Former Volunteers of America Adopt a Family recipient pays it forward with holiday cheer
All you have to do is go to any Gardner-White and look for the big trees, each with a tag representing a family, senior or veteran. Make a holiday connection – and adopt a family for the holidays.
Detroit self-defense guru Dale Brown enjoys newfound fame while delivering serious message
"My wife showed me a picture she said, 'Look we are on SNL' and I said that looks like me," he said.
Fulltime caregiver of her Marine vet and retired DPD dad, gets special surprise as a Hidden Hero
In 2015, Angelena Taylor's father had a massive stroke. Her mother had died years before, so the then-28-year-old graduate student suddenly became his full-time caregiver.
All children of police and fire killed in line of duty will now receive free tuition in Michigan
"Not having my father was very difficult for me growing up and it caused a lot of issues with my mental health, especially with depression and having to experience grief in a different way, than most people," Lily said. "I have fought so hard my entire life and luckily I was able to keep my grades up and still go to college."
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.
The cops who saved Christmas: Officers bust suspected package thief with dozens of boxes
"Once we got the suspect out of the car, we escorted him back to the patrol vehicle," said Officer Corey Davis. "When I looked at the packages I noticed a different name on each package with different addresses."
99-year-old World War II vet shares story of surviving Pearl Harbor on 80th anniversary
Michigan native and World War II veteran Herb Elfring is 99 years old - but you wouldn't know it from talking to him. He says he is happy he was able to make the trip back to Pearl Harbor one more time.
Woman charged with kidnapping 4 small children; officers praised for arrest before they were harmed
"When it comes to policing sometimes it’s the right place at the right time," said Officer Parrish. "That day I feel like I was at the right place at the right time - and I am happy they’re at home with you."
Detroit police officers rescue 4 kidnapped children after traffic stop
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Sterling Heights firefighters rescue parrot from tree
Sterling Heights firefighters saved a parrot that got stuck in a tree.
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.
Detroit police officer offer to pay phone bill for elderly woman who couldn't call 911
Two Detroit police officers offered to pay an elderly woman's phone bill after she was unable to call 911 for help.
Royal Oak firefighters rescue dog from cemetery pond
A dog was rescued by firefighters after it jumped into a pond at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
'We live for saving people's lives:' Detroit police officers honored after rescuing unresponsive baby girl
The Detroit Police Department honored officers who helped save an unresponsive baby girl who was brought to their precinct.