Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's ex-CFO who stole $40M gets 19 years in prison

Will Smith, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy chief financial officer who stole more than $40 million from the nonprofit, will spend 19 years in prison and must pay back over $44 million in restitution.

Dearborn schools roll out new electric buses for cleaner transportation

Earth Day was Tuesday, but efforts to protect the environment continue in Dearborn, including a new fleet of electric school buses.

Highland Park councilman goes on profanity-laced rant after drunken arrest in April

Khursheed Ash-Shafii was arrested in April for drunk driving and now faces four charges in connection with the incident. But according to the meeting last night, he won't be resigning his post willingly.

Detroit animal abuse: Driver drops two kittens at gas station, leaving one dead

A horrible case of neglect was caught on camera when officials said two kittens were dumped at a gas station, resulting in the death of one of them.

Archdiocese of Detroit hosts Mass of Suffrage for Pope Francis

Millions around the world are mourning Pope Francis after he died at the age of 88, including here in Metro Detroit.

Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2

Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Dennis Schroder made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.

Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

Roseville police standoff: 1 seen surrendering after hours

Police have had a Roseville home surrounded for hours Monday morning as they try to make contact with a man inside the house.

Border agents seize 339 pounds of cocaine at Detroit-Windsor border

Agents found the drugs while physically searching the vehicle, coming upon two duffle bags and four moving boxes with bricks of white powdery substances concealed within.

Michigan's proof-of-citizenship ballot proposal draft approved by election board

The controversial amendment would require either a birth certificate, passport, or document proving citizenship before voting in Michigan. Opponents say it adds burdens to the voting process while supporters argue it keeps noncitizens from casting a ballot.