More than $200 million in costs avoided as Great Lakes Water Authority disinfects Rouge River
October isn't quite beach weather, but make no mistake that when the time comes to enjoy the rivers and lakes outlining the state, that water will be clean enough to jump into. Every year, 60 days of heavy rainfall washes into water bodies without being disinfected. However, the Great Lakes Water Authority took advantage of equipment and put it to use during those heavy rainfall periods, and have since disinfected every drop of water that's entered the Rouge River - saving the region hundreds of millions of dollars.
Abused dog found dumped in Hazel Park
An injured lost dog found near a busy expressway is recovering - and the person who found it wants to locate the rightful owner.
Some US states marking their first Indigenous Peoples' Day
A handful of states are celebrating their first Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday as part of a trend to move away from a day honoring Christopher Columbus.
Rouge River sees massive water quality improvements
October isn't quite beach weather, but make no mistake that when the time comes to enjoy the rivers and lakes outlining the state, that water will be clean enough to jump into. Every year, 60 days of heavy rainfall washes into water bodies without being disinfected. However, the Great Lakes Water Authority took advantage of equipment and put it to use during those heavy rainfall periods, and have since disinfected every drop of water that's entered the Rouge River - saving the region hundreds of millions of dollars.
Thousands of workers join in as UAW-GM strike reaches week 5
UAW workers continue to walk the picket line on what is now week five of the strike against GM.
Detroit police look for missing girl Chase Boyce, 16
Detroit police are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl.
Raped at 10, survivor is grown and relieved to see child rapist arrested
It was June 27th, 2007. Sharday was enjoying her fun summer Detroit day at the pool. She went to bed and fell asleep until her window fan crashed to the floor. Sharday was still half asleep and in a daze and thought the man in her room was her cousin. But then he grabbed her, took her to an alley, and brutally raped her.
UAW-GM strike enters week five
Over the weekend, the UAW said workers on strike at GM and Aramark will now get $25 more in strike pay. They're up to $275 bucks a week, and they can get a side job without losing their UAW pay as long as they also show up on the picket line.
Child rape survivor relieved to see accused rapist arrested
It was June 27th, 2007. Sharday was enjoying her fun summer Detroit day at the pool. She went to bed and fell asleep until her window fan crashed to the floor. Sharday was still half asleep and in a daze and thought the man in her room was her cousin. But then he grabbed her, took her to an alley, and brutally raped her.
Police asking for help identifying man possibly related to Last Call Bar shooting
Eastpointe police have released a photo of a man who was with a person of interest in Friday night's shooting at Last Call Bar that left six hospitalized.
Fort Worth officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson in her home has resigned
The Fort Worth Police Department officer who fired into a home, killing Atatiana Jefferson, has resigned from his position at the police department.
Asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in more than a century Monday night
According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.
Yahoo data breach settlement: How to collect up to $358
If you had a Yahoo account between 2012 and 2016, you may be entitled to compensation as the tech giant looks to settle a class-action lawsuit against it after it suffered several data breaches.
Small black SUV at center of 2 stranger danger reports in Clawson
A mother of one of the children who made a stranger danger report in Clawson shares what happened.
Friends of Last Call Bar shooting victim gather for vigil
On Friday, an argument broke out inside the Eastpointe bar and pushed the crowd into the parking lot. Witnesses say a customer kicked out of the bar earlier in the night allegedly started firing, hitting 6 people -- critically wounding Jared Glenn.
12 facing charges in child sex sting out of Genesee County
Twelve people have been arrested in part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation in Genesee County.
New law makes CA first state to push back school start times
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday evening that bans California public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. and prohibits middle schools from beginning before 8 a.m.
'White Boy Rick' scheduled for an early Florida prison release
One-time teenage drug lord turned FBI informant "White Boy Rick" is set for early release from a Florida prison.
2 stranger danger reports made in Clawson involving small black SUV
Police are warning people in Clawson about multiple reports of stranger danger incidents over the weekend. Two separate incidents over the weekend have police on high alert.
Clawson police investigating two stranger danger reports
A small black SUV is at the middle of two stranger danger reports that were made in Clawson over the weekend.