Video shows woman restrain small child, sit on him in school bus struggle
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
Detroit police officers rescue 4 kidnapped children after traffic stop
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
UAW appears to approve new voting rules for electing leaders
Currently, union leaders are chosen every four years at a convention, with the delegates picked by local union offices.
Currently, union leaders are chosen every four years at a convention, with the delegates picked by local union offices.
Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
Above and Beyond awards honor Detroit's first responder heroes
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
Woman shot and killed after dropping kids at school, police seek suspect
Police are looking for David Hammond, 45, who police say killed her after her two children were taken to school. He’s considered armed, dangerous.
Police are looking for David Hammond, 45, who police say killed her after her two children were taken to school. He’s considered armed, dangerous.
Speeding stop leads to sex trafficking ring, rescue of three victims including 15-year-old girl
Three people have been rescued after Michigan State Police busted a sex trafficking ring following a traffic stop on 8 Mile.
Three people have been rescued after Michigan State Police busted a sex trafficking ring following a traffic stop on 8 Mile.
Virginia Park residents mixed on council vote for discounted houses
Residents say they’ve long complained and lobbied the city to buy and revamp those properties as they see fit, to no avail.
Residents say they’ve long complained and lobbied the city to buy and revamp those properties as they see fit, to no avail.
Ex-Detroit police officer pleads guilty to taking bribes while running DPD vehicle auctions
Alonzo Jones, 55, pleaded guilty for taking $3,200 in bribes while running the Detroit Police Vehicle Auction. Jones faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Alonzo Jones, 55, pleaded guilty for taking $3,200 in bribes while running the Detroit Police Vehicle Auction. Jones faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Teen sex trafficking victim located during traffic stop in Metro Detroit, Michigan State Police say
As police were bringing her back to their post to arrange a pickup by her guardian, they learned the driver believed she may be pregnant and a victim of sex trafficking.
As police were bringing her back to their post to arrange a pickup by her guardian, they learned the driver believed she may be pregnant and a victim of sex trafficking.
Police: Woman who shot at car thought she was recorded urinating in parking lot
The woman in the red shirt fired at least eight shots at a silver Kia Rio And according to DPD, the shooter thought the 25-year-old woman behind the wheel recorded her urinating in the parking lot - something the driver denies.
The woman in the red shirt fired at least eight shots at a silver Kia Rio And according to DPD, the shooter thought the 25-year-old woman behind the wheel recorded her urinating in the parking lot - something the driver denies.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
5 arrested in connection to Metro Detroit carjacking ring, Southfield shooting
Chief James White will provide information on multiple suspects that were taken into custody following an investigation into crimes that took place around Detroit, Southfield, and Dearborn.
Chief James White will provide information on multiple suspects that were taken into custody following an investigation into crimes that took place around Detroit, Southfield, and Dearborn.
State police at suspected freeway shooting at I-94 and I-75
Troopers are at the scene in the area of southbound I-75 and I-94. Due to the investigation, the freeway ramp from I-75 to I-94 west is closed.
Troopers are at the scene in the area of southbound I-75 and I-94. Due to the investigation, the freeway ramp from I-75 to I-94 west is closed.
Clean up in towing program underway by Detroit police after cloud of scandal, probe
"I’m not going to make excuses - I’m going to make changes," Chief James White said.
"I’m not going to make excuses - I’m going to make changes," Chief James White said.
Detroit police need help to ID suspect in double shooting that killed man on Fenkell
At 9 p.m. Friday a 42-year-old man was fatally wounded in the 12900 block of Fenkell by a suspect who also shot into a vehicle wounding a 32-year-old woman.
At 9 p.m. Friday a 42-year-old man was fatally wounded in the 12900 block of Fenkell by a suspect who also shot into a vehicle wounding a 32-year-old woman.
Detroit offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for inoculating kids beginning next week
Until this week, kids ages 5-11 remain among the last groups in the U.S. still without an option for protection from the virus that doesn't include preventative measures like masks and social distancing.
Until this week, kids ages 5-11 remain among the last groups in the U.S. still without an option for protection from the virus that doesn't include preventative measures like masks and social distancing.
Weekend road construction to watch out for in Metro Detroit - Nov. 5-7
The unofficial state flower appears to be having a late bloom this November as the orange construction barrels will be out in force on Metro Detroit highways this weekend.
The unofficial state flower appears to be having a late bloom this November as the orange construction barrels will be out in force on Metro Detroit highways this weekend.