Michigan Central preps for opening concert
Later this evening, Detroit artists and more will take the stage to celebrate the grand opening of Michigan Central after six years of extensive renovations. It's the first time in years that the public will get to step inside the historic building.
Livonia tornado kills boy • Man driving during Zoom court never had license • Michigan Central concert info
On Thursday's News Hit: - A tree that crashed into a Livonia home during a tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and critically injured his mother. - A man who joined a Zoom court hearing while driving has never held a valid driver's license, despite his claims. - Jack White, Diana Ross, Big Sean, and more will take the stage tonight in celebration of Michigan Central.
Child killed, mother injured in Livonia tornado
A mother suffered critical injuries, while her 2-year-old child was killed when a tornado uprooted a tree onto their Livonia home.
Massive tree crushes Livonia home, kills toddler
During a tornado that touched down in Livonia on Wednesday, a tree uprooted and crashed onto a home on Houghton Street. As a result, a 2-year-old boy was pronounced dead on scene. His mother is in critical condition.
Teen shot amid miles-long police chase in Detroit
It is unclear if the teen was struck by the shot fired by police during the chase, or if he was injured prior, according to DPD. Regardless, the incident is being investigated as an officer-involved shooting.
Man who joined court while driving never had a license
A judge revealed that Corey Harris never had a legal license in his entire life, anywhere in the United States.
Livonia officials give update after severe storm kills 2-year-old, injures baby
Livonia Fire Chief Robert Jennison and Homeland Security Officer Brian Kahn provide an update on the fast-moving storm that struck on Wednesday, collapsing a home killing a 2-year-old and injuring a mother and child.
Cancer survivors graduate LiveStrong at Royal Oak YMCA
On Wednesday, 12 cancer survivors graduated from LiveStrong -- an evidence-based cancer survivor program at the South Oakland Family YMCA in Royal Oak.
William Clay Ford Jr. 1-on-1 about the rebirth of the Michigan Central Station
Just call it (Re)built Ford Tough. The historic station is reopening with a huge celebration after six years of renovations and nearly a billion dollars, spearheaded by Bill Ford Jr. and the Ford Motor Company.
AI that can automatically inspect vehicles now in Michigan
UVeye is like an MRI for cars. It was developed to inspect entire vehicles within seconds.
Exhibit at Children's Hospital honors long-time volunteer
A philanthropist who spent more than four decades volunteering his time with the Children’s Hospital of Michigan is being honored with an installation in the hospital’s lobby.
Fired CFO allegedly embezzled $40M from conservancy
William Smith embezzled nearly $40 million over a 12-year period from 2012 to 2024, the U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan alleged. He appeared in federal court Wednesday afternoon and was given a $10,000 personal bond with standard conditions including no travel outside the Eastern District.
Livonia residents see 'crazy devastation' after storms
Among the destruction that severe weather wrought on Livonia Wednesday was in Rotary Park, where trees snapped in half and crashed through a pavilion roof where people like to spend time.
Swath of Livonia hammered by severe storms, killing 2-year-old, injuring baby
Severe storm causes tree to fall on house, killing 2-year-old inside and injuring a 2-month-old and their mother.
Swath of damage left through Livonia after fast-moving severe storms
The area most impacted appears to be in the 14300 block of Houghton with Nola, the street one block over, also hit hard.
Severe weather collapses gas station roof in Farmington Hills
A blast of severe weather hit metro Detroit late Wednesday afternoon that left widespread destruction in parts of Livonia and Farmington Hills. That includes the rooftop of a gas station that collapsed on two cars, giving one person minor injuries.
Tree falls on Livonia home, sources say baby trapped
Livonia Police and Fire are rushing to help after a massive tree fell on a home in Livonia and sources say the tree trapped a baby in the damage.
Man who zoomed while driving never had license, judge says
The Michigan man who appeared in court for a suspended license case while driving via Zoom is back in police custody after he was found to never have had a license in his entire life -- and had a bench warrant for his arrest.
Battleground: Why 7 sates will determine the next President
The 2024 race for the White House will come down to 7 states. These battleground states are the premise for the show Battleground, premiering June 10.
Arson suspected in fatal Detroit fire • ShotStopper contracts renewed • Lawyer arrested after break-in attempt
On Wednesday's News Hit: - A woman is accused of torching her ex-boyfriend's Detroit home, killing his mother. - As murder and shooting rates decrease in Detroit, contracts for ShotStopper have been renewed. - A lawyer was allegedly armed with a gun, knife, handcuffs, a crowbar, and more when he tried to break into a former co-worker's home.