1 dead after Jaguar crashes head-on while driving wrong way on Outer Drive without headlights

1 dead after Jaguar crashes head-on while driving wrong way on Outer Drive without headlights

Police say speed likely played a factor when a woman traveling the wrong direction on Outer Drive crashed into a Malibu carrying two other women. The jaws of life were needed to rescue those that were trapped.

Police say speed likely played a factor when a woman traveling the wrong direction on Outer Drive crashed into a Malibu carrying two other women. The jaws of life were needed to rescue those that were trapped.

"Belle of the ball" annual event offers free prom dresses to high school seniors

"Belle of the ball" annual event offers free prom dresses to high school seniors

With prom dresses averaging about $600, Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell's annual "Belle of the ball" event allows high school seniors to pick out a prom dress and shoes for free.

With prom dresses averaging about $600, Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell's annual "Belle of the ball" event allows high school seniors to pick out a prom dress and shoes for free.

100-year-old sturgeon measuring almost 7 feet caught in Detroit River

100-year-old sturgeon measuring almost 7 feet caught in Detroit River

Crews said the fish was six-foot-10-inches, had a girth of nearly four feet, and weighed 240 pounds. "Caught in the Detroit River, this fish is one of the largest lake sturgeon ever recorded in the U.S."

Crews said the fish was six-foot-10-inches, had a girth of nearly four feet, and weighed 240 pounds. "Caught in the Detroit River, this fish is one of the largest lake sturgeon ever recorded in the U.S."

A guide to the 2021 Detroit City FC season

A guide to the 2021 Detroit City FC season

Detroit City FC is welcoming fans back to Keyworth Stadium with some changes in place.

Detroit City FC is welcoming fans back to Keyworth Stadium with some changes in place.

Bobby Ferguson, friend of Kwame Kilpatrick granted early release from prison

Bobby Ferguson, friend of Kwame Kilpatrick granted early release from prison

Bobby Ferguson was sentenced to 21 years in prison for racketeering conspiracy, extortion and bribery as part of a criminal enterprise he and the former Detroit mayor ran.

Bobby Ferguson was sentenced to 21 years in prison for racketeering conspiracy, extortion and bribery as part of a criminal enterprise he and the former Detroit mayor ran.

Missing 13-year-old Alonna Booker being sought by Detroit police

Missing 13-year-old Alonna Booker being sought by Detroit police

Alonna Booker was last seen by her mother at 5:30 p.m. that day when she left her home in the 16500 block of Constance on the city's northwest side to go to her grandmother's house. 

Alonna Booker was last seen by her mother at 5:30 p.m. that day when she left her home in the 16500 block of Constance on the city's northwest side to go to her grandmother's house. 

Detroit police looking for missing 17-year-old Abagail Cox

Detroit police looking for missing 17-year-old Abagail Cox

Abagail Cox was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Monday after leaving her residence in the 8700 block of Mackinaw and has not been seen since.

Abagail Cox was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Monday after leaving her residence in the 8700 block of Mackinaw and has not been seen since.

Detroit nonprofit delivers fresh produce as a food prescription to those in need against chronic illness

Detroit nonprofit delivers fresh produce as a food prescription to those in need against chronic illness

Nonprofit Matrix Human Services has been running its healthy senior living initiative for four months, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to people over 55 twice a week to improve their overall quality of life.

Nonprofit Matrix Human Services has been running its healthy senior living initiative for four months, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to people over 55 twice a week to improve their overall quality of life.

Good Neighbor program pays Detroiters $50 for taking residents to get vaccines

Good Neighbor program pays Detroiters $50 for taking residents to get vaccines

The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.

The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.

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.