West Michigan man charged with shining laser at Detroit police helicopter at BLM protest in August
A federal criminal complaint says someone pointed a green-colored laser at a Detroit police helicopter, temporarily blinding the crew for seven seconds. An investigation revealed that person was 32-year-old Michael Hurd of Fennville, who was supposed to be helping people on the ground as a street medic.
Detroit Fire Department review highlights need for more mental health, substance use resources
The Detroit Fire Department is developing programs to help employees who are under a great deal of stress and may be struggling with substance use issues.
Detroit looks to hire returning citizens for increased blight removal effort
As Detroit capitalizes on the passage of Proposal N and ramps up blight removal, it is looking to hire returning citizens from prison to help give them a second chance.
Court documents allege protester blinded Detroit police helicopter flight crew with laser
A man is accused of pointing a laser at a police helicopter during a Detroit Will Breathe protest last summer.
I-75 closed in Metro Detroit this weekend among dozens of planned road closures
From I-75 to the Lodge to 8 Mile and up and down Michigan Highways in Southeast Michigan - traffic will be backed up and restricted as dozens of lane closures are planned this weekend.
Bedrock adding more property on Detroit Riverfront
The land development company's latest acquisition means it owns four locations along the Detroit Riverfront.
Mobile care team bringing COVID-19 vaccine and food to Detroit's poorest
Keenon Carreker was in no hurry to get vaccinated by the time he got the shot at Salvation Army's mobile soup kitchen offering hot dogs and bags of food. But for him, "it helped being right here in my neighborhood."
2 vehicle fatal crash under investigation on Cherry Hill in Canton
A fatal two-vehicle crash in Canton has closed Cherry Hill between Lotz and Haggerty roads Thursday.
Covenant House's mission of helping homeless youth shares homegrown success story
The nonprofit that provides care and services for our country's homeless youth. May 17th will be the Night of Covenant House Stars - all to benefit homeless youth. Young people like Jeremiah - who we think is a bit of a star, too.
Woman needs help after tree falls on elderly mother's Detroit home
A woman is still trying to remove a fallen tree from her mother's yard almost a year after it fell on the house.
Metro Detroit rappers charged with stealing over $5 million from IRS
Two Detroit area rappers are accused of running an elaborate scheme and steal more than $5 million from the IRS.
Warren kidnapping suspect had fled after being sentenced for unlawful imprisonment week before
Adrian Brown had been sentenced for a separate crime the week before he allegedly abducted a former girlfriend in Warren. She was found safe several hours later.
Amazon hiring over 3,000 in Detroit area - offering sign-on, COVID vaccine bonus. Here's how to apply
Amazon is hiring more than 3,000 people in Metro Detroit and are offering $17 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and more for having a COVID-19 vaccine.
Detroit man accused of firing multiple shots outside Riverview business
A Detroit man was charged with multiple felonies after police say he fired shots in the parking lot of a Riverview business.
Detroit Mayor Duggan says COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available for children 12 and older
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said that the city will soon be providing COVID-19 vaccines to children 12 and older.
Lung recipient who now needs new lungs hopes to inspire people to be organ donors
A man who has received multiple organ transplants hopes his story inspires other people to become donors.
Detroit Historical Museum hosting celebration as techno music fest exhibit comes to close
A celebration is being held before the closing of the Detroit Historical Museum exhibit, 2000/2020: Celebrating 20 Years of the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit!
Woman abducted from Warren Subway found safe, suspect is still on the run
Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said that Michelle Jackson was found safe. But investigators are still looking for the suspect, Adrian Lamar Brown - who police say has a violent past.
Someone stole a Taco Bell employee's bike in Ferndale. So local police gave him a new one
When Tyreese Taylor learned his stolen bike was getting replaced, he first thought it was a joke. "I was surprised." For Ferndale police officer Christopher Wiacek, "It was just one person being nice to another person."
Woman kidnapped by armed ex-boyfriend from Warren Subway
It happened at 2 p.m. Tuesday at a Subway store at Nine Mile and Schoener. The ex-boyfriend named Adrian Brown, entered, implied he had a gun, and forced her into his burgundy SUV described as a Suburban or Cadillac Denali with Florida license plates.