Belle Isle student built megaphone will amplify sounds of nature
If you want to hear the sounds of nature, you can likely open a window, maybe even step outside. But on Belle Isle, there's a new way to experience what Mother Nature is trying to share.
Murdered woman had left neighborhood for 3 months before returning
Her neighbor saw first responders trying to save her life.
Back to school shopping returns with higher prices
The month of August means school supplies will be some of the hot ticket items that parents will be shopping for these next few weeks. But economic winds beyond their control mean even the sales will come with a higher price tag.
Educational park honoring Dr. Ossian Sweet opens in Detroit
The house and new park honors Dr. Sweet the Black doctor who moved there in the 1920s and who suffered racial injustice but helped spur change.
30th Woodward Dream Cruise arrives this weekend
The Woodward Dream Cruise is taking over Oakland County for the 30th year as the classic cars roll down M-1
Woman killed in hit-and-run on 696, family in mourning
The family of a 28-year-old woman are in mourning after she was killed in a hit-and-run on 696.
Spotted lanternfly, favorite invasive tree taking hold in Metro Detroit
The spotted lanternfly and its favorite tree, the tree of heaven - which are both invasive - are creating problems for Michigan wildlife managers. These insects and trees pose a major concern to the state's agricultural economy.
Michigan free school lunch program in limbo
With the start of the school year nearing, Michigan's free school lunch program is in limbo due to a budget stalemate.
Hamtramck councilmen face judge on election fraud charges
Mohammed Hassan and Muhtasin Sadman were in court for their arraignment on Tuesday.
Free school lunches in jeopardy with state budget at a standstill
The State of Michigan has not passed the K-12 budget bill, which includes funding for the Michigan School Meals program
Stolen U-Haul police chase ends in crash
Michigan State Police said they were notified around 12:10 a.m. by Highland Park police that they were chasing a stolen U-Haul box truck. Highland Park police told MSP that the suspect tried to ram a patrol vehicle and officers who were in the area.
Gravel hauler truck crash closes I-75 at I-94
A gravel hauler crashed into a car after following too close Tuesday afternoon and rolled afterward.
Massive sports memorabilia collection goes to auction
A Florida man is downsizing his large sports collection with an online auction.
Money Matters for Youth empowers Detroit kids through entrepreneurial experience with Simmons & Clark Jewelers
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Detroit's Matrix Center hosts 'Food Tuesday'
The Matrix Center on Gratiot and E. McNichols, teamed up with Forgotten Harvest for the second and fourth Tuesday of every month with a free food giveaway to those in need.
Simmons & Clark Jewelers celebrates its 100th year serving Detroit, molding next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs
Simmons & Clark Jewelers is celebrating serving Detroit for 100 years and helping to mold the next generation of entrepreneurs. It welcomed students ages 8-18 from the Money Matters for Youth summer program, as they presented a strategic proposal for how the century-old business can thrive for the next 100 years. The hands-on experience gives youth the chance to act as investors and business consultants, analyzing real-world operations and proposing ideas for innovation, growth and profitability. This event is part of Money Matters for Youth?s mission to empower Detroit-area youth with financial literacy and entrepreneurial experience, fostering future leaders through hands-on engagement. For more information on Simmons & Clark Jewelers visit: www.simmonsandclark.com For more information visit: www.moneymattersforyouth.com
Detroit's Mammoth Building coming down after quarter of a century of vacancy
For over 50 years, the corner of Grand River and Greenfield has been occupied by a two-story building that housed three different department stores. Originally Federals when first built, the building changed hands several times until its last tenant, Mammoth, took over. After 25 years of vacancy, it's coming down.
Focus Hope loses funding due to federal cuts
As the new school year arrives, an organization that helps hundreds of young kids has no money left as federal cuts have slashed their budget.
Gravel hauler crash on I-75
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Senior love triangle: Jealous man allegedly shoots three, then shot with own gun
A senior citizen shooting at a Detroit apartment complex came in allegedly as a loud party. But instead, residents say it was a love triangle with one man targeting another, before being shot with his own gun.