Crews rescue elderly woman from Detroit house fire
Crews arrived around 11:30 a.m. Friday morning, used a ladder to scale the home to the second-story floor, and broke the window. From there, they were able to retrieve the woman.
Crews arrived around 11:30 a.m. Friday morning, used a ladder to scale the home to the second-story floor, and broke the window. From there, they were able to retrieve the woman.
2 killed after driver crosses center lane on Schaefer, hits woman head-on
A woman was killed Friday afternoon when another car crashed over the centerline on Schaefer, hitting her head on.
A woman was killed Friday afternoon when another car crashed over the centerline on Schaefer, hitting her head on.
Highland Park fire chief criticizes Detroit firefighters for leaving burning apartment
Detroit fire crews were the first on the scene of a burning apartment in Highland Park, but they didn't stick around to finish extinguishing the blaze. Now, the Highland Park fire chief is questioning that choice.
Detroit fire crews were the first on the scene of a burning apartment in Highland Park, but they didn't stick around to finish extinguishing the blaze. Now, the Highland Park fire chief is questioning that choice.
'Focused deterrence' guides individuals out of violence, gives 2nd chances
The program puts "targeted offenders" in a room where they receive information about what would happen if they got out of a life of violence, available support, as well as the consequences they may face if they persist in their violent behavior.
The program puts "targeted offenders" in a room where they receive information about what would happen if they got out of a life of violence, available support, as well as the consequences they may face if they persist in their violent behavior.
Henry Ford Health, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association awarded $4.8M grant
Black women suffer higher mortality and increased rates of discomfort during childbirth than other groups - a gap the grant hopes to close.
Black women suffer higher mortality and increased rates of discomfort during childbirth than other groups - a gap the grant hopes to close.
A cut above the rest: Sam's Barber Shop celebrates 70 years in Downtown Detroit
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
Detroit announces big pay bump for bus drivers, max bonuses of $6,000 a year
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
Fire and Ice Festival, ghost tour, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed a year
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver accused of hitting, killing Detroit man while drunk
Authorities say a driver was drunk when he hit and killed a Detroit man on New Year's Day.
Authorities say a driver was drunk when he hit and killed a Detroit man on New Year's Day.
Experts say syphilis cases are on rise in Michigan with surge in Detroit
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
Officials tout Detroit's falling homicide rate, sees results on community front and hiring more officers
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
Samantha Woll evidence hearing will include 'lengthy exam' with 12 witnesses
The Wayne County Prosecutor plans to admit a large pool of evidence they say ties Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 28, to the fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll.
The Wayne County Prosecutor plans to admit a large pool of evidence they say ties Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 28, to the fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll.
Suspect wanted after pulling gun on employee while stealing from Detroit Family Dollar
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who brandished a gun at a Family Dollar employee who approached him as he was stealing.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who brandished a gun at a Family Dollar employee who approached him as he was stealing.
Detroit crime stats: Police to highlight 2023 numbers, including fewest homicides since 1966
Last year, Detroit saw the fewest number of murders since 1966. Police and city leaders are set to expand on 2023 crime stats during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Last year, Detroit saw the fewest number of murders since 1966. Police and city leaders are set to expand on 2023 crime stats during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Detroit reports lowest homicide numbers in 57 years
The city recorded 252 homicides in 2023, according to data from Detroit police.
The city recorded 252 homicides in 2023, according to data from Detroit police.
Underground Railroad destination in Canada shares intimate connection with its citizens
The citizens of Buxton celebrated their 100th anniversary recently. People from Detroit and Southfield and everywhere else arrived to partake.
The citizens of Buxton celebrated their 100th anniversary recently. People from Detroit and Southfield and everywhere else arrived to partake.
New Detroit parking rules include permits zones near LCA, Sunday enforcement
The new year is ushering in some new parking rules for those looking to park in parts of Midtown. That's not the only changes coming, however.
The new year is ushering in some new parking rules for those looking to park in parts of Midtown. That's not the only changes coming, however.
Detroit family stranded without heat during holidays
"Me and my family, we just trying to seek help. We don’t have no hot water. No heat," the Detroit father said.
"Me and my family, we just trying to seek help. We don’t have no hot water. No heat," the Detroit father said.
Metro Detroit shelters feel influx of asylum seekers
With battles between Israel and Hamas plus the Ukraine invasion by Russia continuing, more and more refugees are finding their way to Detroit.
With battles between Israel and Hamas plus the Ukraine invasion by Russia continuing, more and more refugees are finding their way to Detroit.