All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophiles
Read full article: All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophilesThree prominent men from Metro Detroit are accused of openly discussing being pedophiles during graphic chats about young boys, according to the FBI.
Oakland County man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison in connection with 1-year-old’s death
Read full article: Oakland County man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison in connection with 1-year-old’s deathAn Oakland County man has been sentenced to prison after the death of a 1-year-old girl.
Bitter cold gives way to brief thaw this week in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Bitter cold gives way to brief thaw this week in Metro DetroitMetro Detroit is enduring an unusually cold stretch to start the week, part of one of the coldest openings to December in decades for parts of Southeast Michigan.
‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
Read full article: ‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chatsThree men -- a doctor, an attorney, and a therapist -- from Oakland and Wayne counties are involved in a web of child pornography chats, and some sexually abused young boys, according to federal officials.
Detroit police officer found not guilty of threatening women with tickets, jail for phone numbers
Read full article: Detroit police officer found not guilty of threatening women with tickets, jail for phone numbersA Detroit police officer accused of getting phone numbers from two women he had pulled over by threatening them with tickets and jail, and the women saying they later received unwanted calls and texts from the officer, has been found not guilty of his charges.
Metro Detroit pizza chain expands with St. Clair Shores store
Read full article: Metro Detroit pizza chain expands with St. Clair Shores storeGreen Lantern Pizza, a long-standing metro Detroit pizza chain established in 1946, is set to open its 17th location in St. Clair Shores, focusing on carryout and delivery.
House fire on Detroit’s west side kills 6-year-old girl
Read full article: House fire on Detroit’s west side kills 6-year-old girlCity of Detroit maintenance workers could only board up the windows in the charred and frozen aftermath of a deadly fire that tore through a home on 12000 block of Rutherford – near Greenfield and I-96 – on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning.
After Sydney shooting, Detroit’s Jewish community emphasizes love, strength for Hanukkah
Read full article: After Sydney shooting, Detroit’s Jewish community emphasizes love, strength for HanukkahThe Jewish community in Metro Detroit is coming together in grief following a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
‘Shop with a Cop’ program brings holiday joy to Detroit kids
Read full article: ‘Shop with a Cop’ program brings holiday joy to Detroit kids20 Detroit children experienced holiday shopping with a unique twist Saturday, Dec. 13, as Detroit Police officers and Police Athletic League (PAL) members accompanied them on a $250 shopping spree at Meijer.
Volunteers restore donated bikes, deliver smiles to Detroit families
Read full article: Volunteers restore donated bikes, deliver smiles to Detroit familiesDozens of bikes donated by the community rolled out to new homes on Saturday, Dec. 13. The bikes were given to kids and families who need them most, providing more than just transportation.
16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old outside Highland Park store
Read full article: 16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old outside Highland Park storeProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old boy from Highland Park in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy from Detroit.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby waives preliminary exam in drug case
Read full article: Detroit rapper Sada Baby waives preliminary exam in drug caseMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Casada Sorrell, also known as rapper Sada Baby, waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a controlled substance possession charge.
Dangerous cold front brings light snow, plunging wind chills to SE Michigan
Read full article: Dangerous cold front brings light snow, plunging wind chills to SE MichiganBitter cold air continues to spill into Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan tonight as a strong cold front pushes through the region. A chance of light snow develops late this evening and overnight, mainly after midnight.
Mario Willis Case: New expert testimony challenges arson theory in 2008 Detroit firefighter death
Read full article: Mario Willis Case: New expert testimony challenges arson theory in 2008 Detroit firefighter deathA defense expert testified Thursday that the 2008 Detroit fire that killed firefighter Walter Harris may not have been arson, challenging the investigation that led to Mario Willis’ conviction.
Police search for suspects involved in barbershop double homicide on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in barbershop double homicide on Detroit’s west sidePolice are searching for suspects who were involved in a barbershop double homicide on Detroit’s west side.
Residents in 2 Detroit districts now assisted by AI agent for city service calls
Read full article: Residents in 2 Detroit districts now assisted by AI agent for city service callsResidents across two city council districts in Detroit may notice something different when they call for help with neighborhood issues: the person on the other end of the line isn’t a person at all.
14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Cecilia’s ‘Say Play’ center
Read full article: 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Cecilia’s ‘Say Play’ centerMitch Albom’s 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon brought out countless big names from the world of sports and entertainment on Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
Light snow this weekend, followed by bitter arctic cold in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Light snow this weekend, followed by bitter arctic cold in Metro DetroitMetro Detroit will see a quick burst of light snow Friday evening, followed by a surge of Arctic air that locks in bitter cold through the weekend.
Mario Willis case: Key defense expert to testify in challenge to 2008 Detroit fatal fire conviction
Read full article: Mario Willis case: Key defense expert to testify in challenge to 2008 Detroit fatal fire convictionA critical hearing that could determine the fate of a man convicted in a Detroit firefighter’s death continues Friday with testimony from a key defense expert who claims the original fire investigation was flawed.
Detroit man sentenced for slashing throat of 7-year-old girl; additional sentence to run concurrently
Read full article: Detroit man sentenced for slashing throat of 7-year-old girl; additional sentence to run concurrentlyGary Lansky, 74, was sentenced for the October 2024 non-fatal assault of a 7-year-old girl in Detroit.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at Detroit McDonald’s bound over
Read full article: Man accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at Detroit McDonald’s bound overA 34-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at a McDonald’s on Detroit’s west side has been bound over for trial.
‘Wicked and loathsome’: Registered sex offender from Detroit sentenced for trafficking adult, minors
Read full article: ‘Wicked and loathsome’: Registered sex offender from Detroit sentenced for trafficking adult, minorsA convicted sex offender from Detroit who sex trafficked a woman and two young girls has been sentenced, officials said.
Mandatory evacuation ordered at Detroit apartment complex after building malfunction cuts power
Read full article: Mandatory evacuation ordered at Detroit apartment complex after building malfunction cuts powerA mandatory evacuation was ordered at a Detroit apartment complex after a building malfunction caused a power outage.
Detroit police Director of Media Relations Jasmine Barmore talks double shooting
Read full article: Detroit police Director of Media Relations Jasmine Barmore talks double shootingDetroit police Director of Media Relations Jasmine Barmore provided an update on a double shooting that occurred on the city’s west side.
Slushy snow turns to ice across Metro Detroit as tempeatures plummet
Read full article: Slushy snow turns to ice across Metro Detroit as tempeatures plummetA round of heavy, wet snow that fell across Southeast Michigan Tuesday night and Wednesday morning is creating a new hazard as temperatures rapidly drop below freezing.
Can AI be your holiday shopping assistant? Local 4 tests its gift-giving skills
Read full article: Can AI be your holiday shopping assistant? Local 4 tests its gift-giving skillsAs holiday shoppers grapple with finding gifts for challenging recipients, artificial intelligence could be the perfect holiday helper.
Detroit’s free ‘Rides to Care’ program cuts missed baby appointments by more than half
Read full article: Detroit’s free ‘Rides to Care’ program cuts missed baby appointments by more than halfThe first year of prenatal and postnatal care is critical for both moms and babies. But for many Detroit families, just getting to the doctor can be a major challenge.
Mario Willis Case: Defense team challenges fire investigation that led to his conviction
Read full article: Mario Willis Case: Defense team challenges fire investigation that led to his convictionDefense attorneys on Wednesday aggressively challenged the original fire investigation that led to Mario Willis’s prison sentence in the 2008 death of Detroit firefighter Walter Harris.
Grandma’s yearlong crochet mission brings Christmas magic to Downriver toy drive
Read full article: Grandma’s yearlong crochet mission brings Christmas magic to Downriver toy driveAn 82-year-old woman from Taylor is putting her heart and hundreds of hours of her time into making sure children across Downriver and Detroit have something special to open on Christmas morning.
Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Read full article: Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetingsColorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
Read full article: Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryoutThe St. Louis Blues have signed Dillon Dube to an American Hockey League professional tryout agreement.
Desperate tenants turn to ovens, stovetops for warmth as heat fails in Detroit apartment complex
Read full article: Desperate tenants turn to ovens, stovetops for warmth as heat fails in Detroit apartment complexAnother day marked off the calendar means another day without heat for the people living inside the Alden Towers on Detroit’s east side. The city issued a correction order to the apartment last week, but the heat still was not back on Tuesday.
Witness calls fire ‘accidental’ but says Willis ordered him to set it in Detroit firefighter death case
Read full article: Witness calls fire ‘accidental’ but says Willis ordered him to set it in Detroit firefighter death caseIn a dramatic day of testimony on Tuesday, the key witness in a 2008 Detroit firefighter death case repeatedly claimed the fatal fire was an accident, while simultaneously maintaining that the defendant ordered him to start it – raising new questions about a conviction that has stood for over a decade.
More snow, ice, rain on the way in Metro Detroit: Updated timeline and expected totals
Read full article: More snow, ice, rain on the way in Metro Detroit: Updated timeline and expected totalsMore snow is on the way for Metro Detroit. Snow moves in after 10 p.m. and continues until about 6 a.m., when most of Metro Detroit will see a changeover to rain.
Power stays on at Detroit’s Leland House apartments after owner makes emergency payment to DTE
Read full article: Power stays on at Detroit’s Leland House apartments after owner makes emergency payment to DTEResidents of the Leland House apartments in Detroit can rest easier, as power will remain on.
Multiple witnesses challenge key testimony in 2008 Detroit firefighter death case
Read full article: Multiple witnesses challenge key testimony in 2008 Detroit firefighter death caseA series of witnesses took the stand Monday in what became a dramatic first day of testimony in Mario Willis’ bid for freedom, challenging the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness in the 2008 Detroit firefighter death case.
Messy morning ahead: Slippery roads expected as early-morning snow moves toward Metro Detroit
Read full article: Messy morning ahead: Slippery roads expected as early-morning snow moves toward Metro DetroitA messy morning is expected in Metro Detroit as snow moves in early Tuesday, making roadways slippery.
Michigan Central leads new era of urban drone testing through AIR initiative
Read full article: Michigan Central leads new era of urban drone testing through AIR initiativeMichigan Central is emerging as a key ecosystem for drone companies and operators, advancing urban drone technology and applications.
NBA star Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase’ in Detroit
Read full article: NBA star Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase’ in DetroitDetroit will be the hub of Michigan basketball excitement next weekend as NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase.’
Rhonda Walker Foundation’s annual holiday party provides support to families living in shelters
Read full article: Rhonda Walker Foundation’s annual holiday party provides support to families living in sheltersThe Rhonda Walker Foundation hosted its 23rd annual Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Club in Detroit -- providing food, gifts and holiday cheer to more than 100 children and their families staying at shelters.
Hundreds attend Eminem’s 17th annual winter coat giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds attend Eminem’s 17th annual winter coat giveawayHundreds of Detroit families braved frigid temperatures Saturday morning, lining up for Eminem’s annual coat giveaway -- a 17-year tradition that continues to meet growing community needs.
She was dragged out of a Michigan dollar store. Now her family is demanding answers
Read full article: She was dragged out of a Michigan dollar store. Now her family is demanding answersA viral Facebook Live video showed a woman getting dragged out of a dollar store in Michigan. After seeing it, her family is demanding answers.
Light snow, slick roads, subzero wind chills set to hit Metro Detroit this weekend
Read full article: Light snow, slick roads, subzero wind chills set to hit Metro Detroit this weekendLight snow moving into Metro Detroit early Sunday will be followed by another surge of cold air, bringing slippery travel for the first half of the day and wind chills that fall below zero by late Sunday night and Monday morning.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about 4 weeks
Read full article: Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about 4 weeksMilwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about a month as the two-time MVP recovers from a strained right calf.
Snow possible in Metro Detroit following record low temperatures -- Here’s how much to expect
Read full article: Snow possible in Metro Detroit following record low temperatures -- Here’s how much to expectAfter a record-breaking low of 5 degrees Thursday night, we stay in the upper teens and low 20s Friday night.
Holiday-themed entertainment set to fill the stage
Read full article: Holiday-themed entertainment set to fill the stageThis holiday season you can immerse yourself in holiday fun with concerts and musicals, thanks to a full lineup of entertainment planned to take stages at venues across the area from the Fox Theatre to Little Caesars Arena.
Midtown hosts festive holiday event with 50+ businesses
Read full article: Midtown hosts festive holiday event with 50+ businessesOn Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 Midtown destinations will come together for a festive evening filled with shopping, dining, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says
Read full article: Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source saysDetroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Big Sean, Usher invest $1M each to launch Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator for youth
Read full article: Big Sean, Usher invest $1M each to launch Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator for youthBig Sean and Usher, both global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, have announced a $1 million investment each in Detroit youth through the creation of the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator.
Final pretrial date set for man accused of sexually assaulting, killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah Harris
Read full article: Final pretrial date set for man accused of sexually assaulting, killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah HarrisA final pretrial date for the man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 has been set.
Delta issues waiver for DTW passengers affected by ground stop -- details, what that means
Read full article: Delta issues waiver for DTW passengers affected by ground stop -- details, what that meansDelta Air Lines has issued a waiver for Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) passengers who were affected by the ground stop on Friday morning.
Man accused of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris appearing in court today -- What to know
Read full article: Man accused of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris appearing in court today -- What to knowThe man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve history
Read full article: Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve historyThousands of dollars in grants are being awarded to longtime Detroit companies, giving them a much-needed business boost. An exclusive celebration captured the moment’s excitement for recipients of the Detroit Legacy Business Project grants.
Near-record cold possible as Arctic air brings subzero wind chills to Metro Detroit
Read full article: Near-record cold possible as Arctic air brings subzero wind chills to Metro DetroitMetro Detroit is getting its coldest air since last winter, with temperatures falling well below normal and wind chills expected to drop into subzero territory by Friday morning.
Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death case
Read full article: Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death caseA key hearing next week could determine freedom for Mario Willis, who has spent 16 years in prison for a fatal fire that killed a Detroit firefighter, a conviction his supporters say was built on changing testimony and missing evidence.
Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
Read full article: Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding dealLast Friday, on the day after Thanksgiving, tenants living at the Leland House apartments in Detroit received a shocking letter informing them they would have to move out of the building because ownership was unable to pay a massive DTE Energy bill.
Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in Detroit
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in DetroitPolice are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
Pistons owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday joy to thousands of Detroit kids
Read full article: Pistons owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday joy to thousands of Detroit kidsTough times at home can make holiday cheer a challenge. For almost 20 years, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has taken on the challenge to brighten the lives of local kids.
City of Detroit reminds residents of warming sites as extreme cold temperatures approach
Read full article: City of Detroit reminds residents of warming sites as extreme cold temperatures approachWith temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, the city of Detroit is reminding residents that daytime respite centers are available.
City moves forward with upgrades at 4 Detroit parks amid rise in security concerns
Read full article: City moves forward with upgrades at 4 Detroit parks amid rise in security concernsThough Detroit’s parks are currently blanketed in snow, city officials say plans are moving forward to improve safety and security at several public green spaces.
‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparency
Read full article: ‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparencySaline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.