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Drink of JesusBear found in Mt. Pleasant relocated by wildlife officials, police said
A young male bear that was spotted up a tree in a mid-Michigan city has been safely relocated to Houghton Lake, local authorities said. The bear was spotted on Tuesday morning near Francher Avenue and Mosher Street, west of M-127, and was in a tree by the time local authorities arrived on scene. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department and Michigan Department of Natural Resources teamed up on the logistics for the animal rescue. The DNR said a thick pole vault mat borrowed from Mt Pleasant […]
Two researchers charged with allegedly trying to smuggle mpox through Detroit Metro Airport
Two foreign nationals working at the National Institutes of Health are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle mpox into the United States through the Detroit Metro Airport. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Vincent Munster, 53, a citizen of the Netherlands, and Claude Kwe, 38, a citizen of Cameroon, are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026. Officials say the two people, who were researchers, […]
Beloved Detroit Zoo chimpanzee Abby dies at age 42
Abby, a chimpanzee who has spent the last 38 years at the Detroit Zoo, has died, zoo officials announced on Thursday. She was 42. Zoo officials say Abby was "compassionately euthanized this week following a decline in her health related to kidney failure." "Our veterinary and animal care teams worked closely to keep her comfortable throughout her care, and the decision was made with deep love and respect for her quality of life," officials said. Source: Beloved Detroit Zoo chimpanzee Abby […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/16/beloved-detroit-zoo-chimpanzee-abby-dies-at-age-42/
Man accused of running meth lab at Michigan State University’s Wells Hall
A man was arrested for allegedly running a meth lab inside Wells Hall at Michigan State University, police say. Court records show that 31-year-old Xin Tong was charged with malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and operating/maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine. Tong was arraigned on Wednesday and received a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1. The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety says it received a report of […]
Late-season cold snap headed for Southeast Michigan to close out the week
Just as local gardeners were getting into the swing of spring, Mother Nature is ready to deliver a cold reminder that the growing season isn't quite ready yet. After a relatively mild start to the week, a late-season cold snap is headed for Southeast Michigan, bringing the threat of frost and overnight sub-freezing temperatures that could put sensitive early-season plants at risk. The most chill is expected to arrive in two waves later this week and into the early weekend. Thursday night and […]
2-year-old boy missing in Temperance found in vacant apartment, sheriff says
A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Temperance, Michigan, was found by himself inside a vacant apartment, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported. The child was reported missing about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Redwood Apartment Complex in the 7400 block of Redwood Boulevard in Bedford Township. This location is along West Sterns Road, west of Lewis Avenue, near the Ohio-Michigan state line. Law enforcement and first responders began a door-to-door search of the area, the […]
FBI, Detroit police investigating call of possible human remains found at vacant lot
FBI and Detroit police officers are searching a vacant lot in Detroit's west side on Monday after receiving a report of possible human remains in the area. The investigation is at a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Oregon Street near Beechwood Street. This location is near Interstate 96. A spokesperson with the FBI Detroit confirmed that agents are present on the property and said that "there is no current threat to the public at this time." Detroit police told CBS News Detroit that a call […]
Over $200,000 worth of illegal narcotics seized in Wayne County investigation
Law enforcement officers seized over $200,000 worth of illegal narcotics during an investigation in Metro Detroit. The Michigan State Police said its Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) worked with the Taylor Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency's Detroit Division on an investigation of someone bringing pressed fentanyl pills to sell in Metro Detroit. Michigan State Police's Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) worked with the Taylor Police Department and the Drug […]
Puppy seen peering out of abandoned house’s chimney rescued by Detroit Fire.
A puppy was rescued from the top of a chimney in an abandoned Detroit home after a neighbor called for help. The foundation of the house was crumbling, so Michigan Humane called the Detroit Fire Department for assistance. Video shows fire crews using their fire truck's ladder to reach the puppy inside the chimney. "This little guy was discovered at the very top of a chimney in an abandoned home. Yes, the top," Michigan Humane said in their Facebook post. "A neighbor made the call, and with […]