‘Go 4 It’ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: ‘Go 4 It’ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroit’s east sideThe “Go 4 it” spirit made a big appearance on Detroit’s east side, where families going through a hard time had a heavy weight lifted from their shoulders.
‘Christmas miracle’: Detroit EMTs’ quick response credited for saving stroke victim’s life
Read full article: ‘Christmas miracle’: Detroit EMTs’ quick response credited for saving stroke victim’s lifeA Grosse Pointe Farms man’s stroke could have turned tragic if not for a fortunate accident location and quick-acting emergency medical technicians who helped turn his medical emergency into what his family now calls their “Christmas miracle.”
‘A lot of Rizz?’: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and it’s legal
Read full article: ‘A lot of Rizz?’: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and it’s legalSeveral Livonia residents are concerned about a social media content creator recording women and children in public without their knowledge.
Father of 2 shot to death days before Christmas in Inkster apartment amid domestic dispute
Read full article: Father of 2 shot to death days before Christmas in Inkster apartment amid domestic disputeA 25-year-old father of two was fatally shot during a domestic dispute at his Inkster apartment early Monday morning, according to police.
Detroit man charged after 2 dogs freeze to death, third found neglected
Read full article: Detroit man charged after 2 dogs freeze to death, third found neglectedProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Martell George,39, of Detroit, in connection with abandoning two of his pet dogs, allowing them to freeze to death, and another surviving dog to be neglected and abandoned in the cold.
Man charged with murder in shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer outside Westland Kroger
Read full article: Man charged with murder in shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer outside Westland KrogerAccording to authorities, Echol was volunteering as a Salvation Army bell ringer outside the Kroger when Zambrana fired multiple shots, striking him in the chest. Echols reportedly ran into the store and collapsed.
Detroit family in hospital 30+ times after living in black mold for over a year
Read full article: Detroit family in hospital 30+ times after living in black mold for over a yearA Detroit single mom and her three kids say they’ve been living among black mold for over a year. They don’t have the money to move, and her cries for help have been falling on deaf ears, until she called Local 4.
Morning 4: Woman arrested after shooting, killing man following domestic dispute in Wayne County -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Woman arrested after shooting, killing man following domestic dispute in Wayne County -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Turning pain into purpose: Wayne County woman creates app to help families grieve loved ones
Read full article: Turning pain into purpose: Wayne County woman creates app to help families grieve loved onesDuring this time of year, a lot of us are focused on creating memorable moments, whether shopping for the best gift or perfecting family recipes. Sometimes what we really want isn’t for sale. For many families, someone we love is missing from the dining room table.
Final phase of Mammoth Building demolition marks new chapter for Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Final phase of Mammoth Building demolition marks new chapter for Detroit’s west sideWorkers removed a decades-old skybridge at Greenfield and Grand River on Sunday, marking the final phase of demolition for the long-vacant Mammoth Building on Detroit’s west side.
They want to reopen a strip club in their neighborhood. These Michigan residents aren’t happy
Read full article: They want to reopen a strip club in their neighborhood. These Michigan residents aren’t happyA group of Michigan residents are frustrated by plans to reopen a former strip club in their neighborhood.
How family says Michigan hospital lost portion of loved one’s skull
Read full article: How family says Michigan hospital lost portion of loved one’s skullThe family of a former Michigan hospital worker said the hospital lost a portion of their loved one’s skull -- and it had to do with another patient with the same first name.
How prosecutors are still trying to get $823,681 from Kwame Kilpatrick
Read full article: How prosecutors are still trying to get $823,681 from Kwame KilpatrickFederal prosecutors are actively pursuing $823,681.18 in restitution payments from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, launching a new effort to track down potential assets that could satisfy his outstanding debt to taxpayers.
Family says Detroit hospital lost piece of mom’s skull. And offered a $25 gift card in return
Read full article: Family says Detroit hospital lost piece of mom’s skull. And offered a $25 gift card in returnThe family of a former Detroit hospital employee said the hospital lost a piece of their loved one’s skull -- and then tried to apologize with a $25 gift card.
Viral YouTube trio ‘Couch Sisters’ brings holiday cheer to Detroit Country Day during surprise visit
Read full article: Viral YouTube trio ‘Couch Sisters’ brings holiday cheer to Detroit Country Day during surprise visitThe trio has amassed 1.2 million subscribers, with many of their dance and lifestyle videos racking up well over a million views.
Pistons’ Paul Reed, Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg give back to Detroit kids this holiday season
Read full article: Pistons’ Paul Reed, Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg give back to Detroit kids this holiday seasonDetroit Pistons player Paul Reed and Michigan Wolverines basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg are stepping off the court this holiday season to give back to the Detroit community.
Detroit to host 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four at Ford Field, marking a return after 18 years
Read full article: Detroit to host 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four at Ford Field, marking a return after 18 yearsIn a little under 18 months, college basketball’s biggest weekend will be back in the Motor City.
Demolition begins on new Detroit City FC Stadium project
Read full article: Demolition begins on new Detroit City FC Stadium projectDemolition crews began tearing down the long-vacant Southwest Detroit Hospital on Friday, marking the first step toward construction of Detroit City Football Club’s new 15,000-seat stadium.
DEA: Fentanyl now ‘weapon of mass destruction’ as Detroit braces for major federal push
Read full article: DEA: Fentanyl now ‘weapon of mass destruction’ as Detroit braces for major federal pushFederal authorities are no longer treating fentanyl like another street drug. They’re treating it like what they say it has become: a weapon of mass destruction.
‘Unbelievable’: Westland community reacts after Salvation Army bell ringer killed, suspect arrested
Read full article: ‘Unbelievable’: Westland community reacts after Salvation Army bell ringer killed, suspect arrestedWestland police have arrested a suspect in the shooting at Kroger that took the life of a Salvation Army bell ringer.
‘Here to stay’: Top Detroit charter school turns to GoFundMe to buy its own building
Read full article: ‘Here to stay’: Top Detroit charter school turns to GoFundMe to buy its own buildingOne of the top K-8 schools in Detroit does not own its building. They’re turning to an unconventional tool to raise the money to buy it outright.
NCAA unveils Detroit-inspired logo for 2027 men’s Final Four at Ford Field
Read full article: NCAA unveils Detroit-inspired logo for 2027 men’s Final Four at Ford FieldThe newly unveiled logo celebrates Detroit's heritage with local street signs, auto tags, industrial themes, and a basketball/vinyl record graphic that nods to Motown's music legacy.
Shooter arrested after Salvation Army bell ringer killed at Kroger in Westland, police say
Read full article: Shooter arrested after Salvation Army bell ringer killed at Kroger in Westland, police sayA suspect has been taken into custody after a Salvation Army bell ringer was shot and killed at a Kroger store in Westland on Thursday, police said.
Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivorsA deadly workplace shooting at Henry Ford Health’s main hospital is fueling new momentum in Lansing to remove financial barriers for domestic violence survivors seeking legal protection.
Man dead, another listed in critical condition following shooting on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man dead, another listed in critical condition following shooting on Detroit’s west sideA man was killed, and another man was listed in critical condition after a ShotSpotter alerting police of a shooting on Detroit’s west side.
Despite fewer crashes in 2025, this Wayne County intersection remains a safety concern for locals
Read full article: Despite fewer crashes in 2025, this Wayne County intersection remains a safety concern for localsThe intersection of Telegraph and Schoolcraft roads is raising safety concerns among residents, despite showing a slight improvement in crash statistics over the past year.
Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patient’s skull
Read full article: Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patient’s skullA former Detroit hospital employee’s family is suing the hospital after staff allegedly lost a portion of her skull that was removed during surgery, confusing it with another patient’s bones.
Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patient’s skull
Read full article: Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patient’s skullA former Detroit hospital employee’s family is suing the hospital after staff allegedly lost a portion of her skull that was removed during surgery, confusing it with another patient’s bones.
Federal prosecutors renew effort to collect $823K restitution from ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Read full article: Federal prosecutors renew effort to collect $823K restitution from ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame KilpatrickFederal prosecutors are actively pursuing $823,681.18 in restitution payments from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, launching a new effort to track down potential assets that could satisfy his outstanding debt to taxpayers.
Tenants locked out after Leland apartment evacuation in Detroit, no timeline for reentry
Read full article: Tenants locked out after Leland apartment evacuation in Detroit, no timeline for reentryTenants of the troubled Leland apartment building in downtown Detroit say they’re not only displaced — they’re locked out of their homes with no clear timeline for when they can get back in to retrieve their belongings.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan hosts annual ‘Snowpile’ gift giveaway for patients and families
Read full article: Children’s Hospital of Michigan hosts annual ‘Snowpile’ gift giveaway for patients and familiesChildren’s Hospital of Michigan hosted its annual ‘Snowpile’ event -- a free gift giveaway for patients who are hospitalized and their families.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartments
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartmentsGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a redevelopment project in Detroit is receiving funding to create 21 apartments and commercial space.
Detroit police seek 13-year-old boy missing from city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek 13-year-old boy missing from city’s west sideAnyone who has seen Rashad Dyson Jr. or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Doctor, lawyer, therapist, and man in Toledo -- how they’re linked to pedophilia, child porn case
Read full article: Doctor, lawyer, therapist, and man in Toledo -- how they’re linked to pedophilia, child porn caseA doctor, a lawyer, a therapist, and a man in Toledo are all linked to a case of admitted pedophilia and child pornography, according to the FBI.
Detroit family’s home damaged, Christmas gifts lost after fire spreads from vacant house
Read full article: Detroit family’s home damaged, Christmas gifts lost after fire spreads from vacant houseDetroit fire officials are investigating multiple house fires that broke out Tuesday morning, including a blaze that destroyed two vacant homes and damaged one family’s home on Dwyer Street.
Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown joins Little Caesars for pizza-making event with Detroit students
Read full article: Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown joins Little Caesars for pizza-making event with Detroit studentsA fun day for some kids who got a chance to meet Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown and enjoy some pizza.
Neighbors raise concerns as former strip club eyes reopening on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Neighbors raise concerns as former strip club eyes reopening on Detroit’s east sideSome residents on Detroit’s east side say they’re frustrated and worried as a former strip club appears poised to reopen under new ownership.
Snoop Dogg to headline Detroit Lions vs. Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime show
Read full article: Snoop Dogg to headline Detroit Lions vs. Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime showMusical icon Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime show.
Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shooting
Read full article: Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shootingA Northville native attending Brown University spent seven hours in hiding this weekend as a mass shooting unfolded just blocks away.
The 4 men linked to Metro Detroit pedophelia, child porn case, per FBI
Read full article: The 4 men linked to Metro Detroit pedophelia, child porn case, per FBIFour men have been linked to a major pedophelia and child pornography case that spans throughout Metro Detroit and beyond, according to the FBI.
Detroit teen, man charged in connection with double shooting on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit teen, man charged in connection with double shooting on city’s west sideA teen and a man were charged in connection with a shooting that killed one person and injured another on Detroit’s west side on Wednesday.
Convicted felon arrested after being found with 3 pistols during traffic stop in Detroit, police say
Read full article: Convicted felon arrested after being found with 3 pistols during traffic stop in Detroit, police sayA Detroit man was arrested after he ran away during a traffic stop, and police found three pistols inside his car.
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.
Judge delays bond decision in Metro Detroit church leader’s forced labor, laundering case
Read full article: Judge delays bond decision in Metro Detroit church leader’s forced labor, laundering caseA judge postponed making a decision on bond for David Taylor, a Metro Detroit church leader facing federal forced labor charges, requesting additional FBI reports before ruling.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Very close call’: Video shows car nearly hit student after passing stopped school bus in Romulus
Read full article: ‘Very close call’: Video shows car nearly hit student after passing stopped school bus in RomulusPolice are reminding drivers about stopping for school buses after a young student in Romulus was almost hit by a car that failed to stop.
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.
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.
ACCESS to distribute 500 food boxes to Metro Detroit residents next week
Read full article: ACCESS to distribute 500 food boxes to Metro Detroit residents next weekThe Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) will distribute food boxes to support community members across Metro Detroit this holiday season.
Wayne County mobilizes 150 salt truck drivers as Metro Detroit braces for snow, ice
Read full article: Wayne County mobilizes 150 salt truck drivers as Metro Detroit braces for snow, iceAs Metro Detroit braces for snow and freezing rain overnight Tuesday, Wayne County officials are mobilizing their winter weather response.
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.