Detroit gets share of $71M federal crime prevention program

The City of Detroit is one of seven cities that will get a share of a multi-million dollar federal program to prevent crime.

Proposal to reorganize some of Detroit's school system draws criticisms from teacher federation

The Detroit Public Schools Community District has a number of proposed changes being made by its superintendent. The amendments to the current system would reorganize the district in an effort to save money. However, the Detroit Federation of Teachers still has concerns about what the reorganization would mean for its membership.

UAW leaders name Rory Gamble as president

Members of the United Auto Workers union’s executive board have voted to appoint Rory Gamble as its new president.

Man charged in Detroit Cpl. McClain's murder in court, visitation continues

The man accused of killing Detroit Police Cpl. Rasheen McClain is expected to be arraigned Thursday as the officer's visitation continues.

UAW council approves tentative FCA deal, sends to a vote

The UAW has approved a tentative deal with FCA that will now head to the membership for a ratification vote.

Man charged in Detroit Cpl. McClain's death connected to 3 other shootings

The man accused of killing Detroit Police Officer Rasheen McClain and wounding another officer was charged with 17 counts on Tuesday and connected to another murder.

Prosecutors to announce charging decision in Officer McClain's murder

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said that charges in the fatal shooting of Detroit Police Officer Rasheen McClain will be announced Tuesday.

UAW to audit financial procedures following announcement of ethics reforms

The UAW Secretary-Treasurer is planning a series of audits and changes to the union's financial procedures, following reforms that were announced by the acting president of the UAW last month.

Fiat-Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor deal

The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler.

Starbucks barista writes ‘Pig’ on police officer’s cup

An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.

Ex-UAW regional director accused of embezzlement for Palm Springs golf trips, premium booze and meals 

Vance Pearson, 58, was once one of the powerful leaders of the UAW. Now he's in federal court, accused conspiracy to spend hundreds of thousands of UAW dues on an elaborate lifestyle.

Detroit Sgt. suspended for not responding to officer down was previously fired for cowardliness

A Detroit Police Sergeant who was suspended for not responding to the shooting of two officers that resulted in the death of 16-year veteran Rasheen McClain had been fired for cowardliness - only to get his job back.

Detroit Police shooting suspect also suspected in 2 other shootings and one murder

The man Detroit Police say shot and killed 16-year veteran Rasheen McClain is also suspected in two other shootings and another murder this week in Detroit. 

Netflix suffers worldwide streaming outage

Netflix's customer service hotline and website acknowledged the outage, saying it was affecting stream on all devices.