Vigil held for 3-year-old boy killed in hit and run
video

Vigil held for 3-year-old boy killed in hit and run

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a 3-year-old who was killed in a hit and run, and to support his mother and sister who were injured in the same crash.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a 3-year-old who was killed in a hit and run, and to support his mother and sister who were injured in the same crash.

Toddler struck by bullet, expected to survive
video

Toddler struck by bullet, expected to survive

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison vows to crack down on curfew after a child was struck by a bullet late Saturday night.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison vows to crack down on curfew after a child was struck by a bullet late Saturday night.

Woman killed in Saturday afternoon house explosion
video

Woman killed in Saturday afternoon house explosion

Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms confirmed that a woman in her mid 40s was killed, and a 46-year-old man was burned when the house they were in exploded just before 4 p.m. July 5.

Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms confirmed that a woman in her mid 40s was killed, and a 46-year-old man was burned when the house they were in exploded just before 4 p.m. July 5.

Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
video

Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July

Rev. Michael C. Jones says he's been doing this for decades. He's a Navy vet who was once homeless. What inspired him to do this annually was a chance encounter he had 36 years ago at Belle Isle. He says he saw a homeless vet who wanted some food at Belle Isle, but no one would give him any. So, Pastor Mike did. And since then, he's been a vet serving other vets and homeless people. He teamed up with the Eastern Stars organization and, separately, the All Star Giveback, a charity started by Tarence Wheeler and former Piston Derrick Coleman. Both brought food and clothes to give to whoever needs it.

Rev. Michael C. Jones says he's been doing this for decades. He's a Navy vet who was once homeless. What inspired him to do this annually was a chance encounter he had 36 years ago at Belle Isle. He says he saw a homeless vet who wanted some food at Belle Isle, but no one would give him any. So, Pastor Mike did. And since then, he's been a vet serving other vets and homeless people. He teamed up with the Eastern Stars organization and, separately, the All Star Giveback, a charity started by Tarence Wheeler and former Piston Derrick Coleman. Both brought food and clothes to give to whoever needs it.

House explodes on Detroit's east side
video

House explodes on Detroit's east side

At about 4 p.m. a house exploded in the 19400 block of McCormick Street on Detroit's east side. The house was in the area of I-94 and Moross. The cause of the explosion wasn't immediately known. At least one person was injured, and another is still missing.

At about 4 p.m. a house exploded in the 19400 block of McCormick Street on Detroit's east side. The house was in the area of I-94 and Moross. The cause of the explosion wasn't immediately known. At least one person was injured, and another is still missing.

66-year-old man dies in Dearborn Heights house fire
video

66-year-old man dies in Dearborn Heights house fire

On Friday at 11 a.m., officials say they were called to the 17000 block of Wood Street because of a fire. When they arrived, officials said smoke and heavy fire were seen coming out of the second-story window. A neighbor then told firefighters that a man was still inside. Crews then knocked down the door and took a 66-year-old man out of the home. He was then taken to a hospital where he later died.

On Friday at 11 a.m., officials say they were called to the 17000 block of Wood Street because of a fire. When they arrived, officials said smoke and heavy fire were seen coming out of the second-story window. A neighbor then told firefighters that a man was still inside. Crews then knocked down the door and took a 66-year-old man out of the home. He was then taken to a hospital where he later died.

Detroit Police, community activists call for peace after teen killed in shooting with police
video

Detroit Police, community activists call for peace after teen killed in shooting with police

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison called for parents and loved ones to better monitor their youths, check social media after a 16-year-old was shot and killed in an altercation with a police officer who was also shot.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison called for parents and loved ones to better monitor their youths, check social media after a 16-year-old was shot and killed in an altercation with a police officer who was also shot.

Community Food Bank of Macomb County tackling food insecurity
video

Community Food Bank of Macomb County tackling food insecurity

The Community Food Bank of Macomb County is addressing hunger in the area with its more than 50 pantry partners. For more information visit: www.macombgov.org/departments/macomb-community-action/macomb-food-program

The Community Food Bank of Macomb County is addressing hunger in the area with its more than 50 pantry partners. For more information visit: www.macombgov.org/departments/macomb-community-action/macomb-food-program

Over 20 dogs rescued from Dearborn Heights home
video

Over 20 dogs rescued from Dearborn Heights home

More than two dozen dogs are safe after the Dearborn Heights Ordinance and Animal Control Department executed a search warrant at a home earlier this week, uncovering what officials described as horrific living conditions.

More than two dozen dogs are safe after the Dearborn Heights Ordinance and Animal Control Department executed a search warrant at a home earlier this week, uncovering what officials described as horrific living conditions.

Troy and Clawson firefighters battle for the bucket
video

Troy and Clawson firefighters battle for the bucket

In Clawson, a clash of the ages, it's a tale of two neighboring cities dating back to the 1950s with pride on the line. The Troy and Clawson fire departments are both duking it out in their annual firefighter water battle.

In Clawson, a clash of the ages, it's a tale of two neighboring cities dating back to the 1950s with pride on the line. The Troy and Clawson fire departments are both duking it out in their annual firefighter water battle.

Detroit 'Summer on the Block' at Thirkell Elementary-Middle School
video

Detroit 'Summer on the Block' at Thirkell Elementary-Middle School

Thursday was a party for students and parents with the Detroit Public Schools Community District ? snow cones and cotton candy ? art projects and gardening.

Thursday was a party for students and parents with the Detroit Public Schools Community District ? snow cones and cotton candy ? art projects and gardening.

Remembering a hero from WWII
video

Remembering a hero from WWII

Robert Buchheister returned home to the US and became a husband and father. He worked as a chief draftsmen in engineering.

Robert Buchheister returned home to the US and became a husband and father. He worked as a chief draftsmen in engineering.