Southgate
Coverage of Southgate in the Nexus archive.
- ‘My legs gave out’ says a Wayne County woman after winning a $395,479 lottery prize
A 78-year-old anonymous Wayne County woman won a $395,479 Michigan Lottery Lucky 7s Fast Cash jackpot. She purchased the winning ticket at a Meijer store in Southgate and described her reaction as having 'legs gave out' upon learning the amount. She plans to save the winnings.
- Morning 4: Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a break
Fourth of July cookout costs reached a record $73.82 for 10 guests nationally, but Michigan families spent $66.06 on average. A fatal shooting occurred in Southgate after a police confrontation, Kim Mathers' warrants were canceled after she turned herself in, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s rematch with Manny Pacquiao was postponed.
- Pedestrian killed after being struck by driver in Southgate
A 63-year-old man was killed after being struck by a driver while crossing Pennsylvania Road in Southgate. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m., with the pedestrian heading north and the driver traveling west in the curb lane. The driver was cooperative with police and showed no signs of alcohol impairment.
- Southgate senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire
A 92-year-old Southgate woman, Carrie Turner, lost a birthday letter from Barack Obama in an apartment fire but received a replacement after a state senator contacted Obama's office. Turner, who escaped the fire with minimal belongings, now has the restored letter along with a new message for her 90th birthday.