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.
WW II veteran celebrates 100th birthday at American Legion Post 253 in Royal Oak
World War II veteran Dick McLaughlin celebrated his 100th birthday at Royal Oak's Frank Wendland Post 253, and shared his stories of serving in the Pacific.
World War II veteran Dick McLaughlin celebrated his 100th birthday at Royal Oak's Frank Wendland Post 253, and shared his stories of serving in the Pacific.
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.
Get fit with Des2Fit
Are you a busy dad struggling to prioritize your health? Meet fitness and lifestyle coach Johnson, who is changing the game. Johnson has developed the "Death to the Dad Bod" program, designed specifically for busy fathers.
Are you a busy dad struggling to prioritize your health? Meet fitness and lifestyle coach Johnson, who is changing the game. Johnson has developed the "Death to the Dad Bod" program, designed specifically for busy fathers.
I-75 closing completely in Oakland County this weekend
Both directions of I-75 will be closed this weekend as crews remove a traffic shift.
Both directions of I-75 will be closed this weekend as crews remove a traffic shift.
Police investigate shooting after Southfield Freeway crash
Police are still looking for the person who opened fire on people after a crash on the Southfield Freeway in Detroit on Monday afternoon.
Police are still looking for the person who opened fire on people after a crash on the Southfield Freeway in Detroit on Monday afternoon.
Dearborn Heights Fire Department host car wash this Saturday
Need a car wash? Instead of giving to a company, head to Dearborn Heights where most of your money for your car washed by the Dearborn Heights Fire Department will be donated to the Great Lakes Burn Camp for kids between 6 and 17. Learn more at https://glbcforkids.org/
Need a car wash? Instead of giving to a company, head to Dearborn Heights where most of your money for your car washed by the Dearborn Heights Fire Department will be donated to the Great Lakes Burn Camp for kids between 6 and 17. Learn more at https://glbcforkids.org/
How one former student athlete's heart attack changed his life
Alex Bowerson didn't always plan on going to medical school. But his experience with a heart attack in high school changed the trajectory of his life and pushed him to being a cardiologist. Experts hope his story spreads to other student athletes.
Alex Bowerson didn't always plan on going to medical school. But his experience with a heart attack in high school changed the trajectory of his life and pushed him to being a cardiologist. Experts hope his story spreads to other student athletes.
Barbie superfan has spent 30 years collecting
Barbie-mania is in full effect and a superfan from Grosse Pointe is more than excited about the movie, which is released on Friday.
Barbie-mania is in full effect and a superfan from Grosse Pointe is more than excited about the movie, which is released on Friday.
2023 brings variety, movie fans back to the theaters
The pandemic was one of the most trying times in history for movie theaters. But it's been three years and groups like Emagine are bouncing back, thanks to a different variety of movies and the return of fans.
The pandemic was one of the most trying times in history for movie theaters. But it's been three years and groups like Emagine are bouncing back, thanks to a different variety of movies and the return of fans.
Debbie Dingell: ?I have continuing questions? about Dingell VA Medical Center
A recent audit of the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has revealed the facility has had issues for years ? and Debbie Dingell says the center will be under an even hotter spotlight in the coming months.
A recent audit of the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has revealed the facility has had issues for years ? and Debbie Dingell says the center will be under an even hotter spotlight in the coming months.
J.W. Westcott saves another man in the Detroit River
For the second time this month, the historic J.W. Westcott pulled another man from the Detroit River -- this time a fisherman who fell in while checking his line on a dock.
For the second time this month, the historic J.W. Westcott pulled another man from the Detroit River -- this time a fisherman who fell in while checking his line on a dock.
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.
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.
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.
Climate activists target SUVs, trucks in Royal Oak
At least four different drivers in Royal Oak have found their vehicles with deflated tires -- all by an alleged group of climate activists.
At least four different drivers in Royal Oak have found their vehicles with deflated tires -- all by an alleged group of climate activists.
State budget director considers worst-case scenario of auto strike
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget director is hoping there won't be an auto strike this fall but plans for the worst-case scenario are beginning to take shape.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget director is hoping there won't be an auto strike this fall but plans for the worst-case scenario are beginning to take shape.
Motor City Casino gambler robbed of thousands in parking structure
Late Monday afternoon, police said that the suspect was arrested and additional details will be released at a later time.
Late Monday afternoon, police said that the suspect was arrested and additional details will be released at a later time.