Miracle comeback: After suffering broken neck, Woodhaven swimmer returns to compete with team
To his family and community, Cooper Eckert is a walking and swimming miracle. That's because at one point, doctors didn't know if Cooper would ever do either, again.
To his family and community, Cooper Eckert is a walking and swimming miracle. That's because at one point, doctors didn't know if Cooper would ever do either, again.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Recovering Oxford shooting survivor gets show of love and support outside hospital window
A video posted to Twitter by the Oxford Training account, shows Ossege in her hospital room look outside to see a huge throng of well-wishers from the training staff, tennis teammates and other friends. The video has more than 171,000 views.
A video posted to Twitter by the Oxford Training account, shows Ossege in her hospital room look outside to see a huge throng of well-wishers from the training staff, tennis teammates and other friends. The video has more than 171,000 views.
Children of incarcerated parents get surprise from rapper 42 Dugg with turkey, shopping spree giveaway
On Thanksgiving eve, hip hop artist 42 Dugg was on Detroit's east side giving away turkeys to more than 100 deserving families.
On Thanksgiving eve, hip hop artist 42 Dugg was on Detroit's east side giving away turkeys to more than 100 deserving families.
Standout Highland Park cheerleading team needs help to get to nationals
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
Rick Wershe gives lifelong friend a lifechanging gift
"To give this kid the van today, it means the world to me. We're changing his life," said Wershe. "He couldn't get out of the house. The van that he had barely got to the doctor's office and we're presenting him with a brand new 2021 Toyota Sienna."
"To give this kid the van today, it means the world to me. We're changing his life," said Wershe. "He couldn't get out of the house. The van that he had barely got to the doctor's office and we're presenting him with a brand new 2021 Toyota Sienna."
Above and Beyond awards honor Detroit's first responder heroes
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
World Kindness Day: Take time to think of others on global holiday
Saturday marks World Kindness Day, the international holiday dedicated to promoting kindness throughout the world.
Saturday marks World Kindness Day, the international holiday dedicated to promoting kindness throughout the world.
A cut above: Detroit teen caught giving haircuts at school, catches eye of city's top barber
"While we were walking to the office and everything, all the administrators were like, 'I respect the hustle and things like that,'" Cameron said. And they’re certainly not alone.
"While we were walking to the office and everything, all the administrators were like, 'I respect the hustle and things like that,'" Cameron said. And they’re certainly not alone.
Laser engraving company gives Milford amputee purpose, reason to thrive
A Milford man who lost his leg after a hunting accident spends his time creating customized products for others through Cutting Edge Laser Engraving.
A Milford man who lost his leg after a hunting accident spends his time creating customized products for others through Cutting Edge Laser Engraving.
89-year-old man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist
Manfred Steiner recently successfully defended his dissertation at Brown University in Providence.
Manfred Steiner recently successfully defended his dissertation at Brown University in Providence.
Judge celebrates 69th birthday with choreographed dance to Megan Thee Stallion
She's also an accomplished painter with gallery shows, a certified florist, and a veteran jurist - with nearly 20 years on the bench - but it's her baton-twirling birthday dance routine that has everybody talking.
She's also an accomplished painter with gallery shows, a certified florist, and a veteran jurist - with nearly 20 years on the bench - but it's her baton-twirling birthday dance routine that has everybody talking.
Detroit police officers reunite with runner who suffered cardiac arrest they saved at Free Press Marathon
DPD officers Dario Sharp and his partner Troy Wesley reunited with Tommy Kornieck who went into cardiac arrest during the Detroit Free Press Marathon last month.
DPD officers Dario Sharp and his partner Troy Wesley reunited with Tommy Kornieck who went into cardiac arrest during the Detroit Free Press Marathon last month.
1st Black astronaut to walk in space speaks with, inspires Pontiac middle schoolers
"I guess the lesson there, is we all have dreams," he said. "We are all human beings, it doesn’t matter the color of your skin. What’s important is what’s up here, using this brain to accomplish whatever you want to."
"I guess the lesson there, is we all have dreams," he said. "We are all human beings, it doesn’t matter the color of your skin. What’s important is what’s up here, using this brain to accomplish whatever you want to."
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Mix 92.3 host Cheron Sanders shares how she fought breast cancer, and how she is helping others
Cheron Sanders has been on the radio in Detroit for 20 years and is a host on Mix 92.3. But three years ago, she received the shock of her life.
Cheron Sanders has been on the radio in Detroit for 20 years and is a host on Mix 92.3. But three years ago, she received the shock of her life.
Massive Halloween display spans 5 houses with Chaos on Colman Street
“Someone is like we want to give donations, and we were like, we don’t take donations - this is for the public. We want you to come and enjoy it just as much as we do," Gregory said. "And then it all clicked.”
“Someone is like we want to give donations, and we were like, we don’t take donations - this is for the public. We want you to come and enjoy it just as much as we do," Gregory said. "And then it all clicked.”