Detroit uses 'focused deterrence' to reduce violence in city
?With focused deterrence, the police and representatives from the community engage with those at high risk of being a party to violence and convey clear incentives for avoiding violence and deterrents for engaging in violence,? according to the RAND Better Policing Toolkit.
Family of 5 escapes house fire, criticizes DFD response
?My husband was the reason we got out of that house,? Sharon Mayhawk said. "Because if he did not (decide to jump), there would have been five bodies in the house."
State lawmakers considering hiking cigarette tax, and adding vaping products to it
The anti-smoking coalition believes it is the right move for Michigan.
Two pit bull mix puppies found dumped in a mailbox outside Troy post office
Two pit bull puppies were found dumped outside the post office in Troy ? appearing about 10 weeks old.
Covid, flu and RSV cases on the rise post-holidays
The rise in post-holiday respiratory viruses are up, which means unfortunately, so are hospitalizations.
DDOT announces increase in wages for bus drivers
The pay bump will help attract and retain more employees to enhance the reliability of DDOT buses for passengers ? as numerous individuals have complained about being tardy for work due to bus delays.
Meijer mPerks point theft costs retailer a million dollars
Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven is charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, one count of use of a computer to commit a crime, and seven counts of identity theft stemming from the alleged theft.
Great Lakes ice at historic lows
The percentage of the Great Lakes with ice coverage is near an historic low as a warm start to the winter has prevented almost anything from forming on the surface. That has big implications for the shipping industry, recreational sports, and even erosion.
Top car, truck, and utility vehicle awards announced
Ford, Toyota, and Kia took home top prizes during the annual NACTOY awards Thursday.
Gordie Howe Bridge to open a year behind schedule
The massive undertaking of building a new bridge between the U.S. and Canada won't be complete until 2025. The authority overseeing the work said Covid delayed construction, as well as other costs.
Pancake Ice forms on Lake Superior
A phenomenon formed on the banks of Lake Superior this week as pancake ice made its way to the greatest of the Great Lakes. Cheryl Koval via Storyful
Video of fatal police chase released • Man killed while serving eviction notice • 2024 NACTOY awards
On Thursday's News Hit: - Warren's police commissioner says his officers were following procedure during a chase that ended with a fatal crash. - Serving an eviction notice last week turned deadly for a man just doing his job. - The winners of the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be revealed today.
Police dashcam shows chase, fatal crash
Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer says offices were following protocol when they chased a driver who fled after a traffic stop. The driver crashed during that chase and died.
Court officer killed serving eviction in Clay Township mourned by community
Bob Silver?s extended family were the regulars at Moose Lodge 158 in Port Huron.
Community activists talk about the work that went into lowering Detroit crime stats
The crime numbers are down to historic lows in Detroit and groups like Crime Stoppers of Michigan and Ceasefire Detroit say it did not happen overnight.
Iconic Sam's Barber Shop celebrates 70-year milestone in Detroit
Sam Zeolla is 92 and his shop is in the Dime Building also known as Chrysler House on Griswold in Downtown Detroit.
Warren police release video of suspect who fled traffic stop, died in crash
Events leading to a fatal crash in Warren were released with police video from the Dec. 26 incident on Wednesday.
Syphilis cases spike in Detroit as cases rise in Michigan
So why are case numbers rising? Medical professionals say a lot has to do with people not going to the doctor for routine checks since the Covid pandemic.
'Decker Reported' says batch of billboard signs across the state from anonymous Lions fans
Some billboards across Michigan have corrected the Detroit Lions official record after what should have been a win at Dallas and post the statement 'Decker Reported.'
Chesterfield family sees struggles swell after losing wheelchair van
For the Hicks family, a wheelchair accessible van was a godsend. But since it got totaled in a crash, Emmy and her kids Loretta and Jackie, who are diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Leigh's, everything has been harder. You can help donate to their MiABLE accounts at https://www.ugiftable.com and entering their codes: Jackie's is 44P - E2N and Loretta's is N6E - F89