Rick Wershe Jr. in court to preserve $100 million lawsuit against Detroit and FBI
His 30 years in prison for drug offenses were considered some of the harshest sentences an offender has received for those crimes. Rick Wershe says law enforcement conspired to keep him in prison.
His 30 years in prison for drug offenses were considered some of the harshest sentences an offender has received for those crimes. Rick Wershe says law enforcement conspired to keep him in prison.
Venture For America empowers young entrepreneurs in the Detroit community
Based in Detroit, Venture For America (VFA) is a national nonprofit organization that provides aspiring entrepreneurs who are recent college graduates with training, coaching, and connections.
Based in Detroit, Venture For America (VFA) is a national nonprofit organization that provides aspiring entrepreneurs who are recent college graduates with training, coaching, and connections.
'Sunday Best Crew' providing homecooked meals for homeless Detroiters
Sunday Best Crew, a local foodservice distributor, has been preparing home-cooked meals for homeless Detroiters for the past 9 months, providing both sustenance and joy to those in need.
Sunday Best Crew, a local foodservice distributor, has been preparing home-cooked meals for homeless Detroiters for the past 9 months, providing both sustenance and joy to those in need.
Woman gives birth behind shipping container in Detroit
A man who was on the scene said he saw the woman walk behind the shipping container before he started hearing her shout. "The next thing I knew I heard a baby crying," he said.
A man who was on the scene said he saw the woman walk behind the shipping container before he started hearing her shout. "The next thing I knew I heard a baby crying," he said.
Homeless solutions groups converge in Detroit's Grand Circus Park
Motor City Mitten Mission, the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Detroit police were all in attendance to help out those struggling with housing and other issues.
Motor City Mitten Mission, the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Detroit police were all in attendance to help out those struggling with housing and other issues.
Detroit's former emergency manager reflects on city's bankruptcy 10 years later
In 2013, Detroit became the largest-ever U.S. city to declare bankruptcy.
In 2013, Detroit became the largest-ever U.S. city to declare bankruptcy.
Murder suspect killed by Michigan State Police after pointing gun at self, passenger
A suspect wanted in connection with a murder near Flint was shot and killed by Michigan State Police troopers in Detroit after pointing a gun at his passenger.
A suspect wanted in connection with a murder near Flint was shot and killed by Michigan State Police troopers in Detroit after pointing a gun at his passenger.
'Everything's just gone': Vehicle fire spreads to 2 Detroit houses
A fire spread from a pickup truck to two east side Detroit houses early Tuesday, destroying both homes.
A fire spread from a pickup truck to two east side Detroit houses early Tuesday, destroying both homes.
Detroit woman's prodding of city leads to dangerous tree being removed
The tree wasn't on her property - but it was creating issues for Yvonne Patterson's garage with branches encroaching and pushing against the roof.
The tree wasn't on her property - but it was creating issues for Yvonne Patterson's garage with branches encroaching and pushing against the roof.
Elderly man's violent assault at Detroit liquor store remains a mystery
The brazen assault happened in broad daylight outside a Detroit liquor store Sunday morning. It's still unclear if the attack was random or targeted.
The brazen assault happened in broad daylight outside a Detroit liquor store Sunday morning. It's still unclear if the attack was random or targeted.
Concrete crusher appeal in Detroit defeated Monday
After its permit request was denied, Developer Murray Wikol and Can-Am International Trade Crossing Company appealed the decision. However, when the meeting was scheduled for Monday, neither party showed up.
After its permit request was denied, Developer Murray Wikol and Can-Am International Trade Crossing Company appealed the decision. However, when the meeting was scheduled for Monday, neither party showed up.
Speeding Detroit driver dies after going airborne on Lodge Freeway exit
A speeding driver went airborne and crashed after losing control while exiting the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
A speeding driver went airborne and crashed after losing control while exiting the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
Troy Target assault, Detroit murder suspect arraigned on homicide charge
The man accused of murdering a woman in Detroit days after assaulting a woman in the Troy Target parking lot will be arraigned on a murder charge Monday.
The man accused of murdering a woman in Detroit days after assaulting a woman in the Troy Target parking lot will be arraigned on a murder charge Monday.
Detroit police searching for suspect who stabbed and robbed man outside liquor store
Police say the man in his 60s was stabbed in the back and neck before he was robbed of his belongings.
Police say the man in his 60s was stabbed in the back and neck before he was robbed of his belongings.
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Southwest Detroit, driver flees scene
Police say the suspect in a white van fled the scene after the crash.
Police say the suspect in a white van fled the scene after the crash.
12-year-old charged with throwing acid on girl at Detroit park
“This is an extremely troubling set of allegations,“ said Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Instant horrible decision-making can have lifelong effects on others. There is no excuse for this."
“This is an extremely troubling set of allegations,“ said Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Instant horrible decision-making can have lifelong effects on others. There is no excuse for this."
Troy Target assault suspect also charged with murder of Royal Oak woman in Detroit
“The evidence in this case will show that Andrew Hall is an extremely dangerous person," said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. “He allegedly killed the victim in this case for no reason at all, simply because he wanted to."
“The evidence in this case will show that Andrew Hall is an extremely dangerous person," said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. “He allegedly killed the victim in this case for no reason at all, simply because he wanted to."
New Detroit home owner finds furnace and water heater stolen
"This is my house. It was supposed to be something special," she said. "And it didn’t really work out that way."
"This is my house. It was supposed to be something special," she said. "And it didn’t really work out that way."
93 first responders join Detroit fire and EMS teams
It was a proud day for close to a hundred families that saw their own graduate into service in Detroit.
It was a proud day for close to a hundred families that saw their own graduate into service in Detroit.
11-year-old suffers chemical burns after acid thrown on her at Detroit school
Beef between two parties led to an 11-year-old suffering second and third-degree burns after she had acid thrown at her. Her mom said she had smoke coming off her body from head to toe.
Beef between two parties led to an 11-year-old suffering second and third-degree burns after she had acid thrown at her. Her mom said she had smoke coming off her body from head to toe.