Karen Read trial: 4 things to know about her retrial
Karen Read’s case has sparked national interest, fueled by the strange circumstances surrounding the charges and a Max documentary, “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.”
Livonia man charged in human trafficking ring of massage parlors allegedly run by wife
Investigators say he helped run the operation with his wife, through a series of illicit massage parlors where women were allegedly forced to live and work long hours for little to no pay.
Michigan phone ban in schools: Lawmakers weigh bill that would limit usage in class
Under the proposal, phones would be banned for everyone fifth grade and under. It would be different for older students, however.
Man who shot 13-year-old stepdaughter in Redford Township sentenced to jail time, probation
Christopher Harris will spend six months in jail and two years on probation for shooting his juvenile stepdaughter in the leg.
Highland Park councilman goes on profanity-laced rant after drunken arrest in April
Khursheed Ash-Shafii was arrested in April for drunk driving and now faces four charges in connection with the incident. But according to the meeting last night, he won't be resigning his post willingly.
Highland Park councilman goes on rant during city meeting
A Highland Park city councilman already in hot water for charges stemming from a drunk driving arrest went on a rant during a city meeting on Tuesday in connection with the arrest in early April.
Detroit animal abuse: Driver drops two kittens at gas station, leaving one dead
A horrible case of neglect was caught on camera when officials said two kittens were dumped at a gas station, resulting in the death of one of them.
Detroit family has close call with carbon monoxide
A family from Detroit says they are lucky to be alive after discovering their house was filled with carbon monoxide. They say that, aside from their home alarms, there was no indication anything was wrong.
St. Clair Shores bicycle thefts leaves community searching for child suspects
A group of children has been going around and stealing bikes according to St. Clair Shores police on Tuesday.
Suspects wanted in connection to stolen St. Clair Shores bikes
Officials say the juveniles, who were caught on still cameras, went into a garage in the area of Walton and Manhattan Streets and took off with three bikes that weren’t theirs to begin with.
Detroit PAL's critical conversation program works to erase stereotypes
What is the bridge that can help erase stereotypes and create understanding? Detroit Police Athletic League believes the answer is conversation. So a program was created to help tear down walls between police and youth.
Metro Detroit Chaldean Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis
There are over 200,000 Chaldean Catholics in Metro Detroit, and although not necessarily well known as Catholics, they are mourning the loss of Pope Francis as well.
Michigan Chaldean Catholics mourning the death of Pope Francis
A Catholic mass, spoken in Chaldean Aramaic, where Bishop Francis Kalabat, of St. Thomas Diocese, says Chaldean‘s go all the way back to the first century. There are about 1 million Chaldeans around the world, but the bishop admits Chaldeans are not very well known.
Police release new information after deadly stabbing
According to the chief, 66-year-old Greg Clark stabbed a friend he'd known for decades, 61-year-old Eddie Clora. He also said Clora was able to identify his attacker. "The officers observed the victim leaning up against the gas pump. He stated to the officers, 'my buddy stabbed' - he certainly wasn't able to complete his sentence," Barren said. Clora was rushed to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
Mother of 4 on scooter killed by hit-and-run driver; family desperate for justice
Family and friends gathered in prayer at E. Grand Boulevard and Gratiot - just days after the death of 44-year-old Juan Smiley on Detroit's east side.
Family of hit-and-run victim run down on Lime scooter calls for justice
A hit-and-run driver leaves a mother of four dead – her boyfriend badly hurt, and Detroit police looking for the person behind the wheel.
Center Line teen arrested after allegedly bringing CO2 pistol to school
A 14-year-old is in custody after allegedly bringing a CO2 gun to their high school in Macomb County.
Detroit Earth Day sequoia project fills vacant lots near I-94, I-75
"We’re planting about 100 giant sequoias in the neighborhood," said Andrew “Birch" Kemp of Arboretum Detroit Co.
Earth Day activities in Detroit mark the day, help the environment
On Earth Day vacant lots that were full of blight, are taking on a new look to become an urban forest. The new tree planting project will help provide cleaner air.
Detroit mayor election: Nine candidates file to run for city's top seat
The picture of who will run for Detroit mayor and city council became a little more clearer on Tuesday.