Viral cupcake review by social media influencer revives Livonia bakery

A local foodie, with the handle Chow Down Detroit focuses on restaurant rescue missions — stopped by and bought some cupcakes. Then, everything changed.

Hit-and-run survivor turned paralympian shares his gold medal journey

Kevin Mather — a 2020 Paralympics gold medalist in recurve archery met with young patients at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Dog rescued from icy Detroit River near Gordie Howe Bridge

The 2-year-old Siberian Husky was suffering from hypothermia and was pulled to safety from a tunnel after a four-hour effort.

How to support vulnerable women and girls in Detroit while celebrating resilience and success

For nearly four decades, Detroit-based nonprofit Alternatives for Girls has supported some of the city’s most vulnerable young women, offering safe shelter, academic support, workforce development and emotional care for those facing homelessness, instability or abuse.

Wolchek helps dumped-on residents sick of getting trashed

"It's full of years' worth of tires, couches, mattresses, garbage, and it's a terrible eyesore," Cheryl said.

Self-made Indian-American millionaire blazed his own trail, now helps others

From NASA to the NASDAQ one man from Michigan is documenting the lessons he's learned as he blazed trails and created opportunities for himself when others turned him away.

Sterling Heights police help family whose young son is battling brain tumor

Sterling Heights police learned the family was in town for their son’s cancer treatments — the same type of cancer the responding officer had survived himself.

Detroit Cody, Ferris State alum was lead official at Super Bowl LX

Usually, the best officials are the ones you don't notice in games - but Shawn Smith defies that description, although not for any controversial calls Sunday.

Legendary Kronk Gym reopens in Detroit with new owner reviving storied brand

A legendary boxing gym in Detroit getting off the mat. Kronk is back with new ownership fighting to revive the legacy while creating a new era of boxing.

88-year-old military veteran working at Meijer gifted $1.7M from donations

Edmund Bambas is an 88-year-old Brighton Meijer employee turned viral sensation. The military veteran who was unable to afford retirement, had his story catch fire around the world.

California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.

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.