Detroit, MI
Michigan State Police provide preparedness tips ahead of winter storm
LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Michigan State Police (MSP) provided tips for residents to prepare for blizzard-like conditions across much of the state starting Friday.
Police are warning of dangerous driving conditions and power outages.
Winter storm arrives in Michigan today. Here’s how much snow our meteorologists forecast.
MSP winter preparedness tips:
- Have a 72-hour emergency supply kit that includes items like a three-day supply of food and water, a battery-powered or hand-crank weather radio, blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, and emergency contact information.
- A Winter Storm Watch means a winter storm is possible in your area; a Winter Storm Warning means a winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.
- Have a safe alternative heat source and supply of fuel in the event of a power outage.
- Tune in to the radio and TV for weather reports and emergency information.
- Stay inside during winter storms. If you have to go outside, wear several layers of lightweight clothing, a hat, and gloves to prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
- For those requiring oxygen, ensure you have a backup power source in case of long-term power outages.
Police said avoiding travel is advised, but if you have to go out here are tips to stay safe:
- Check the weather before going somewhere. If the weather forecast looks dangerous, reschedule, or postpone the trip, if possible.
- Do get close to snowplows. Give snowplow drivers plenty of room to clear snow from the roads.
- Keep tires at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure and routinely check tire pressure during cold weather.
- Make sure the windshield solvent reservoir is full. Check the condition of all wiper blades and replace them when necessary.
- Wash your vehicle for better visibility to other drivers. Remove ice and snow from all lights, windows, and license plates before driving.
- Periodically check all lights and replace them when needed.
- Keep an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle stocked with batteries, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, windshield scraper, jumper cables, shovel, blankets, first aid kit, non-perishable food, and bottled water in the event you get stranded or stuck.
Visit www.michigan.gov/miready for additional information.
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The Michigan Panthers and Birmingham Stallions squared off in what was a preview of their playoff game next week and the contest saw kicker Jake Bates misfire on a potential game-winning field goal.
Bates entered the game 15-of-19 on the season but missed one field goal in each of the previous two games. After missing a 51-yarder in Week 8 against the Memphis Showboats, the Panthers kicker missed a chip-shot 39-yard attempt against the Houston Roughnecks in Week 9.
With Bates and the Panthers down 20-19 in the closing seconds, the kicker had a 53-yard attempt in front of him but missed it very wide right. It was Bates’ fourth miss at an outdoor venue this season.
HE MISSED 😱
The Stallions survive! 🐎 pic.twitter.com/cLXHm1FjPE
— United Football League (@TheUFL) June 1, 2024
Bates did hit a pair of field goals in the contest, with the first coming in the first quarter from 39 yards out to put Michigan on the board.
JAKE THE GREAT ‼️ @jakebates30
We are on the board! pic.twitter.com/RKqzehbvPt
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) June 1, 2024
Then, in the fourth quarter, Bates hit a 44-yard try.
JAKE THE GREAT AGAIN! 🔥@jakebates30 knocks through the 44-yard FG! pic.twitter.com/Js0fGu8T2T
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) June 1, 2024
Both teams will look ahead to their matchup next week in the USFL Conference Championship Game on June 8. The game will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM.
As for Bates, he finishes the regular season with a 77.2% success rate (17-of-22). Six of his makes came from 50-plus yards, and three of those were from 60 or longer. Of his five misses, four of them were from 50-plus yards.
Bates has reportedly drawn interest from NFL teams, including the Detroit Lions. It remains to be seen if he’ll have as much interest as he had earlier in the offseason, but chances are he’ll get a look from some team.
Fortunately for all supporters of the Detroit Pistons, the Troy Weaver era has mercifully come to an end.
Weaver’s disastrous tenure running the Pistons reminded fans in Detroit of the failed era of former NFL linebacker and television broadcaster Matt Millen, whose eight-year tenure (2001-2008) as general manager of the Detroit Lions led to the worst eight-year record in the modern NFL history (31–84).
In four disappointing seasons in Mown, Weaver amassed an abysmal record of 74-244 (.233), which is the eighth-worst tenure in NBA history, according to Basketball Reference.
It would have been inconceivable four years ago that Weaver would end up with a worse winning percentage than Millen. After the news broke Weaver was let go, fans rejoiced and reflected on just how poor and irrelevant the Pistons have been the past four years.
Awful draft picks, a hyper-focus on adding reclamation projects and assembling a team that fit together as well as a round peg in a square hole doomed Weaver in Motown.
At least the Lions didn’t bother to offer Millen a role as a scout when he was dismissed back in 2008.
Trajan Langon officially hired
The Pistons now turn to new President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon, who was officially announced as the team’s next front office leader.
“It’s an honor for me to join the Detroit Pistons and I’m excited for the opportunity,” said Langdon in a released statement. “I have spent considerable time with Tom (Gores) over the past few weeks and am fully aligned with his expectations for the challenge ahead. The work starts immediately, and I appreciate Tom giving me the opportunity to build on the foundation that has been laid and help this team compete at the highest level. There is great tradition and history associated with this franchise. I’m excited to build on that for everyone associated with the organization and the passionate sports fans of Detroit.”
Troy Weaver has a worse win percentage than Matt Millen. Think about that.
— Adham Beydoun (@AdhamBeydoun) March 26, 2024
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DETROIT – Police are seeking information about a 58-year-old man who went missing in Detroit.
Tony Hines was last seen in a Metro Detroit hospital in the 2700 block of W. Grand Blvd. on Tuesday (May 28) and did not return home.
He was last seen wearing a navy blue fleece jacket, blue and white plaid shirt, black jeans, and dirty white gym shoes.
According to his sister, he suffers from Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
| Tony Hines | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 |
| Height | 5′9″-6′”0 |
| Hair | Black and grey |
| Weight | 170 |
| Eyes | Brown |
Anyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department’s 10th Precinct at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.
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