View of Detroit from the Windsor sky camera Jan. 2, 2019 at 8:10 p.m.
Detroit homicide rates
Detroit police Chief James Craig said crime in the city was down in 2018. According to police violent crime was down 2 percent and overall crime was down 8 percent.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Read more .
Police raided the home of a Hazel Park man who has been charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend. Learn more .
Some Detroit residents aren't happy with the plan to turn the former Cantrell Funeral Home building into what is believed to be a drug rehab center. Read more .
There is a $2,500 reward offered for information in the fatal hit-and-run of a man in a wheelchair. Learn more .
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Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the her first executive order will protect public health, safety and welfare in Michigan. The directive requires state employees who have a reason to believe the public is in jeopardy to report it to their boss.
A Novi man accused of being a spy was arrested in Russia, but his family said U.S. diplomats have been granted access to him. Paul Whelan is being held by the Russian Federal Security Service.
The Michigan Department of Transportation began shutting down ramps and lanes along I-696 in April. Now, it appears the project is coming to an end. Officials said the road should be completely open by Monday.