From sports to his school's lead role, how one Michigan teen beat the odds following leg amputation
Usually just before a theatrical performance, someone shouts "break a leg!" MacKale McGuire, staring in the lead role of his school's rendition of "High School Musical" has a cheeky reply: "I beat you too it."
Usually just before a theatrical performance, someone shouts "break a leg!" MacKale McGuire, staring in the lead role of his school's rendition of "High School Musical" has a cheeky reply: "I beat you too it."
Beloved Lincoln Park security guard walks 5 miles to work every day, and greets customers with a smile
Chester doesn’t have a car, but he’s not complaining. At one point he was homeless.
Chester doesn’t have a car, but he’s not complaining. At one point he was homeless.
Dearborn man battling leukemia to get bone marrow donation from teen son
Pauly is only 14. The bone marrow transplant team was hesitant at first because he is a minor - and it is unusual for a minor to parent transplant. But it's happening this month.
Pauly is only 14. The bone marrow transplant team was hesitant at first because he is a minor - and it is unusual for a minor to parent transplant. But it's happening this month.
'There are good kids out there': Camera captures mysterious teen returning lost wallet
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Paczki problem solved: Livonia bakery helps Yum Village with dough for Afro Caribbean creations
"It’s Black History Month, we’re playing in the kitchen, Paczki day is coming up," said Godwin Ihentuge. "Flavors that are Afro-Caribbean inspired. (We said) let’s do some hibiscus Paczki, let’s do some coolie coolie, which is like a West African peanut snack, let’s throw some plantain in that thing."
"It’s Black History Month, we’re playing in the kitchen, Paczki day is coming up," said Godwin Ihentuge. "Flavors that are Afro-Caribbean inspired. (We said) let’s do some hibiscus Paczki, let’s do some coolie coolie, which is like a West African peanut snack, let’s throw some plantain in that thing."
Two students open a vending machine that sells black beauty products on U of M's campus
The founders of Youniversity wanted to make black hair care and beauty products more accessible to students of color on campus.
The founders of Youniversity wanted to make black hair care and beauty products more accessible to students of color on campus.
Exoneree organization started by wrongly convicted man recently finishes house in Highland Park
“I was already enthused about getting out here and being able to help people into re-entry that went through things that I went through."
“I was already enthused about getting out here and being able to help people into re-entry that went through things that I went through."
Puppies rescued after Christmas reunited with Detroit police officers that saved them
"It feels great, especially seeing them happy and healthy," said Hussein Kourani. "Last time we saw them, I mean, they were a little bigger than my palm. It's amazing.”
"It feels great, especially seeing them happy and healthy," said Hussein Kourani. "Last time we saw them, I mean, they were a little bigger than my palm. It's amazing.”
Bike donation program helps those in need thanks to Mitch Albom's SAY Detroit charity
"Transportation in Detroit is a huge issue for people who are challenged economically because it's hard to buy a car - it's hard to pay the insurance," Albom said.
"Transportation in Detroit is a huge issue for people who are challenged economically because it's hard to buy a car - it's hard to pay the insurance," Albom said.
Good Samaritan foils scammer's attempt at forcing man to buy $1,000 in gift cards
"I wouldn't want my grandpa or my mom or anyone else I know, to get scammed like that," Auten said. "A lot of people would say - not my problem - but we need to help each other out."
"I wouldn't want my grandpa or my mom or anyone else I know, to get scammed like that," Auten said. "A lot of people would say - not my problem - but we need to help each other out."
6-year-old creates educational videos impersonating famous black icons
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
Clawson Cares Snowflake Project: Volunteers hit the streets with shovels to help others
The Clawson Cares Snowflake Project is making sure neighbors in need get their snow shoveled.
The Clawson Cares Snowflake Project is making sure neighbors in need get their snow shoveled.
Music with a message: 12-year-old plays saxophone for community outside fire, police, and city hall
First, he does it outside the Farmington Hills Fire Department, then city hall - and finally, the police department, where people gather around, and the officers salute while 12-year-old Oliver plays.
First, he does it outside the Farmington Hills Fire Department, then city hall - and finally, the police department, where people gather around, and the officers salute while 12-year-old Oliver plays.
Dream Detroit Skating Academy is newest figure skating option for youth in the city
They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.
They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.
Meet Tess, the stray saved from the Lodge freeway and ready for a new home
A very lucky pup is looking for a new home-- after a rough time on the streets of Detroit.
A very lucky pup is looking for a new home-- after a rough time on the streets of Detroit.
WWII veteran receives hundreds of cards for 100th birthday
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Commerce Township dancers raise money to help homeless with Lighthouse of Oakland County
The Commerce Township dancers are practicing for their 20th annual charity show. This year the senior dancers chose to donate goods and proceeds from the event to Lighthouse, an Oakland County organization dedicated to providing housing, food and emergency services to homeless families.
The Commerce Township dancers are practicing for their 20th annual charity show. This year the senior dancers chose to donate goods and proceeds from the event to Lighthouse, an Oakland County organization dedicated to providing housing, food and emergency services to homeless families.