DDOT welcomes 30 new bus drivers, gets closer to city's goal

“DDOT continues to hire additional operators to reach its target of 600, including another graduating class of nearly 60 new drivers next month,” according to a city news release.

Starbucks pink Stanley cups: Shoppers line up at Targets at 3 a.m.

Crowds are lining up as early as 3 a.m. at Targets for their chance to get their hands on the exclusive pink "Galentine's Day" Starbucks Stanley cups.

Officials tout Detroit's falling homicide rate, sees results on community front and hiring more officers

It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.

Michigan Capitol evacuated due to bomb threat hoax, closed Wednesday

The Michigan State Police confirm a bomb threat was called into the Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, one of many threats made nationwide.

Michigan State Police to kick off human trafficking awareness campaign in January

The campaign will focus on educating those in positions to observe human trafficking, such as commercial motor vehicle drivers, public transportation companies, as well as rest area attendants and truck stop employees.

Driver suspected of being impaired crashes into state police car on I-94

Michigan State Police troopers got more than they bargained for working a group of crashes on EB I-94 in Detroit at 3:55 a.m. New Year's Day.

Ex-Detroit police officer charged with manslaughter after striking 70-year-old man

A verbal altercation between Daryl Vance and Officer Juwan Marquise-Alexander Brown escalated to the victim being punched in the face, causing him to collapse and hit his head on the pavement. He later died from his injuries.

Detroit police deploy Sergeant Santa, make inroads in community

Not all police work is conducting criminal investigations. Sometimes, it's community service and showing a friendly face in the neighborhood.