Woll's ex says he thought he killed her without any recollection
"I had no recollection of killing Sam," Jeffrey Herbstman said on day five of Samantha Woll's murder trial. "I convinced myself that I had done this act, but I could recall nothing of it."
Another victim of high heat? Detroit's pipes
Water main breaks don't just happen during extreme cold. Extreme heat can also cause problems for pipes and the city of Detroit is prepared for them amid a sweltering heat wave bearing down on Southeast Michigan.
Goldfish Swim participating in World's Largest Swim Day, offering free swim lessons to families in Metro Detroit
Goldfish Swim Schools of the Metro Detroit area is participating in the World's Largest Swim Lesson on June 20th. Detroit area kids will have a chance to enjoy free activities and swim lessons at one of their eight locations; including Ann Arbor (1-2pm), Birmingham (12-1pm), Canton, Clarkston, Farmington Hills, Macomb, Rochester and West Bloomfield. World's Largest Swim Lesson was created to build awareness of the importance of teaching kids how to swim to reduce the risk of drowning.
Trump's visit to Detroit church sparks competing narratives
From one vantage, the former president made a trip to a Black church filled with white residents. But from another, it was a space for leaders in the city to advocate on behalf of their supporters and their community - and gauge what feedback the eventual nominee of the Republican Party could provide as a plan.
Junteenth Plans
Juneteenth Plans for Ypsilanti
I-96 body investigation • Hot weather safety • Teen drowns at Camp Dearborn
On Tuesday's News Hit: - An investigation is underway after a body was found along a Detroit freeway. - This week's heat can be dangerous - some tips for staying safe. - A Hamtramck boy drowned while swimming at Camp Dearborn on Monday afternoon.
Berkley may soon require overnight street parking passes
Overnight street parking may soon be changing in Berkley. Right now, residents cannot park on the street overnight, but under a new ordinance, they would be allowed to if they buy an annual pass for a proposed fee of $300.
Congressional candidate posts MLK Jr. deepfake endorsement
A candidate running for a congressional seat in Michigan is facing criticism after a video using Martin Luther King Jr.'s voice was posted to his TikTok. In that video, a doctored voice of the dead civil rights leader says that he endorses Anthony Hudson for Congress.
Staying cool in extreme heat
As a stretch of brutal heat sticks around, it's important to follow some precautions to protect both yourself and your pets.
Gunman unloaded 36 rounds at Rochester Hills splash pad, injuring 9
Out of all nine victims, a mom and her 8-year-old son are in critical condition. The 8-year-old boy was shot in the head and is showing some signs of improvement, according to Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard.
Oakland County sheriff talks mental health, gun laws after Rochester Hills splash pad shooting
"We need more mental health resources," Sheriff Mike Bouchard said. "That means a full continuum of services --inpatient, outpatient, response teams, more social workers and mental health professionals embedded with us-- because we're responding to suicidal individuals every day. And to have more resources for us not only to work together to deconflict and de-escalate a situation, but then have them in treatment, which is a better option for everybody."
Child in critical condition after near drowning in Warren
Around 6 p.m. on Monday, police responded to the pool area at Kings Pointe Apartments and found family members performing CPR on a 9-year-old boy, according to Warren police. "Officers immediately assessed the child and confirmed that he was breathing on his own."
Hamtramck 17-year-old drowns at Camp Dearborn
The teen's body was found in six feet of water, approximately 30 feet from shore, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Lawmakers propose naming AR-15 Michigan's official firearm
"Guns are the number one cause of death for children in this state, and putting the preferred gun of school shooters on a pedestal does nothing," said Ryan Bates, the director of End Gun Violence Michigan.
Samantha Woll's ex, friend among those who testify on day 5 of trial
“I began to believe that I was responsible for her death – that I had somehow killed her and didn't remember,” Samantha Woll's ex-boyfriend, Jeffrey Herbstman, said while on the stand on Monday.
2 Rochester Hills splash pad shooting survivors released from hospital
During his update on Monday, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said two victims have been released – a 37-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man. He said a 39-year-old woman was expected to be released on Monday as well.
Beat the heat this week with these tips
Metro Detroit is going to get hot this week - very hot. There's a few tips that people can take with them before heading out for the day to stay safe, which include drinking more fluids than usual and keeping out of the sun.
Teen drowns at Camp Dearborn
Police believe the drowning was accidental. An investigation is underway.
Victims improving after shooting at Rochester Hills splash park
Oakland County Sheriff offered good news on Monday: two days after the mass shooting at the Rochester Hills splash pad, two of the survivors have been released from the hospital and at least one more could be released later in the day.
Four women steal $7K in vitamins
Video at Bloomfield Twp's Plum Market shows four women stuffing their dresses and purses full of vitamins and supplements.