Burdened by setbacks too many to count, Eastpointe son pleads for help for his mom

An Eastpointe mom has struggled through trials too many to count, from the loss of her daughter to escaping an abusive boyfriend. Her son wants to give her a win and has set up a gofundme in a plea for help.

Tough from the beginning, an Eastpointe man makes a plea for help for his mom
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On her own from age 14 and struggling through setbacks of disease and violence from abusive partners, an Eastpointe woman has worked for years to make ends meet. Her son is reaching out to the public for help.

Despite rescue efforts from EMS crews, citizens, Eastpointe worker dies after trench collapse
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Even with the assistance of several people, efforts to save Brian Theobald weren't enough after he was pronounced dead following the collapse of a trench that had been dug to repair a water main.

Trench collapse kills Eastpointe city worker during water main repair

An Eastpointe city worker was crushed after a trench collapsed on him while he was working on a water main break on Gratiot. Video shows several emergency crew members and civilians working to save Brian Theobald, but were unsuccessful.

Eastpointe city work dies after trench collapses
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Eastpointe police say a city worker who became trapped when a trench collapsed on him died. He was working on a water main break at the time.

4 men charged after fentanyl trafficking ring busted by Warren police

Four men are facing charges after police in Warren say they broke up a major fentanyl trafficking ring that's allegedly tied to dozens of overdoses and at least three deaths.

MSP stops Chrysler 300 driving 117 MPH, finds driver with 9MM

Michigan State Police said a driver was speeding at 117 MPH on I-94 and was carrying a 9MM without a proper license.

Woman hit by car looking at Christmas lights display in Grosse Pointe

As of today she was still in critical condition. Neighbors say it's not uncommon to see cars lined up to see the lights but some feel this intersection is ill-equipped to handle the distractions it can cause. 

Dreams of a white Christmas may come true this year in Michigan

Southeast Michigan is looking at a good chance of a white Christmas in 2020 with a snowstorm forming on the west coast early next week and pushing in on Christmas Eve.

Teacher makes special deliveries to students with gifts, care packages

Shannon is from Madison Early Childhood Center in Madison Heights. On Wednesday, she hand-delivered 15 gifts, care packages really to her kindergartners stuck behind a screen.

Bullets hit mobile homes after Warren police shooting, residents say

"It went through here and it went all the way through my living room," said Amanda Freeland. "And it came out the other side of my living room under my Christmas tree.

Roseville man creates scavenger hunt across the city and it is finders keepers

"It all started with having a lot of stuff in my house," he said. Instead of fighting the clutter, he decided to use it as a way to reach out to his neighbors.

Roseville clothing shop hosting toy drive Saturday, Dec. 12

Detroit Grind Strong, a clothing store in Roseville, is giving back to their community with a toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Warren police shoot burglary suspect at Madison Heights hotel

A Warren police officer has shot a 35-year-old man who allegedly stole a safe from an Auburn Hills business. When they went to arrest the suspect, he tried running an officer over with his car.