Legacy of famed Tuskegee Airmen in spotlight after theft of statue honoring pilot
A statue of a famed Tuskegee airman that stood in Rouge Park was stolen recently. It has since been recovered, though not without damage.
A statue of a famed Tuskegee airman that stood in Rouge Park was stolen recently. It has since been recovered, though not without damage.
Todd Bettison named interim chief of Detroit police as James White leaves department
Detroit's Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will lead the police department until a permanent chief is hired, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday. Chief James White is leaving to run the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Detroit's Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will lead the police department until a permanent chief is hired, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday. Chief James White is leaving to run the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Bronze 600-pound stolen military tribute statue recovered in Southwest Detroit
The statue was of Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson from Detroit, a Tuskegee Airman - the first Black military pilots, forbidden from holding the title before 1941.
The statue was of Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson from Detroit, a Tuskegee Airman - the first Black military pilots, forbidden from holding the title before 1941.
Did Detroit judge have immunity when he had teen cuffed for sleeping in courtroom?
A motion has been filed to dismiss the case against a Detroit judge who has since come under fire for detaining a teenager who had fallen asleep in his courtroom during a field trip.
A motion has been filed to dismiss the case against a Detroit judge who has since come under fire for detaining a teenager who had fallen asleep in his courtroom during a field trip.
Family gets new home after devastating house fire
A mom and her three kids walked into their new home Thursday after spending time in a temporary shelter in Pontiac. Since a house fire turned their lives upside down, going through the motions has been tough.
A mom and her three kids walked into their new home Thursday after spending time in a temporary shelter in Pontiac. Since a house fire turned their lives upside down, going through the motions has been tough.
Howl-O-Ween Costume Party, Halloween Stroll, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
With just a few days until Halloween, this weekend is full of spooky fun around Metro Detroit.
With just a few days until Halloween, this weekend is full of spooky fun around Metro Detroit.
Man exonerated 22 years after false witness statement sent him to prison for double murder in Detroit
A man who spent two decades in prison after a false witness statement was used to convict him of murder is home. LaVone Hill, 47, was convicted of killing people during a dice game in Detroit in September 2001 and sentenced to life in prison in 2002.
A man who spent two decades in prison after a false witness statement was used to convict him of murder is home. LaVone Hill, 47, was convicted of killing people during a dice game in Detroit in September 2001 and sentenced to life in prison in 2002.
Woman run over, killed during argument on Detroit's east side
A woman is dead after a suspected argument early Thursday in Detroit resulted in a driver running her over.
A woman is dead after a suspected argument early Thursday in Detroit resulted in a driver running her over.
Detroit Free Press Marathon runner who suffered heart attack, thanks DMC for life-saving help
Vanderbush was running the Detroit Free Press Marathon on Sunday, but never made it to the finish line.
Vanderbush was running the Detroit Free Press Marathon on Sunday, but never made it to the finish line.
Early voting locations in Southeast Michigan: Where to vote in Oakland County
Early voting in Oakland County starts this Saturday and there are locations available throughout the county.
Early voting in Oakland County starts this Saturday and there are locations available throughout the county.
2 in critical condition after shooting on Woodward in Detroit
Two men were shot on Woodward Avenue in Detroit near a Happy's Pizza.
Two men were shot on Woodward Avenue in Detroit near a Happy's Pizza.
Obama rallies voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit before packed Huntington Place
"I know that I'm the 'Hope' guy," he said. "But don't just 'Hope' - get off your couch and vote."
"I know that I'm the 'Hope' guy," he said. "But don't just 'Hope' - get off your couch and vote."
Eminem welcomes Obama to Detroit for Harris rally: 'The spotlight is on us, go out and vote'
"So I don't usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem," Obama quipped.
"So I don't usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem," Obama quipped.
On-site college admissions event helps teens at Dollars for Scholars
Both Detroit CMA students will be the first in their families to go to college.
Both Detroit CMA students will be the first in their families to go to college.
Detroit councilwoman wants to restrict where weed can be advertised
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
Man headed to prison for crash that hurt Eastern Market CEO, killed his wife
A Romulus man will spend at least the next 7 ½ years behind bars after crashing into the Eastern Market CEO and his wife, killing her, while under the influence.
A Romulus man will spend at least the next 7 ½ years behind bars after crashing into the Eastern Market CEO and his wife, killing her, while under the influence.
Victimized of a break-in, woman calls thieves on her stolen phone - and they answer
The incident happened on Saturday evening near McNichols and Schaefer. Detroit police took a report, but Faustine Onweneme couldn’t wait.
The incident happened on Saturday evening near McNichols and Schaefer. Detroit police took a report, but Faustine Onweneme couldn’t wait.
2 wounded, 1 killed in drive-by shooting at apartment complex on Detroit's east side
"What we do know now is that a vehicle did drive through the complex and opened fire on these individuals," McKay said.
"What we do know now is that a vehicle did drive through the complex and opened fire on these individuals," McKay said.
Detroit city clerk sets ambitious goal for November election: 100% results reported by midnight
Election day is still two weeks out, but tens of thousands have already voted in Detroit. Here's why the clerk is confident results will be reported sooner than last year.
Election day is still two weeks out, but tens of thousands have already voted in Detroit. Here's why the clerk is confident results will be reported sooner than last year.
18-year-old dead, another injured in shooting in Detroit
Detroit police are investigating a double shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Monday afternoon.
Detroit police are investigating a double shooting that left an 18-year-old dead early Monday afternoon.