Stones or Beatles? Favorite Disney character? Here are Whitmer's answers
To cap off a five-part interview with the governor, Tim Skubick dishes out some of the toughest questions that Gretchen Whitmer faced all year, such who is her favorite Disney character and how big of a Euchre fan is she.
Oakland County sheriff reflects on busy year of policing
From a mass shooter's sentencing to an international crime ring, it's been a news-filled year for the sheriff's office in Oakland County. Michael Bouchard sat down for a 1 on 1 to talk about what he's seen.
New Year's Eve party planning: final details being done
Sunday night, we'll say goodbye to 2023. Heres a few different ways you can ring in 2024 in Detroit.
Freedom House Detroit opens doors for refugees
As the need for assistance for refugees from across the world grows, Freedom House Detroit is feeling a massive influx in asylum seekers. Here's how they help.
Southfield music teacher accused of sex crimes • Pistons tie for longest losing streak • NYE things to do
On Friday's News Hit: - People who knew a Southfield Public Schools music teacher are shocked after learning he's facing sex crime charges. - The Pistons are making headlines, but it's not good news. - It's almost time to say goodbye to 2023, and there's plenty of places to send off the year in Metro Detroit.
Michigan laws changing in 2024
From gun laws to an end to right to work, and more, here's what's changing in Michigan in 2024.
Life-long fans say Detroit Lions could reach Super Bowl after NFC North win
"Well it?s been so long since we?ve had a winning team that I?m very, very excited," said John Jones, a 103-year-old Lions fan. "I?m just hoping they?re going to go a lot further now."
Southfield music teacher accused of sex crimes against children
?I know he ran piano lessons out of his home for quite some time. So, you?d see a lot of different families coming and going a lot. It?s very shocking,? a neighbor of Lamar Willis said.
Detroit Pistons spread holiday cheer despite challenging year
?...Other than winning, and we should win more games, we do everything to bring the best to Detroit. Sell the team? They don?t understand what we?re doing in the community," said Pistons Owner Tom Gores in a statement.
Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard resort, school makes its own snow this winter
Despite the lack of snow Michigan has been experiencing this winter, the Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard resort and school are making their own using snow gun machines.
Family asking for justice in fatal hit and run in Detroit
On November 10, 2022, someone driving a burgundy Chevy Impala hit and killed Aziz Kassis. Over a year later, the family is still seeking justice.
Whitmer talks Trump, Biden, and national politics
More commentary from a wide-ranging interview between Gretchen Whitmer and Tim Skubick included discussion about Whitmer debating the former president, the former vice president, and a mistake she think Biden made.
Restoration of Malcolm X home continues
It's been a long journey toward restoring the home that Malcolm X grew up in. But its stewards haven't given up and after more than a decade, the blighted home that use to house a famous slice of American history will soon be remade.
Second Corewell data breach impacting million patients
The Michigan attorney general is raising questions over why it took so long for a major hospital chain in the state to report a data breach.
Man evicts bear from crawlspace with paint ball gun
When you return to your cabin and encounter a black bear taking up space, what do you do? If you're a hardcore nature enthusiast, you go into the crawlspace with the bear.
Man sues ATF for taking guns after expungement • Where MI residents are moving • DPD sees recruitment surge
On Thursday's News Hit: - Despite having a 2008 offense expunged from his record, the ATF confiscated a man's guns. - Many Michiganders are leaving The Mitten for other states. Where they're going. - More officers are returning to and joining the Detroit police force, the department says.
Police: Pedestrian gravely injured after being hit by car in Clinton Township
"People walk on the road all the time over here," said Joe Eldeek, a worker at a nearby 7-Eleven.
Detroit Police Department sees increase in officer recruitment in 2023
DPD administrators point to the new contract reached in 2022 for the success, which raised pay for starting officers by $10,000 and allowed for lateral transfers to Detroit from other police departments.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses banning assault weapons in 1-on-1 interview
Part two of an exclusive interview with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her Lansing residence.
Michigan Supreme Court: Donald Trump will stay on state primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump will appear on Michigan's primary election ballot after the state's Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.