Ypsilanti considers dark sky ordinance

There's a potential lighting problem in Ypsilanti, and it could lead to a whole lot of bright bulbs being dimmed. The city has received complaints about excessive light at night.

Judge lowers $250 million bond for Pontiac mother accused of abuse

Kelli Bryant was charged with three counts of first-degree child abuse last month and given a $250 million cash bond. That bond was dropped down to $50,000 cash. Her attorney, Cecilia Quirindongo-Baunsoe, argued Friday that there is no indication that Bryant will not return to court if she is able to post bond.

Expungement fair giving Michiganders a fresh start

Ronald Wheeler had a felony firearm conviction from around the time he was around 17 or 18 years old. The case was one he fought all the way to the state Supreme Court and was able to get 4 charges completely thrown out which have plagued him ever since.

Local Non-Profit Needs Help to Fill Resource Bus

E-Community Outreach Services is preparing to take its resource bus out to neighborhoods in the Pontiac and Waterford areas. Founder, Eisha Branner, says it's accepting donations and other ways of assistance.

Marshella Chidester to be sentenced May 15

Marshella Chidester will learn her sentence in May after she was convicted Thursday of murder and other charges for the April 2024 Swan Boat Club Crash. That crash killed two young children who were attending a birthday party.

Dearborn Heights man found with weapons and unspeakable items

Inside the home were an abundance of weapons and items that were too graphic to report. Investigators were concerned that children could have been targeted. Andrew Bays' house is in Dearborn Heights and was right across the street from a school.

Driver found guilty in deadly birthday party crash

This conviction comes after Chidester, 67, drove her vehicle through the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County's Berlin Township on April 20, 2024. The crash killed 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips, and left more than a dozen people wounded.