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Khaira Howard, 28, died at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility just days before her scheduled release, according to an autopsy revealing a fatal blood clot linked to deep vein thrombosis — no signs of trauma. Her death is the fourth inmate fatality at the facility in recent months, sparking alarm and raising urgent questions about conditions behind bars. The Michigan Department of Corre...

A major cyclosporiasis outbreak in southeast Michigan has sickened over 1,200 people, sparking a grocery revolution as shoppers ditch big-box stores for farmers’ markets in search of safer, locally grown produce. One woman, whose husband fell ill from contaminated lettuce, now avoids supermarkets altogether. Farmers are seeing a surge in demand for “clean lettuce” and transparency about sourcing....

A five-year-old boy in Detroit was struck by a stray bullet while biking, leaving him traumatized and fearful of the outdoors. Police say a teen mishandled a firearm, sparking a legal review by prosecutors. But amid the legal process, community group The People’s Action is stepping in — not just to support the teen involved, but to mentor him and redirect his path through education, life skills, a...

Westland’s police are shutting down their AI-powered license plate cameras after a two-year contract ends, citing community backlash over privacy concerns — despite some seeing the tech as a vital crime-fighting tool. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on p...

A wolf on Isle Royale has become dangerously habituated to campers, snuffling tents, pawing gear, and even sneaking inside — forcing the National Park Service to shut down Three Mile Campground until July 31. Park rangers are ramping up hazing tactics with loud noises and deterrents to break the wolf’s association with humans and food, aiming to restore safe coexistence between wildlife and visito...

A Detroit mom is battling a brutal, lingering parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis—symptoms include relentless nausea, vomiting, and weight loss, leaving her bedridden and unable to care for her kids. With no clear source and allergic to standard treatment, she fought insurance hurdles and social media help to finally get the meds she needed. Over 1,200 cases in Michigan alone show this outbr...

Four women died in just two months at Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, including 28-year-old Khaira Howard, whose pulmonary embolism was traced to a leg clot — sparking outrage over mold, mistreatment, and systemic failures. Families demand answers as 30 state lawmakers call for the prison director’s resignation and the warden is on leave, amid growing public and political pr...

Halloween Terror inches toward its first conviction, while Michigan schools feel the sting of budget delays. A historic milestone unfolds as a Southfield resident becomes the first African American to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Health officials race to contain a parasitic outbreak, and a Henry Ford doctor shares vital tips to stay cool this summer. Listen in comfort: Get a disc...

Brooke West, a senior from Avondale High School, returned to Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital on July 9, 2026, to personally thank the medical team who saved her life after battling acute disseminated encephalomyelitis — a rare and life-threatening condition affecting her brain and spinal cord. Accompanied by her family, she shared heartfelt gratitude for the doctors and nurses who worked ti...

A teen’s life flipped upside down when she collapsed before prom, slipping into a coma after being diagnosed with a rare brain inflammation disorder. Now recovering with a full prognosis, Brooke’s journey from ICU to graduation — complete with a surprise diploma ceremony and plasma therapy — has fueled her passion for biomedical science. She’s back at the hospital thanking her care team, proving r...

The Detroit Tigers’ latest draft class is exploding with star potential, three years in and already delivering major-league impact. Top pick Max Clark, a 21-year-old outfielder at Triple-A, is showcasing elite speed and power potential, while Kevin McGonigle—snagged via competitive balance—has already debuted and is hitting .287 with a stellar .821 OPS, primed to be a future superstar. Other gems...

The Detroit Tigers made a bold move, DFAing Jahmai Jones after a disappointing 2026 season and recalling catcher Eduardo Valencia — who’s crushing it in Triple-A with 16 homers and a .267 average — to fill the void as All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler sits day-to-day. Valencia, a versatile backstop who can DH or play first, could debut in the series finale. With playoff hopes on the line, the Tigers...

Detroit’s new Coolidge Terminal, a $200M state-of-the-art hub on Schaefer Highway, marks a major leap forward for public transit — featuring climate-controlled storage for 120 buses, full maintenance facilities, and even worker amenities like showers and gyms. Built on the site of the 2011 fire, this $200 million investment underscores Mayor Mary Sheffield’s commitment to bus drivers and mechanics...

Stinkhorns are nature’s stinky surprise—those weird red-orange mushrooms popping up in mulch, smelling like rotting flesh to lure flies into spreading their spores. They’re decomposers, short-lived (only 48 hours), and totally harmless to eat—though you probably won’t want to. Common in places like Michigan, they’re a fleeting, fly-powered fungal phenomenon you might just stumble upon on your next...

Cyclospora is a sneaky parasite that’s making headlines—and yes, you could potentially catch it from swimming, especially in untreated water or splash pads, since chlorine doesn’t kill it. While properly treated pools are still safe, most cases come from contaminated food or produce. Stay smart: don’t swallow pool water, shower before and after swimming, wash hands thoroughly, and wait two weeks a...

Ferndale’s beloved inline skating rink at Harding Park is getting a full makeover — the old one’s too far gone to fix, so the city’s building a brand-new, fully accessible facility. With $100K already secured from the Department of Natural Resources, they’re now racing to raise the remaining $62,500 before July 10th — and if they hit that goal, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will ma...

Sturgis Hospital’s shuttering after 100 years marks a devastating blow to rural healthcare, exposing a nationwide crisis as aging populations, shrinking reimbursements, and staffing shortages force closures that leave patients stranded and staff heartbroken. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an auto...

Survivors of abuse at Vista Maria are demanding Michigan change its statute of limitations laws, arguing trauma has no expiration date and victims shouldn’t be barred from justice simply because time has passed. Six women have already sued, with 55 more stepping forward — including one in her mid-30s who missed the deadline. A bill extending the limit to age 42 passed the Senate but stalls in the...

Detroit’s baseball surge is heating up fast — after a brutal May, the Tigers are on fire since June, riding a 20-12 run and sitting atop the AL Central with the best run differential in the league. Even with Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block, the team’s playoff odds are skyrocketing, and they’re now neck-and-neck with the Twins for postseason spots. With a key deadline...

DTE Energy’s storm-induced blackouts left thousands of Michigan homes in the dark for days—especially painful during a holiday weekend. Customers are furious, lawmakers are calling for hearings, and the Public Service Commission is investigating whether DTE’s promised credits are being paid and whether the grid’s weakest spots are actually being fixed. This outage crisis is a wake-up call for util...

Detroit police are finally set to release bodycam footage from a June 22 shooting that has sparked outrage and demands for accountability. Officers fatally shot Alonzo Anthony Lee-Perkins, who allegedly admitted to carrying a gun but claimed he never threatened anyone and was shot while fleeing. Commissioners Victoria Camille and Darious Morris pushed for transparency after their requests were ign...

Isle Royale’s Three Mile Campground is shutting down for the rest of July after a wolf started acting like a campground regular—sniffing tents, stealing gear, even crawling inside. Park rangers are deploying loud noises, stomping, air horns, and paintball guns to scare the wolf off, while installing noise makers at campgrounds to warn visitors. The goal? Get the wolf back to wild behavior by Augus...

Tamela Peterson, CEO of Oxford Center, faces serious healthcare fraud charges as new courtroom testimony reveals alarming billing irregularities and unqualified staff. Former employees and patient parents describe being surveilled, pressured to stay silent, and witnessing claims for treatments that never occurred — including services billed under fake providers. One key figure, Kimberly Coden, alr...

Jet fuel prices are dipping, but don’t expect cheap flights anytime soon—strong travel demand, shrinking supply after Spirit Airlines’ exit, and the stubborn “rockets and feathers” pricing effect are keeping fares high, even as airlines hold off on passing savings to travelers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thedn...

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