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.
Authorities search for suspects after teen is killed in Highland Park shooting
Read full article: Authorities search for suspects after teen is killed in Highland Park shootingHighland Park and Michigan State Police are trying to figure out exactly what led up to this violent incident that saw a 13-year-old boy shot dead in a parking lot on Tuesday afternoon.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries refutes allegations of poor living conditions in veteran housing
Read full article: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries refutes allegations of poor living conditions in veteran housingDetroit Rescue Mission Ministries refuted allegations of inadequate living conditions in their veteran housing after a report highlighted issues.
‘Don’t nobody deserve to live like this’: Veterans sound alarm over living conditions in Highland Park
Read full article: ‘Don’t nobody deserve to live like this’: Veterans sound alarm over living conditions in Highland ParkResidents living in a Highland Park veterans’ apartment building said they are facing unsafe and unsanitary conditions at the facility operated by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.
Car crashes into Highland Park elementary school bus; students are being evaluated for injuries
Read full article: Car crashes into Highland Park elementary school bus; students are being evaluated for injuriesA car crashed into a school bus that was transporting students from an elementary school in Highland Park.
Highland Park moves toward brighter streets with solar lighting expansion after decade of darkness
Read full article: Highland Park moves toward brighter streets with solar lighting expansion after decade of darknessAfter more than a decade of dark streets, Highland Park residents will see more light in their neighborhoods under a city-approved pilot program that expands an existing solar streetlight effort.
Man sentenced to 15 months in prison after being caught stealing Hot Pockets from Wayne County store
Read full article: Man sentenced to 15 months in prison after being caught stealing Hot Pockets from Wayne County storeThe man accused of threatening to shoot store employees who caught him trying to steal Hot Pockets in Wayne County and was later found by police eating Hot Pockets has been sentenced to prison.
Metro Detroit families gather to spotlight domestic violence, available resources
Read full article: Metro Detroit families gather to spotlight domestic violence, available resourcesFamilies walked around the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center Saturday, Oct. 4, to shine a spotlight on domestic violence and available resources.
Detroit Nonprofit Hosts Community Dinners to Address Youth Violence and Instability
Read full article: Detroit Nonprofit Hosts Community Dinners to Address Youth Violence and InstabilityAs the city of Detroit experienced a troubling rise in youth violence during the summer of 2025, a local nonprofit is responding with a simple but powerful idea: bring people together over a meal to talk, listen, and act.
Detroit coffee brand expands with vision for Highland Park roastery, seeks $50K in public support
Read full article: Detroit coffee brand expands with vision for Highland Park roastery, seeks $50K in public supportMartell Mason, founder of Sepia Coffee, aims to revive specialty coffee and a community-focused roastery in his hometown of Highland Park.
Highland Park crews save elderly dog stuck in sinkhole after fence removal
Read full article: Highland Park crews save elderly dog stuck in sinkhole after fence removalA frightened, trembling dog was rescued early Friday after becoming trapped in a sinkhole near Oakland Avenue and Ferrand Park in Highland Park.
Man accused of paying for sex, strangling Taylor woman to death after learning she was transgender
Read full article: Man accused of paying for sex, strangling Taylor woman to death after learning she was transgenderA Highland Park man has been charged with murder and hate crime for allegedly strangling a woman to death after learning she was transgender.
Single father fights to keep home bought after fire -- now listed by city in auction
Read full article: Single father fights to keep home bought after fire -- now listed by city in auctionA strange and troubling property situation is unfolding in Highland Park, as a house recently purchased by a local resident appeared on a municipal property auction list.
Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland Park
Read full article: Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland ParkFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Sen. Mark Kelly toured Highland Park’s transformative Avalon Village project Wednesday, led by community activist Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, who has turned neighborhood blight into a thriving community hub.
2 accused of vandalizing Guardian Building also damaged Detroit courthouse, officials say
Read full article: 2 accused of vandalizing Guardian Building also damaged Detroit courthouse, officials sayTwo people who were charged for vandalizing Detroit’s Guardian Building are now also facing charges for damaging the 36th District Court building.
Residents call for emergency action as Highland Park fire leaves multiple homes in dangerous disrepair
Read full article: Residents call for emergency action as Highland Park fire leaves multiple homes in dangerous disrepairA recent fire in Highland Park has left not just one, but several homes in a state of dangerous disrepair, raising concerns among neighbors and affected homeowners.
Highland Park residents celebrate new street lights
Read full article: Highland Park residents celebrate new street lightsAfter years of darkness, residents on two Highland Park streets celebrated a bright milestone this week as new solar-powered streetlights illuminated their neighborhood for the first time in five years.
‘Let there be light’: New solar streetlights installed in Highland Park after 10+ years without lighting
Read full article: ‘Let there be light’: New solar streetlights installed in Highland Park after 10+ years without lightingThings are about to start looking a little brighter in some parts of Highland Park as brand-new streetlights are being installed.
Crime Stoppers offering $2,500 reward for tips in 2021 murder of Highland Park woman
Read full article: Crime Stoppers offering $2,500 reward for tips in 2021 murder of Highland Park womanCrime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the 2021 murder of a 30-year-old Highland Park woman.
‘I’m going to fight for him’: Heartbroken mother demands justice in billboard near Detroit freeways
Read full article: ‘I’m going to fight for him’: Heartbroken mother demands justice in billboard near Detroit freewaysDriving near the Lodge and Davison freeways in Detroit, passersby may notice a heartbreaking billboard, which is a mother’s plea to help find her son’s killer.
Ex-Highland Park teacher was disguised at school event due to suspension over sex toy, police say
Read full article: Ex-Highland Park teacher was disguised at school event due to suspension over sex toy, police sayA former Highland Park teacher facing sex misconduct allegations was disguised as an older woman at a school event due to a suspension over a sex toy, police said.
Highland Park school responds after former teacher accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student
Read full article: Highland Park school responds after former teacher accused of grooming, sexually assaulting studentA Highland Park school has responded after a former teacher was accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a student.
Highland Park hit-and-run leads to attempted murder, hate crime charges
Read full article: Highland Park hit-and-run leads to attempted murder, hate crime chargesPolice believe Safar could be involved in similar incidents around Metro Detroit in early April. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highland Park Police Department at 313-852-7338.
Fundraiser night at Detroit LGBTQ bar ends in alleged hate-fueled hit-and-run
Read full article: Fundraiser night at Detroit LGBTQ bar ends in alleged hate-fueled hit-and-runIt was supposed to be a fun night. A group of friends had gathered at Menjo’s in Detroit to fundraise for local LGBT nonprofits when things took an unexpected turn.
Highland Park man receives 20 years for armed robbery, shooting employee at Boost Mobile store
Read full article: Highland Park man receives 20 years for armed robbery, shooting employee at Boost Mobile storeChristopher Bey, 50, of Highland Park, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including interference with commerce by robbery, use of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
‘We’re working diligently’: What Highland Park officials said regarding recent boil water advisories
Read full article: ‘We’re working diligently’: What Highland Park officials said regarding recent boil water advisoriesHighland Park officials addressed the recent back-to-back boil water advisories in the city.
Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City address
Read full article: Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City address“A city in motion means that we’re moving. We’re consistently moving. We’re moving things from one place to the other."
Highland Park residents struggling with ongoing low water pressure amid infrastructure repairs
Read full article: Highland Park residents struggling with ongoing low water pressure amid infrastructure repairsIt’s another day in Highland Park, and for many residents, that means another day of grappling with low water pressure.
Detroit film company offers $5K reward for information on Donald Goines' 1974 murder
Read full article: Detroit film company offers $5K reward for information on Donald Goines' 1974 murderFilm company Detroit Son is offering a $5,000 reward alongside a documentary to help bring author Donald Goines' story to life and bring closure to his 1974 death.
Man charged after speeding through red light, killing Wayne State University employee, officials say
Read full article: Man charged after speeding through red light, killing Wayne State University employee, officials sayA Highland Park man has been charged in connection to a crash that killed a Wayne State University employee last week, officials said.
Man accused of stealing Hot Pockets from Michigan store was eating Hot Pockets when cops found him
Read full article: Man accused of stealing Hot Pockets from Michigan store was eating Hot Pockets when cops found himA man accused of threatening to shoot store employees who caught him trying to steal Hot Pockets from a Michigan store was eating Hot Pockets when police went to arrest him, according to court records.
Man threatens to shoot workers who caught him stealing Hot Pockets from Wayne County store
Read full article: Man threatens to shoot workers who caught him stealing Hot Pockets from Wayne County storeA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot store employees while trying to steal Hot Pockets.
Man accused of shooting at Highland Police officer’s house 2 different times in 1 night
Read full article: Man accused of shooting at Highland Police officer’s house 2 different times in 1 nightA 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with two shootings at a police officer's home.
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial
Read full article: Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trialA judge has declined to throw out statements made by a man charged with a mass shooting at a parade in suburban Chicago in 2022.
Highland Park inmate accused of attacking jailer, escaping police custody charged
Read full article: Highland Park inmate accused of attacking jailer, escaping police custody chargedThe Highland Park inmate who officials said asked to use the bathroom and overpowered a jailer, attacking him and stealing a Taser has been charged.
Highland Park inmate asks to use bathroom, overpowers jailer, tries to use stolen Taser
Read full article: Highland Park inmate asks to use bathroom, overpowers jailer, tries to use stolen TaserAn inmate in Highland Park asked to use the bathroom and overpowered a jailer, attacking him and stealing a Taser, officials said.
Good Samaritans rebuild fence for 81-year-old woman after 27th car crash in Highland Park
Read full article: Good Samaritans rebuild fence for 81-year-old woman after 27th car crash in Highland ParkHighland Park resident Isabelle Gaddie has been battling a years-long plight regarding drivers crashing into her fence as the number of crashes has reached 27.
Good Samaritans rebuild fence for 81-year-old woman after 27th car crash in Highland Park
Read full article: Good Samaritans rebuild fence for 81-year-old woman after 27th car crash in Highland ParkHighland Park resident Isabelle Gaddie has been battling a years-long plight regarding drivers crashing into her fence as the number of crashes has reached 27.
Senior’s fence damaged for 27th time by driver in dangerous Highland Park intersection
Read full article: Senior’s fence damaged for 27th time by driver in dangerous Highland Park intersectionHighland Park resident Isabelle Gaddie has grown tired of drivers crashing into her fence as the number of crashes near her home has tallied up to 27.
Highland Park police under scrutiny for missing cash seized during arrest
Read full article: Highland Park police under scrutiny for missing cash seized during arrestThe money was never returned to McKee, nor was it listed alongside the phones and truck McKee was driving, which were all seized at the time of his arrest.
‘Serial child rapist’ denied bond in murder, abuse case of 13-year-old Detroit girl
Read full article: ‘Serial child rapist’ denied bond in murder, abuse case of 13-year-old Detroit girlProsecutors called him a “serial child rapist,” who previously assaulted an 8-year-old family member and a girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, who reportedly caught chlamydia from him.
Tensions ring high at Highland Park City Hall over an outdoor concert at Avalon Village
Read full article: Tensions ring high at Highland Park City Hall over an outdoor concert at Avalon VillageTensions were high inside Highland Park City Hall on Friday evening as community members packed the City Council chambers for a special meeting.
The July Fourth parade shooting paralyzed a boy. His life remains shattered 2 years later, mom says
Read full article: The July Fourth parade shooting paralyzed a boy. His life remains shattered 2 years later, mom saysSuburban Chicago mom Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down.
Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade
Read full article: Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth paradeThe man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 has rejected a deal requiring him to plead guilty to seven charges of murder in the attack.
50 years of legacy: The Reggie McKenzie Foundation’s enduring impact on Highland Park
Read full article: 50 years of legacy: The Reggie McKenzie Foundation’s enduring impact on Highland ParkFormer Michigan and NFL player Reggie McKenzie is behind an organization focused on helping Metro Detroit children grow into upstanding adults.
Avalon Village continues to transform Highland Park for the better
Read full article: Avalon Village continues to transform Highland Park for the betterHighland Park is known for its challenges -- economic, social, and otherwise -- but the desire to transform it into the buzzing community it once was has not been lost by all, and most especially not by Mama Shu.
Cousin guilty of killing missing Eastpointe teen Zion Foster, jury finds
Read full article: Cousin guilty of killing missing Eastpointe teen Zion Foster, jury findsA jury on Thursday found a Detroit man guilty of killing his teenage cousin Zion Foster, who he admitted to throwing in the dumpster in 2022.
Live stream: Day 7 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s death
Read full article: Live stream: Day 7 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s deathA murder trial continued Wednesday for a man accused of killing his teen cousin Zion Foster, who went missing from Eastpointe in 2022.
Live stream: Day 4 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s death
Read full article: Live stream: Day 4 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s deathA murder trial was set to continue Friday for a man accused of killing his teen cousin Zion Foster, who went missing from Eastpointe in 2022.
Live stream: Day 3 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s death
Read full article: Live stream: Day 3 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s deathA murder trial was set to continue Thursday for a man accused of killing his teen cousin Zion Foster, who went missing from Eastpointe in 2022.
Live stream: Day 2 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s death
Read full article: Live stream: Day 2 of murder trial for cousin charged in Zion Foster’s deathA murder trial was set to continue Wednesday morning for a man accused of killing his teen cousin Zion Foster, who went missing from Eastpointe in 2022.
Live stream: Murder trial starts for cousin charged in Zion Foster's death, disappearance
Read full article: Live stream: Murder trial starts for cousin charged in Zion Foster's death, disappearanceA trial was set to begin Tuesday morning for a man accused of killing his teen cousin Zion Foster, who went missing from Eastpointe in 2022.
The very strange way a Highland Park man learned he’d won $250,000 lottery prize
Read full article: The very strange way a Highland Park man learned he’d won $250,000 lottery prizeA Highland Park man found out he’d won $250,000 through the Michigan Lottery in a very strange (and momentarily alarming) way.
