The first 911 call in US was made 56 years ago today

About 240 million emergency calls are made to 911 every year nationwide, according to the National Emergency Number Association.

Missing Auburn Hills infant found safe; mother in custody

Auburn Hills police said Amanda Prowell-Smith and her baby Eliza were found safe in Warren over the weekend.

Ann Arbor house explodes, injuring 1

An Ann Arbor explosion and fire destroyed a home Monday morning.

Metro Detroit man admits to raping, killing woman near famous German castle

A man from Metro Detroit admitted Monday to raping and killing a woman after authorities say he pushed two U.S. women down a ravine near Germany's Neuschwanstein last summer.

76-year-old woman killed in Monroe County mobile home fire

A woman was killed in a fire at Northtowne Meadows Mobile Home Park in Bedford Township, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.

Who killed Khalil Allen?
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Dave Spencer looks at a Crimestoppers case from last year, as a mother seeks justice for her son.

Study: Washtenaw County police 4x more likely to pursue charges against Black people

"Certainly, when we hear these types of numbers it alarms most of the general public," said Civil Rights Activist Keyon Payton. "But the reality is, as African-Americans, we live this experience every day."

22-year-old shot, killed on Detroit's east side

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed on Detroit's east side Friday evening, according to police. The suspect fled the scene and is still unknown.

Kansas City parade shooting: 2 juveniles charged, police say

Two juveniles are being held for the Kansas City victory parade shooting that killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan and injured 22 others, police said Friday.

17-year-old fatally shot in car, Detroit police look for suspect

The teenager was found dead in a car that was riddled with bullet holes around 1:30 a.m. Friday, on Detroit's east side.

Police shut down Detroit hookah store accused of selling weed to minors

Police were notified of the illegal activity at Detroit Hookah after a grandmother said she discovered her 15-year-old grandson had bought weed from there. She sent him back to record him buying more.

Eastpointe man arrested as 7 guns, crack, fentanyl are seized

Most of the firearms were loaded and unsecured. These were recovered from a property with five children, ages 14 years to 11 months. They were throughout the property and easily accessible by the children.