Detroit Zoo unveils newest penguin, Atticus

Meet the Detroit Zoo's newest penguin chick, a big ball of fluff named Atticus.

75-year-old Michigan woman loses $35K+ in PayPal scam

An email from a scammer claiming to be from PayPal led to a Troy woman losing more than $35,000.

Forgotten Harvest expands mobile markets to combat hunger in Southeast Michigan

Forgotten Harvest is working to fill the void for many families across Southeast Michigan, and the nonprofit says it’s expanding so it can reach even more people to wipe out hunger.

Pontiac man set on fire while sleeping during Facetime prank wants justice

"People were actually telling these people what to do to me - and I’m having seizures, I can’t even defend myself," Trimble said. "They saw me sleep and it was like an artist seeing a blank canvas."

I-696 closure pushed to March 3, says MDOT

The start of a major construction project that will affect thousands of Michigan drivers per day has been pushed back, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Berkley man accused of preying on children now charged in connection with Grosse Pointe Park sexual assault

A Berkley man arrested and charged last week for sex crimes against a minor is now facing more charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl in Grosse Pointe Park.

Great Lakes Water Authority approves reduced water, sewer rate increases following historic proposal

The increases are tied to current and new infrastructure projects, including corrosion control in pipelines owned by local cities and a massive study on flood mitigation in Southeast Michigan.

Pontiac child abandonment case leads to proposed changes to Michigan school code

After three children were found living alone in a filthy Pontiac home for years, Michigan lawmakers are pushing to change what happens when a student leaves a school.

Prostate cancer higher among first responders and at-risk communities, says experts

The American Cancer Society says more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The alarming number is even higher than in past years, with first responders especially at risk.

Berkley man accused of sex crimes, providing minors with alcohol and drugs

A Berkley man is accused of providing alcohol and other substances to minors. He's now facing sex crime charges after police say he allegedly had sexual contact with one of those minors.

CARE House aids Pontiac children's recovery after being allegedly abandoned by mother

Three children are recovering and receiving support after being found living in deplorable conditions after their mother, 34-year-old Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, allegedly abandoned them for years.