Detroit liquor store owner in court Friday after allegedly assaulting panhandler
Bassam Yatooma said the woman spat in his face and he's paranoid because his parents died of coronavirus. But witnesses said he punched her twice, dragged her through the store, and put his hands around her neck.
Bassam Yatooma said the woman spat in his face and he's paranoid because his parents died of coronavirus. But witnesses said he punched her twice, dragged her through the store, and put his hands around her neck.
Activists bristle over Stellantis green initiative at Detroit Assembly Complex
"You are about to dump pollutants and different things that you would not put in another area if you had affluent people - people with a few dollars," said Robert Shobe.
"You are about to dump pollutants and different things that you would not put in another area if you had affluent people - people with a few dollars," said Robert Shobe.
DTE's Tree Trim Academy offers training for hundreds of jobs paying more than $60K
The six-week training program helps to get people ready to meet the growing need for line-clearance tree trimming jobs and that training is demanding - using physicality and helping enrollees conquer any fear of heights.
The six-week training program helps to get people ready to meet the growing need for line-clearance tree trimming jobs and that training is demanding - using physicality and helping enrollees conquer any fear of heights.
Civil Rights hero's Detroit home named one of most endangered historic places
Before Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sat down on the bus in Alabama, there was a battle over boats back in Parks' home city of Detroit but didn't involve her. It was a Civil Rights hero who took on the boats and now her abandoned home on the city's east side is getting national attention.
Before Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sat down on the bus in Alabama, there was a battle over boats back in Parks' home city of Detroit but didn't involve her. It was a Civil Rights hero who took on the boats and now her abandoned home on the city's east side is getting national attention.
Teen group's mobility hub plan for Ford connects Corktown to Downtown
The students' winning pitch included plans for mobility stations with maps, bus schedules, parking information and more, at Roosevelt Park in Corktown.
The students' winning pitch included plans for mobility stations with maps, bus schedules, parking information and more, at Roosevelt Park in Corktown.
Murder, drug trafficking, robberies: 40 members of Detroit gang arrested
Members of a massive gang with a large affiliation in Detroit have been arrested in a federal indictment that includes murder, prison hits, drug distribution, and murder-for-hire plots.
Members of a massive gang with a large affiliation in Detroit have been arrested in a federal indictment that includes murder, prison hits, drug distribution, and murder-for-hire plots.
40 indicted in federal racketeering probe targeting Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang in Detroit
A prominent gang in Detroit has been targeted in a federal indictment that details murder, robbery, assault, and drug distribution committed by dozens of members or associates.
A prominent gang in Detroit has been targeted in a federal indictment that details murder, robbery, assault, and drug distribution committed by dozens of members or associates.
Chrysler-owned Stellantis pledges $1 million for green infrastructure at Detroit Assembly Plant
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
Feds recommend prison time for elderly Detroit-area woman who stole $440,000 from Social Security
It's one of the largest cases of Social Security theft in Michigan in a half-decade, spanning more than 30 years.
It's one of the largest cases of Social Security theft in Michigan in a half-decade, spanning more than 30 years.
Family loses everything in house fire while attending loved one's funeral
Geraldine Gilbert lives on Waverly street with her daughter and four grandchildren. But last Friday as the 72-year-old was laying her sister to rest in Ohio, her home caught fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the blaze.
Geraldine Gilbert lives on Waverly street with her daughter and four grandchildren. But last Friday as the 72-year-old was laying her sister to rest in Ohio, her home caught fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the blaze.
Signs of vandalism found on Gateway to Freedom Memorial on Detroit's Riverwalk
The sculptor also detected some of the damage appeared to be intentional. "It was a deliberate and intentional use of a crowbar to separate granite," said Smith.
The sculptor also detected some of the damage appeared to be intentional. "It was a deliberate and intentional use of a crowbar to separate granite," said Smith.
Detroit's Cadillac stamping plant to undergo transformation, bring hundreds of jobs
Detroit is tearing down the Cadillac Stamping Plant after almost 30 yeras of vacancy, dormancy, and blight.
Detroit is tearing down the Cadillac Stamping Plant after almost 30 yeras of vacancy, dormancy, and blight.
18-year-old entrepreneur opens her own beauty bar business in pandemic pivot
Right now four technicians rent out suites inside Hairston's beauty bar and she has four additional rooms available. While she's a busy business owner, Hairston is still working two jobs and taking online classes. Meanwhile, she hopes to set a good example for other young entrepreneurs.
Right now four technicians rent out suites inside Hairston's beauty bar and she has four additional rooms available. While she's a busy business owner, Hairston is still working two jobs and taking online classes. Meanwhile, she hopes to set a good example for other young entrepreneurs.
Person of interest sought in February double shooting that left one man dead
The shooting happened in the 19800 block of Schoolcraft on the city's west side when a suspect approached the victims at their white Dodge Charger SRT-8.
The shooting happened in the 19800 block of Schoolcraft on the city's west side when a suspect approached the victims at their white Dodge Charger SRT-8.
After COVID-19 forced courts to go digital, Zoom hearings are here to stay
Next time you have to go to court, there's a chance it won't be in person.
Next time you have to go to court, there's a chance it won't be in person.
Suspects in Detroit party bus carjacking believed to have been renting it
The bus was eventually dumped and recovered in Highland Park. It is believed some of the people who rented it out, were the ones that stole it. Arrests have been made.
The bus was eventually dumped and recovered in Highland Park. It is believed some of the people who rented it out, were the ones that stole it. Arrests have been made.
James E. White takes office as Detroit's Chief of Police
James E. White wants to be the permanent police chief but, for now, he has an interim role. But he's got big plans for the city and the police department.
James E. White wants to be the permanent police chief but, for now, he has an interim role. But he's got big plans for the city and the police department.
Video of security guards outside Detroit bar roughing up patrons catches eyes of police
Video of the fight outside a bar in Greektown in downtown Detroit showed security guards pushing two people to the ground after they were kicked out of the venue, police said.
Video of the fight outside a bar in Greektown in downtown Detroit showed security guards pushing two people to the ground after they were kicked out of the venue, police said.
2-year-old from Detroit in critical condition after overdose Monday night
The toddler allegedly got into an unknown amount and unknown type of narcotics inside the residence on the city's southwest side.
The toddler allegedly got into an unknown amount and unknown type of narcotics inside the residence on the city's southwest side.
Detroit Police investigating possible connection between fatal shooting and carjacked party bus
A hectic night for Detroit police included a fatal shooting outside a nightclub and a nearby carjacking of a party bus that was later found in Highland Park. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
A hectic night for Detroit police included a fatal shooting outside a nightclub and a nearby carjacking of a party bus that was later found in Highland Park. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.