Prosecutor says fatal Wayne police shooting of John Zook Jr. was justified, declines charges
No charges will be filed against the Wayne police officers who shot and killed John Zook Jr. earlier this year, the Wayne County Prosecutor announced Wednesday. Zook was armed with a knife and had stabbed himself numerous times before calling 911 and saying he was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Ceremonies across metro Detroit honor those who served on Veterans Day
Communities across metro Detroit on Veterans Day honored those who served, from raising the flag in Detroit, to unveiling memorials in Sterling Heights.
Remains found in Lower Rouge River identified as missing Wayne woman
Investigators have identified remains found in the Lower Rouge River last week as those of a missing Wayne woman.
Human remains recovered from Lower Rouge River in Wayne
The kayaker found what appeared to be the decomposing remains tangled along the embankment near Pershing Street
Family of man fatally shot by Wayne police during mental health crisis want video released
"He puts the knife down to the side, and he said, ‘Taser, Taser, Taser.’ They tased him twice, and immediately — a split second — they shot him six times," his father said.
'I don't want to be like this anymore': Help coming for 825-lb Michigan woman who can't go home
An 825-pound Wayne woman was labeled a fire hazard and couldn't return to her family apartment. Now, she's getting help and support to get healthy.
825-pound woman denied re-entry to her Wayne apartment, labeled a 'fire hazard'
The 33-year-old is currently at the hospital. She will be discharged in less than 24 hours, but says she cannot go back to her eighth floor apartment in Wayne because she is considered a fire hazard.
Family, friends seek justice for man killed by Wayne officer during mental health crisis
Police say the man killed was holding a kitchen knife and charged at police when an officer fired shots. However, family members say the 40-year-old father did not charge at police and was asking for help during a mental health crisis.
Redford man stabbed to death in argument with neighbor, police say
Police say the two neighbors had a history of arguing. But on Saunday, a disagreement escalated and resulted in the fatal stabbing of one of the men.
Family: Man fatally shot by Wayne officer was suffering mental health crisis
A 40-year-old man called 911 on himself and said he was in the midst of a mental episode, according to Wayne police. The man was armed with a kitchen knife when an officer fatally shot him.
Flood advisory issued for Wayne, Macomb counties
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday due to excessive rainfall. The impacted areas include Wayne and Macomb counties.
Mother charged for fatally abusing 8-year-old daughter, claims child was possessed
Chelsea Duperon, 30, was charged with felony murder and first-degree child abuse in connection to the death of her daughter, Lyla Cassel.
Wayne mother charged with murdering daughter claimed 8-year-old was possessed by demons
A Wayne woman is accused of causing head and neck injuries that killed her 8-year-old daughter over the weekend.
Michigan State Police investigating 'suspicious' death of 8-year-old
The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy is pending.
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.
One dead, with multiple gunshot wounds, found in car in Wayne
Surveillance footage obtained from the area identified a light blue Jeep Liberty fleeing the scene at the time of the shooting.
39 staff at Wayne-Westland School District laid off after discovery of major budget shortfall
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
UAW members rely on pantry during strike, in need of donations
While UAW members used to donate to their pantry for charity, they are currently relying on it for various necessities during the ongoing strike. Currently, the UAW pantry is asking for laundry detergent, cold and flu medicine, pet food, and infant formula of the yellow and orange label.