Hamtramck mayoral election recount affirms Adam Alharbi as winner
A recount of ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral election once again affirms that Adam Alharbi was the winner over City Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
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A recount of ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral election once again affirms that Adam Alharbi was the winner over City Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
The Hamtramck City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, City Manager Max Garbarino and Special Investigator David Adamczyk on Tuesday following an investigation.
Records show that City Councilman Muhith Mahmood filed a petition for a recount on Nov. 19.
Two weeks after Election Day, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers has now officially certified the results of the Hamtramck mayoral race and city council elections.
The election is not over yet for Hamtramck mayor, as a difference of about 11 votes remains between the top two seats.
Six Wayne County communities are participating in Rx Kids – a project that gives cash to mothers who are pregnant or have newborns.
Hamtramck's mayoral race between Adam Alharbi and Muhith Mahmood is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Following months of controversy in Hamtramck, including the departures of the police chief and city manager, the city's mayoral race is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Election Day ballots in Hamtramck included the mayoral race and city council. CBS News Detroit has team coverage on how those races looked as results came in.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced funding for residential and commercial projects in Hamtramck and Alpena.
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Altaheri's attorney said the agreement allows the former police chief to receive a lump-sum severance equal to five months of his base salary.
Four election law violations pending against a Hamtramck city councilman Muhtasin Sadman were dismissed Monday.
Four felony election fraud charges against a Hamtramck city councilman have been dismissed. Muhtasin Sadman was accused of forging an absentee ballot and to vote in the 2023 election. Those charges were dropped after two witnesses failed to appear in court yesterday. And still faces a misdemeanor charge for making a false ballot.
A Hamtramck, Michigan, resident has been accused of posing as a custodian at the city's high school and stealing a "substantial amount of property," police said on Friday.
On Tuesday, the council unanimously voted for Councilman Abu Musa as the new pro tem.
A federal lawsuit by two former city officials against the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, over the city's ban on Pride flag displays on public property has been dismissed.
Police are investigating a shooting and attempted robbery in Hamtramck that critically injured the victim.
In yet another shakeup among the leadership in City of Hamtramck, the mayor pro tem seat is vacant.
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General Motors will temporarily lay off 360 employees at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
A new investigation report found that Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri and Special Investigator David Adamczyk committed "significant" misconduct that warrants termination.
Two Hamtramck City Council members have been arraigned on charges related to alleged fraud in the 2023 election. And now authorities are investigating potential fraud in the Aug. 5 primary election.
A mural in Hamtramck, Michigan, was at the center of public comment at Tuesday's city council meeting.
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A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.
The University of Michigan regents approved a budget that includes a 3% increase in tuition and fees for resident undergraduate students, along with a 6% increase in housing rates.
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
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One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
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The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
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Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
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Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
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The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
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State of Michigan officials have taken over the investigation into the death of one person and the hospital treatment for others who had received dialysis treatment. The investigation began Sunday, when the Novi police and fire departments were notified of a possible missing person. The individual being sought, a 72-year-old patient, had last been seen earlier that day at DaVita Dialysis Center, 27150 Providence Parkway, Novi.
Pontiac's 100th anniversary is bringing car lovers from across the country to Oakland County, where classic vehicles, family memories and even a bit of Hollywood history are all on display.
Detroit police shot and killed a man who they say opened fire on officers who were executing a search warrant Thursday evening on the city's west side.
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