Wyandotte school principal charged with stealing $90K from federal programs
A former school principal in Wyandotte was charged last week with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from federal programs while in her position.
Homemade fireworks believed to be cause of partial home explosion in Wyandotte
Police said it was the result of someone trying to create homemade fireworks, but the official cause remains under investigation.
19 Michigan properties listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2023
Nineteen properties in Michigan were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023, joining the nearly 2,000 historic designations already active in the state.
Controversial Wyandotte elementary school cell tower to be activated Saturday
James Anderson, the current superintendent of Wyandotte Schools, said heโs focused on working to find a solution to the controversial cell tower.
Native American group to digitize 20,000 archival pages linked to Quaker-run Indian boarding schools
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition says it will digitize 20,000 archival pages related to Quaker-operated Indian boarding schools.
Parents get court win in months-long battle over cell tower atop of Wyandotte elementary school
The months-long legal battle over a cell tower atop a Wyandotte elementary school has shifted in favor of the parents fighting to have it taken down.
Young stroke survivor from Wyandotte working to raise awareness about warning signs
A Wyandotte woman, who suffered a stroke in her early thirties, is now dedicated to raising awareness about strokes among young individuals and educating people about the warning signs they should recognize.
Former Westland police officer, Carleton man charged in Wyandotte bar altercation
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged former Westland police officer Shawn Dennis Davidson, 52, and Gregory Jay Tittle, 53, of Carleton, in connection with an altercation at a bar.
Wayne County city providing power to residents has fewer outages compared to other companies
There is a community Downriver where people say theyโre satisfied with the city providing their power.
Superintendent resigns over cell phone tower controversy on top of Wyandotte elementary school
The superintendent of Wyandotte Schools resigns amid the battle over a controversial cell tower on top of Washington Elementary School.
Key meeting between parents, school board occurring over cell tower on Wyandotte elementary school
Parents believe the school board can take a re-vote on the tower and then break its contract with T-Mobile
American Heart Association holds Rally Day in Taylor, Wyandotte to fundraise for Heart Walk
The American Heart Association is hosting its Metro Detroit Heart Walk Rally Day ahead of its Heart Walk this summer to fundraise and encourage registration.
Concerned parents look for answers on impact of 5G cell tower near Wyandotte elementary school
Concerned parents in Wyandotte are teaming up with communities nationwide to learn more about the effects of cell towers.
Hundreds pack meeting to get answers about T-Mobile cell tower at Wyandotte elementary school
Hundreds of people were unhappy after having their expectations crushed upon learning more about the 5G tower that will soon be activated near a Wyandotte school.
Parents voice concerns about activation of 5G cell tower at Wyandotte elementary school
The last time Wyandotte Schools held a meeting about the cell tower appearing at Washington Elementary School, police had to send everyone home early.
Wyandotte parents express more concerns about cell phone tower near elementary school
The last time Wyandotte Schools held a meeting about the cell tower at Washington Elementary School, police had to send everyone home early.
Vacant City Hall building used for haunted house is being redeveloped in Wyandotte
The City of Wyandotte has seen plenty of development over the last decade. New jobs and businesses have been putting the Downriver town on the map, and now there will be a new spot in Downtown Wyandotte for folks to call home.
Police called on parents during heated meeting for T-Mobile tower at elementary school in Wyandotte
Furious over the tower, they came out to the school Thursday night for what was billed as an informational meeting. When they were told they would not be allowed to speak, the meeting devolved into yelling, with Superintendent Catherine Cost walking out.
Parents express health, safety concerns over T-Mobile tower near elementary school in Wayne County
T-Mobile put up the tower at Washington Elementary School in Wyandotte, and parents say part of it is on the playground.
Police warn of sextortion scam as some cases have turned deadly in Michigan
Police say a person posing as a woman friended the person on social media, gained his trust, and got him to send compromising private photos and then was immediately threatened that he if did not pay up, the photos would go public.
Couple talks down man who entered Wyandotte Tim Hortons with loaded gun
It was a split-second decision made by Brian Gottschalk and Anita Stinson that potentially saved lives after this man walked into a Tim Hortons with a loaded gun.
Tourist in your town features Wyandotte
Itโs a small town with big city amenities, and easily accessible from just about anywhere in Southeast Michigan. โA lot of things that are really special about Wyandotte, first and foremost our location on the beautiful Detroit River; our proximity to Downtown Detroit, the airport, make us a great location; centrally located in a really special region of downriver,โ Joe Gruber, Executive Director for the city of Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority told โLive in the Dโsโ April Morton.
The menu at this Downriver restaurant is as rich as the atmosphere
With award-winning steaks and fresh seafood, The Vault on First in Wyandotte, is re-inventing a historic bank building into a classic restaurant experience. Co-owner Chris Doulos says they strive to satifsy their customers, โIf somebody wants something that isnโt on our menu, we will absolutly make if for you.โ
Downriver works to reinvent itself through new businesses, downtowns, waterfronts
A new economic development group is putting a plan together to redevelop old industrial spots (steel & coal) along the waterfront. The state has chipped in a $1.6 million dollar grant.
Trick-or-treating canceled in Wyandotte neighborhood due to cockroach infestation
Halloween wonโt be the same this year for residents of a Wyandotte community that, because of a cockroach infestation, canceled trick-or-treating.
Man with violent past who led police on high-speed chase sparks bond controversy in Wayne County
A man with a violent criminal past is out on bond after leading police on a high-speed chase through several cities before crashing into a busy area.
Community mourns Central Michigan University student that was killed while driving home in Wyandotte
An emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.
Metro Detroit fashion designer competing in ArtPrize
A Metro Detroit fashion designer has showcased her work at New York Fashion Week, participated in more than 50 fashion shows, and now she is getting ready to participate in an international art competition.
These brothers are putting a modern twist on Mexican street food in Wyandotte
Mexican street food with a twist - be it tacos, birria ramen, or a loaded burrito bowl - thatโs what youโll find at Taco Bros in Wyandotte.
7 police departments help arrest man who took girlfriendโs child after argument in Lincoln Park
Seven police departments helped arrest a man after he drove off with his girlfriendโs 2-year-old child during an argument in Lincoln Park and fled from officers at high speeds in three different cities, officials said.
How Ricky Nelsonโs jacket ended up in window of Downriver burger joint
โPeople come up to the window all the time,โ he says. โWeโre constantly wiping the windows down because thereโs nose prints and fingerprints.โ
Southgate boyโs lemonade stand raises money for Wyandotte Animal Shelter
While a Downriver boy hasnโt even started first grade yet, heโs already making a huge difference in his community. He is using proceeds from his pop-up lemonade stand to raise money for the Wyandotte Animal Shelter.
Downriver schools, law enforcement work to make security changes after children murdered in Texas
The immediate response to Tuesdayโs (May 24) tragedy has been increased police patrols at local schools. The proactive measures donโt end there.
More than 24 vehicles vandalized in Wyandotte in span of couple of days
Neighbors in a part of Wyandotte have been taking extra precautions with their cars after more than two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days.
Wyandotte schools employee charged for sexual conduct with student, police say
An employee with the Wyandotte Public School District has been charged for inappropriate sexual conduct toward a student, police said.
6 charged in complex decade-long scheme to solicit business from Michigan crash victims
A group of people and businesses in West Bloomfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Clinton Township and several others cities across Metro Detroit have been linked to a complex fraud scheme aimed at soliciting millions of dollarsโ worth of business from Michigan crash victims over the past decade.
Fallout from shutdown of Ambassador Bridge spills onto US soil, causing concerns for businesses
The fallout from the shutdown on the Canadian side is spilling into the U.S., causing concerns for businesses and even with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Weโre here at the truck entrance to Canada, and the trucks are lined up, but the line went way past what we can see here in the video player above.
Michigan hospital officials cite first signs of early progress since COVID omicron surge
For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said theyโre starting to see some signs of early progress.
Wyandotte police say more drivers than ever before are fleeing, eluding officers during traffic stops
When drivers flee police during a traffic stop it puts themselves, officers and innocent bystanders in danger.
Military medical team to help Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital battle COVID surge
A medical team from the military is being sent to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital as COVID cases in Michigan continue to spike.
Teen suspect in custody after 18-year-old stabbed at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte
A16-year-old student stabbed an 18-year-old student in the back at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte on Thursday, according to police.
Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte locked down after altercation between students
Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte is on lockdown after a student injured a classmate in an altercation and fled the building, officials said.
Morning Briefing Dec. 9, 2021: Update on 11 students charged or arrested over school threats; Attorney to discuss $100M lawsuit against Oxford schools, staff
Here are this morning's top stories.
Officials update school threat cases for 11 students (ages 9-17) around Metro Detroit
Officials have provided updates on 11 students from Detroit, Wyandotte, Harper Woods and Waterford Township who were either charged or taken into custody for school threats.
Former priest from Oakland, Wayne counties pleads guilty to sexual abuse of teenagers
A former priest has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing teenagers during the timeframe in which he was working at churches in Wyandotte and Farmington, officials said.
โA veteran should not live like thatโ: Vietnam veteran receives new mobile home from DFV
A Vietnam veteran got some help from an organization after it was discovered that he was living in deplorable conditions.
This family pizzeria has been serving up slices for nearly 70 years Downriver
Giant slices of slightly thin crust pizza topped with cupped pepperonis are what made Frankโs Pizzeria a staple in Wyandotte. Begining in 1952, the family-run pizza shop has left quite the mark on the downriver community.
Pandemic unemployment benefits to end as COVID hospitalizations rise
โIf we thought that people were going to be rushing to jobs because they saw their benefits about to expire, todayโs jobs release numbers were not in accord with that,โ Hershbein said.
Police: Man smashes car window with bat outside of Wyandotte restaurant in road rage incident
Police in Wyandotte are searching for a man who struck a vehicle with a bat in a road rage incident.
Suspect in marijuana heist leads Wyandotte police on high-speed chase in multiple cities
A police officer on patrol noticed a van out of place in an alley at about 4 a.m. Tuesday in Wyandotte and went to check it out.
Wyandotte doctor arrested, accused of sexual assault
That first patient complained to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in 2004, but the complaint was dismissed because the doctor had no priors and agreed to take classes on professional sexual misconduct.