Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, Chipotle guacamole shooting, mysterious gray wolf, and more top stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year from the Detroit area and around Michigan. Read the stories that viewers cared about the most, and see where ongoing cases stand heading into 2025:
Trial date set for suspect in deadly Swan Boat Club crash
A bombshell break for the defense in the murder case against a Monroe County woman, charged for ramming her car into the side of a building, killing two children.
Marshella Chidester trial: What's next for suspect in deadly Swan Boat Club crash
Marshella Chidester's Swan Boat Club crash case continues to move through the court system. On Friday, her trial date was set.
Swan Boat Club crash: Marshella Chidester's trial date set
The trial date for Marshella Chidester, the woman who slammed into a Monroe County boat club and killed two children while allegedly drunk, was set Friday morning.
Reelected county commissioner in Michigan will serve term from federal prison
A county official in Michigan has taken the oath of office for another term, but face-to-face meetings with his constituents are unlikely.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal hit-and-run in Bedford Township
According to investigators, 43-year-old Erika R. Todd of Erie, Michigan, was walking eastbound on Smith Road, near the roadway’s shoulder, wearing dark clothing.
Woman assaults Splash Universe hotel clerk, flees with 9 children after credit card declined
A woman who was angry after she was unable to book a room at Splash Universe in Dundee allegedly assaulted the hotel clerk in front of nine children she had with her.
I-75 fully open after numerous crashes shuttered freeway for hours in Monroe County
All lanes of I-75 have reopened after multiple crashes closed the freeway Tuesday morning in Monroe County.
Wife stabs husband during argument in Monroe County
A disagreement early Thursday in Monroe County escalated to a woman stabbing her husband.
Vote then head outside - Show 'I voted' sticker to visit Huron-Clinton Metroparks for free after Election Day
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are offering free admission to its 13 parks on Wednesday, the day after Election Day, if you show your “I voted” sticker.
Man in custody after string of mobile home break-ins in Monroe Township
A man is now facing charges after authorities say he broke into three homes in Monroe County.
19-year-old mom and her baby killed in violent crash in Monroe County
The car struck the semi-truck with enough force to get lodged underneath it after colliding head-on Tuesday morning.
Redford man killed in Monroe County motorcycle crash
A Redford Township man died Friday after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in Monroe County.
Man shot with crossbow while breaking into Monroe County home
A man suffered injuries that required surgery after he was shot with a crossbow while breaking into a Monroe County home early Tuesday.
Two motorcyclists injured in Raisinville Township crash
The 43-year-old driver was taken to Corewell Health Trenton in critical condition, the 34-year-old driver was taken to the same hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Monroe County Community College breaks ground on new health and safety building
Planning and substantial effort to bring the project to fruition has been ongoing for nearly four years.
Skeletons are Alive, Harvest Fest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The first weekend of October is all about fall fun, from the Skeletons are Alive Launch Party to Pumpkinfest to Harvest Fest - here's what's going on:
Monroe County student brings toy knife on bus, pretends to stab classmate
A fifth-grader in Monroe brought a spring-loaded toy knife on the school bus on Wednesday and pretended to stab a classmate. Now they've been suspended.
Unloaded BB gun confiscated from Monroe County first grader
A BB gun was confiscated from a young child after they showed it to students on the bus while on the way to Custer Elementary School in Monroe on Tuesday morning.
Woman accused of abandoning 3-year-old daughter with stranger in Monroe
A woman allegedly abandoned her young daughter with a stranger in Monroe after the stranger let the woman and her children stay with them.