New Era Detroit: don't just protest police brutality, also speak out on crimes against children

After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.

Protesters block buses on Detroit school's first day of summer classes

Dozens of people congregated outside the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Teachers aren't happy with Detroit school's scheduled start next week

Several members of Detroit Public Schools are protesting the planned reopening of the district next week. They're arguing until the pandemic is under control, students shouldn't return to classes

State's largest liquor distributor slapped with $3 million fine for last year's delays

Attorney General Dana Nessel has slapped Michigan's largest liquor distributor with a $3 million fine for errors that caused delays in distribution during the 2019 holiday season.

Amazon driver quits, leaving his truck with packages and keys inside posting viral Twitter rant

It was at 12 Mile and Southfield where Derick Lancaster says he just had enough of his job. He parked the truck full of packages, left the keys inside and took an Uber ride home. 

Protesters set up guillotine outside of Jeff Bezos’ DC home

Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.

Protesters call for resignation, charges after Detroit police accelerate car through crowd

The group Detroit Will Breathe held a rally Monday evening demanding the officers who drove through a crowd of protesters be identified, fired and charged. The group is also calling for Chief Craig to resign.

Video shows Detroit police cruiser driving through demonstrators after being surrounded during protests

Detroit Police are investigating a scene that took place Sunday night after cell phone footage revealed a squad car speeding through a congregation of demonstrators. People are seen being flung from the hood as the vehicle accelerates away

'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed

The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.

Another violent night in Detroit as police respond to five shootings

Following a busy weekend for Detroit Police who responded to more than two dozen people were injured by gunfire, officers had their hands full Tuesday night and Wednesday morning when they got called to five more incidents.

Detroit Officer suspended following police brutality allegations during protests

The Detroit Police Department has suspended one of its own amid an investigation involving an M-Live journalist during a Black Lives Matter Protest. 

Memorial service held for DPD officer who died from 2017 shooting

Family, friends and a sea of members from the Detroit Police Department attended a memorial service Wednesday for Corporal Waldis Johnson, who died after being shot in the line of duty in 2017.

Funeral on Wednesday for Detroit Police Officer Waldis Johnson

The funeral for Detroit Police Officer Waldis Johnson, who was shot in the head in 2017 and died in May 2020, is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday June 10.

Chief Craig: Detroit curfew remains in effect Thursday, but will make "assessments" on protests

Following a peaceful protest Wednesday night, Chief Craig said that a citywide curfew in Detroit will be in effect Thursday. However, like the previous evening, he'll make assessments on protests as time goes on.

Ex-UAW president Gary Jones pleads guilty to charges in federal corruption probe

Former president of the United Auto Workers Union Gary Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday, June 3 2020 to his charges stemming from a federal corruption probe.