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Lions players step away from busy schedules to spread holiday cheer at Children's Hospital of Michigan

DETROIT (WWJ) — While the Lions are plugging away at an historic season — sitting just one win away from setting the franchise record for most wins in a single season — a group of players took time out of their busy schedules Tuesday to spread some holiday cheer to some folks who needed a reason to smile. Five Lions players paid a visit to Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit Tuesday morning, bringing joy to sick kids and their families, many of whom won’t get to be home for the holiday...

At least one person killed in house fire on Detroit's west side

DETROIT (WWJ) — A 44-year-old man has died after a fire broke out at a home on Detroit’s west side Thursday afternoon. The fire happened in the area of Patton and Glenco, near 7 Mile and Evergreen shortly before 5 p.m. WWJ Newsradio 950's Tim Pamplin reported from the scene when firefighters arrived to the home, the man's mother was outside and told them he was in the basement. By the time firefighters got to the basement, there was nothing they could do for the man, as he was pronounce...

Shelter-in-place order at Bloomfield Hills High School lifted after apparent 'swatting' call prompts large police response

BLOOMFIELD TWP. (WWJ) — An investigation is underway after a phoned-in phony threat led to a hefty police response at Bloomfield Hills High School on Wednesday. Bloomfield Hills police officials said at around 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 that a shelter-in-place order had been issued, and no one was allowed to enter or leave the school while they investigated. No threat was found, and the order was lifted about half-an-hour later. Melanie Burke told WWJ Newsradio 950's Tim Pamplin that her son, a...

Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO accused of embezzling nearly $40 million appears in court on new charges

DETROIT (WWJ) — Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith, accused of wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling nearly $40 million from the group, appeared in court Thursday. Smith stood mute with the magistrate entering a not guilty plea on his behalf, waiving his right to a grand jury investigation. He is facing new charges of embezzling an additional $15 million from the organization, WWJ Newsradio 950's Tim Pamplin reported from outside the courthouse. Smith was fi...
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