Redeem Detroit nonprofit starts skilled trade school to fill job gap in Michigan

Redeem Detroit nonprofit starts skilled trade school to fill job gap in Michigan

"The value of what they're paying people right now is unbelievable," Weldon said. "The value of what they are paying people now is unbelievable. Materials have increased, everything has increased and they don't have enough people to actually do the labor."

"The value of what they're paying people right now is unbelievable," Weldon said. "The value of what they are paying people now is unbelievable. Materials have increased, everything has increased and they don't have enough people to actually do the labor."

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

Protests held as homeless get forced from under Hart Plaza theater due to construction

Protests held as homeless get forced from under Hart Plaza theater due to construction

"We want the city to provide safe and permanent housing to the folks they can actually maintain," said Kara Mason from Eastside Mutual Aid. "And we want folks to do want to be homeless, who do want to stay out on the streets, we want them to stay at Hart Plaza."

"We want the city to provide safe and permanent housing to the folks they can actually maintain," said Kara Mason from Eastside Mutual Aid. "And we want folks to do want to be homeless, who do want to stay out on the streets, we want them to stay at Hart Plaza."

Detroit Mayor Duggan battles with charter commission in plans for future

Detroit Mayor Duggan battles with charter commission in plans for future

Mayor Mike Duggan said the commission responsible for planning the future of the city isn't considering how billions of dollars will be raised to pay for some services it wants for the future of Detroit.

Mayor Mike Duggan said the commission responsible for planning the future of the city isn't considering how billions of dollars will be raised to pay for some services it wants for the future of Detroit.

Detroit police look for 3 suspects after deadly triple shooting Sunday afternoon

Detroit police look for 3 suspects after deadly triple shooting Sunday afternoon

Detroit police say that three men in their 30s were shot dead in broad daylight Sunday afternoon. They're looking for three suspects that fled in two pickup trucks.

Detroit police say that three men in their 30s were shot dead in broad daylight Sunday afternoon. They're looking for three suspects that fled in two pickup trucks.

Detroit police arrest suspects in 2 silver Nissan Altimas after 2 chases on same day

Detroit police arrest suspects in 2 silver Nissan Altimas after 2 chases on same day

In a single day two wild police chases both in silver Nissan Altimas. And one of them could be tied to two separate shootings -- leaving five people injured.

In a single day two wild police chases both in silver Nissan Altimas. And one of them could be tied to two separate shootings -- leaving five people injured.

Belleville woman's ministry bus she drives to help those in need, breaks down

Belleville woman's ministry bus she drives to help those in need, breaks down

With the old bus, donated by her church, every third Monday of the month, Louise would drive to Detroit to deliver clothes, shoes, food and blankets.  She even gave free hair cuts to those living in the area where she was raised - Third Street and MLK Blvd. 

With the old bus, donated by her church, every third Monday of the month, Louise would drive to Detroit to deliver clothes, shoes, food and blankets.  She even gave free hair cuts to those living in the area where she was raised - Third Street and MLK Blvd. 

5 things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend

5 things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend

Spring means more outdoor, socially distanced events are being planned across Metro Detroit.

Spring means more outdoor, socially distanced events are being planned across Metro Detroit.

As vaccine demand starts to slip in Michigan, cities move toward community-run clinics

As vaccine demand starts to slip in Michigan, cities move toward community-run clinics

Detroit, like many other cities, is starting to see growing stockpiles of vaccine doses, even as much of the state remains completely unprotected from COVID-19.

Detroit, like many other cities, is starting to see growing stockpiles of vaccine doses, even as much of the state remains completely unprotected from COVID-19.

Human skeleton found lying on couch inside vacant Detroit home

Human skeleton found lying on couch inside vacant Detroit home

"It was leaned over on the couch like may have been sleeping or something," Norman said. "Like he may have fallen asleep."

"It was leaned over on the couch like may have been sleeping or something," Norman said. "Like he may have fallen asleep."