Community rallies for Royal Oak baseball player whose father is battling cancer

The team is taking donations to support the cause. If you give any amount, you get a green ribbon and in the middle of the 5th inning, everyone gets together and ties them onto the left-field fence. They remember those who are fighting cancer or have lost a loved one to the disease.

World War II heroes honored at Oakland International Airport

Bill Wellborne, 88, served in Korea and Vietnam. He's pleased to see the men and women of the greatest generation honored in this way. "A lot of these guys here - they came before me - they paved the way for me - white or Black, I don't care who they are," he said.

Police officer who pulled man from fiery crash says it's part of his job description

Officer Pauly says the man was moving inside and trying to get out, but appeared to be fading in and out of consciousness. So he moved into action without a second thought, dragging the man to safety.

12-year-old collecting bottles and cans to help best friend's family in need

But Payton learned Malia's family, like so many others, have fallen on hard times. She says Malia's family may have to move back to France if they don't have the money to stay in the US.

Threads for Success help young men get all dressed up - with everywhere to go

The young men - about 50 of them - are also getting some guidance on making a good first impression. But picking out that free suit, shirt, and tie - with the help of professional haberdashers from Tom James Clothier is pretty special.

First-ever scholarship named for Skylar Herbert given to daughter of DPD officer

Breanna Caban was chosen to receive the first Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship named after the 5-year-old who was the first child in our area to die from COVID-19.

Mount Clemens firefighter donates 'pandemic hair' to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids was started by Maggie Varney in 2003 based in St. Clair Shores. It's mission is to provide wigs and support to kids ranging in age from 3 years old to 18 who experience hair loss.

Air Force reservist mom gets airport surprise coming home from basic training

When a St. Clair Shores mother of two told her father she was going to join the Air Force, he admitted he was thrown for a loop. But on Thursday Chelsea Field came home from basic training and was met with open arms.

Minister makes $100,000 donation to Black Leaders Detroit organization

The organization offers grants and no-interest loans to city businesses and non-profits to help them break down those barriers, to make a social impact, and to help them succeed.

Virginia teen with deadly disease defies odds, graduates high school

Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.

Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later

Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.

5-year-old Rosie White crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021

5-year-old Rosie White was crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021 at the 11th annually Juneteenth celebration held at Maheras Gentry Park

Greysteel gym empowers senior community through strength training

Greysteel Strength and Conditioning gym owner John Sullivan went from being a doctor to a gym owner to keep the mature crowd living longer and feeling stronger than ever before.

Teen graduates high school, Schoolcraft at same time with path to pre-med honoring late grandmother

Mackenzie says doctors dismissed her Nana's symptoms until a terminal cancer diagnosis. "I wanted to pursue a medical career because I want to be the doctor that could have saved her," she said.

Record-setting Renaissance girls track stars need help getting to Nike competition in Oregon

What they did was run the 4 x 100-meter relay in a record 45.52 seconds and won the 4 x 200 meter, too, with performances so strong they've been invited to compete in the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Outdoor Nationals - presented by Nike in Eugene, Oregon at the end of June, at the site of the Olympic Trials.

Camp CARE empowers kids whose family members suffer from addiction

Camp CARE runs for two weeks starting July 19 and says they are an authentic camp experience that empowers kids with loved ones who suffer from addiction.