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Armed robbery suspects arrested in Detroit after car hits curb during chase, becomes disabled
Read full article: Armed robbery suspects arrested in Detroit after car hits curb during chase, becomes disabledSuspects connected to an armed robbery in Redford Township were taken into custody after leading police on a chase into Detroit.
New video shows trucks flee after Detroit drive-by shooting that injured 2 kids
Read full article: New video shows trucks flee after Detroit drive-by shooting that injured 2 kidsPolice released new video of the drive-by shooting that injured a 7-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy while they were asleep in a home on Detroit's east side.
2 arrested in Detroit after fleeing Redford Township traffic stop in stolen vehicle
Read full article: 2 arrested in Detroit after fleeing Redford Township traffic stop in stolen vehicleTwo people were taken into custody after fleeing a traffic stop in Redford Township in a stolen vehicle, police said. They were arrested after they abandoned the car in Detroit.
Detroit family pleads for help in finding missing 14-year-old
Read full article: Detroit family pleads for help in finding missing 14-year-oldThe family of 14-year-old Lawrence “LJ” Trowell is urgently appealing for help to find the missing teen, whose disappearance this week has been described by his family as bizarre and out of character.
Westland man accused of sending threatening emails to government officials again
Read full article: Westland man accused of sending threatening emails to government officials againAuthorities said the emails contained disjointed but violent language, mentioning phrases like “shot to death,” and “die die die.”
Canton Township man charged in accidental shooting death of 13-year-old sister
Read full article: Canton Township man charged in accidental shooting death of 13-year-old sisterA 24-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after reportedly shooting his teen sister in the chest.
‘Nightmarish’ Detroit serial robber, rapist sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Read full article: ‘Nightmarish’ Detroit serial robber, rapist sentenced to nearly 30 years in prisonA Detroit man was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison in connection with a series of armed robberies, shootings and sexual assaults.
Bond set at $1M for man accused of murdering girlfriend in Wayne County
Read full article: Bond set at $1M for man accused of murdering girlfriend in Wayne CountyA man has been charged with murdering his 24-year-old girlfriend after her death was initially reported as a suicide, police said.
Detroit drive-by shooting injures 2 children, sparks calls for peace
Read full article: Detroit drive-by shooting injures 2 children, sparks calls for peaceDetroit Police are asking the public to help identify the suspects responsible for a drive-by shooting that injured a 7-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy who were asleep in a home on Detroit’s east side.
Parents rally to protect Head Start program in Detroit amid federal funding uncertainty
Read full article: Parents rally to protect Head Start program in Detroit amid federal funding uncertaintyA group of concerned parents and community members in Detroit are speaking out to protect a federally funded program that has been instrumental in providing early childhood education and various family support services.
Westland family fears neighbor’s harassment is escalating, police cite 1st Amendment protection
Read full article: Westland family fears neighbor’s harassment is escalating, police cite 1st Amendment protectionA Westland woman said her family has endured months of escalating harassment and public intimidation from her next-door neighbor, with little to no recourse from authorities despite multiple reports and pleas for help.
Detroit mother pleads guilty after 4-year-old son dies from fentanyl
Read full article: Detroit mother pleads guilty after 4-year-old son dies from fentanylA mother has pleaded guilty after she gave her son drugs while they were alone at their Detroit home, causing him to go into cardiac arrest and die, officials said.
Northville residents still divided on downtown streets reopening to traffic
Read full article: Northville residents still divided on downtown streets reopening to trafficAfter a judge ordered Main and Center streets to be reopened to traffic, Northville residents on both sides are still divided on the issue.
Man injured after being hit by car while changing tire on Southfield Freeway, police say
Read full article: Man injured after being hit by car while changing tire on Southfield Freeway, police sayA man was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after he was hit by a car while changing a flat tire on the shoulder of the Southfield Freeway in Detroit.
Detroit City Council approves increased fines for parents of curfew violators
Read full article: Detroit City Council approves increased fines for parents of curfew violatorsThe word of the day in the Detroit City Council’s meeting on Tuesday was “accountability” as they voted 7-1 in favor of the bill that will increase the fines on parents of kids who violate the city’s curfew.
13-year-old girl killed in shooting at Canton Township apartment complex, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old girl killed in shooting at Canton Township apartment complex, police sayA 13-year-old girl was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Canton Township on Tuesday, police said.
Wayne mother sentenced to at least 28 years in prison for the death of her 8-year-old daughter
Read full article: Wayne mother sentenced to at least 28 years in prison for the death of her 8-year-old daughterA mother was sentenced on Monday in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter.
Archaeological dig begins along Detroit’s riverfront -- Here’s why
Read full article: Archaeological dig begins along Detroit’s riverfront -- Here’s whyAn archaeological dig began Monday along the riverfront, and it’s part of the massive I-375 reconstruction project that’s set to start next year.
Heavy rainfall brings flooding to Romulus, causing DTW delays, issues for drivers
Read full article: Heavy rainfall brings flooding to Romulus, causing DTW delays, issues for driversHeavy rainfall caused flooding across Romulus on Monday, causing issues for drivers and travelers at Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Lions gear up for preseason opener against Los Angeles Chargers
Read full article: Detroit Lions gear up for preseason opener against Los Angeles ChargersWith under one week until the Detroit Lions face off against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, to kick off the NFL preseason, players, along with new offensive coordinator John Morton, spoke on their confidence heading into the season.
Survivor of Detroit apartment explosion reunites with first responder who saved her
Read full article: Survivor of Detroit apartment explosion reunites with first responder who saved herA Detroit woman, whose fiancé died weeks after a March apartment explosion, reunited with the first responder who saved her life.
2 dead, 2 injured after gas station shooting on Detroit’s west side, police say
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured after gas station shooting on Detroit’s west side, police sayTwo people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting at a gas station on Detroit’s west side on Monday, police said.
Detroit community center offers hope, opportunities in area considered longtime resource desert
Read full article: Detroit community center offers hope, opportunities in area considered longtime resource desertMatrix Center’s gymnasium on Detroit’s east side offers children a safe place to stay active, engaged, and supported. The center serves as a beacon of hope amid the ongoing gun violence.
Ground stop lifted at Detroit Metro Airport after storms move through area
Read full article: Ground stop lifted at Detroit Metro Airport after storms move through areaThe ground stop that was in effect for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
‘My world is crushed’: Dad says 6-year-old was inside Detroit home when stray bullet hit him
Read full article: ‘My world is crushed’: Dad says 6-year-old was inside Detroit home when stray bullet hit himA 6-year-old boy was killed Sunday night after a stray bullet pierced the window of his home on Anglin Street, striking him as he played inside, according to his family.
Murder suspect in Na’Ziyah Harris case appearing in court on unrelated sexual assault charges
Read full article: Murder suspect in Na’Ziyah Harris case appearing in court on unrelated sexual assault chargesThe Detroit man accused of killing his 13-year-old niece is expected to appear in court on Monday regarding another case.
Detroit community mourns 6-year-old boy’s drowning at Belle Isle Park during family gathering
Read full article: Detroit community mourns 6-year-old boy’s drowning at Belle Isle Park during family gatheringA 6-year-old Detroit boy with autism drowned Saturday night at Belle Isle Park during a family reunion, despite rapid response from first responders and community members who attempted life-saving measures.
Early voting begins for Detroit’s primary election
Read full article: Early voting begins for Detroit’s primary electionAs the race for the mayor’s office heats up, early voting got underway on Saturday. There were block parties and events all over Detroit encouraging people to get out early and vote.
Rescued from a bad situation in a garage, now these puppies are up for adoption in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Rescued from a bad situation in a garage, now these puppies are up for adoption in Metro DetroitA group of puppies were saved from a dangerous situation involving their mother inside a garage, and now they’re up for adoption in Metro Detroit.
Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats up
Read full article: Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats upThe news of Solomon Kinloch Jr.‘s 1993 domestic incident, when he was only 19, continues to shock voters who will soon be heading to the polls to choose Detroit’s next mayor.
Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest involved in a homicide on the city’s east side.
Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland Park
Read full article: Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland ParkFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Sen. Mark Kelly toured Highland Park’s transformative Avalon Village project Wednesday, led by community activist Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, who has turned neighborhood blight into a thriving community hub.
Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfaces
Read full article: Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfacesThe mayoral campaign of Triumph megachurch pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. is responding after reports emerged that he was convicted of domestic assault. The case dates back to 1993, more than 30 years ago.
Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest who may be connected to a deadly stabbing on the city’s east side.
Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading it
Read full article: Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading itThe Detroit Windsor Tunnel is nearly 100 years old and was the first and only underwater tunnel for vehicles connecting two countries. But, there is much more to that tunnel than what people see when driving through it.
How DNA test led family to uncover shocking link between newly adopted dog and their late pet
Read full article: How DNA test led family to uncover shocking link between newly adopted dog and their late petAn incredible story involving a beloved dog, a rescue, and a DNA discovery has gone viral, capturing attention in People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post.
Wayne County woman lost identity years ago. Now police might know who she is, but she’s missing
Read full article: Wayne County woman lost identity years ago. Now police might know who she is, but she’s missingPolice think a Wayne County woman who lost her memory and forgot her identity might be the same person who went missing more than a decade ago. But now they can’t find her.
Wayne County judge extends restraining order on Detroit Thermal’s heating system project
Read full article: Wayne County judge extends restraining order on Detroit Thermal’s heating system projectA Wayne County judge has extended a temporary retraining order on a controversial construction project in Lafayette Park.
Former Wayne State teammates deliver custom bats to Detroit Tigers, Blue Jays ahead of 3-game series
Read full article: Former Wayne State teammates deliver custom bats to Detroit Tigers, Blue Jays ahead of 3-game seriesAs the Detroit Tigers looked to get back on track tonight against the Toronto Blue Jays, a bat company based in Oakland County and Windsor, led by a pair of former Wayne State University baseball players, made a special presentation before the game.
Detroit Thermal asking court to lift temporary restraining order on heating system project near park
Read full article: Detroit Thermal asking court to lift temporary restraining order on heating system project near parkA legal battle is unfolding between Detroit Thermal and residents of Lafayette Park over a heating system upgrade near the historic Mies condominium complex.
‘Somebody’s gonna find a kid back here’: Detroit resident warns of abandoned lots near school route
Read full article: ‘Somebody’s gonna find a kid back here’: Detroit resident warns of abandoned lots near school routeYou may not be able to see it at first glance, but on Woodmont Street between Joy Road and Ellis Avenue in Detroit, trees are growing out of what’s left of nine abandoned basements.
Detroit’s WDET, NPR radio station, could lose millions in funding if Trump signs budget bill
Read full article: Detroit’s WDET, NPR radio station, could lose millions in funding if Trump signs budget billDetroit‘s public radio station WDET could lose half a million dollars in funding and support services if President Donald Trump signs a bill rescinding federal money for public broadcasting.
Teens working to clean up Detroit communities with summer youth employment programs
Read full article: Teens working to clean up Detroit communities with summer youth employment programsOne local team of young workers is part of the summer youth employment program at Detroit Blight Busters. They're working to keep Detroit's Old Redford area clean.
Court order halts rent collection by Real Token until Detroit properties meet code standards
Read full article: Court order halts rent collection by Real Token until Detroit properties meet code standardsA Wayne County Circuit Court judge ordered Real Token and its affiliated companies to cease rent collection from hundreds of Detroit properties until they meet city compliance standards—marking a significant development in Detroit’s largest nuisance abatement case to date.
Wayne County residents relieved as radioactive waste shipment redirected to Texas
Read full article: Wayne County residents relieved as radioactive waste shipment redirected to TexasAfter more than a year of fighting, Western Wayne County residents received the news they desperately wanted: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that radioactive material from the Manhattan Project, once planned to be shipped to Michigan, is now headed to Texas.
2 accused of vandalizing Guardian Building also damaged Detroit courthouse, officials say
Read full article: 2 accused of vandalizing Guardian Building also damaged Detroit courthouse, officials sayTwo people who were charged for vandalizing Detroit’s Guardian Building are now also facing charges for damaging the 36th District Court building.
Taylor police searching for 3 persons of interest in connection with shooting that killed teen
Read full article: Taylor police searching for 3 persons of interest in connection with shooting that killed teenTaylor police are searching for three persons of interest in connection with a shooting that killed a 14-year-old.
Passenger who tried to open exit door on flight to Detroit appears in court
Read full article: Passenger who tried to open exit door on flight to Detroit appears in courtThe passenger who tried to open an exit row door during a flight to Detroit made his first court appearance since being hit with a federal charge.