4th of July traffic surge has Michigan State Police on alert for dangerous driving
A record-number of people are expected to travel this weekend. But after traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high in 2021, police are pleading with drivers to take it easy on the road.
Detroit ice cream store promises to deny service to police officers wearing body armor
A Detroit ice cream store said it will deny service to police officers if they are wearing tactical body armor.
I-96 Flex Route Project update, 3 months into the 3 year project
MDOT says the extra flex lane is needed because an average of 163,000 drivers travel on I-96 every day.
Detroit police search for missing pregnant woman who left home and never returned
Nicolette Francette-Person was last seen on Thursday, June 23.
Video: Driver injures police after fleeing traffic stop in Downtown Detroit
Police stopped the vehicle for driving on a sidewalk in Downtown Detroit.
Teens arrested in home invasion murder of woman; her husband in custody for 2nd murder
One woman is dead and a total of three people in custody including the man who was the victim's husband and target of the armed break-in. Police say the husband is a suspect in a separate murder.
Woman killed, teen suspect shot in Detroit home invasion; husband and teens in custody
One of the teens is a family member of the man and briefly lived in the home with the victims.
Police amp up security for Downtown Detroit fireworks; Hart Plaza weapons-free
DPD is using high-tech metal detectors to enforce Hart Plaza's weapons-free zone.
MSP: Man shot on the Lodge Freeway overnight; currently stable
The victim was leaving a party at 1:20 a.m. when he noticed a car following him. He drove onto the freeway and the car started shooting at him.
'She just grabbed him': Detroit special needs student abused by teacher, parents want charges
A special needs student was abused by a teacher at his school after he dragged his water bottle across lockers in the hallway. He came home with scratches and scrapes and now that teacher is facing discipline while the principal is apologizing.
MSP says semi-truck driver was 'inattentive' in 696 crash that killed two
The Michigan State Police said a semi-truck driver was 'inattentive' when the driver rear-ended a Buick on 696 on Thursday, killing two people.
Portage Lake Lift Bridge connecting Houghton, Hancock recognized as historic landmark
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently dedicated the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, was a crucial link for moving billions of pounds of copper mined from the Keweenaw Peninsula to the rest of the United States.
Detroit City Council postpones vote on $60M Hudson site tax break a second time
The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.
2-year-old recovered after being taken from Royal Oak Township home; father, one other in custody
The child's father was believed to be highly intoxicated when he allegedly kidnapped his son.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Man killed in car pulling out of driveway ID'd; son charged with murder last year
The victim was identified as 55-year-old Karl Lockridge - known to many as "Lock" and didn't seem to bother anybody, loved ones said.
Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize
"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.
Surge in shootings spark Detroit police neighborhood sweep
The mission is named “Operation Saniyah Pugh" after the 11-year-old was shot and killed earlier this month. She was hit by a stray bullet in a home off Goulburn on the city’s east side.
Head-on crash sends tow truck through storefront on Woodward
Police are looking into reports this crash stemmed from a road rage shooting - however, at this point, DPD haven't found any evidence of such an incident.
Shootings on I-94 and outside St. John hospital leave father and son wounded less than an hour apart
A man and his father were both wounded in a pair of shootings Monday, one taking place on I-94, and a second happening in the parking lot of Ascension St. John Hospital.