'Safety crisis': Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt Michigan AG, 16 other states to demand recall

A spike in thefts of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles in recent years prompted 18 attorney generals to demand a recall. They argue that the ease of stealing these vehicles creates "an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety."

Fight over parking space ends in assault at Warren Cub Scout meeting

The original dispute over a handicap parking space escalated into an assault that left a man unconscious, video from inside the building shows.

Brother of murdered WWJ anchor Jim Matthews relieved killer pleads guilty, sparing family a trial

“He’s been in and out of jail as far as I know," said Nicolai. "It’s been an assault on a police officer, assault with attempted murder, gun charges, drug charges. When does our judicial system stop and say a person like that is just not functioning in society."

Detroit's plan to to combat surge in shootings downtown

This past weekend, Detroit Police responded to multiple shootings in very public places -- like Greektown and the Riverwalk -- but they're not wasting time in trying to stop the violence before the heat of the summer really turns up.

Small plane crashes on railroad tracks near Flint

The plane lost power before crashing on the outskirts of the city, shutting down rail traffic on the affected lines. The pilot had been trying to land at Flint's airport when it went down.

Suspect pleads no contest in murder of WWJ reporter Jim Matthews

The man charged with murdering WWJ reporter Jim Matthews inside a Chesterfield Township home pleaded no contest Thursday.

Detroit pizza delivery shooting suspect's bond reduced to $5K after defense argues he wasn't shooter

A man charged in connection with a shooting stemming from an errant pizza delivery in Detroit received a lower bond after his attorney argued that the prosecution could not provide evidence proving he was the shooter.

Homeowner who shot Black teen after going to wrong house pleads not guilty

Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager in Kansas City, mistakenly went to 84-year-old Andrew Lester’s door looking for his younger brothers, authorities said.

Domestic abuse survivor outraged that judge sentenced attacker to 1 year probation

What happened to Michelle Powell likely happens to a lot of abuse survivors. Her attacker was convicted, yet she still feels like the system let her down.