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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
A mother of 3 and Wayne State law student's killer still hasn't been caught, 7 years later
7 years later, the murder of Tiane Brown goes unsolved. Her family still seeks answers.
7 years later, the murder of Tiane Brown goes unsolved. Her family still seeks answers.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
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.
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.
Inmate found dead at Detroit Detention Center, MSP investigate
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
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.
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.
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.
Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update devices to fix 'actively exploited' security bugs
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
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.
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.
Disney to change Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' of indigenous peoples
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Michigan State Police say road rage on I-94 led to freeway shooting Sunday night
A case of road rage turned into something more violent Sunday night when two vehicles traveling down I-94 were performing brake checks on each other before one driver started shooting at the other.
A case of road rage turned into something more violent Sunday night when two vehicles traveling down I-94 were performing brake checks on each other before one driver started shooting at the other.
Michigan county official shows gun after criticism of public meeting featuring Proud Boys
A Grand Traverse County commissioner member retrieved his rifle during a meeting on Wednesday as a resident was commenting about the far-right group Proud Boys speaking at a council meeting in March 2020.
A Grand Traverse County commissioner member retrieved his rifle during a meeting on Wednesday as a resident was commenting about the far-right group Proud Boys speaking at a council meeting in March 2020.
Detroit police responding to murder suicide attempt on city's east side
One woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after Detroit police say he shot her before turning the gun on himself after they had arrived.
One woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after Detroit police say he shot her before turning the gun on himself after they had arrived.
5-year-old dead in Detroit after gun that toddler was playing with accidentally discharges
Detroit police say a 5-year-old has died after accidentally being shot by an 18-month old on Sturtevant Street near La Salle Blvd.
Detroit police say a 5-year-old has died after accidentally being shot by an 18-month old on Sturtevant Street near La Salle Blvd.
Top state police leaders found to have been using encryption software on text messages
The attorney’s digging uncovered some of MSP’s top brass, including the ones involved in his client’s termination, had installed a messaging application on their state-issued cell phones that wipes clean any trace of messaging.
The attorney’s digging uncovered some of MSP’s top brass, including the ones involved in his client’s termination, had installed a messaging application on their state-issued cell phones that wipes clean any trace of messaging.