Detroit teen fatally shot, family searching for answers
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Twin and the youngest of nine children's brother ?? Amire Allen-Vncent ? was shot and killed Wednesday. A vigil was held today to remember him.

Inside look at Detroit Auto Show being built
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For Kenneth Reinhardt, the task in front of him and his team is immense: building the auto show. And against the backdrop of an impending strike, union workers were inside Huntington Place this week readying up for the big event.

Negotiations continue ahead of looming UAW strike
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The UAW president gave an update on contract negotiations with Detroit's Big Three Friday, revealing a large gap between what auto workers want, and what auto makers are offering.

Former pastor convicted of murder is sentenced
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It was judgement day for Albert Weathers, a former pastor who pled guilty to murdering a transgender woman in December of 2018.

Tutors in high demand in Michigan
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The ripples from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to shake the foundations of America's education system as student struggle to get back into the pattern of schools. The founder of Terrific Trifecta Tutoring says demand for her services has soared as a result.

Boater runs over jet ski in Genesee County
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What started off as a peaceful day at the lake on Labor Day turned into a scary incident for one man riding a jet ski after he was run over by a boater upset he had been splashed with water.

Pontiac High School cancels Friday game due to Covid outbreak
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A recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases on the Pontiac High School football team prompted the team's coach to forfeit out of an abundance of caution.

Stellantis makes offer of 14.5% raise to UAW
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With one week to go before the looming UAW strike, Stellantis has proposed pay increases and inflation protection payments - but the union says it's not enough.

UAW strike would hit Michigan hard • Be sure to set up DTE gas meter inspection • Lions stun Chiefs in opener

On Friday's News Hit: - Michigan would be hit the hardest if the UAW does strike. - If you received a letter to schedule a DTE gas meter inspection, be sure to schedule it or you risk losing service. - The Lions started the season with a win against last season's Super Bowl champs.

Boxers from Ireland visit Detroit's Kronk Gym
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Boxers all the way from Ireland paid a visit to the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit Thursday. Members of the Bridges Beyond Boxing program, the competitors are participating in a bit of cultural exchange while they practice throwing jabs and juking.

UAW members say they're prepared to strike.
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Economic peril awaits the U.S. and particularly Michigan if the United Auto Workers union strikes. That's what experts say as negotiations between the UAW and automakers continued to run into roadblocks Thursday. In response to General Motors' latest offer, Shawn Fain called it an "insulting proposal."

Cases of cancer rising in young people
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Cancer cases among young people have risen 79% between 1990 and 2019. What's driving the alarming trend?

DTE imploring customers to schedule gas meter check
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Thousands of customers of DTE who receive gas from the utility have yet to schedule a quick check on their lines - something that if not done by the end of the year could lead to a costly restoration of service.

Solving Michigan's police shortages
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There are hundreds of vacancies around Michigan for good-paying police jobs. But explaining the shortage that led to openings for desired jobs requires a trip to Mackinac Island for a conference with the FBI.

Commerce Township man bound over in Walled Lake hit-and-run
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Gavin Anthony Kassab, 19, of Commerce Township was in the passenger seat of a speeding Jeep when it ran a red light, fled police, then crashed into two other vehicles. The collision killed a 13-year-old girl and injured her mom and 10-year-old sister.

Livonia officer injured in off-duty traffic crash
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Livonia police are saying prayers for one of their own after an off-duty officer was struck while riding a motorcycle early Thursday morning. The prognosis is unclear for the officer, who was struck by a pickup truck around 10 a.m. on Middlebelt Road, just south of Six Mile.

Advocates press for more childcare funding as ARPA money expires
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On October 1, millions of Americans will be searching for ways to afford childcare as money from the American Rescue Plan Act will expire. Now advocates are pressing for a replacement act.

How The Yunion will help Detroit bosy and men
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The Yunion is opening in Detroit to help the city's youth grow and counter negative cultural influences.

UAW president calls GM's offer insulting one week before labor deal expires
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Next Thursday, the UAW labor agreement expires and hundreds of thousands of union members could walk off the job. This week, General Motors offered a proposal to the UAW but president Shawn Fain said the proposal wasn't nearly enough and the automaker needs to stop wasting time.