10-year-old vehicle thief caught after fleeing Michigan State Police on I-75
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after fleeing Michigan State Police on I-75 in a stolen vehicle over the weekend.
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after fleeing Michigan State Police on I-75 in a stolen vehicle over the weekend.
Dunkin' giving away free treats for National Doughnut Day – how to get one
Friday, June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and Dunkin’ is celebrating by offering customers the chance to indulge.
Friday, June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and Dunkin’ is celebrating by offering customers the chance to indulge.
Detroit freeway shootings lead police to form new investigation team
A new police investigation team is focusing on solving violent crimes on Detroit freeways, including shootings and assaults.
A new police investigation team is focusing on solving violent crimes on Detroit freeways, including shootings and assaults.
Detroit Grand Prix, Ferndale Pride, VegFest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Detroit Grand Prix, Ferndale Pride, and more -- here's what's going on around Metro Detroit this weekend:
Detroit Grand Prix, Ferndale Pride, and more -- here's what's going on around Metro Detroit this weekend:
Man sentenced in murder of WWJ Reporter Jim Matthews, assault of three others
Arthur Williamson pled no contest last month to first-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to commit murder, and three counts of unlawful imprisonment after a violent attack at Matthews' home in Chesterfield Township last September.
Arthur Williamson pled no contest last month to first-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to commit murder, and three counts of unlawful imprisonment after a violent attack at Matthews' home in Chesterfield Township last September.
Free wifi coming to five Detroit parks
Construction is expected to go through the summer and fall before things are up and running.
Construction is expected to go through the summer and fall before things are up and running.
Calling all babies: Search for 2023 Gerber Baby with $25,000 prize now underway
Gerber is looking for its next “Spokesbaby," which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. And this year, parents are also being asked to participate.
Gerber is looking for its next “Spokesbaby," which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. And this year, parents are also being asked to participate.
DTE, Consumers summer rate increases kick in today
Summer rate plans are part of the utility company's method for reducing power usage during the hottest hours of the day. Here's how much more you'll pay.
Summer rate plans are part of the utility company's method for reducing power usage during the hottest hours of the day. Here's how much more you'll pay.
Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
Detroit mayor proposes plan to spark development, help homeowners and target blight
It is a plan that he hopes to roll out over the next three years. And that will target the 30,000 vacant landowners. The vacant businesses, the parking lot owners, and the blighted and dilapidated old factories.
It is a plan that he hopes to roll out over the next three years. And that will target the 30,000 vacant landowners. The vacant businesses, the parking lot owners, and the blighted and dilapidated old factories.
The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say
The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say.
The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say.
Waiting for justice: Why Michigan's public employees are protected by government immunity
If you lost a loved one and wanted to hold the government responsible for actions - or lack thereof - you would be out of luck. Michigan governments are protected by government immunity -- but why is it in place?
If you lost a loved one and wanted to hold the government responsible for actions - or lack thereof - you would be out of luck. Michigan governments are protected by government immunity -- but why is it in place?
Movie Nights in the D kick off June 7 with 'Love, Simon' for Pride Month
The Movie Nights in the D summer outdoor movie series at Campus Marius starts June 7 with “Love, Simon" for Pride Month.
The Movie Nights in the D summer outdoor movie series at Campus Marius starts June 7 with “Love, Simon" for Pride Month.
Campfire starts 136-acre wildfire in northern Michigan
A campfire over the weekend started a 136-acre wildfire in northern Michigan. As the fire moved, it was fueled by the grass, dry leaves, and needles.
A campfire over the weekend started a 136-acre wildfire in northern Michigan. As the fire moved, it was fueled by the grass, dry leaves, and needles.
Detroit zoo welcomes adorable new baby chimpanzee
"Tanya is a mom!" read a post from the zoo this week.
"Tanya is a mom!" read a post from the zoo this week.
Phone scammers posing as sheriffs deputies threatening arrest for not appearing for jury duty
At least two people fell for the scam, which includes paying $900 in either bitcoin or gift cards to avoid being arrested.
At least two people fell for the scam, which includes paying $900 in either bitcoin or gift cards to avoid being arrested.
Mother waits for justice for daughter who died from fentanyl overdose allegedly in babysitter's care
She says she was told her baby died of a fentanyl overdose when she went to the Wayne County Medical Examiner to get an autopsy. It is believed to have happened at a babysitter’s home, according to sources.
She says she was told her baby died of a fentanyl overdose when she went to the Wayne County Medical Examiner to get an autopsy. It is believed to have happened at a babysitter’s home, according to sources.
Child custody dispute leaves man shot, his dog killed: Detroit police
Investigators say this stems from a custody dispute between a child the victim and one of the suspects have in common.
Investigators say this stems from a custody dispute between a child the victim and one of the suspects have in common.
Pool safety: How to prevent drowning this summer
According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. On average, nearly 4,000 people lose their lives to drowning each year, equating to approximately 11 drowning deaths every day.
According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. On average, nearly 4,000 people lose their lives to drowning each year, equating to approximately 11 drowning deaths every day.
Detroit City Council approves $51.8M tax break for District Detroit development
The Detroit City Council has approved a tax break of close to $52 million for the next decade to make way for four residential and commercial buildings in downtown as part of the Ilitch organization and Stephen Ross' District Detroit development plan.
The Detroit City Council has approved a tax break of close to $52 million for the next decade to make way for four residential and commercial buildings in downtown as part of the Ilitch organization and Stephen Ross' District Detroit development plan.