Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July

Rev. Michael C. Jones says he's been doing this for decades. He's a Navy vet who was once homeless. What inspired him to do this annually was a chance encounter he had 36 years ago at Belle Isle. He says he saw a homeless vet who wanted some food at Belle Isle, but no one would give him any. So, Pastor Mike did. And since then, he's been a vet serving other vets and homeless people. He teamed up with the Eastern Stars organization and, separately, the All Star Giveback, a charity started by Tarence Wheeler and former Piston Derrick Coleman. Both brought food and clothes to give to whoever needs it.

House explodes on Detroit's east side

At about 4 p.m. a house exploded in the 19400 block of McCormick Street on Detroit's east side. The house was in the area of I-94 and Moross. The cause of the explosion wasn't immediately known. At least one person was injured, and another is still missing.

66-year-old man dies in Dearborn Heights house fire

On Friday at 11 a.m., officials say they were called to the 17000 block of Wood Street because of a fire. When they arrived, officials said smoke and heavy fire were seen coming out of the second-story window. A neighbor then told firefighters that a man was still inside. Crews then knocked down the door and took a 66-year-old man out of the home. He was then taken to a hospital where he later died.

Over 20 dogs rescued from Dearborn Heights home

More than two dozen dogs are safe after the Dearborn Heights Ordinance and Animal Control Department executed a search warrant at a home earlier this week, uncovering what officials described as horrific living conditions.

Troy and Clawson firefighters battle for the bucket

In Clawson, a clash of the ages, it's a tale of two neighboring cities dating back to the 1950s with pride on the line. The Troy and Clawson fire departments are both duking it out in their annual firefighter water battle.

Remembering a hero from WWII

Robert Buchheister returned home to the US and became a husband and father. He worked as a chief draftsmen in engineering.

Police pursue vehicle tire theft suspects

Southfield police arrested two men after a pursuit in July following reports of a larceny in progress. The suspects had recently stolen the tires off a Ford F-150 when they were caught.

Truck spills antifreeze in Warren

Police are looking for a pickup truck after it dropped a container of antifreeze in Warren and then fled the scene Tuesday morning.