Metro Detroit steps up support for Ukraine as refugees continue fleeing war

Thousands of miles from conflict, those with ties to Ukraine are trying to make their impact felt for the refugees escaping the besieged country.

Pedestrian killed crossing Mound in Sterling Heights Thursday

The pedestrian, a man from Detroit, was reportedly outside the crosswalk area on Mound Road when he was fatally struck early Thursday morning.

Utica Schools bus driver charged in alleged drunk crash with students on board

Nichole Michelle Dillard is accused of crashing her school bus while allegedly drunk, with students from Henry Ford II High School into a pole at the corner of Schoenherr and Hall Road in Sterling Heights on Dec. 14.

All children of police and fire killed in line of duty will now receive free tuition in Michigan

"Not having my father was very difficult for me growing up and it caused a lot of issues with my mental health, especially with depression and having to experience grief in a different way, than most people," Lily said. "I have fought so hard my entire life and luckily I was able to keep my grades up and still go to college."

Conquer the Bus at Utica Community Schools Bus, Bounce and Hiring Event held; drivers still needed

At least 15 people applied at the event, and the school is looking to fill at least 40 spots. The district is looking to hire full time and part time employees. UCS will walk you through and pay for the certification process

Sterling Heights police arrest man who attempted to rob gas station with toy handgun

Police arrived as the man was leaving the gas station, who then fled the scene. Video showing the pursuit follows a squad vehicle closely behind the suspect until he falls over.

Suspect in murder for hire plot from 2016 charged by Sterling Heights police

“Witnesses and informants - you have to sort all of those things out," Chief Dwojakowski said. "It takes time and you have to verify stories. you can be 90 percent certain someone did something, but that is not difficult in the court of law.”

New Esports Arena opens in Sterling Heights

The Esports Arena features gaming consoles from Nintendo and Sony, as well as several high-tech gaming computers with graphic cards that enable esport athletes to compete in leagues and tournaments.

"Everything's going wrong": Sterling Heights Police stop speeding man, hook up new TV

A 79-year-old Sterling Heights man was running all over town trying to find what he needed to hook up his new TV for his wife when he was stopped for speeding. But police didn't give him a ticket. Instead - they hooked up his TV for him.

Boy battling serious illness gets wish as junior officer with Sterling Heights police

"Every time we go to a park and he sees (a police officer) he's like, I want to say hi and that's what we do," said his mom, Jaime Vanderhovel. "Rainbow Connection made this happen today and I'm just speechless."