Authorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
An 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
A Wayne County man who was charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor pleaded no contest.
Gas prices across Metro Detroit are climbing well above $4 a gallon, and the pain at the pump is spreading far beyond commuters — it’s now threatening the operations of a Westland-area charity that feeds families in need.
A fundraiser has been started to support the family of a 46-year-old man who died early Saturday after a fire broke out at a home on Haller Street in Westland.
Michigan environmental leaders say it’s important to teach the next generation to be better stewards of the environment, and learning how to recycle is part of that.
A Detroit man charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old Westland man has been bound over, officials said.
It rained marshmallows at two Detroit-area parks as kids raced to collect thousands of the gooey treats dropped from a helicopter.
The mummified body discovered near Hines Drive last week has been identified as James Sanford, a Westland man who went missing in 2024, officials said.
William Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, has been released on bond while prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
A Wayne County judge ruled Friday that William Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, can be released on bond as prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
A registered sex offender from Westland is back behind bars after federal agents said he was caught transporting graphic images and videos of children as young as infants.
Nine people were injured after a wrong-way crash sparked a semi-truck fire, hazmat spill, and melted a traffic light in Cantown Township.
A Westland mom of four says the state checks she depends on are vanishing somewhere between Lansing and her locked PO box, even though the checks are included in her “informed delivery” preview pictures.
Detroit-raised Benjamin Phillips turned his life around, beating drug addiction with the power of his fists and feet as a professional boxer and kickboxer.
According 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.
According 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.
According 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.
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Westland police have arrested a suspect in the shooting at Kroger that took the life of a Salvation Army bell ringer.
A 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.
A Michigan woman said she told her psychiatric nurse everything, and that led to the nurse taking advantage of her.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Michigan landlord for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants and retaliating against those who refused his advances.
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A Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.
A Michigan high school football playoff game was moved because of a recent shooting, and many fans are angry about the decision.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association regional final football game between Harper Woods and Divine Child has been relocated to John Glenn High School in Westland following a shooting last week.
Ever since we started our Trade Up series, we’ve had our eyes opened to amazing opportunities in the skilled trades at all levels.
A previously convicted sex offender who targeted a young girl online and tried to convince her to have sex with him while he was living in a tent in a Westland backyard is set to be sentenced Tuesday.
The family of 36-year-old Bushra Mawry pleaded through tears Friday for the maximum punishment for the man convicted of murdering her -- a case that left a Wayne County courtroom shaken.
Dozens of potential pet owners lined up at Michigan Humane’s Berman Center for Animal Care, where more than 100 animals awaited new homes during the third annual Meet Your Best Friend at the Shelter event.
Any animal lovers who have been waiting to add to their family might want to become a part of the 3rd Annual Meet Your Best Friend at the Shelter event at the Humane’s Berman Center for Animal Care.
The family of a woman killed Saturday night at a Westland apartment complex say she died in a murder-suicide. Parents of 20-year-old Sarah Carroll say her ex-boyfriend shot and killed her at the apartment complex on Drew Circle Drive before taking his own life.
Management of an assisted living facility in Westland announced it would be closing its doors, giving residents just over a month to relocate.
A Westland woman said her family has endured months of escalating harassment and public intimidation from her next-door neighbor, with little to no recourse from authorities despite multiple reports and pleas for help.
Authorities said the emails contained disjointed but violent language, mentioning phrases like “shot to death,” and “die die die.”
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A Westland woman said her family has endured months of escalating harassment and public intimidation from her next-door neighbor, with little to no recourse from authorities despite multiple reports and pleas for help.
Midwest retailer Meijer will hold an in-store wellness event at select stores across its six-state footprint, including several locations in southeast Michigan.
Members of the fire and police departments were in Westland for a demonstration of what can happen if you don’t take fireworks seriously.
Who has the best Italian food in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
Who has the best deli sandwich in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best deli sandwich.
Authorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Authorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Authorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Damon Bentley, 27, of Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court on charges related to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old Westland man.
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A man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing from a jewelry store in Westland and trying to pawn a necklace he stole the same day.
Paul Katterman and his wife, Zixuan Wan, face serious charges regarding their ownership of massage parlors in Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, and Westland.
The search for 17-year-old London Thomas continues as her mother and stepfather shared updates on the investigation surrounding her disappearance.
He refused to speak to police after being read his Miranda rights, but while he was being lodged at the jail, he reportedly said, “If I would have made it back to Michigan, I would have been paid big.”
A Wayne County man decided to buy lottery tickets with the change he had after getting groceries and he ended up winning $25,000 a year for life.
Black Friday isn’t just about shopping; for some, it’s about giving, as the Westland Police Department put on its annual “Stuff A Squad Car” event, collecting toys for kids in need.
A former Westland police sergeant was found guilty of ethnic intimidation and assault of a casino security guard after being denied access for appearing to be intoxicated.