Private security hired in Wayne County courthouses amid deputy shortage

Under a new $4.9 million contract approved by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, private and armed security guards from Allied Universal will fill approximately 50 vacant deputy positions.

Two found dead after Madison Heights home catches fire

At least two fire rigs and an ambulance were seen outside a home on W. Harwood in Madison Heights, near John R and Lincoln.

Washtenaw County Sheriff investigating 22-year-old's murder in Ypsilanti

A 911 caller told police that someone had been shot in their car in the parking lot of an apartment in Ypsilanti late Tuesday night.

Steering wheel thieves target cars in Royal Oak

Royal Oak police are investigating a string of airbag thefts after four people reported that the steering wheels from their Chevrolet Malibus were stolen last week.

Wyandotte woman fatally stabbed, suspect sets self on fire during arrest

Police found Hee Jung Pak-Kim dead inside her Wyandotte home at the 2700 block of 10th Street. During his arrest, the accused killer set himself on fire but survived.

Lost child reunited with family, Detroit police say

A child has been reunited with his family after wandering away from a steakhouse on Detroit's east side.

Utah police discover 'panic room' inside abusive mommy blogger accomplice's $5.3M desert home

Utah authorities found a so-called "panic room" in parenting blogger Jodi Hildebrandt's $5.3 million desert home in Ivins, where fellow blogger Ruby Franke sent her children to stay, according to a trove of documents released over the weekend.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: 6 people presumed dead

The search continues for 6 construction workers missing since Baltimore's Key Bridge was hit by a ship and collapsed overnight, but the workers' employer says he believes they did not survive. The city, meanwhile, is under a state of emergency.

Multi-unit strip mall catches fire on Groesbeck in Warren

The building is a total loss, according to the Warren Fire Department. The fire started in one unit and began to spread quickly.

Diddy: What to know as feds search music mogul's properties

Music mogul Diddy has become the subject of significant media attention in recent days, as the result of a federal raid that involved properties he is connected to. Here's what to know about the case so far.

DPD: Man shot inside car, police search for two suspects

"Two suspects exited their vehicle wearing ski masks and fired shots, striking the victim multiple times," according to preliminary information from Detroit police. 

Former pro football player with history of CTE charged after armed standoff in Royal Oak

He is facing one count of domestic spousal assault and one count of assault and battery in connection to the standoff in the area of N. Campbell Road and Whitcomb Monday night.