Solar Eclipse 2024: Peak times to see phenomenon in Michigan
Most of Southeast Michigan will see 99% of a total eclipse during its peak coverage. Here's when:
Have a sleepover with a shelter dog from Michigan Humane
Get some doggy cuddles and help relieve a shelter dog's stress through Michigan Humane's Canine Sleepover Program.
Triple shooting in Westland kills 74-year-old mother, injures son
Susan Higginson, 74, was killed inside a duplex in the 2300 block of Deerfield Court in Westland. Her son, William Henry, was shot in the head but is currently in stable condition.
Police: 2 dead, 1 injured in shooting inside Westland duplex
The injured person was taken to a local hospital; their condition remains unknown.
Elderly Army vet and wife get new roof for free in Westland
"Myself, being a veteran, giving back to another veteran seems like it’s a perfect fit for us," said Greg Tittle, Tittle Brothers Construction.
Domestic violence advocate allegedly killed by partner honored at Detroit poetry-slam
A beloved Westland poet and domestic violence advocate was supposed to perform at a poetry-slam event Wednesday night. Instead, she was killed in early January and the event was held in her honor.
Westland woman pleads no contest in theft of $470,000 from Veterans Affairs, Michigan Treasury
A Westland woman pleaded no contest after authorities allege she stole $470,000 from the Michigan Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Detroit rapper Supa Emcee charged with killing wife in Westland
Detroit rapper Supa Emcee was charged with murder after allegedly killing his wife in a Westland apartment.
Westland mom who advocated for domestic violence survivors killed by partner
Kelly Mays had survived domestic abuse herself years ago and even turned toward helping other survivors. Her daughter found her stabbed to death in her Westland apartment last week.
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.
Ski-lodge themed Christmas pop-up bar opening soon in Westland
The Legendary Lodge, a festive ski-lodge themed pop-up bar in Westland, is coming this Christmas season.
$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.
State Rep Coleman says UAW support helped fuel his mayoral win in Westland
"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."
Michigan Democrats lose majority in House after Westland, Warren mayoral races
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
State House Democrat power balance may take hit with mayoral races in Warren, Westland
In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.
Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
Westland police receive $500K federal grant for more officers
“It’s a national problem Hilary we’ve had talks with police chiefs across the country they’ve had a hard time staffing these departments,” said Mayor Michael Londeau.
What to know about voting early in Michigan ahead of Nov. 7 election
Some Michigan voters cast their ballot in person early this fall as part of a pilot program ahead of next year, when all voters can do so. Several Metro Detroit communities are included in this early voting, including all cities in Oakland County, and Westland in Wayne County.
Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.