WAYNE COUNTY

Hundreds of community members, supporters and public officials were at the investiture ceremony for Wayne County Third Circuit Court Judge Yvonna Abraham on

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons Jurisdiction of Michigan sits on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and McDougall Street.

Multiple shots were fired at Detroit police officers inside a squad car early Saturday morning.

Michigan State Police tweeted on Saturday that troopers pulled over a car with open alcohol, suspected crack cocaine and a possible sex trafficking victim.

A crash has both sides of I-75 closed at Dix Highway in Wayne County on Saturday morning.

A Lincoln Park man disappeared after being dropped off for an appointment nine years ago, and his case still hasn’t been solved.

The Michigan attorney general’s office said it found no new evidence to support a claim of innocence by a man who was convicted of committing murder in 1986 in a Port Huron college parking lot.

Federal agents monitored a Detroit man’s Instagram account while he posted pictures of guns and drugs he wasn’t allowed to be around, claimed to be driving while high, threatened police, and tried to recruit others for an obvious unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme, according to authorities.

Nathaniel Mesiah Roby-Townsend was just four years old when police say two unknown individuals armed with rifles opened fire on his home, shooting and killing him.

Seen in the video player above is two of the top law enforcement officers in Wayne County taking a stroll through Detroit’s Greektown Entertainment District.

The family of Walter Dansby hadn’t heard from him for months, and police even searched his house multiple times. But it wasn’t until Wednesday (May 18) when police found his remains inside a trash can.

An 18-year-old student is facing charges after a teacher at Summit Academy North High School in Romulus found a “suspicious backpack,” which sent the school into lockdown.

Wayne County Sheriff Raphael “Ray” Washington received major endorsements at a rally on Tuesday, as he runs to retain his position in this August’

The body of a young woman was found 26 years ago in an alley in Highland Park. She has never been identified.

An Inkster man has been charged after he called a court clerk and threatened to shoot and kill multiple people, officials said.

A Detroit woman who went missing when she was 21 years old still hasn’t been found after six years, officials said.

A man who disappeared 12 years ago during a bike ride to his Detroit home is still missing.

Neighbors in a part of Wyandotte have been taking extra precautions with their cars after more than two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days.

Police are seeking information about a 39-year-old man who went missing in Detroit.

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man says he plans on saving his winnings after he won a $1 million jackpot by playing the Michigan Lottery’s Wild Time Millions instant game recently. “I like to play the different kinds of instant games,” said the 73-year-old winner who chose to remain anonymous. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021. The author of “Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery” has won more than $1 million in Florida by winning top jackpot prizes in smaller games.

An x-ray scan of a semi truck at a Detroit cargo facility revealed more than a ton of marijuana hidden inside boxes labelled “foam pool toys,” police said.

A Wayne County man’s first instinct was to jump for joy when he won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Wild Time Millions instant game.

Summer in the city keeps getting better and better. The schedule of summer events to be taking place in Beacon Park was just announced and there is something for everyone.

The biggest 3D printing event in North America is taking place in Detroit and attracting people from all over the world.

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic had shows scheduled in Saginaw and Detroit this week, but both shows have been postponed after he tested positive for COVID.

Detroit officials are recommending everyone wear masks indoors now that the city is categorized as having a “high” rate of COVID infection.

Federal agents monitored a Detroit man’s Instagram account while he posted pictures of guns and drugs he wasn’t allowed to be around, claimed to be driving while high, threatened police, and tried to recruit others for an obvious unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme, according to authorities.

Woodhaven residents woke up Tuesday morning to Van Horn Road being shut down for three days to deal with emergency train track repairs.

Henry Ford Health is issuing a warning to its hospitals are they see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

A 16-year-old Oakland County boy has been charged with reckless driving after he crashed into a tree while fleeing police, killing an 11-year-old and injuring two teenagers over the weekend, officials said.

A mother of two was killed Monday on her way to the store when a pickup truck swerved into the median and struck her while she waited to cross the street, Detroit police said.

A mother of two was killed Monday on her way to the store when a pickup truck swerved into the median and struck her while she waited to cross the street, Detroit police said.

Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Anthony Zander as the Director of the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity (CRIO).

A student is in custody after a teacher at Summit Academy North High School in Romulus reported a suspicious package to the district’s liaison officer.

A free spay and neuter clinic is going to be held in Detroit next week and aims to sterilize 120 dogs. There are limited spots available.

A species of moth that hasn’t been encountered in 110 years was found inside the baggage of a passenger who flew into Detroit Metro Airport.

All westbound lanes of I-94 were closed at Rotunda Drive Tuesday morning in Dearborn.

KUDOS Taproom & Fieldhouse has opened a 60,000-square-foot building of fun that is located off of Eureka Road.

One person is in custody and another is in the hospital after a shooting on Detroit’s east side, police said.

Tarik Skubal made some changes that have allowed him to look like the ace of the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation.

Part of northbound I-375 in Detroit is closed this week for resurfacing work.

Michigan drivers are now paying a new record high of $4.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA.

After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bookstock is making its return this week to Laurel Park Place in Livonia.

Three individuals were shot Saturday night during a shootout in Downtown Detroit, according to police.

Welcome to Sunday, Motown.

Police are seeking information about a 38-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit.

Stormy weather continues through the midnight hour and during the early hours of Monday. A total lunar eclipse will occur late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Police said it happened just after midnight on East Canfield Street between Chene Street and St. Aubin Street.

Ford Motor Company employees and visitors will once again be required to wear face masks at facilities that are in regions identified as having a high COVID risk, officials said Saturday.

The money trail from two political campaigns has led to federal wire fraud charges against the former mayor of Romulus.

As we inch closer and closer to Memorial Day weekend, many pools in Metro Detroit are opening up for the summer season -- but they need more lifeguards and fast. If they don’t get help, it could mean reduced hours or closures.

Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit.

DETROIT -- Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office has charged a 19-year-old Detroit man with multiple felonies after he allegedly shot and killed a 47-year-old man during a robbery Friday. Marquise Walker, was arraigned Monday on charges of one count of premeditated first-degree murder, one count of felony murder, one count of armed robbery, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and three counts of felony firearm. Walker was arrested Friday night following a police investigation into a shooting at a gas station in the 8820 block of Wyoming Avenue. Police were called to the scene around 5:46 p.m. for reports of a shooting victim. It is alleged that Walker robbed Gowens at gunpoint and at some point during the robbery, produced a gun and shot the victim once before fleeing.

A leaked draft decision indicating the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the federal constitutional right to abortions sparked a political firestorm thi

Democrat Jeff Pepper defeated Republican challenger Ginger Shearer for the District 15 State House partial term in Tuesday’s special election, amid low vot

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office, giving tips on staying safe while on the water this season.

Courtesy photoBlack mast arms, like the one pictured, will replace traffic signals at the intersection. GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When Wayne County approached Grosse Pointe Woods and asked if there were any joint projects the city may want to work on, city officials jumped at the opportunity to enhance one of its most dangerous intersections:

‘I feel like I am living in the twilight zone,’ Worthy said

Two Metro Detroit men have been charged with conspiracy and embezzling $1.7 million in Wayne County funds intended for the Wayne County Roads Division.

Two Metro Detroit men have been charged with conspiracy and embezzling $1.7 million in Wayne County funds intended for the Wayne County Roads Division.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Kevin Gunn, 64, of West Bloomfield, and John L. Gibson, 54, of Detroit, were charged with conspiring to commit and committing federal program theft, wire fraud and money laundering.

DETROIT – Two long-time Wayne County employees are charged in an embezzlement scheme that involved using federal funds to purchase generators and other power equipment that they then sold for personal profit, according to officials. In the scheme, Gunn allegedly solicited county vendors to purchase generators and other power equipment and falsify invoices so the purchases would be approved by the county, according to the criminal complaint. Gunn manages the Bridge Unit of the Wayne County Roads Division and has been employed by Wayne County for 34 years. Wayne County receives over $20 million in federal funds annually to pay for road repairs, construction and maintenance, according the release. “The alleged actions of these individuals are nothing short of disgraceful,” Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington, said in a statement.

DEARBORN — An effort to increase language access in Dearborn by its City Council may have taken a positive step forward last week.

DETROIT -- The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office charged a 40-year-old Detroit man with one count of second-degree murder Wednesday, days after he allegedly stabbed a homeless woman to death. Pete Lockett of Detroit was arraigned in 36th District Court and remanded to the Wayne County Jail for the alleged murder of 50-year-old Lizabeth Lambie. Lambie was found inside of a home in the 9020 block of North Martindale Street in Detroit Monday. Police were called to the residence for a wellness check around 9:15 a.m. and discovered Lambie unresponsive with a stab wound to her chest. Prosecutors allege Lockett stabbed Lambie on April 15 and the body was not found for three days.

BROOKLYN, MI - Riverview Community Schools has selected High School Principal Joseph Hatzl to serve as the Wayne County district’s next superintendent. Hatzl was one of two finalists who interviewed before the board Tuesday, April 19, along with Columbia School District Superintendent Pamela Campbell. Both were selected among six candidates who interviewed with the board last week.

Click here)WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A new Michigan State House district that unites parts of four counties, including the southeastern corner of Washtenaw County, will see contested primaries on both sides of the aisle. Four candidates — two Wayne County Democrats and two Monroe County Republicans — have filed in the hopes of representing the newly-drawn 31st Michigan House of Representatives District, stretching from Metro Detroit to rural Lenawee County. The new district then dips south in Monroe County, picking up Milan, London, Exeter, Dundee and Raisinville townships, areas represented by Bellino and State Rep. TC Clements, R-Lambertville. It also includes one piece of Lenawee County, Macon Township, currently part of another district represented by Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian. Read more Washtenaw County election coverage here.

WAYNE COUNTY, MI – The closure of a major highway in Metro Detroit will affect traffic this weekend. On Monday, officials in Plymouth Township (Wayne County) reminded residents that the Michigan Department of Transportation will close northbound I-275 from the evening of Friday, April 22 until 5 a.m. on Monday, April 25. The well-traveled highway serves as a western bypass to downtown Detroit and takes many people to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. All entrance ramps to northbound I-275, from I-94 including Ecorse Road, US-12, M-153, Ann Arbor Road, and eastbound M-14 will be closed. “The pavement on northbound I-275 is deteriorating quicker than anticipated and repairs must be done,” township officials wrote.

On Tuesday, April 12, Wayne County Commissioners declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sp

On Tuesday, April 12, Wayne County Commissioners declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sp

Cases are on the rise again throughout Michigan, led by surges in metro Detroit counties and other urban areas. Compared to last week, Wayne County cases were up 43% this week, Oakland County was up 52%, Macomb was up 30% and Washtenaw was up 18%.

CHELSEA, MI - Administrators from Jackson and Washtenaw counties are among six candidates interviewing for the superintendent job at Riverview Community Schools in Wayne County this week. Chelsea School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Marcus Kaemming will interview with the district’s school board at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 13, while Columbia School District Superintendent Pamela Campbell will interview for the position at 6:30 p.m. on April 14. Other interviews before the board are:6 p.m. April 13: Matthew Barbini, superintendent, Libertyville School District 70, Illinois8 p.m. April 13: Joseph Hatzl, principal, Riverview High School7:30 p.m. April 14 Kevin Brock, assistant Superintendent, Dearborn Heights School District No. She also has been superintendent of Montpelier Exempted Village Schools in Ohio, Tekonsha Community Schools in Calhoun County and a principal in Jonesville Community Schools. Kaemming has spent the last six years as assistant superintendent of human resources at Chelsea, after spending the previous 12 years as principal of North Creek Elementary School and as an assistant principal at Chelsea High School.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged an Eastpointe man in connection to the fatal shooting of Lamar Addison, 30, of Detroit.

DETROIT – A man has been charged with murder 25 years after a woman was strangled to death in Detroit, authorities said. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges against Johnny Joseph Yenshaw, 51, of Detroit, on Friday, April 1. He is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the murder of Sonya Dockery, of Detroit; she was 33 at the time of her death in 1997. It is alleged that Yenshaw strangled the victim, causing fatal injuries, and then fled the scene, the release said. Yenshaw was arraigned on one count of first-degree murder and remanded to jail on Friday, April 1, in 36th District Court.

Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of federal assistance

Michigan identified 24 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, including 13 linked to K-12 schools and involving 82 students and staff. The remaining outbreaks were identified in Genesee, Oakland, Saginaw and Washtenaw counties, according to the state’s latest outbreaks report updated Monday, March 28. In recent months, the state has reduced the types of settings included in its weekly outbreaks reports. Below is an online database that allows readers to search outbreak data by school name or by city or county. Outbreak data for K-12 schools includes only cases of people or staff members infected at school or at school-related functions.

This week's One Detroit features a new Ramadan market in metro Detroit, the Gilda Snowden Memorial Exhibition and lighthouse preservation.

One Detroit visits a Ramadan market in metro Detroit to learn more about the cultural holiday tradition and its importance in the region.

DETROIT – Murder charges have been filed against a 19-year-old suspect in what police have called a mistaken-identity shooting, officials announced today. Wayne County Prosecutory Kym Worthy has charged Marion Johnson, 19, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Ciera Wells, 20, of Detroit. Johnson is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder and three counts of felony firearm. RELATED: Michigan woman, 20, killed in mistaken-identity shooting day after birthdayAround 11:29 a.m., Detroit police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 14780 block of Maddelein Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim unresponsive in the driver’s seat of the vehicle with a gunshot wound to her back.

DETROIT – A Michigan man is charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of his father over the weekend, authorities said. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shahriss Amir Muhammad, 33, of Detroit, with first-degree murder related to the death of his father, Samuel Logan, 71, of Detroit. At 6:39 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, Detroit police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 6340 block of Curtis Street in Detroit, the release said. It is alleged that Muhammad stabbed Logan multiple times before fleeing the scene, the release said. An investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to Muhammad’s arrest on Sunday, March 20.

A Detroit woman has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man turned a small win into a life-changing one after he brought home a $4 million jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Extreme Cash instant game. “I started scratching the tickets when I got in my car and couldn’t believe it when I saw I’d won $4 million. The winner bought his winning ticket at the Marathon gas station, located at 8350 Telegraph Road in Taylor. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The author of “Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery” has won more than $1 million in Florida by winning top jackpot prizes in smaller games.

The North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport is scheduled to be renamed after Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans on April 4.

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that a bridge project on Ford Road will close Hines Drive in Wayne County for several months.

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man on a bit of a hot streak brought home a life-changing jackpot after he won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Blizzard Bucks instant game. “I went to the store and purchased several different Lottery tickets,” said the 56-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. When the man claimed his jackpot at lottery headquarters, he didn’t share any specific plans for the money other than to pay bills. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. If you’d like to be the next player from Michigan to win a huge lottery prize, take a look at these tips from lottery expert Richard Lustig.

DETROIT – A Michigan teen has been charged after allegedly threatening to blow up a school building earlier this week, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced. The incident happened around 10 a.m. on Monday, March 7, at the Taylor Career Center on Westlake Street in Detroit. Malik Eugene Adams, 19, of Detroit, was removed from class for bbeing disruptive and then allegedly made a bomb threat. Taylor Police officers were dispatched to the school at 10:08 a.m.Adams was arraigned on Tuesday, March 8, in 23rd District Court on one count of false report or threat of a bomb/harmful device. Judge Geno Salomone set his bond at $1,000.

Here are the final top 10 Metro Detroit boys team rankings for the 2021-2022 season. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Macomb Dakota (13-6)

Michigan health officials identified seven new COVID-19 outbreaks associated with K-12 schools last week, all of which were located in Wayne County. Among the school outbreaks, the largest involved 18 students and staff at Edison Elementary in Detroit. The rest of the school outbreaks were reported in Detroit, Canton Township and Plymouth. Below is an online database that allows readers to search outbreak data by school name or by city or county. Outbreak data for K-12 schools includes only cases of people or staff members infected at school or at school-related functions.

With local drivers suffering through a particularly bad pothole season, we reached out to the city of Dearborn to get insight on how it’s tackling the prob

FLAT ROCK, MI — Authorities are “very confident” an underground storage tank filled with fuel oil that was found buried at a Wayne County steel factory has been causing the ongoing oil leak in the Huron River. “We had no record of the tank, nor did the State of Michigan,” Flat Rock Metal said through a public relations firm. Kane said investigators found old blueprints at Flat Rock Metal with notes about the tank which were dated 1927. Huroc Park in Flat Rock is located on an island in the river near downtown Flat Rock. Related stories:Steel factory eyed as source of Huron River leakInvestigators stumped by elusive Flat Rock river spillSheen sparks Huron River leak investigationFlat Rock residents evacuated over gas emergency

Work on southbound I-275 in Wayne County will require lane and ramp closures, beginning on Sunday.

Investigators are using ground-penetrating radar as well as side scan sonar and cameras attached to a remote-operated vehicle to search for the elusive pollution source. There are several buried petroleum pipelines under the river, which have not been ruled out as being a potential source, he said. “There are other factors we need to investigate outside of Flat Rock Metals,” he said. Huroc Park in Flat Rock is located on an island in the river near downtown Flat Rock. Related stories:Sheen sparks Huron River leak investigationInvestigators stumped by elusive Flat Rock river spillFlat Rock residents evacuated over gas emergency

Poor air quality can cause many negative health effects. Here are some things you can do to curb those effects.

Wayne County officials are helping some Detroiters at risk of foreclosure save their homes, but the window of eligibility is closing.

“She just seemed like she never got over it,” Brett Gibson said of his step-daughter’s battle with COVID.

Here are the top 10 Metro Detroit girls teams this week. Check back each Tuesday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Wayne Memorial (17-2)

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (11-6)Division 1Brother Rice was the victim of its tough schedule last week with back-to-back losses to Ferndale and Detroit Catholic Central. The loss to Catholic Central kicked the Warriors out of the CHSL Bishop tournament bracket. Life does not get any easier for the Pilots as they face a Detroit Catholic Central team on Wednesday that they are 1-1 against this season. The Cubs hope to keep riding the momentum when they play Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Wednesday in the CHSL Bishop tournament semifinals. Detroit Catholic Central4.

County residents should see increased road repair work from a new annual program that aims to address the potholes emerging from freezing weather.

The city of Dearborn Heights announced in a Facebook post that due to a breach in contract, the Warren Valley Golf Course is temporarily closed.

Designer Brands Inc., the parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is putting up $2 million to start a partnership with Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in Detroit.