Prosecutor to supreme court: Wafer changed story to cops in murder of Renisha McBride

Prosecutor to supreme court: Wafer changed story to cops in murder of Renisha McBride

Wafer’s attorney claims he should not have been charged with both 2nd-degree murder and manslaughter – similar to double jeopardy. They are trying to convince the state supreme court to give Wafer a new trial in Wayne County, which could result in a lesser sentence.

Wafer’s attorney claims he should not have been charged with both 2nd-degree murder and manslaughter – similar to double jeopardy. They are trying to convince the state supreme court to give Wafer a new trial in Wayne County, which could result in a lesser sentence.

Michigan high court to review manslaughter conviction for Dearborn Heights man who killed teen

Michigan high court to review manslaughter conviction for Dearborn Heights man who killed teen

Ted Wafer was sentenced to 17 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting a 19-year-old who was knocking on his door after a car crash in 2013. His manslaughter conviction enhanced his sentence.

Ted Wafer was sentenced to 17 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting a 19-year-old who was knocking on his door after a car crash in 2013. His manslaughter conviction enhanced his sentence.

Frustration overflows at townhall on south end flooding in Dearborn Heights

Frustration overflows at townhall on south end flooding in Dearborn Heights

The city is using grant money to buy homes in the flood plain. Those homes are being demolished and buffer zones are being created - but it’s a slow process and it’s expensive.

The city is using grant money to buy homes in the flood plain. Those homes are being demolished and buffer zones are being created - but it’s a slow process and it’s expensive.

Michigan Supreme Court reviewing sentencing for 2013 porch shooting in Dearborn Heights

Michigan Supreme Court reviewing sentencing for 2013 porch shooting in Dearborn Heights

Ted Wafer has been in prison since his conviction in 2014 when he was sentenced to 17 years for second-degree murder, manslaughter, and a gun crime. His lawyers want the manslaughter charge dropped.

Ted Wafer has been in prison since his conviction in 2014 when he was sentenced to 17 years for second-degree murder, manslaughter, and a gun crime. His lawyers want the manslaughter charge dropped.

Dearborn Heights man wins $25K for life, wife tells him he's dreaming and went back to sleep

Dearborn Heights man wins $25K for life, wife tells him he's dreaming and went back to sleep

A Dearborn Heights man was up early when he noticed a strange-looking email. Then he saw he won a life-changing prize but he didn't believe it. And neither did his wife - who him he was dreaming and she went back to sleep.

A Dearborn Heights man was up early when he noticed a strange-looking email. Then he saw he won a life-changing prize but he didn't believe it. And neither did his wife - who him he was dreaming and she went back to sleep.

Dearborn Heights solution to Ecorse Creek flooding? Buy nearby homes and demolish them

Dearborn Heights solution to Ecorse Creek flooding? Buy nearby homes and demolish them

The city is using federal money to purchase homes it can demolish and turn into green space that will absorb rising waters from Ecorse Creek - which is notorious for its periodic flooding.

The city is using federal money to purchase homes it can demolish and turn into green space that will absorb rising waters from Ecorse Creek - which is notorious for its periodic flooding.

Single mother of 3 loses everything after power line falls causing house fire

Single mother of 3 loses everything after power line falls causing house fire

The Red Cross is helping her with a hotel stay, but that will run out in a matter of days. “They did recommend some homeless shelters, but with school starting up I am not sure how that’s going to work out," she said.

The Red Cross is helping her with a hotel stay, but that will run out in a matter of days. “They did recommend some homeless shelters, but with school starting up I am not sure how that’s going to work out," she said.

Parts of Dearborn Heights left under water from heavy rainfall

Parts of Dearborn Heights left under water from heavy rainfall

In the area of Telegraph and Hanover, water runs up to the front porches of the houses and in some cases, windows, while the street and sidewalks are submerged.

In the area of Telegraph and Hanover, water runs up to the front porches of the houses and in some cases, windows, while the street and sidewalks are submerged.