Northville Twp officers, state police to carry autism calming sensory kits

"We have ear muffs for sound, sunglasses for visual," he said. "If we don't have the tools that we need to make that situation more soothing for them, it can take a turn for the worse."   

Detroit defense attorney dead after crash involving multiple police officers early Monday

While responding for backup, Detroit police officers heading on the I-96 service drive collided with a Lexus car at the West Chicago intersection. A 58-year-old driver of the passenger car was declared dead at the hospital.

Scrutiny over if Michigan State Police leaders used encryption app intensifies

"Make no mistake about it, they were doing this to get away with saying things that if the public knew about, they would be absolutely appalled," said State Rep. Jim Runestad (R-15th District).

DPD Chief James Craig reveals he's Denzel Washington's mentor for police roles

It recently came up during an interview with a reporter as Washington credits his ride-along back in the 1990s with James Craig when he worked in LA. for inspiring the police roles he plays today.

I-75 at 7 Mile won't reopen until after rush hour due to overpass repairs

A tree trimmer truck with a crane that hadn't been properly stored crashed into the Savanah Road Overpass Wednesday afternoon, fracturing part of the steel on the bridge.

Suspect rams squad cars, leads police on chase from Downriver to Detroit

Police say the suspect reached speeds of 90 miles an hour at points throughout the chase. He ended up getting stuck in the snow and trapped by officers in someone’s front yard.

Detroit schools want return to face-to-face learning by early March

On Feb. 24, the Detroit public schools district will reopen its learning centers to offer support for some families as it prepares for a return to in-person learning. "The hope is that this can begin by early to mid-march."

Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers

Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.

Federal lawsuit filed over malfunctioning breathalyzer result by Michigan State Police

Kerry Miller had expensive court fines and 240 hours of community service. Then Michigan State Police notified the prosecutor - the breathalyzer data was wrong.

Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial

Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.

Detroit superintendent questions Whitmer's logic behind delaying winter sports

Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, says Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is contradicting herself by allowing some things, like indoor dining, to resume while winter sports are still on pause.