing more than ever, you're not imagining it.
"We would usually just go out to dinner and then go home, go watch a movie and open some presents," said Ren Phillips.
In previous years, we have splurged and gone to the restaurant on top of the Ren-Cen," said Phillip Bunker.
According to Consumer Price Index data, Valentine's Day-related costs are up about 30 percent since 2021. And consumers I spoke with say that's why they're changing up their plans for the year.
We dont want to spend a lot of money at this time," Phillips said.
Phillips tells me that she and her partner are going to keep it more "low-key."
"Were not doing any presents this year. Its really just stay home and just cook together and maybe bake something," Phillips said.
As for Bunker, he said he and his partner are having to get more creative.
I dont want to spill the beans but it might be a little smaller bouquet, you know, a hand-written card, instead of one purchased from the store, and it may be some hand-made gifts," Bunker said.
And local businesses in metro Detroit are feeling the price hikes too, including David Ogloza, owner of Quix Chocolate in Ferndale.
In about three and a half years, the price of our chocolate has nearly doubled," Ogloza said. We had some shortages in the cocoa market about over a year ago, and that definitely has worked its way through to me, and then obviously the end user. So, I have to say,y for this year our pricing for our Valentines Day chocolate boxes is maybe a few dollars more than they were last year.
David isn't the only chocolatier feeling this impact.
It definitely is and you will find that some stores and maybe even the bigger brands, especially, you may have seen articles about them using less chocolate in their products and focusing more on sugary candies instead," Ogloza said.
As for flowers, Michael Fraley, one of the new owners of Tiffany Florist, a longtime flower shop in Birmingham, said we're now seeing the impact of tariffs.
Weve seen a pretty high increase in flowers coming from Europe," Fraley said.
And although flowers cost more, Fraley said he's not passing that cost down to his customers.
"Yes, we did $8 a stem then. Something like red roses on Valentines Day you have to have. So, we are probably making a little less profit on them than we did last year," Fraley said.
But even with higher prices, couples say love isn't about what's in the box or the bouquet.
I really think the proof of a really strong relationship on Valentines is just spending time together and doing activities together and sharing experiences together, rather than sharing items if that makes sense.
A big repair project in Novi starts today and it could impact your drive for weeks to come.
Watch Christiana's report below
Crews shutting down portion of Novi Road at 14 Mile for water main repair
Crews will be shutting down the northbound side of Novi Road at 14 Mile, to support the replacement and renewal of the 14-inch water main break that failed in that area in September.
Watch our previous coverage
Local businesses adapt operations after massive water main break in Novi
That closure is expected to last the next few weeks, while the overall project is expected to last until June.
Drivers we spoke to aren't thrilled to be inconveince; for people who live in Novi, Commerce Township, or Walled Lake, patience will be needed for the near future.
Eastbound 14 Mile is already closed, and now, northbound Novi Road is closed here as well, starting today. This is all to complete work on replacing and renewing segments of the 42-inch water transmission main that broke last year.
Officials say it's something that needed to be done, but still, people in the area tel me the changes are coming with a little frustration as they adjust.
It can be a little irritating, but everybody knows that its going to help with the water and the situation that everybody has over here," said Ken F., who lives nearby the road being partially closed.
But as we make the repairs to our transmission main here,we know that these impact sdo take place and we appreciate everyone's patience as we work through this," said Pete Fromm, the Director of Water Transmission with Great Lakes Water Authority.
Great Lakes Water Authority tells me they are about 33 percent of the way through the replacement of the main. They expect the closure will last 3-4 weeks.
A woman has died after a house caught fire Monday in Dearborn, officials say.
The fire happened at a home near Lawrence Avenue and Drexel Street.
The fire department at first said that one person was injured. Fire Chief Joseph Murray later told us a woman died after firefighters made efforts to save her.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Fire officials are investigating.
A Madison Heights family who found a missing 6-year-old boy with autism safe in their home is now receiving community support after their house sustained extensive water damage from the incident.
La'Bron Brinkley and his family discovered Johnathan in their upstairs bathtub filled with water after the boy wandered away from his home for hours on Feb 1. The child, who has autism and is nonverbal, had entered through their side door while the family was away.
Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Community rallies to help family whose home was damaged after finding missing boy with autism
"I never experienced the idea of the community all coming together to find Johnathan, but even in this, they stepped in. There were random people that I've never seen, never known, different walks of life directly messaging me like, 'What can we do?'" Brinkley said.
The Brinkley family is now living in a Troy hotel after an inspector detected a concerning smell in their home. The water damage has made their house uninhabitable.
"Right now, we have no access to either bathroom, the ceiling of the basement caved, that and the walls are knocked down. We have blowers trying to dry out what's going on in the home. It's just ongoing and so we can't exactly stay there right now," Brinkley said.
The family initially thought the smell would dissipate after a few days, but it persisted.
"When they came out, they thought that the scent would eventually make us all sick and we should move on it right away," Brinkley said.
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Without access to their kitchen and belongings as well as family members looking after their dog, daily life has become challenging for the family of four.
"Food she (his wife) would normally cook, she can't cook right now. It's a lot of those dynamics that we're trying to fight our way through," Brinkley said.
Community members and strangers have rallied to help, raising nearly $5,000 for the family. Krista Skodak from Royal Oak was among those who contributed.
"The least we could do is try to help them when they need help when they were able to inadvertently help in such a big way," Skodak said.
The family's landlord is providing extra time to pay rent while they navigate their next steps. The total cost of repairs remains unknown as the water needs to dry completely before a full assessment can be made.
Despite the challenges, the Brinkley family remains grateful for the outpouring of support.
"This entire process has been tough, but God has held our hands," Brinkley said. "And I hope that people can see the miraculous works of God."
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President Donald Trump's tariff policies cost each American household an average of $1,000 last year, and are set to cost those households an average of $1,300 through 2026, according to new analysis.
A new review of the president's tariff policies by the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research group, shows that tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico and the EU "amount to an average tax increase per U.S. household of $1,000 in 2025."
If the tariffs stay in place, their costs could be equivalent to an average tax per household of $1,300 in 2026.
Because most costs are passed on to consumers, experts say the majority of tariff costs are paid by those consumers not by foreign countries, manufacturers, importers, or other intermediaries in the supply chain.
A study last year by The Kiel Institute found similar results: Americans are paying 96% of the cost of the tariffs, while foreign exporters are absorbing about 4%. The Kiel Institute said it analyzed over 25 million shipment records from over $4 trillion in U.S. imports.
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning in January of this year, saying the U.S. would be screwed if the Supreme Court overturns his authority to impose tariffs.
The Trump administration has relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, as the legal basis for imposing the tariffs. During November's oral arguments, however, several justices appeared skeptical over whether the law can be used for that purpose.
The court has not yet ruled on the legality of IEEPA tariffs.
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