Canton friends create kids book about disability empowerment called 'Kevin Can'

Living with disabilities themselves, Ian Flanagan and Jesse Lindlbauer created "Kevin Can" – a children’s book about a boy who uses a wheelchair and can do it all, just a little bit differently.

Dearborn Heights Firefighters wash cars to fund childhood burn victim camp

Every summer, the camp offers burn survivors between the ages of 6 and 17 a week full of activities such as kayaking, water skiing, basketball and archery.

Star adaptive golfer from Rochester Hills on brink of competing for national title

He paralyzed from the waste down after a car accident 18 years ago. He was a gifted athlete before the crash, and is determined not to let his disability get in the way of living a full life.

'Flip the Script' program transforms 26-year-old Detroit father's life

After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home – thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.

Oakland County man wins $446,000 in Michigan Lottery

An anonymous 43-year-old player from Oakland County won nearly a half million dollars from a last second lottery ticket purchase in May.

How a Chipotle delivery turned into an Arizona couple's wedding being paid off

An Arizona man delivering food to earn money for he and his fiancé's wedding got the surprise of a lifetime when a note he wrote went viral on TikTok. Donations poured in, covering the cost of their dream wedding.

Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan

On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.

Metro Detroit teen dancer accepted to The Juilliard School

But as he began to explore ballet he was diagnosed with scoliosis during Covid. The condition means that he has a sideways curvature of the spine that causes pain.

Gifted Troy 7-year-old passes test and joins Mensa International

"He’s just a typical 7-year-old who likes to play outside and get dirty," said Laura Kesner, his mom. "But he also has this brain that is insatiable."

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.