Drunk driving trial: woman faces charges for fatal crash at children's party
Despite telling authorities she only had one glass of wine before she allegedly crashed into a Monroe County boat club last April, Marshella Chidester had a blood alcohol content of 0.18. The defense wanted key evidence to be thrown out, but today in court, the judge denied that request.
Despite telling authorities she only had one glass of wine before she allegedly crashed into a Monroe County boat club last April, Marshella Chidester had a blood alcohol content of 0.18. The defense wanted key evidence to be thrown out, but today in court, the judge denied that request.
Southwest Detroit water main repairs - first houses getting sanitized
(Full press conference) The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department gave an update on the state of repairs Friday, five days after the massive water main break.
(Full press conference) The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department gave an update on the state of repairs Friday, five days after the massive water main break.
Commerce Township's Five & Main development taking shake
Construction is underway on the Five & Main mixed-use development in Commerce Township. It's a project decades in the making.
Construction is underway on the Five & Main mixed-use development in Commerce Township. It's a project decades in the making.
Swan Boat Club crash suspect's BAC admissible in court, judge rules
A Monroe County judge ruled Friday that Marshella Chidester's BAC can be used during her Swan Boat Club trial. Her attorney wanted the results suppressed because he believes her blood sample was not properly handled.
A Monroe County judge ruled Friday that Marshella Chidester's BAC can be used during her Swan Boat Club trial. Her attorney wanted the results suppressed because he believes her blood sample was not properly handled.
Paid sick time law heads to Michigan governor
A bill expanding paid sick time for workers at small businesses in Michigan is headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk after lawmakers passed it late Thursday.
A bill expanding paid sick time for workers at small businesses in Michigan is headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk after lawmakers passed it late Thursday.
Family grieves after losing son to deadly shooting in Detroit
Edward Clark and his family are still working their way through a devastating personal loss that truly hit home, when his son, Edward Clark III was one of two people killed during an early morning shooting at the family home.
Edward Clark and his family are still working their way through a devastating personal loss that truly hit home, when his son, Edward Clark III was one of two people killed during an early morning shooting at the family home.
Michigan sledding hill closed after accident leaves woman hospitalized
The popular sledding spot was empty Thursday afternoon after a series of accidents occurred over the past week. One involved Jessica Wollweber, who'd been in the hospital since Thursday, according to her mother, Michele Maley.
The popular sledding spot was empty Thursday afternoon after a series of accidents occurred over the past week. One involved Jessica Wollweber, who'd been in the hospital since Thursday, according to her mother, Michele Maley.
Crowded field of candidates vie to be next Detroit mayor
The race for outgoing Mike Duggan's seat has no shortage of choices on the ballot with likely more on the way.
The race for outgoing Mike Duggan's seat has no shortage of choices on the ballot with likely more on the way.
Flood victims continue cleanup in SW Detroit after water main break
It?s one step at a time cleaning up from Monday?s massive water main break.
It?s one step at a time cleaning up from Monday?s massive water main break.
Pontiac children allegedly abandoned by mother receiving support at CARE House
Some of that support came from the Oakland County CARE House, a child advocacy center, where kids who have experienced abuse and trauma can have a safe place to talk about what happened.
Some of that support came from the Oakland County CARE House, a child advocacy center, where kids who have experienced abuse and trauma can have a safe place to talk about what happened.
Donations pour in for water main flooding victims in Southwest Detroit
The donation center is open 24 hours a day for drop-offs and pickups as officials are trying to make it as convenient as possible for those who need help.
The donation center is open 24 hours a day for drop-offs and pickups as officials are trying to make it as convenient as possible for those who need help.
Employee fatally shoots armed robber at donut shop in Clinton Township
Police say the case appears to be self-defense, but the investigation is ongoing.
Police say the case appears to be self-defense, but the investigation is ongoing.
Restaurants nervous as tipped wage negotiations continue
Businesses are holding their breath as the Michigan legislature works to hash out a plan that scales back the wage law that is scheduled to take effect Friday.
Businesses are holding their breath as the Michigan legislature works to hash out a plan that scales back the wage law that is scheduled to take effect Friday.
Pontiac mom receives massive bond during arraignment
The mother who allegedly abandoned her kids to a home in Pontiac for years appeared in court for the first time since her arrest. She was given a $250 million bond.
The mother who allegedly abandoned her kids to a home in Pontiac for years appeared in court for the first time since her arrest. She was given a $250 million bond.
Pontiac mom arraigned in child abuse case
The mom of the three children who were found abandoned in a Pontiac home last week was arraigned on three counts of child abuse charges.
The mom of the three children who were found abandoned in a Pontiac home last week was arraigned on three counts of child abuse charges.
DEI in Michigan: What Federal Policy Changes Mean for Local Communities
Dr. Yusef Shakur, co-executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, joins us to discuss how recent federal policy changes are impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Michigan. With some organizations scaling back and others strengthening their efforts, what does the future hold for DEI in our workplaces and communities? Learn more about Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities at michiganroundtable.org
Dr. Yusef Shakur, co-executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, joins us to discuss how recent federal policy changes are impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Michigan. With some organizations scaling back and others strengthening their efforts, what does the future hold for DEI in our workplaces and communities? Learn more about Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities at michiganroundtable.org
Michigan officer rescues homeless family from freezing cold
Officer Bryce Moon says he knew he needed to get them shelter before a snowstorm hit. Moon said the mother and her 5 kids had just been evicted from a hotel and were facing homelessness. So he immediately got them inside the police station.
Officer Bryce Moon says he knew he needed to get them shelter before a snowstorm hit. Moon said the mother and her 5 kids had just been evicted from a hotel and were facing homelessness. So he immediately got them inside the police station.
Former sister-in-law reveals more about Michigan mother who allegedly left her children
Charlene Bryant is the former sister-in-law to the charged mother. Charlene hasn't been in contact in years and has loads of questions now. "We all knew she was a bad parent, but I don?t think nobody really realized this was going on," she said. "I just don?t know how the family don?t know when they are so close. "
Charlene Bryant is the former sister-in-law to the charged mother. Charlene hasn't been in contact in years and has loads of questions now. "We all knew she was a bad parent, but I don?t think nobody really realized this was going on," she said. "I just don?t know how the family don?t know when they are so close. "
Prosecutor says Michigan mom abandoned kids to ?revolting pit of refuse and squalor?
Bryant was identified on Wednesday for the first time by Oakland County officials, with McDonald saying that she lived in the home with four children in 2019 and moved out with one in 2020. She left behind the other children, who are now 15, 13, and 12.
Bryant was identified on Wednesday for the first time by Oakland County officials, with McDonald saying that she lived in the home with four children in 2019 and moved out with one in 2020. She left behind the other children, who are now 15, 13, and 12.
New Michigan tipped wage law passes the house
The vote comes days before Michigan's new wage law goes into effect, which has roots in a court ruling stretching back to last year.
The vote comes days before Michigan's new wage law goes into effect, which has roots in a court ruling stretching back to last year.