Eastpointe police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a 17-year-old severely injured after being hit while riding his bike.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Veronica and Hayes avenues when a driver in a dark-colored pickup truck towing what appeared to be a landscape trailer hit Miles Rice and then fled the scene.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Teen injured in hit-and-run while riding bike in Eastpointe, police searching for driver

"As I got to this corner, the guy stopped because it's a yield sign, and he looked down on his phone, so I decided to hurry up and get across, and as I got across, he decided to take off and hit me," Rice said.

Rice suffered a fractured wrist and multiple cuts on his body from the collision.

"My leg was in between the bike and the front bumper and I had to pull my leg out, and then I had to pull the bike out from under it, and his front bumper kind of fell apart," Rice said.

Instead of helping the injured teen, Rice says the driver became aggressive before driving away.

"He rolled down his window and started screaming at me, saying it was my fault, saying I should have stopped and slowed down," Rice said.

Jerrica Rice, Miles' mother, expressed her distress about the driver's actions.

"It upset me, made me furious. I don't understand how people can do that to a child, regardless of if they were in the right or wrong, how can you leave a child hurt and injured in the street?" she said.

Eastpointe police are actively investigating the incident and working to identify the driver.

"(Regardless) if the child was at fault or the driver was at fault, both should wait for police arrival. Somebody fleeing the scene shows some kind of guilt, or there's a reason they don't want to wait, apparently," police said.

Residents in the neighborhood have voiced concerns about the intersection where the incident occurred, describing it as dangerous with vehicles frequently driving over the speed limit.

"We would like to see a stop sign, just for the safety of our children," said Kissy Lewis, an Eastpointe resident.

Another local resident, Donald Brant, shared similar concerns about the intersection.

"There's a lot of traffic here for the party store, and it should be a four-way stop, and they constantly run through it, and I've seen numerous accidents," Brant said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the Eastpointe Police Department.

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South Lyon Community Schools will remain closed Wednesday for a third day for what is being called a network interruption.

The superintendent says there has been significant improvement since Sunday, but the system is still not restored to the level needed to safely open schools.

The superintendent released the following statement Tuesday night:

Good evening, Unfortunately, SLCS will be closed tomorrow, September 17th, due to the network interruptions and phone systems being down.  Our teams are continuing to work diligently to restore impacted systems. While there has been significant improvement, we cannot ensure our systems will be restored to the level of security and communication we need to safely open school. We will provide updates as they become available. Steve Archibald

Additional details about the interruption have not yet been released. The district is not saying if student information was accessed.

Bloomfield Township police are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, issuing eight citations in just the first three weeks of the new school year.

The violations were captured on video by cameras mounted on a school bus, showing multiple vehicles driving past the bus with the stop arms extended and red lights flashing. Each violation carries a $500 fine that can be mailed directly to the vehicle owner.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Bloomfield Township police crack down on school bus passing violations

"Today, we're three weeks into school and we posted a video that we saw that had several violators blowing right past that school bus stop arm," Sgt. Nick Soley with the Bloomfield Township Police Department said.

That most recent incident occurred on Franklin Road near Maple Road on Sept. 4, where video footage shows several cars ignoring a stopped school bus.

Watch video of the incident shared from police below: Web extra: Police release video of cars illegally passing stopped school bus in Bloomfield Township

"It unfortunately is common. It's kind of people aren't paying attention, one car goes, the next car goes and that's just kind of the way that it happens," Soley said.

Last year, Bloomfield Township police issued 62 tickets for similar violations. In March, video captured two students who nearly got hit by a passing vehicle.

WATCH: Video shows close call at bus stop in Bloomfield Township WATCH: Video shows close call at bus stop in Bloomfield Township

Thanks to a 2021 Michigan law, police can review footage from bus-mounted cameras that capture both the violation and license plate numbers, allowing them to mail citations directly to vehicle owners after an officer review.

"There's a lot more out there. We're definitely not catching all of them, but we're getting as many as we can," Soley said.

According to Michigan law, when a school bus displays its stop sign with red flashing lights, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away. This requirement applies to all traffic on both sides of the road, unless there's a divided highway.

"Those school buses are going to flash amber lights first. Those amber lights are a warning, hey this school bus is slowing down, its preparing to stop," Soley explained. "When the red lights come on and the arms go out, you can no longer pass.

Parents in the area expressed support for the enforcement efforts after viewing the violation footage.

"It seems very small and innocent, but you're talking about the lives and safety of our school kids," Bill O'Connor said. "Having the cameras sounds like a great idea and giving away $500 tickets sounds maybe light."

"It's really, really sad. I think children are at so much risk in their everyday lives that if we can make it a little bit safer for them to get off the bus, we should obey the laws," Sharon Myers said.

This school year, other districts including Detroit are adding cameras to their buses as police across the region emphasize that violations involving the safety of children come with serious consequences.

Related video: Detroit school buses get new cameras to catch drivers who don't stop for kids Detroit school buses get new cameras to catch drivers who don't stop for kids

"We want to start to get these messages out early. This isn't something we want to deal with the entire school year," Soley said.

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Wayne County Health Division is reporting the first death associated with West Nile Virus in the county for 2025.

The only information being released about the individual is that they were an older adult with underlying health conditions and that they were from outside the City of Detroit.

So far this year, Michigan has reported 17 human cases of West Nile, including 3 under the jurisdiction of Wayne County Health Division.

This tragic loss is a reminder that West Nile virus can have serious consequences and why prevention is so vital, said Dr. Avani Sheth, Chief Medical Officer, in a news release. We urge residents to take simple, effective stepslike using insect repellent and draining standing waterto protect yourself and your loved ones.

The county also released the following information about West Nile:

WNV spreads to people through the bite of an infected mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. It does not spread directly from person to person. Most people infected with WNV have no symptoms. When illness does occur, it usually begins 2 to 6 days after a mosquito bite and may include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. In rare cases, WNV can cause severe, potentially deadly illnesses such as meningitis or encephalitis (brain infection and swelling). Seek medical care immediately if you experience high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, confusion, or tremors. People over 50, those with weakened immune systems, or with certain medical conditions, are at higher risk for severe illness. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for WNV, so the best protection is prevention. WNV activity in Michigan typically peaks in late August and early September, but cases may occur from summer through early fall. Residents can reduce risk for West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses by following these precautions: <ul><li>Use insect repellent registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).</li><li>Limit outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.</li><li>Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks when outdoors; apply repellent to clothing as well.</li><li>Empty standing water to reduce mosquito breeding sites, such as tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers.</li><li>Install or repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of homes.</li></ul>For more information on West Nile virus, visit <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/" link-data="{&quot;cms.site.owner&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000166-21ae-df00-ab7e-f1af3fa00000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20&quot;},&quot;cms.content.publishDate&quot;:1758070970538,&quot;cms.content.publishUser&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000165-a645-d3c9-a3fd-e74588640000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc&quot;},&quot;cms.content.updateDate&quot;:1758070970538,&quot;cms.content.updateUser&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000165-a645-d3c9-a3fd-e74588640000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;attributes&quot;:[],&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;00000199-5532-ddb4-a1ff-55ba0b4c0000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;ff658216-e70f-39d0-b660-bdfe57a5599a&quot;},&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;00000199-5532-ddb4-a1ff-55ba0b380001&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288&quot;}">www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus</a> or <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/home/west-nile" link-data="{&quot;cms.site.owner&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000166-21ae-df00-ab7e-f1af3fa00000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20&quot;},&quot;cms.content.publishDate&quot;:1758070952813,&quot;cms.content.publishUser&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000165-a645-d3c9-a3fd-e74588640000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc&quot;},&quot;cms.content.updateDate&quot;:1758070952813,&quot;cms.content.updateUser&quot;:{&quot;_ref&quot;:&quot;00000165-a645-d3c9-a3fd-e74588640000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc&quot;},&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;attributes&quot;:[],&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/home/west-nile&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;00000199-5531-d2c8-a79b-57f9bf620000&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;ff658216-e70f-39d0-b660-bdfe57a5599a&quot;},&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;www.michigan.gov/wnv&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;00000199-5531-d2c8-a79b-57f9bf4d0001&quot;,&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288&quot;}">www.michigan.gov/wnv</a>.

The United Kingdom is welcoming President Donald Trump for a rare second state visit Wednesday.

Trump arrived Tuesday evening to London for what he called a great honor. The event is poised to show the pageantry of the state visit, with focuses on trade and technology initiatives underlying it.

Its the first time this has ever happened, someone was honored twice. It is a great honor. And this was at Windsor and they've never used Windsor castle for this before, usually its Buckingham palace, Trump said.

The King and Queen will formally welcome President Trump and First Lady before a lunch. The Trumps will privately place a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and view a beating retreat ceremony with military families before a state banquet.

This historic second state visit is set to highlight and renew the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. At the same time, the visit will recognize and celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a U.S. official said.

But beyond the pomp and circumstance of the event, officials expect policy discussions as Trump also will meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and business leaders.

This visit gives the President the opportunity to strengthen ties with a particularly close partner and ally, while advancing mutual economic and foreign policy interests. Our tradition of economic cooperation will continue with a historic trade agreement, which will feature three pillars, said a U.S. official.

Initiatives include a science and technology partnership worth potentially at least $10 billion dollars in investment, senior U.S. officials said. It also includes mutual cooperation in civil nuclear power, research and development and advances in defense technology cooperation.

Ahead of the visit, the UK announced a deal earlier in the week aimed at speeding up building of nuclear power stations and with commercial partnerships between U.S. and UK companies that will, in several cases, prepare to deploy advanced nuclear reactors the United Kingdom, a senior U.S. official said. It also announced new investments from companies including PayPal, BlackRock, Bank of America and CitiBank.

CEOs of American technology companies are expected to take part in a roundtable. OpenAI leader Sam Altman is expected to attend this week, according to a source familiar.

There's a broader sense that a technology partnership around things like AI, around space and future facing technologies if the U.S. and the UK could create that kind of partnership, then that's good for the whole of the Western world, said Duncan Edwards, CEO of the trade group British American Business. "So there's all those sort of things. On the tariff front, I think the UK will be looking to try to get relief on the steel tariffs currently at 25% on steel exports from the UK. Inevitably, they'll also be looking for a reduction in the tariffs on Scotch whiskey, which gets my vote, I have to say.

I think all sensible people should be celebrating the fact that the President has chosen to visit the UK, and the UK chose to invite him for, remarkably, for a second time, which is extremely rare. So it's a very positive sign the U.S. and UK relationship really matters in the world, Edwards said.

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The U.S. and UK announced an initial trade deal in May that offered the UK relief on some auto tariffs, but left more negotiation on steel and aluminum tariffs and did not address the UKs digital services tax.

The Starmer government is looking to solidify the trade deal that they've already negotiated and to put more detail on that, and to, in some sense, reinforce what seems to be a relatively positive relationship between Washington and London at a time of otherwise difficult relations across the Atlantic, said Ian Lesser, a distinguished fellow with the German Marshall Fund.

Lesser said both leaders are looking for something tangible out of the meetings that serve as a political booster.

I think the President's keen to have, you know, outcomes he can portray as wins, in terms of American economic nationalism. And Prime Minister Starmer and his government are keen to demonstrate that they have established, you know, re-established, a strong, quote, unquote, special relationship with the United States. And that's important, because although the trade deal that was agreed looks relatively favorable compared to others around the world, there's still a lot of unfinished details in that agreement said Lesser.

President Trump indicated he was open to discussing trade further with the UK after reaching an agreement earlier in the year. .

They want to see if they can refine the trade deal, and we made a deal, its a great deal. And I'm into helping them, our country is doing very well, we've never done this well, we have trillions coming in because of the tariffs and they'd like to see if they can get a little bit better of a deal so we'll talk with them, Trump said.

While the administration seeks to focus on the economy, in the backdrop is Russias continued war in Ukraine and Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

I think probably as we look towards potential new rounds of sanctions on Moscow, Prime Minister Starmer will press the president on that question. Above all, I think President Trump, on the other hand, would prefer to concentrate on issues of economics and commerce, rather than much more difficult questions of foreign policy, where they may or may not agree, Lesser said.

On Capitol Hill Tuesday FBI director Kash Patel and Democratic lawmakers got into a heated debate over how he handled the investigation into the Charlie Kirk shooting. He was also taken to task on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files that he's frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including some of the president's staunchest allies.

Democrats who went into Tuesday's hearing skeptical did not receive many answers.

Patel engaged in repeated and often acrimonious exchanges with Democratic committee members in which he accused lawmakers of prioritizing soundbites.

You are the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate, you are a disgrace to this institution and you are an utter coward, Patel told Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA).

You can make an internet troll the FBI director, but he will always be an internet troll, Schiff replied.

RELATED STORY | Police: Man falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk to distract from real gunman

Multiple Democratic senators ultimately left the hearing.

Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) told Scripps News he does not have confidence in Patel to lead the FBI, which recently responded to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.

"[Patel] took a lot more credit, I think, and he blew it when he said we had our person in custody and it turned out he was wrong. That was 27 hours ahead of time."

Scripps News' Nathaniel Reed: Do you have faith in Mr. Patel?

"Well, I don't," Sen. Welch said. "I mean, when you take out the really respected people who've served, say, 18,20 years they've done an outstanding job and you fired them for political reasons. No. I'm appalled by that."

But some Republicans said before the hearing that they felt Patel had done a good job leading the FBI.

"I see no reason for the armchair quarterbacks to be criticizing his performance. I think it's been commendable," said Sen. John Cornyn, (R-TX). "It took roughly 33 hours to arrest Charlie Kirk's killer. There's always a certain fog that goes on with emergency situations like this."

Patel is expected back before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

On day two of The Oxford Center preliminary hearing, a hyperbaric chamber expert testified about the center's methods.

Thomas Cooper, 5, died when a hyperbaric chamber caught fire and exploded during a session in late January. Four people are charged for the homicide.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Expert calls out The Oxford Center, alleges facility bucked industry standards

The Oxford Center CEO Tamela Peterson is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, along with primary manager Gary Marken and the safety manager Jeff Mosteller.

Aleta Moffit, the chamber operator, is charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Francois Burman, a hyperbaric chamber expert, was the second witness in the case to take the stand. He said he drew his analysis from watching the 40-minute video leading up to Thomas' tragic death and visiting the center to investigate.

The prosecution asked Birman, "Should a patient ever receive treatment without having a grounding strap?"

He replied, "They should not.

Burman said he believes the center operated below industry standards, particularly when it comes to safety and prevention of fires.

The prosecution asked, "The movement that you saw Thomas Cooper making before the ignition of the fire, in your opinion, could that have contributed to creating an electrical charge?"

"It could," Birman replied.

Watch the first day of the hearing when a former employee testified below: Ex-employee reveals safety concerns in preliminary hearing

The prosecution continues to raise the point that Thomas wasnt wearing grounding straps around his wrists. Burman said grounding straps hold a patient still and prevent the creation of static electricity, which is a fire hazard in an oxygen chamber.

While watching the 40-minute video of Thomas treatment, the explosion and the staffs response to the situation, Burman said he hadnt see a 'safety pause' take place before the session. He explained thats when a technician makes sure the patient doesnt take any potentially hazardous items into the chamber and makes sure they are grounded to prevent the buildup of static electricity.

Burman acknowledged a safety pause could have taken place out of view of the camera. He also said its not clear if anything made it into the chamber that could have been flammable or if anything flammable was on any surface like the bed sheet.

The hearing is scheduled to resume in December.

The U.S. State Department will deny visas to individuals who are found to be celebrating the death of right-wing podcaster and activist Charlie Kirk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday.

Speaking from Israel on Tuesday, Sec. Rubio confirmed that the department would not issue visas to people who were "celebrating" the shooting death of Kirk.

If youre a foreigner and youre out there celebrating the assassination of someone who was speaking somewhere, I mean, we dont want you in the country, Sec. Rubio said.

Why would we want to give a visa to someone who think its good that someone was murdered in the public square? Thats just common sense to me," he said.

Last week Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau ordered department officials to "take appropriate action" in cases where people seeking visas made light of or rationalized Kirk's death.

Specific details about whether and how visas would be denied was not clear. It's also not clear how many visas may have been denied or revoked so far.

Officials push to revoke visas for migrants who praised Charlie Kirk's death

President Donald Trump's administration has warned that it will crack down on speech that it claims constitutes threats or otherwise supports political violence in the aftermath of Kirk's death.

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned during a podcast appearance on Monday that the Trump administration "will absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech."

Her comments drew wide criticism, from civil rights groups and conservative media figures alike.

"For far too long, weve watched the radical left normalize threats, call for assassinations, and cheer on political violence. That era is over," Bondi wrote in later comments on social media.

"It is clear this violent rhetoric is designed to silence others from voicing conservative ideals."

RELATED STORY | Social media posts on Charlie Kirk shooting cost jobs, business deals

Meanwhile, in the local government and private sectors, there have been numerous examples of public officials losing their jobs or being placed on leave due to comments they posted on social media concerning Kirk's death. In other cases, businesses have become the subject of boycotts or lost partnerships.

Vice President JD Vance, while hosting Charlie Kirk's radio show on Monday, appeared to encourage pushback against people who "celebrated" Kirk's death.

"When you see someone celebrating Charlies murder, call them out. And, hell, call their employer," the vice president said.

Southwest Detroit residents are voicing concerns about increasing truck traffic in their neighborhoods as the new Gordie Howe Bridge approaches completion, fearing the situation will worsen once the bridge opens.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Residents raise concerns about truck traffic as Gordie Howe Bridge nears opening

Parents and community members say they've noticed a significant uptick in semitruck traffic over the past two to three years during bridge construction, particularly affecting areas near Maybury Elementary School on Clark Street.

"The semitrucks, you know, bigger vehicles, stuff like that, they have increased in the past two to three years," Belinda Ramirez said.

Ramirez, a Maybury Elementary School parent, worries about the safety of children walking to school amid the heavy truck traffic.

"We are probably going to get double the amount that we get now," Ramirez said.

Web extra: Semitrucks cut through southwest Detroit neighborhood WEB EXTRA: Semi trucks cut through southwest Detroit neighborhood

Fellow parent Barelle Solomon shares similar concerns about trucks speeding through the neighborhood, particularly during school pickup times.

"It concerns me a little bit, but when I am here picking my daughter up, you see a lot of trucks fly through in and out," Solomon said.

While both parents acknowledge that Maybury Elementary has crossing guards and police directing traffic, they worry about potential lapses in safety measures.

"We do have the crossing guards, we do have police out here directing traffic and stuff like that, but there's just that one on a phone or I don't know, maybe didn't get enough sleep," Ramirez said.

"They have the crossing guards out here and the police, and they do a really good job like taking care of the crossing, but the thing is what happens when it's not like that," Solomon said.

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The city has installed signs alerting truck drivers not to turn into neighborhoods, but residents and Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero say traffic isn't their only concern. They're also worried about noise and air pollution from increased truck traffic.

Santiago-Romero has proposed a solution through a truck route ordinance.

"We're asking for us to have a truck route ordinance. The administration asks that we do a study first to figure out the routes where trucks are coming in and out. We've done that already. We have the study and the recommended truck routes. We just need the administration to move forward and put that truck route in place," Santiago-Romero said.

The councilwoman believes her proposed routes would benefit the entire community, with city council expected to vote on the matter this fall.

"I think it would benefit all of us to have businesses, truck drivers, know routes that are going to get them in and out of places safely," Santiago-Romero said.

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Ramirez hopes the city's plan will address residents' concerns.

"Maybe they can get either another station, another entrance or exit for the semi trucks. That would be perfect," Ramirez said.

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Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect connected to 35 auto larcenies that plagued a Farmington Hills neighborhood over the past week.

Watch Evan Sery's video report: Farmington Hills police arrest teen suspect in string of 35 car break-ins

The teen from Novi would ride his bike late at night to the area near 12 Mile and Drake Road, targeting unlocked vehicles in the dark residential streets, according to Farmington Hills Police Captain Domenic Lauria.

"There's quite a few homes, it's very dark, most of the area is not lit, and we believe that's why he chose that area," Lauria said.

The suspect wasn't using sophisticated methods he simply looked for unlocked car doors and took whatever valuable items he could find, including designer sunglasses, cologne, and phone chargers.

"Any door he found unlocked, he would go through the door and try to find anything he wanted to steal," Lauria said.

The frequency of thefts prompted police to increase patrols in the neighborhood. Early Monday morning, officers spotted the teen and deployed drones with thermal imaging to track him down.

WEB EXTRA: Nightvision drone footage helps track suspect WEB EXTRA: Nightvision drone footage helps track suspect

"It's absolute pitch black, the suspect takes off running at that point," Lauria said.

Residents like Dan Harris weren't surprised by the arrest.

"My honest opinion, some dumb kid who shouldn't be breaking into people's cars," Harris said.

Harris said his wife's car was broken into a few weeks ago, though nothing was taken. Neighbor Michael Laura's vehicle was untouched, but he wasn't taking any chances.

"I grew up in Detroit in the 1980s, where you lock everything," Laura said.

Police are reminding residents to take basic precautions to prevent future thefts.

"First and foremost, don't leave anything valuable in your car, and next, when you go to sleep at night, make sure your car is locked," Lauria said.

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A warehouse owner on Detroit's west side claims repeated burglaries over the years have cost him tens of thousands of dollars and are preventing him from renovating his property to reopen as a business.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit warehouse hit in a dozen reported break-ins, owner says it cost him thousands

Jad Taleb says thieves have stolen car parts, copper wiring, and air conditioning coils, among other items, from his warehouse, with losses totaling well over $70,000 to $80,000.

"Somebody has your stuff in the back of their car and you can't do anything about it," Taleb said.

The most recent break-in occurred Tuesday morning, but Taleb says the thefts date back years. The Detroit Police Department says there have been a dozen reported break-ins since 2018, with seven occurring this year alone.

"If you could put a dollar amount on the property stolen here over the years. It's well over the $70-80,000 range at this point," Taleb said.

Extended interview: Business owner talks about numerous break-ins he's experienced over the years Extended interview: Business owner talks about numerous break-ins he's experienced over the years

"This crew that's been hitting recently, they started back in February, hitting us. We got hit on and off a couple days, on a couple days, off for about seven days in total," he said.

During the most recent break-in, Taleb arrived at the scene as the suspects were attempting to flee. The thieves got caught on an electric pole wire while trying to drive out, damaging their vehicle in the process and leaving behind wreckage.

"He got stuck in the wiring and kept trying to go forward, back, forward, back, forward, back," Taleb said.

"Hit my car about three to four times, and when he got loose on the wire, he came right at me and went right back northbound up Freeland again," he said.

Taleb followed the men to the Warren and Livernois area in southwest Detroit. He says he has clear surveillance footage of the suspects and has even encountered them selling his stolen property.

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Break ins at Detroit business caught on camera (** WARNING: Contains profanity**) SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Break ins at Detroit business caught on camera (** WARNING: Contains profanity**)

"So, we have them on video. You can see them as clear as day," Taleb said.

"I once found them in Dearborn selling my stuff too. Very frustrating," he said.

Taleb says he first purchased the warehouse, which was formerly an auto collision shop, in 2017 and started experiencing break-ins about a year later. Taleb says he closed the business in 2019 and is now trying to renovate the space to reopen as a recycling facility, but says the ongoing burglaries are hampering that effort.

"We stockpile as much as we can stock to rehab these buildings in Detroit, and everything gets stolen time and time again," Taleb said.

Despite the frustrations, Taleb praised the detective working on his case.

"The detective has been doing a really amazing job. She's really on top of it," Taleb said. "I know they're trying their best as far as the police go. I mean, I was a cop, I know how it is," he said.

The Detroit Police Department says it is aware of the situation, is in contact with Taleb, and is actively investigating the break-ins.

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A Downriver nonprofit is putting the "neighbors helping neighbors" spirit into action, stepping up to support some of metro Detroit's most vulnerable residents.

Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Downriver nonprofit builds ramps, restores independence for vulnerable residents

St. Joseph's Helpers, a Taylor-based organization, dedicates volunteers' time and skills to repairing homes and helping seniors and people with disabilities live healthier and happier lives.

On Detroit's west side, volunteers are installing a brand new ramp for a woman in need just one of many projects they've completed since starting in 2023.

Powered entirely by volunteers, St. Joseph's Helpers is building more than just ramps. They're also giving seniors, like 86-year-old Irene Tinny, dignity and hope.

"For her to come home and see this ramp, it might brighten her day up to know that she gets to come home and she gets to come out and be a little independent on her own without anyone taking her up and down the stairs," said Shinese LaVergne, Irene's granddaughter.

LaVergne said her grandmother recently lost both of her legs due to a medical complication. Now, she's waiting in a rehab center until her home is safe to live in again.

"But she's still a trooper, though. She still has good spirits. She can't wait to come home," LaVergne said.

Detroit Councilwoman Angela Whitfield-Calloway connected Irene to St. Joseph's Helpers after meeting volunteer and board member Tony Rosati at a community meeting a few months back.

"And I thought this would be an excellent project for them, and I knew he would say yes, and he certainly said yes," Calloway said.

Growing need in the community

Irene is just one of hundreds receiving support from the nonprofit. Rosati said they're on track to help about 1,800 people this year, up from 350 in 2023 when they started.

"Neighbors seem to have isolated themselves. You can say the cellphone isolates people, but I think more what's happened is COVID. COVID put us all in our houses and we didn't come out for quite a while," Rosati said.

Rosati said he's trying to change that feeling of isolation.

"As a kid growing up in the 60s, I was raised you helped your neighbor. My grandmother baked, you would take things to neighbors. We had a lady who lost her husband. I would go cut her grass for 10 cents. You could buy two packs of baseball cards with that. That's kind of the way I grew up," Rosati said.

From raking leaves to leaky roofs, the mission is simple, said volunteer and board member Dennis: to restore safety and security.

"I was looking for a way to use the talents the lord has blessed me with to help those in need," Dennis said.

And they're doing it all for free.

Although they enjoy seeing the reactions from those they're helping after a project's complete, Dennis said that's not why they do it.

"We've had hugs, we've had tears, we've had pats on the backs, and it all feels great, but that's not the reason why we do it. I'm just that I can help others in need with the talents that I have," Dennis said.

St. Joseph's Helpers is always looking for volunteers and donations. You can visit their website at https://sjhelpers.org/ or call 800-303-5075.

People in need of help can do the same, and if a project is too big, they'll even connect you with additional resources.

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Patients, staff and volunteers marched through the hallways at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, united in a simple mission: remind kids fighting cancer they're not battling alone.

Watch Meghan Daniels' video report: 'So special': Parade brings joy to cancer patients at Mott Children's Hospital

For kids like 18-month-old Sophia Ginopolis, the parade was a break from hospital routines a day filled with princesses, music and a visit from her best friend, Dash the therapy dog.

"When she saw Dash open the parade, she was so excited," said Cassandra Ginopolis, Sophia's mother.

Little Sophia has been battling leukemia since her diagnosis about six months ago.

"We were here for induction for 40 days and thankfully at the end of induction, she was in deep remission," Cassandra Ginopolis said.

For Cassandra Ginopolis, seeing her daughter smile like that means everything.

"She's been doing really well, all things considered. I mean, everything that her body is going through is incredible that she still wakes up with a smile on her face, and I don't know that I'd be able to do it, what she's doing," the mother said.

Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is working hard to brighten these kids' days during some of the toughest times in their lives.

Vanessa Shamany-Fakhoury, a nurse at Mott, says she knows this journey from both sides her daughter is battling cancer.

"It just hit differently as a pediatric nurse at Mott to now be the mom walking these halls," Shamany-Fakhoury said. "Going through this journey can be very lonely, so when you have these moments where it's recognized, it means a lot and it brings joy and smiles."

The parade brought so much joy that 21-year-old Molly Felty made sure she wouldn't miss it. She is battling cancer herself.

"I wanted to see what the parade was all about. I was really excited. I had my biopsy scheduled earlier, so I could be part of the parade and I'm glad I did that," Felty said.

For families like the Ginopolis family, the support stretches beyond the hospital walls.

"To see the support from everybody here, not just at Mott but the community and the teams and the school, is so special. I feel like it gives her so much hope. It gives us so much hope to know that we're not fighting this alone," Cassandra Ginopolis said.

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A Virginia grandmother who won $150,000 in the September 8 Powerball drawing announced Tuesday she's giving away her entire prize to three charitable organizations close to her heart. Carrie Edwards made the announcement at a Virginia Lottery event, explaining her decision to donate to causes she's passionate about supporting. "As soon as that divine windfall happened and came down upon my shoulders, I knew exactly what I needed to do with it and I knew I needed to give it all away," Edwards said. "Three organizations that I'm very passionate about, that I work with." The three beneficiaries reflect Edwards' personal experiences and volunteer work. The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration helps families impacted by early-onset dementia, a disease Edwards' husband died from last year. The second recipient is Shalom Farms, a nonprofit where Edwards volunteers that's focused on creating an equitable food system for people in Richmond. The third organization is the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, which provides resources for military families. Edwards grew up in the Navy and says she knows how helpful the organization can be. "Very rarely do we have winners do what Carrie is doing here today," a lottery official said at Tuesday's announcement.

Watch: Virginia grandmother won huge Powerball prize. She's giving it all away.

Powerball Winner Gives Away Entire $150K Prize: Her Reason Will Amaze You Representatives from each organization said they weren't surprised by Edwards' selfless actions, noting her history of generosity. "She does so much for us already that I just couldn't believe it when she said I was just so excited," PJ Lepp, a spokesperson with the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, said. "When there's only less than 20 people working at your org, this kind of gift is huge. It means more fresh fruits and vegetables in more shoppers bags across the city," Anna Ibrahim, a Shalom Farms representative, added. Edwards hopes her decision will inspire others to view unexpected blessings as opportunities to give back to their communities. "When it comes down to it, we all are responsible for helping each other in this life and helping community and helping those who don't have what we have is something that they are focused on," Edwards said. "I want this to be an example of how other people, when they're blessed, can bless other people. Grateful to pour it back into the community." After taxes, each organization will receive around $36,000.This story was originally reported by

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South Korea says it has launched an investigation into possible human rights violations following a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai factory in Georgia earlier this month.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained more than 300 South Korean workers during the raid on the battery plant. The workers returned home on Friday after being held for a week.

Weve expressed grave concerns to the U.S. government since this first happened, a spokesperson for the South Korean presidential office said in a statement, according to The Washington Post. She added, We plan to examine more closely whether there were issues related to our peoples rights or discomfort.

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U.S. officials claimed the detained workers had a range of immigration issues. Some were allegedly in the U.S. illegally, while others entered legally but may have overstayed their visas or were on visas that did not permit them to work.

The incident could strain diplomatic ties between South Korea and the United States. South Korean companies had planned to invest billions of dollars in the U.S. under a trade deal designed to avoid high tariffs.

Following the raid, President Donald Trump said he wants international companies to invest in the United States and build manufacturing plants domestically, but added that employees must be in the country legally.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging lawmakers on both sides to pass a state budget and avoid a state government shutdown.

Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer urges lawmakers to pass a state budget

Only 14 days remain for both sides to reach a deal to fund schools, road projects and more before layoffs could come.

I was in Lansing earlier, getting to the heart of what challenges remain, and how both sides see a path to achieve a deal.

Its never easy, but when the job is done, its always worth it," said Governor Whitmer.

Inside the state Capitols Heritage Hall, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was aiming to end a political standoff unfolding within the state Legislature.

Her message is about focusing on the need for both Democrats and Republicans to rise above partisan differences and pass a budget that supports better education, higher wages, lower costs, continued road funding, public safety and more.

If the Legislature sends me a budget that reflects these shared priorities, I will sign it," said Whitmer.

The governor also pointed to economic hardships, saying tariffs and other factors have pushed many prices higher.

On October 1, the states next fiscal year begins, and without a budget by then, there could be thousands of layoffs and cuts to a number of state-wide programs.

State Senator Joe Bellino (R-Monroe) offered this in response: "Last time we had a shutdown was during the Great Recession. We had no money. Here we have some extra money. If the governor can get in a room with Matt Hall and, the leader of the Senate, Madam Brinks, we can get a deal done."

What do you see as the biggest barrier to passing a budget?" I asked Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.

"Partisanship government. Right now we have the Rs and Ds. Were just talking about quality of life issues," said Neeley.

Lawmakers on both sides are still expressing optimism that a deal can be reached soon.

Failing to get this done means more uncertainty, higher costs and less jobs," said Governor Whitmer.

Voter Susan Divine expressed worry.

That shuts down very important services to folks that dont have everything that the rest of us have," said Divine.

The governor says uncertainty over our economy must not continue. However, she is optimistic that a deal can be reached within the next two weeks.

Americans increased their spending at stores and restaurants in August, defying economists' expectations for a slowdown. The latest retail sales report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows spending was up 0.6% from July to August.

The growth comes amid concerns over tariffs, inflation, and a slowdown in hiring. The national unemployment rate recently rose to 4.3%. But despite some economic indicators moving in the wrong direction, consumers are still buying, albeit with caution.

Caleb Silver, the editor-in-chief of Investopedia, credits higher-income households in part for the boost in spending.

"We have concerns about the general direction of the economy right now but we're seeing a lot of the spending being driven by the top 10% of earners," Silver said.

Back-to-school shopping was a key driver in August, with spending up in categories like electronics, sporting goods, clothing and accessories.

"You saw it in footwear; you saw it in some back-to-school supplies. So that's really what drove the spending in August higher than what was expected," Silver said.

Experts also believe some consumers are spending now in anticipation of higher prices later this year due to tariffs.

"I think this is kind of pre-buying and that's where we're seeing the economy look good in that sense," said Kyle Peacock, founder of Peacock Tariff Consulting.

Peacock, whose firm focuses on tariffs for small and medium-sized businesses, says retail giants like Walmart and Home Depot raised prices early on, and other industries will soon follow.

"We're getting a lot of companies that are just placing the orders now that are seeing the ramifications of tariffs," he said.

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Major retailers like Walmart, Macy's and Best Buy report their customers are still buying but are much more selective about how they spend their money.

Restaurant spending, which is often a barometer for discretionary spending, also remained strong in August, rising 0.7% after a slip in July.

The strong consumer spending report comes as the Federal Reserve meets this week. The central bank is weighing the softening job market and rising prices. The Fed is expected to announce its decision on a potential interest rate cut on Wednesday.

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Michigan needs to double its investment in aging roads as fuel tax revenue continues to decline, according to a new report presented by the Michigan County Road Association.

Watch Whitney Burney's video report: CRA advocates for doubling Michigan road investment as fuel tax revenue declines

The CRA presented findings Tuesday showing that Michigan needs an additional $2.4 billion in road funding on top of the current $2.1 billion provided to the state's 83 counties.

"This is not going away. We need it and we need it now," Chief Deputy Ed Noyola said.

The report, compiled over six months from data collected across all 83 counties, paints a stark picture of Michigan's road conditions.

CEO Denise Donohue said the association examined multiple infrastructure categories in their comprehensive study.

"We looked at the category of bridges. What are the needs for bridges? Buildings and maintenance structures, the act of maintenance itself, we looked at equipment," Donohue said.

Hear more about the report from Ed Noyola and Denise Donohue in the video player below: FULL INTERVIEW: Ed Noyola and Denise Donohue of the County Road Association of Michigan talk about their report and Michigan's road needs

The data reveals significant challenges across Michigan's road network. Of the state's primary roads those eligible for federal funding only 66% meet the threshold for being rated good or fair.

Local roads fare even worse, with just 46% rated as good or fair. The state also faces substantial work on aging bridges.

Noyola identified local roads as the biggest challenge facing the state.

"Our biggest area of need is going to be those local roads. They don't get that extra helping of federal funds. I think that's where people feel it the most. Our needs just on those local roads is $2.1 billion," Noyola said.

Read the Michigan County Road Association report below:

2025 Michigan County Road Investment Plan by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit

The ability to fund road projects is worsening as traditional revenue sources are tapering off. Michigan saw the fewest gallons of gasoline sold in nearly two decades last year, directly impacting fuel tax collections that help fund road maintenance.

Noyola said Michigan has been playing catch-up with other states for years.

"You look at other states that are probably at 30 cents a gallon for fuel tax. We just got there this year. They've been there for 10 years, 12 years, maybe even longer in the Midwest. So we've been under funding for multiple decades and that's what's got us here," Noyola said.

State lawmakers are currently proposing about $3 billion in road funding for Michigan. While lower than what the County Road Association projects is needed, officials say any increase will help address the mounting infrastructure challenges.

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In today's digital economy, the price people see for a product might not be the price their neighbor sees even if you're buying at the same time.

Experts call it "personalized pricing," a growing practice where companies use massive amounts of consumer data to determine the exact amount you might be willing to pay.

Economist and associate professor at Brandeis University Ben Shiller explains it simply: "Personalized pricing is when companies use a lot more data to basically charge just about everyone their own price."

This approach uses advanced algorithms and data analytics to assess factors like demographics, browsing history, past purchases, and even how you move your mouse on a website. The goal is to predict the highest price you'll pay without abandoning your purchase.

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"They're trying to maximize how much they can charge you for something without sort of losing you as a customer. But it's highly targeted and sort of inconsistent," said Ben Winters, director of AI and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America.

A Federal Trade Commission study released in January found that personalized pricing, sometimes called surveillance pricing, can rely on a wide range of personal data, from your physical location to the items you leave in your virtual shopping cart.

The FTC reported that companies hired to manage price-setting algorithms work across hundreds of brands, from grocery stores to clothing retailers. These systems can raise or lower prices based on who's shopping.

"It's conceivable that, on average, consumers are better off. There's theory that suggests it could go either way there's going to be winners and losers," said Shiller.

Shiller said personalized pricing, while unpopular among consumers, isn't "inherently bad." It all depends on the application. It could mean lower prices for many consumers, but it could also be used to exploit consumers' socioeconomic or physical circumstances.

Privacy advocates argue that the risks outweigh potential benefits. Winters points to the lack of consumer safeguards.

"Generally speaking, we don't have any controls or power over the way our data is collected and then used or abused," he said.

Even without malicious intent, he explained, the amount of sensitive information collected creates security vulnerabilities.

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"Every day you see a different story about a cybersecurity breach," said Winters.

The topic grabbed headlines this summer when a Delta Air Lines executive acknowledged in an earnings call to using AI to optimize ticket prices.

The company later clarified it does not charge "individual prices based on personalized data."

Still, experts believe personalized pricing strategies are already in use across multiple industries.

"On balance, the whole reason the companies are doing this is to sell you more and to sell more at higher prices," said Winters.

While personalized pricing isn't new, AI-powered tools and a rollback of some consumer protections have increased its prevalence and urgency.

The FTC's investigation into "surveillance pricing" was halted by the Trump administration shortly after he took office. For now, the practice remains largely unregulated and difficult to track.

As more companies adopt algorithm-driven price models, experts say consumers should be aware that their personal data may play a much bigger role in what they pay than they ever imagined.

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