Wynter Smith's grandfather tending to 2-year-old's memorial
Almont Smith came to an alleyway near Knodell and Erwin in Detroit for one reason: closure. The loss of his granddaughter Wynter Smith earlier this month has been a staggering one for him and his family. On a warm and peaceful Friday evening, Almont was found working on a brand-new memorial for the 2-year-old, breathing new life into the site where the toddler was found on July 5.
Almont Smith came to an alleyway near Knodell and Erwin in Detroit for one reason: closure. The loss of his granddaughter Wynter Smith earlier this month has been a staggering one for him and his family. On a warm and peaceful Friday evening, Almont was found working on a brand-new memorial for the 2-year-old, breathing new life into the site where the toddler was found on July 5.
DTE power outage update
DTE Energy provided an update on power restoration efforts after storms knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of customers in Metro Detroit.
DTE Energy provided an update on power restoration efforts after storms knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of customers in Metro Detroit.
VA secretary visits Detroit
The Department Secretary of Veterans Affairs made a trip to Detroit this Friday following a report being made public that alleged substandard care was given at one of its hospitals in the region.
The Department Secretary of Veterans Affairs made a trip to Detroit this Friday following a report being made public that alleged substandard care was given at one of its hospitals in the region.
Heroes make a splash: Dearborn Heights firefighters go shirtless for charity car wash
The Dearborn Heights Fire Department's annual charity car wash in support of the 'Great Lakes Burn Camp' was a success this year, drawing a large crowd and raising funds for a noble cause.
The Dearborn Heights Fire Department's annual charity car wash in support of the 'Great Lakes Burn Camp' was a success this year, drawing a large crowd and raising funds for a noble cause.
Spotty Showers Sunday
A warmer Sunday with the threat of rain. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
A warmer Sunday with the threat of rain. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
Mt Morris man arrested in connection to Detroit casino parking lot armed robberies
Surveillance cameras are everywhere, said DPD Cmdr Melissa Gardner.
Surveillance cameras are everywhere, said DPD Cmdr Melissa Gardner.
'We've come to expect it': Weathering another Michigan power outage
It's almost expected at this point. When a storm rolls into Southeast Michigan, it's not a question of if there will be power outages - but when. DTE says they expect most outages to be restored by Saturday.
It's almost expected at this point. When a storm rolls into Southeast Michigan, it's not a question of if there will be power outages - but when. DTE says they expect most outages to be restored by Saturday.
Traffic crash and freeway shooting shuts down NB Southfield freeway
The crash happened on the northbound side near McNichols where family members of one of the drivers showed up to help. A third party driving past them opened fire, Michigan State Police said.
The crash happened on the northbound side near McNichols where family members of one of the drivers showed up to help. A third party driving past them opened fire, Michigan State Police said.
Officers 'bring community to policing' during Walk-A-Mile Wednesday
Detroit police were joined by their chief on a Walk-A-Mile Wednesday on Grand River this week.
Detroit police were joined by their chief on a Walk-A-Mile Wednesday on Grand River this week.
Could this be the year a third party candidate wins?
It's unlikely if history has anything to say about it, but a new poll from a reliable firm says close to half of the country would consider voting for a viable third party candidate if a rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden happens.
It's unlikely if history has anything to say about it, but a new poll from a reliable firm says close to half of the country would consider voting for a viable third party candidate if a rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden happens.
UPS worker strike averted with Teamster deal thanks to 'practice picketing' says analyst
The formal agreement isn?t final but O'Brien is taking a victory lap after reaching a provisional deal with UPS. The move avoids the largest strike in US history, involving 340,000 employees.
The formal agreement isn?t final but O'Brien is taking a victory lap after reaching a provisional deal with UPS. The move avoids the largest strike in US history, involving 340,000 employees.
Metro Detroit family now full-time social media stars
The content creator business isn't easy. It includes a lot of costumes and brainstorming. But for the McCarty family, which quit their 9-5 jobs to be social media stars, it's been a journey they'll never forget.
The content creator business isn't easy. It includes a lot of costumes and brainstorming. But for the McCarty family, which quit their 9-5 jobs to be social media stars, it's been a journey they'll never forget.
House fire leaves West Bloomfield couple in critical condition
It happened a little after 5:30 a.m. on Red Coat Lane. Firefighters were able to quickly make it into the home and rescue the older couple.
It happened a little after 5:30 a.m. on Red Coat Lane. Firefighters were able to quickly make it into the home and rescue the older couple.
New assisted living center opens with Detroit grant help
The 150th business to open up under the banner of the Motor City Match Program was a special one: an assisted living facility. The major milestone was reached after 10 years of city-inspired grants that help fuel business ventures by prospective Detroit entrepreneurs. The most recent recipient was Melvie Berkery, the co-founder of Dream Estates.
The 150th business to open up under the banner of the Motor City Match Program was a special one: an assisted living facility. The major milestone was reached after 10 years of city-inspired grants that help fuel business ventures by prospective Detroit entrepreneurs. The most recent recipient was Melvie Berkery, the co-founder of Dream Estates.
Truck towed away by police in connection to crash, freeway shooting on Southfield
An afternoon crash, followed by a shooting led to investigators swarming a nearby neighborhood and towing away a truck said to have been involved.
An afternoon crash, followed by a shooting led to investigators swarming a nearby neighborhood and towing away a truck said to have been involved.
Thieves try stealing ATM with excavator
Thieves used an excavator to rip out an ATM in Detroit, but the machine fell out of the scoop and was left behind.
Thieves used an excavator to rip out an ATM in Detroit, but the machine fell out of the scoop and was left behind.
Storm topples tree, sparks fire in Warren
It was brief but the inclement weather that rolled through Southeast Michigan left its mark with tens of thousands without power.
It was brief but the inclement weather that rolled through Southeast Michigan left its mark with tens of thousands without power.
Concert photographer witnessed R&B star Monica intervene after saying a woman was hit by man in crowd
He shared his video which appears to show a man swing at a woman - but Gee also explained what led up to that moment.
He shared his video which appears to show a man swing at a woman - but Gee also explained what led up to that moment.
Water infrastructure project stymies traffic
Driving down the area of Seven Mile and Outer Drive can be a nightmare. Cars and trucks caught in the persistent construction say they've been dealing with it for three years.
Driving down the area of Seven Mile and Outer Drive can be a nightmare. Cars and trucks caught in the persistent construction say they've been dealing with it for three years.
Teen hit by car while crossing Telegraph
Police said a 16-year-old was critically hurt while crossing in front of a car with a green light on Telegraph in Dearborn Heights on Monday.
Police said a 16-year-old was critically hurt while crossing in front of a car with a green light on Telegraph in Dearborn Heights on Monday.