Rochester nonprofit gifts vehicle to domestic violence survivor

A mother of two received the gift of a lifetime on Friday, a vehicle she can call her own. It helps her to build a new life, free of domestic violence.

Possum rescue chili fundraiser, 'A Christmas Story' Q&A, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Help animals at a fundraiser benefiting Motor City Possum Rescue, enjoy a question and answer session with actors from the original “A Christmas Story," and more this weekend in Metro Detroit:

Fire rips through Oak Park home

A home on Seneca near Kenwood in Oak Park caught fire on Friday morning, prompting a response from numerous fire departments.

Detroit snow squalls: crashes pileup in Southeast Michigan storm

As snow squalls that blew into Metro Detroit Wednesday night, police responded to 86 crashes across Metro Detroit: “Weather doesn’t cause crashes, drivers do!"

Road conditions in Michigan: Snow slowing travel on major highways

While bridges and overpasses are expected to be the most slick, driving around the region is slow going everywhere - and that's without people crashing.

Drunk driving holiday crackdown underway - 'drive sober or get pulled over'

As the holidays approach, police agencies across the state are ramping up enforcement with the reminder - drive sober or get pulled over.

Wayne County public transit expansion inches closer to reality after bill clears Michigan House

There are 17 communities that could be impacted by the legislation if lawmakers approve the bill, which would eliminate the opt-out function that has created a patchwork of bus stops in Wayne County

Scammers target families of jailed loved ones demanding payments for release

Investigators believe scammers are doing their homework by checking the list of jail inmates which is publicly available information online and then connecting them to a family member.

Waterford man becomes 13th drowning victim in Oakland County this year

Police responded after the caller reported hearing a voice yelling for help and the sound of someone thrashing about in the water.

Sheriff calls for end to Visa Waiver Program after Chilean gangs target high-end Oakland County homes

As authorities in Oakland County continue to deal with thieves targeting high-end homes, Sheriff Mike Bouchard is calling for an end to a program that he says is allowing the suspects into the United States.

Syndicate Ferndale owner announces new restaurant at former Scout, M-Brew spot

A week after Scout Vester closed in Ferndale, a new bar and eatery is already preparing to take over the spot. The owner of Syndicate Ferndale is opening a new restaurant in the space.

Effort underway to halt new landfill from development in Salem Township

How much trash is too much? That's what people are asking in Northville on Monday night. An effort is underway attempting to stop a new landfill from being developed in Salem Township.

Detroit company 'E. W. Grobbel' donates 30,000 pounds of meat to fight food insecurity

A much-needed donation is coming to Forgotten Harvest. Detroit food producer 'E. W. Grobbel's' is going above and beyond donating a semi-trailer full of frozen corned beef.