8-year-old Splashpad shooting survivor donates slime that restored his laugh

Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. For 8-year-old Janek Bebout, slime that made a funny sound helped him. And now he's hoping to help other kids.

Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard reflects on D.C. tragedy during flight home

The tragedy in Washington D.C., where a plane crashed into a helicopter near Reagan National Airport, has already hit close to home for many, including Southeast Michigan.

'We just saw them': Detroit area figure skaters mourn after DC crash

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet Wednesday night, killing 60 passengers and four crew members on board and three members of the U.S. military.

Lawrence Tech course prepares women for leadership roles

A new course at Lawrence Technological University is helping women advance their careers and achieve leadership roles.

Michigan's public transit community celebrates 2024 successes, but funding issues remain

Even as more bus routes, better service, and improved dialogue around transit highlighted 2024, divided government and Trump's pause on federal grants will make any expanded transit tough in Michigan.

Stolen earbuds lead police to Troy home invasion suspect

A Troy break-in suspect is in custody after police say a pair of stolen earbuds were used to track him down.

Trump federal funding pause: Metro Detroit child care center concerned for future

It has been a busy few days for the new Trump administration as they brought about more sweeping changes early this week, including military orders and a pause in federal funding, as the president moves into his second week in office.

Michigan's severe storms highlight urgent need for better water management - What you can do

As powerful storms continue to hit Michigan, green infrastructure like rain barrels and rain gardens are becoming more important for mitigating flooding and water contamination.

Nonverbal child's iPad stolen at Pistons game: Family seeks help

A child with a rare epilepsy disorder that robbed him of his speech, lost his only form of communication during the Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena: his iPad.

Orion Twp stabbing: Investigators release new information on caseworker attack

Officials have new information regarding the alleged attack on a Samaritas caseworker at his home in Orion Township by someone he was helping through his job.

Ongoing heat issues at Pontiac apartment leaving tenants in the cold

City officials say they're working to get the bottom of why residents are suffering through the cold, despite being told by the property's management that heat was working.