Paralyzed Metro Detroit man regains ability to walk
Jake Heckmann was an active guy with skydiving and rock climbing. Then one day in 2023 his back hurt - and he started feeling numb.
Michigan Big Boy locations brings back retro prices on menu classics for holidays
A Very Big Boy Holiday promises "A Taste of Home" with prices under $5 in a nod to the nostalgia of the celebrated brand.
The Bottomless Toy Chest pays special visit to Children's Hospital of Michigan
The nonprofit provided toys and goodies for children battling critical illnesses, with a goal to let kids feel like kids.
Lions Hutchinson and TeSlaa's former high schools play in state football championship
The Division 4 state football championship pits Hutchinson's Dearborn Divine Child alma mater against TeSlaa's Hudsonville Unity Christian at Ford Field.
Metro Detroit teen creates app for those with Alzheimer's, inspired by late grandfather
Recollect is an app that was imagined by and created by Qassim Bazzi - a senior at Detroit Country Day School.
Rescued kittens saved by Union City police become new mascots
Security video from earlier this fall appears to show one of the kittens fall from a moving car. It is not clear if they were deliberately thrown out, but both were in distress.
Detroit police sergeant, firefighter to receive Medal of Valor for saving suicidal man
DFD's Sam Lemire and DPD's Rodney Ballinger are being awarded the Medal of Valor for their efforts which took nearly two hours to rescue a man suffering a mental crisis.
Skilled trade program takes workers of all levels to fill workforce gap
Right now there is a real need for skilled workers in Michigan and beyond. But a new partnership in Metro Detroit is looking to fill that gap literally and figuratively.
Disabled veteran gets free new home upgrades in Harrison Township
"My mom actually saw the story on FOX 2 of Joe the Marine that was hit on his bicycle and is now a paraplegic," he said. "She said, 'Jeff, is there anything you guys can do for this family?'"
Oh baby: Melvindale police officer delivers newborn during traffic stop
The baby wasn’t waiting - so the 911 dispatcher spoke to Cpl Hacham - who just happens to be his brother, with some guidance.
Pistons superfan from South Korea becomes unofficial Detroit ambassador
A Pistons fan from South Korea flew 6,000 miles just to watch some games and indirectly, become an ambassador for the City of Detroit.
A Detroit evolution from Devils' Night to Angels' and now Halloween in the D
The day has come a long way, arriving at a family-friendly celebration focused on community and fun.
Young baseball standout from Detroit area heads to World Series for national MLB competition
Meet Matthew Williams II, he is heading to Toronto to compete against the best kids in North America in his age group.
State police rescue injured red-tailed hawk in northern Michigan
On Oct. 15, troopers from the Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a Grayling parking lot on a report of the injured bird.
UM grad Tom Brady (not that one) is top-seed at Detroit Free Press Marathon
This one is a software engineer in Chicago who was a standout distance runner at University of Michigan.
Detroit nonprofit helps the homeless with sleeping bag coats
The nonprofit today packed up some 1,800 empowerment coats which can turn into sleeping bags.
Unlikely hero helps save lost woman with dementia
"Like I said, I feel more like a vessel," she said. "We're used at this precise moment at the precise time."
Welcome back Amy Andrews!
“Thank you everyone who wrote, sent cards, everything. It meant the world to me for your prayers. And I'm just happy to be back."
Abused, neglected pets find forever homes with Michigan Animal Rescue League in Pontiac
From strays to surrenders, abuse and neglect, the Michigan Animal Rescue League takes all animals in.
Detroit woman thanks mayor saying city's solar initiative saved her life
As a resident living near an upcoming solar array project, she had the option to receive thousands of dollars in energy-efficient upgrades. She says they saved her life.