2 Israelis come to Detroit to share stories of war with Hamas for Menorah in the D
On the eve of Hanukkah, Moses and Ella Ben-Ami shared what happened when terrorists captured their parents two months ago in Israel.
Harper Woods High School music students get new instruments from nonprofit
It's all courtesy of a non-profit called "Music Will" that brings music education and instruments to students all over the country. In this case it partnered with Niagara Bottling in Shelby Township - to make wishes come true this Christmas.
Santa visits kids at Beaumont's child center
Cute smiles decorated every face that passed by Santa Claus Wednesday at Corewell Health's facility in Dearborn. It was done in partnership with Dearborn Fire Department at Beaumont Children's Center for Exceptional Families.
Task force created to stop high-end burglaries in Oakland County
The high-end burglary problem in Oakland County has escalated to the point that a new task force has been created to stop the transnational gangs that have targeted the high-end mansions that dot the Southeast Michigan county.
Beyond Basics works to improve Detroit illiteracy rates
More than half of Michigan students struggle with illiteracy and, ahead of the NFL Draft, Beyond Basics is getting a bit of help from the Detroit Sports Commission and the NFL.
Shootings force family out of home • DTE gas meter inspection reminder • Target assault suspect sentenced
On Wednesday's News Hit: - Repeat drive-by shootings in Detroit have a family living in a hotel and looking for a new apartment. - A family had their gas turned off after they failed to schedule an inspection of their indoor meter. - A man who attacked a woman in the parking lot of a Troy Target before murdering another woman days later was sentenced Tuesday.
GM wants salaried workers back in the office
Beginning next year, salaried workers at General Motors will be expected to be in the office at least three days a week. Employees were told about this new requirement in an email this week.
5-year-old's over 200 hospital visits lead to ongoing medical expenses, family in need of help
"He?s had multiple surgeries and procedures," Abel Pressley's grandmother said. "It?s all pretty much around growing. He?s just not growing."
Warren man found with explosives again after blowing up home in 2022
In violation of his probation, 39-year-old Michael Liburdi was found with explosives in the garage and six firearms stashed throughout his mother's house in Harper Woods, where he was staying.
Detroit family looking for new home after falling victim to several drive-by shootings
Adrian Tart said he does not know where to go from here, he just knows he is never going to the apartment ever again.
DTE shuts off Detroit family's heat after failing to schedule 3-year gas meter inspection
Ashley has four children, including an 8-month-old boy. When she got hold of DTE, she was informed that utility workers would not be available to assist until Dec. 12.
Metro Charter Academy's robotics team is going to the state championship
Over the weekend, the "Blazing Botz" won the First Tech Challenge Robotics Motivational Award, first runner-up for the Inspire Award, and second runner-up for the Think and Innovate awards. The state competition is coming up this weekend at Macomb Community College in Warren.
Mitch Albom's S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon is Thursday; talks new book 'The Little Liar'
Detroit Free Press columnist, radio host and best-selling author Mitch Albom stops by to talk about this Thursday's Radiothon. The S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon will be Dec. 7 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 760 WJR. He also talks about his latest book "The Little Liar" set amid World War II.
Metro Detroit mom shares story of her son's 'white lung' pneumonia
Doctors also made if clear that the pneumonia that children like Thompson?s son had, is not connected to pneumonia that?s been seen recently in China.
Family dog killed by MSP trooper during house search
Darius was a 90 pound Belgian Malinois who would?ve turned five this Christmas.?
Nursing and rehab facility workers picket picket over low wages
Workers from the Orchards, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center on Hubble in northwest Detroit were on the picket line Tuesday afternoon.
SUV hits semi-truck closing I-75 northbound
Two people were injured in a crash involving a semi-truck on I-75 near Clay in Detroit.
Detroit offers HOPE to homeowners
The City of Detroit wants to keep homeowners in their home and out of foreclosure -- and have set up a resource that has helped 12,000 people this year.
Detroit drivers admit to reckless behavior
More than half of all drivers in Detroit admit that they are more than a little risky behind the wheel.
Mom describes vicious Target attack as man is sentenced
An Oakland County mom who was just making a typical Target stop was nearly killed this past summer. This week, the man responsible was sentenced to even more jail time.