Canton Township

Lux Looks Salon in Canton Township was named the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best beauty salon in Metro Detroit. The award recognized five finalists, including One Salon in Novi and You Aesthetic Spa in Troy. The event saw over 163,000 votes during the finalist phase across 80 different categories.

Schoenherr Roofing has been named the winner of the best roofing in Metro Detroit category for this year’s Vote 4 The Best. The announcement revealed five top finalists, including Problem Solved Home Improvement and Kroll Construction. Overall, the voting process received more than 163,000 votes from local businesses across 80 different categories.

A Detroit man was sentenced to two years in prison for the accidental shooting death of his 13-year-old sister. He pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony firearm charges after a gun discharged during play in a Canton Township apartment, leading to the teen's death.

A 25-year-old Detroit man, Jay-Veon McKinney, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony firearm charges following an accidental shooting that killed his 13-year-old sister in a Canton Township apartment. The incident occurred on July 29 when a handgun discharged while he was playing with two firearms. McKinney is scheduled for sentencing on July 22.

Buster Robbins, accused in the 1989 rape and murder of Beverly Wivell, was released on bond on July 2 and has a pre-trial hearing scheduled for September 2026. Investigators used forensic genealogy testing to identify Robbins, whose DNA matched evidence from the crime scene. The trial, initially set for July 20, was rescheduled to October 2026.

Nicole Macklin of Canton Township was forced to stay at a hotel after her home's air conditioning failed during a heat wave, posing risks to her daughter with medical needs. The landlord contacted Jeff Locklear of AFM Heating and Cooling, who identified the issue as a costly repair requiring a decision on replacing the fan motor or the entire unit.

A Wayne County man was arrested after a brief police chase ended in an hours-long standoff in Van Buren Township. Police reported the man, armed with a gun, barricaded himself in his home with two family members, who were later released unharmed. He surrendered by 8 p.m. and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.