Family of boy killed in alleged drunk driving crash holds vigil one week later
“He was always a safety guy including when he got in the vehicles he would say things like ‘Daddy put on your seatbelt because I don’t want to lose you,’” Jerome Coleman Sr. said of his son, Junior, who was killed last week in a horrific crash.
“He was always a safety guy including when he got in the vehicles he would say things like ‘Daddy put on your seatbelt because I don’t want to lose you,’” Jerome Coleman Sr. said of his son, Junior, who was killed last week in a horrific crash.
Fatal crash on Southfield Freeway leaves teen dead
A 19-year-old Pontiac teen, a passenger in the van, was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
A 19-year-old Pontiac teen, a passenger in the van, was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Detroit mother charged in fatal I-75 crash that ejected 4-year-old son
She was involved in a crash that killed her four-year-old child, and now a Detroit mother is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
She was involved in a crash that killed her four-year-old child, and now a Detroit mother is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Suspect in 2023 murder case of Detroit trans woman at Woodward Inn pleads guilty
The suspect in the murder case of Detroit trans woman Ashia Davis has pled guilty.
The suspect in the murder case of Detroit trans woman Ashia Davis has pled guilty.
Detroit firefighters train at city airport, prepping crews for whatever may come
Detroit firefighters trained at Coleman A. Young International airport with the goal of staffing a full-time fire crew there.
Detroit firefighters trained at Coleman A. Young International airport with the goal of staffing a full-time fire crew there.
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's ex-CFO pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering
Will Smith was behind the theft of more than $40 million from the nonprofit during a years-long scheme in which he transferred money from the conservancy into bank accounts he controlled, while attempting to conceal the moves, while claiming to have authorization to do so.
Will Smith was behind the theft of more than $40 million from the nonprofit during a years-long scheme in which he transferred money from the conservancy into bank accounts he controlled, while attempting to conceal the moves, while claiming to have authorization to do so.
Downtown Detroit Partnership makes recommendations for I-375 rebuild
Residents expressed their displeasure with MDOT's original design of a nine lane boulevard. The new plan includes as few as four lanes. Here's what else is being planned:
Residents expressed their displeasure with MDOT's original design of a nine lane boulevard. The new plan includes as few as four lanes. Here's what else is being planned:
Detroit father of boy who shot self to be sentenced after pleading guilty to safe storage violation
A Detroit father whose young son shot himself with an unsecured gun earlier this year will be sentenced Friday under Michigan's safe storage law.
A Detroit father whose young son shot himself with an unsecured gun earlier this year will be sentenced Friday under Michigan's safe storage law.
Thieves attempt to steal 'Ozempic' from Dearborn Heights pharmacy for black market profits
'Ohhh ohhh Ozempic' is causing Dearborn Heights police to say, oh no, as thieves smashed their way into a pharmacy going after the weight-loss drug for a big payday on the black market.
'Ohhh ohhh Ozempic' is causing Dearborn Heights police to say, oh no, as thieves smashed their way into a pharmacy going after the weight-loss drug for a big payday on the black market.
Advocacy group in Detroit lending hand to trans people post election
An advocacy organization in Detroit for transgender people is soldiering on after the election, hoping to continue to fight against discrimination in housing, education, medical services, and other areas.
An advocacy organization in Detroit for transgender people is soldiering on after the election, hoping to continue to fight against discrimination in housing, education, medical services, and other areas.
The Giving Machine comes to Detroit, sending donations to those in need
“So the way that this works is like a vending machine, but it’s a reverse vending machine. Instead of buying pop or chips, you’re buying something for somebody,” said spokesperson Chad Lyons.
“So the way that this works is like a vending machine, but it’s a reverse vending machine. Instead of buying pop or chips, you’re buying something for somebody,” said spokesperson Chad Lyons.
15-year-old charged for Detroit shooting that killed 14-year-old, wounded mother
A 15-year-old is facing charges for a Detroit shooting last week that left another teen dead and wounded his mother.
A 15-year-old is facing charges for a Detroit shooting last week that left another teen dead and wounded his mother.
Linkin Park stopping in Detroit during 'From Zero World Tour' after Emily Armstrong joins band
After a long hiatus from new music and touring following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park is back on the road, with plans to stop in Detroit next summer.
After a long hiatus from new music and touring following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington, Linkin Park is back on the road, with plans to stop in Detroit next summer.
Court hearing delayed for suspect in fatal shooting of retired Detroit police officer
A Detroit man accused of killing his neighbor and dumping his body in 2022 will appear in court next week, when more details are expected to be revealed.
A Detroit man accused of killing his neighbor and dumping his body in 2022 will appear in court next week, when more details are expected to be revealed.
Detroit VA and Pistons partner to give veterans coats on 'World Kindness Day'
They spent years, some made it their career, risking it all to protect our country. On Wednesday, other people stepped up to serve veterans in their time of need.
They spent years, some made it their career, risking it all to protect our country. On Wednesday, other people stepped up to serve veterans in their time of need.
First responders on the scene for large house fire in Detroit
A fierce fire has first responders on the scene of Mount Vernon in Detroit, where witnesses say they have never seen anything like it.
A fierce fire has first responders on the scene of Mount Vernon in Detroit, where witnesses say they have never seen anything like it.
Detroit first responders honored in annual 'Above and Beyond Awards'
Detroit police and fire first responders were celebrated for their victory at the Above and Beyond Awards Wednesday evening.
Detroit police and fire first responders were celebrated for their victory at the Above and Beyond Awards Wednesday evening.
Habibi Edition: Detroit entrepreneur debuts limited edition watch with Shinola
Embodying the fusion of traditional and modern, Detroit's own Dan Elhosni collaborates with renowned watch brand Shinola, presenting a limited edition watch as a tribute to his Lebanese origins.
Embodying the fusion of traditional and modern, Detroit's own Dan Elhosni collaborates with renowned watch brand Shinola, presenting a limited edition watch as a tribute to his Lebanese origins.
Harper Woods police win appeal over liability in death of woman in custody
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman who was in custody in suburban Detroit.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman who was in custody in suburban Detroit.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan not seeking fourth term: 'An honor of a lifetime'
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will not seek reelection in 2025 after 12 years of leading the city of Detroit.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will not seek reelection in 2025 after 12 years of leading the city of Detroit.