Light shows, live ice carving events, and more things to do this Christmas weekend in Metro Detroit

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a winter wonderland this weekend, look no further than Metro Detroit. It may not be a white Christmas, but there are plenty of festive ways to spend the holiday:

Detroit journalist Charlie LeDuff charged with domestic violence

Charlie LeDuff was arrested Monday evening on domestic violence charges and appeared. He was released on a $5,000 personal bond and ordered to have no contact with his wife.

Bloomfield Township Fire Department presents “Fill The Boot" proceeds to MDA

The Bloomfield Township Fire Department recently issued a check for $16,129 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association from their November Fill the Boot campaign. 

Afghan family finds refuge in Michigan with help from Oakland County residents

Thanks to a U.S. Marine major from Michigan, the Sadat family boarded one of the last cargo planes headed to America. Their brave story reached First Lady Jill Biden, who invited them to the White House earlier this year.

33-year-old dead after being shot by Oakland County Sheriff's deputies following chase

The suspect was shot by police after exiting his vehicle following a police chase. He "turned abruptly towards the deputies with a two-handed posture" a release from the sheriff's office said.

Gun buyback organizer wants weapons destroyed, not recycled

“We are calling upon our city, county, and state leaders to please (not) recycle those guns, please destroy them," he said. "We are currently in discussions with legislators, the police department, trying to see if we can have them set aside."

Package thieves caught with numerous stolen items after arrest in Berkley, police say

Berkley police are looking for the intended recipients of numerous stolen items after catching two package thieves over the weekend. Police believe these items were stolen from the Metro Detroit area over the past two weeks.