The Rundown
Brandon Hudson hosts the Rundown -- a weekly review of our most watched stories.
Grandfather-Grandson duo show off racecars at Autorama
Autorama is back in Detroit for the 72nd time this weekend, featuring custom hotrods. One local family full of gearheads looks forward to this every year.
Artist winning artwork featured on billboard in Detroit
The artist behind it beat out 20 others to have his work featured high above ground. Redd, a Detroit artist, can't believe his artwork is up on this billboard near the Lodge and Grand River in Detroit.
Northville Township crash leaves man dead after vehicle hits bridge
A 37-year-old man from Northville died in a crash after losing control of his vehicle on Hines Drive, smashing into the 6 Mile Bridge in Northville Township. The accident happened just after 10 a.m. on Friday.
Nurses at Henry Ford Rochester picket over stalled bargaining, pay levels
Inside the hospital their union, OPEIU Local 40 says nurse-to-patient ratios have been dangerous at times.
Detroit VA cuts leads to large rally against federal job losses
Labor leaders and lawmakers rallied with federal workers outside Detroit's John Dingell VA Medical Center - where activists say so far 28 people have been fired.
Mom of victim in random shooting spree to son's killer: 'I forgive you!'
Two years ago, Dontae Smith went on a random shooting spree -- killing Chayne Lewis Lee. On Friday, Smith was sentenced to at least 28 years in prison.
Oakland County's plans to keep non-violent offenders out of jail
The Oakland County Prosecutor and Sheriff are part of coalition to help people in trouble with the law to get help instead of jailtime.
Ann Arbor NOAA employees become casualties from federal cuts
Nicole Rice, who worked for NOAA for 10 years, and Brie Farina are two of eight employees let go at Ann Arbor?s research station ? that?s about 20% of its staff ? and its entire communication department was laid off.
Fallen Melvindale officer Mohammed Said honored
On Wednesday night, Mohammed Said would have celebrated his 27th birthday but the Melvindale Police Officer was killed in the line of duty. Here's how he was honored.
Detroit man behind random shooting spree sentenced
The Detroit man who killed three people and wounded others was sentenced to 28-50 years behind bars. Two people spoke on behalf of the victims, decrying the lack of mental health treatment that led to Dontae Smith's rampage.
Detroit mom strangled son before burying him, prosecutors say
A Detroit mom was held without bond during her arraignment on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse following the death of her 9-year-old son.
Detroit unveils plan for helping homeless
After two children died in a freezing minivan in the parking garage of a Detroit casino, the city is highlighting its plan for making sure this never happens again.
Monroe man behind bars after allegedly terrorizing neighborhood, assaulting officer
Commander John Wall with Monroe City police says Jeremy Rose picked his old neighborhood to terrorize, hurling horrible racial slurs at two little girls. ?It goes from racial slurs to some other unintelligent comments about narcotics and some just off-the-wall kind of things,? Wall said. ?He continued to engage and come onto the property of these people, and the altercation turned physical.? As neighbors came out, he picked another victim, a woman, grabbed onto her, and tossed a booze bottle at her house. Then someone stepped in and put Rose in a headlock.
Michigan couple pays for everyone's meat at Canadian restaurant
It was an average Saturday at Toast restaurant that turned into an unexpected delight during their afternoon rush. An Ann Arbor couple named Bill and Sara drove an hour to the restaurant for a meal.
Detroit community wants to preserve Renaissance Center's future, some disagree
A redesigned riverfront, mixed-housing, and a "Navy Pier-like family-friendly entertainment destination: Bedrock and General Motors have big plans for the most iconic building of Detroit's skyline. Meanwhile the Detroit community is conflicted on the building's future.
Detroit Tigers fan collects thousands of baseball cards since childhood
The Detroit Tigers are preparing for the upcoming season. Meanwhile a Tiger fan shows his passion with thousands of baseball cards dating back to 1952.
Michigan business expands mobile markets to combat hunger in Metro Detroit
Meanwhile, Forgotten Harvest is working to fill the void for many families across Southeast Michigan, and the nonprofit says it?s expanding so it can reach even more people to wipe out hunger. Chantel Watkins is just one of many Michiganders protesting the recent Great Lakes Water Authority rate hikes. As some find creative ways to stretch their dollars at the market, some Michiganders can?t afford to do that.
Detroit entrepreneur, advocate Charity Dean makes her mark with Black business owners
She?s a woman who wears many hats - a lawyer, a mother, a CEO, a business owner - she's even served as director of Civil Rights under Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan?s administration.
Burn victim set on fire intentionally wants justice
The torture was recorded live on Facebook and watched on Facetime.