'This is awesome': Company replaces 94-year-old Detroit woman's crumbling roof for free
Shortly after a story about a 94-year-old Detroit woman's crumbling roof aired earlier this week, offers of help poured in, and now, a new roof is currently being installed.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Artist at Covenant House shines light on youth homelessness with shoe designs for competition
Tysia believes words of encouragement are priceless. She believes it so much she put it on a shoe - literally.
Poverty and infant mortality falls among Michigan children, but so did reading skills, latest report shows
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
Canton friends create kids book about disability empowerment called 'Kevin Can'
Living with disabilities themselves, Ian Flanagan and Jesse Lindlbauer created "Kevin Can" – a children’s book about a boy who uses a wheelchair and can do it all, just a little bit differently.
Grosse Pointe teen honored by Detroit Lions for saving woman who drove into water
The jersey John Agnello wore to meet Amon-Ra St. Brown is the very one he just happened to be wearing when he saved an elderly woman from drowning in her vehicle in St. Clair Shores last month.
Emergency visits, wastewater data show uptick in COVID-19 cases in Michigan
(MDHHS) reports that COVID-19 disease indicators are rising – those indicators include wastewater and emergency department visits, but they’re increasing from a low level.
Detroit's greenway project gets $20M federal grant
The Biden administration awarded the City of Detroit $20.7 million to help connect the Joe Louis Greenway to the Iron Belle Trail.
'Flip the Script' program transforms 26-year-old Detroit father's life
After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home – thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.
Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan
On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.
Warren Lincoln Wrestling Group, Beat the Streets Detroit, given $5,000 donation
Coach Ken Kaercher has dedicated more than two decades to wrestling, and the youths of Warren through various programs.
Cowabunga Corner’s Michelle Ivey, Palladium Books' Kevin Siembieda to celebrate 40th anniversary of TMNT
Earlier this month the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles celebrated 40 years of pop culture dominance, now Michigan’s own Michelle Ivey and Kevin Siembieda will be hosting a party at Westland’s Time Blaster Toys to celebrate the turtles.
'You just do what you're trained' - Sterling Heights first responders honored for saving infant
Truly a team effort - first responders arrived at the scene and other officers already in the area shut down every single intersection from 15 Mile and Ryan all the way to Corewell Health hospital.
5-day COVID-19 isolation no longer necessary, CDC says
The CDC is relaxing their COVID-19 guidelines once again – saying those who contract the disease no longer have to quarantine for five days.
Santa's helpers strike in Pontiac when letter is accidentally delivered to wrong address
A letter that was supposed to end up at the top of the world, in Santa’s mailbox at the North Pole, ended up in Pontiac by mistake.
Brandon Hudson hits the books at pro wrestling school
So, the one thing about working in TV is that you have no problem stepping out of your comfort zone. But stepping into a wrestling ring, is something that's next-level.
Zero Fare Pilot program to cover fares for 2024 on Detroit People Mover
The program will last at least one year, with efforts to possibly make it permanent.
Imlay City resident and former intern joins police force
Sanchez started his first patrol shift Dec. 8.
Dearborn Heights Police get $130,000 grant to secure new equipment
The funding will come from the City’s insurance carrier, the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority.
Local charity to give every student in Pontiac schools gloves or mittens
More than 4,200 pairs will be distributed to students on December 5th by volunteers from local businesses who have come together for this initiative.