‘Miles for Military’ program flies hundreds of service members home for the holidays
Read full article: ‘Miles for Military’ program flies hundreds of service members home for the holidaysUS Airman 1st class Cody Bradshaw has served in the Air Force for a year and Saturday was the first time the 26-year-old Saginaw native has been able to come back home.
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.
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.
A sledding accident paralyzed their daughter. Now Michigan family shares this warning
Read full article: A sledding accident paralyzed their daughter. Now Michigan family shares this warningA Michigan couple is offering a warning to others after their daughter was partially paralyzed in a sledding accident.
Garden City family shares warning after sledding accident paralyzes mother
Read full article: Garden City family shares warning after sledding accident paralyzes motherThe parents of a Garden City girl are sharing their story as a warning after their daughter was partially paralyzed in a sledding accident at Middlebelt Hill in Hines Park earlier this year.
The code word FBI says tipped them off that Dearborn terror attack was set for Halloween
Read full article: The code word FBI says tipped them off that Dearborn terror attack was set for HalloweenFBI officials revealed the code word that tipped them off to a thwarted Dearborn terror attack being scheduled for Halloween.
Men arrested after FBI foils ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Wayne County on Halloween weekend
Read full article: Men arrested after FBI foils ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Wayne County on Halloween weekendTwo men are in federal custody, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack targeting Dearborn during Halloween weekend.
‘Pumpkin’ code word in WhatsApp chats revealed timing for foiled Dearborn terror attack, FBI says
Read full article: ‘Pumpkin’ code word in WhatsApp chats revealed timing for foiled Dearborn terror attack, FBI saysTwo people connected to a foiled Michigan terror plot used the code word “pumpkin” in encrypted chats to refer to their planned Halloween attack, court documents reveal.
Detroit clinic aims to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare, help broader community while serving all patients
Read full article: Detroit clinic aims to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare, help broader community while serving all patientsIn the heart of downtown Detroit, a clinic is transforming healthcare—not just by treating illnesses, but by building community, dignity, and hope.
Wayne County landfill expansion faces strong opposition from local communities
Read full article: Wayne County landfill expansion faces strong opposition from local communitiesNeighbors in Van Buren Township and surrounding cities such as Belleville, Canton, and Romulus are voicing strong opposition to plans to expand the Wayne Disposal landfill.
Garden City man proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams -- even in Pop-A-Shot
Read full article: Garden City man proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams -- even in Pop-A-ShotAs a kid, a future in basketball was never really in the picture. But Scott Setzke will tell you that it’s never too late to chase your hoop dreams, no matter how small they might seem.
Prosecutors charge man found with teen who ran away from Dearborn Heights facility
Read full article: Prosecutors charge man found with teen who ran away from Dearborn Heights facilityProsecutors have charged the man who was found with a teenager who ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility and disappeared for nearly six weeks.
Michigan Central Station’s upper floors to open as luxury hotel for first time in 112 years
Read full article: Michigan Central Station’s upper floors to open as luxury hotel for first time in 112 yearsLess than a year after reopening to the public, the Michigan Central Station, which has evolved into a meeting space, innovation hub, and tech hub, will soon add a new title: Luxury hotel.
Frustration grows in Hamtramck as FBI investigates broader allegations beyond police chief
Read full article: Frustration grows in Hamtramck as FBI investigates broader allegations beyond police chiefMany are patiently waiting to see what decision Hamtramck officials will make regarding the allegations made against the chief of police, who has now been suspended.
Residents demand action as reckless driving endangers kids near Wayne elementary school
Read full article: Residents demand action as reckless driving endangers kids near Wayne elementary schoolBarreling down the street, blowing past stop signs, and engaging in distracted driving. Sometimes, drivers reportedly hop the curb.
Man convicted in connection with high-end house robberies in Oakland County, police say
Read full article: Man convicted in connection with high-end house robberies in Oakland County, police sayIgnacio Antonio Ruiz-Saldias, 29, was convicted of one count of operating a criminal enterprise and three counts of conspiracy to commit home invasion, second degree.
Detroit police seek suspects after shots fired during dispute at gas station
Read full article: Detroit police seek suspects after shots fired during dispute at gas stationThe Detroit Police Department is searching for two suspects after shots were fired during an altercation at a gas station last month.
Health officials sound alarm as nitrous oxide misuse quadruples in Michigan -- What to know
Read full article: Health officials sound alarm as nitrous oxide misuse quadruples in Michigan -- What to knowHealth officials are warning residents after a new study revealed a dramatic rise in nitrous oxide misuse, mainly in the metro areas of Michigan.
Detroit City Council unanimously passes law to restrict marijuana, vaping ads near schools, playgrounds
Read full article: Detroit City Council unanimously passes law to restrict marijuana, vaping ads near schools, playgroundsThe Detroit City Council has unanimously approved a new ordinance that restricts the placement of advertisements for marijuana and vaping products near areas frequented by children, such as schools and playgrounds.
Bridge work delays Edward Hines Drive closure in Wayne County; Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) remains closed
Read full article: Bridge work delays Edward Hines Drive closure in Wayne County; Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) remains closedAs part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) bridge project, Edward Hines Drive will be closed between Newburgh and Wayne roads starting Monday, Feb. 24.
Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in Michigan
Read full article: Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in MichiganNitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is widely used in the medical and food industries, most notably in whipped cream dispensers.
Police search for man behind explosive vehicle attack outside Detroit post office
Read full article: Police search for man behind explosive vehicle attack outside Detroit post officeThe Detroit Fire Investigation Division, a joint task force of the Detroit Police Department and Fire personnel, is seeking help identifying the man involved in blowing up multiple vehicles outside of a post office on the city’s east side.
‘He’s the bogeyman': Ex-Detroit school security guard charged for sexually assaulting teen student
Read full article: ‘He’s the bogeyman': Ex-Detroit school security guard charged for sexually assaulting teen studentA former security guard at Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy in Detroit is accused of sexually assaulting a young teen over a five-month period.
Detroit dispensary caught selling marijuana to minors, operating without license
Read full article: Detroit dispensary caught selling marijuana to minors, operating without licenseDetroit police confiscated two guns, over 90,000 grams of marijuana, and more after executing a search warrant at a dispensary that allegedly was selling to minors.
Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade reading
Read full article: Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade readingIn Michigan, third-grade students are struggling with literacy, which is concerning since this grade is considered a critical year for students. Why?
Attorney general announces arrests of 4 more suspects in massive auto theft ring targeting SE Michigan
Read full article: Attorney general announces arrests of 4 more suspects in massive auto theft ring targeting SE MichiganMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest and arraignments of four additional members of an alleged criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles in Southeast Michigan.
Nonprofit seeks toy donations to bring holiday cheer to kids on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Nonprofit seeks toy donations to bring holiday cheer to kids on Detroit’s west sideA local nonprofit that works to provide resources and services for people across Detroit’s west side is asking for the public’s help right now.
Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in DetroitThe Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its seventh public meeting to discuss the I-375 redesign project, which has received significant pushback from Detroiters.
Black Leaders Detroit encourages holiday shopping at local boutiques instead of big-box stores
Read full article: Black Leaders Detroit encourages holiday shopping at local boutiques instead of big-box storesA group in Detroit is working to ensure shoppers consider small and minority-owned businesses this Black Friday.
Everyone at Detroit company thought class was ‘stupid.’ Then it saved one of their lives
Read full article: Everyone at Detroit company thought class was ‘stupid.’ Then it saved one of their livesWorkers at a Detroit company thought the CPR classes they were required to take were “stupid” and “dumb," until it saved one of their coworker's lives.
DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outages
Read full article: DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outagesDTE Energy announced that $100 million is being invested into three new electric substations in Metro Detroit as the company works to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.
Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas station
Read full article: Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas stationA 32-year-old Wayne County man won $2 million after purchasing three Colossal Cashword lottery tickets.
Detroit-area police win appeal over liability in death of woman in custody
Read full article: Detroit-area police win appeal over liability in death of woman in custodyThe Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman while she was in custody in suburban Detroit.
Detroit teen charged after injuring mother, killing 14-year-old boy in shooting, officials say
Read full article: Detroit teen charged after injuring mother, killing 14-year-old boy in shooting, officials sayA 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection to killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 32-year-old mother in a shooting that stemmed from an argument between children.
Vending machines where people give instead of get coming to Detroit for holiday season
Read full article: Vending machines where people give instead of get coming to Detroit for holiday seasonVending machines, that allow users to give instead of get, are being put in Detroit’s Campus Martius to support charities during the holiday season.
Grandmother mourns ‘Grandma’s Boy’ who was beaten to death by his mother, stepfather in Detroit
Read full article: Grandmother mourns ‘Grandma’s Boy’ who was beaten to death by his mother, stepfather in DetroitA grandmother expressed outrage after her 8-year-old grandson was allegedly beaten to death by his stepdad and mother.
4 charged after 2 killed, others injured in shooting at Detroit house party
Read full article: 4 charged after 2 killed, others injured in shooting at Detroit house partyFour people have been charged in connection to a shooting at a Detroit house party last week that left two people dead, and five others injured, officials announced.
Detroit residents will have option to pay taxes, other fees with cryptocurrency
Read full article: Detroit residents will have option to pay taxes, other fees with cryptocurrencyResidents in Detroit will be able to pay their taxes and other city fees using cryptocurrency next year, officials announced.
‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spirits
Read full article: ‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spiritsWe Are One Community Unity is an organization working to impact some of the city’s most vulnerable residents including the homeless, the underserved, those struggling to make ends meet, or anyone who just needs a helping hand.
Former Taylor employee sentenced for aiding ex-mayor in stealing campaign funds
Read full article: Former Taylor employee sentenced for aiding ex-mayor in stealing campaign fundsA former employee and campaign manager for ex-Taylor Mayor Rick Sollars was sentenced for his role in a bribery conspiracy.
Detroit man charged after allegedly shooting 2 during dispute at Livonia bar
Read full article: Detroit man charged after allegedly shooting 2 during dispute at Livonia barA Detroit man has been charged in connection to injuring two people in a shooting at a Livonia bar over the weekend, police said.
Wayne County man says he’s sending wife on shopping spree after winning $131K lottery prize
Read full article: Wayne County man says he’s sending wife on shopping spree after winning $131K lottery prizeAn 81-year-old Dearborn Heights man says he’s sending his wife on a shopping spree after he won half of a $262,226 Fantasy 5 jackpot.
DIA acquires rare 16th century automation clock for permanent collection
Read full article: DIA acquires rare 16th century automation clock for permanent collectionThe Detroit Institute of Arts recently acquired a 16th century automation clock, which is the first timepiece made before the 1600s to be added to the museum’s permanent collection.
From NICU to “I Do”: Once Premature babies return to Dearborn hospital where their moms' bond began
Read full article: From NICU to “I Do”: Once Premature babies return to Dearborn hospital where their moms' bond beganBorn prematurely just days apart, Rachel and Hayden Sackey celebrated their recent marriage by revisiting Corewell Health Children‘s NICU, where their lifelong friendship began through their mothers’ shared journey.
Taylor girl who allegedly stabbed sister to death could be sentenced as an adult if convicted
Read full article: Taylor girl who allegedly stabbed sister to death could be sentenced as an adult if convictedThe teen accused of stabbing her 7-year-old sister multiple times to death could be sentenced as an adult if she were convicted.
Multiple arrested following fights after John Glenn High School homecoming football game
Read full article: Multiple arrested following fights after John Glenn High School homecoming football gameWayne Westland School District is implementing new rules to its remaining football home games after multiple juveniles were arrested and officers were allegedly assaulted following one of its high school’s homecoming games on Friday.
How ‘flush toilet’ note led to Taylor girl stabbing 7-year-old sister to death with 2 knives
Read full article: How ‘flush toilet’ note led to Taylor girl stabbing 7-year-old sister to death with 2 knivesA note left in the bathroom allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl stabbing her sister to death over the weekend.
Intoxicated man shoots neighbor over noise dispute in Southgate, police say
Read full article: Intoxicated man shoots neighbor over noise dispute in Southgate, police sayA man was arrested Wednesday evening after shooting someone several times and then barricading himself from officers for a brief period.