Detroit man convicted of murder deserves new trial after state prisoner admits to 2004 killing
Thelonious Searcy has a "reasonably likely chance of acquittal" if a jury were to hear new evidence after a self-described hitman already in prison for killing eight people wrote a letter identifying himself as the shooter.
Thelonious Searcy has a "reasonably likely chance of acquittal" if a jury were to hear new evidence after a self-described hitman already in prison for killing eight people wrote a letter identifying himself as the shooter.
Winter in Detroit photo scavenger hunt includes city parks, prizes
From now until Feb. 28, there is a photo scavenger hunt that includes Beacon Park, Campus Martius Park, Grand Circus Park, Cadillac Square, Valade Park, or the Detroit Riverwalk. Take some pictures (secretly mentioned on their website) and then post them using the hashtag #WinterinDetroit.
From now until Feb. 28, there is a photo scavenger hunt that includes Beacon Park, Campus Martius Park, Grand Circus Park, Cadillac Square, Valade Park, or the Detroit Riverwalk. Take some pictures (secretly mentioned on their website) and then post them using the hashtag #WinterinDetroit.
Detroit opens COVID-19 vaccinations to those with disabilities
The City of Detroit is continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 for people in the city, now adding those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
The City of Detroit is continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 for people in the city, now adding those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
FBI seen handcuffing woman, removing weapons after west Detroit raid
Federal and local law enforcement converged on a home on Greenview Street in west Detroit, where they entered the residence guns drawn.
Federal and local law enforcement converged on a home on Greenview Street in west Detroit, where they entered the residence guns drawn.
Michigan comedian Mike Bonner returns to Detroit stage one year after last show
Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.
Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.
"I cannot move it"; Detroit water main break freezes resident's car to the street
Travel on Burnette Street in Detroit is a struggle these days as a water main break that spilled water onto the road completely froze the pavement. One woman's car was literally stuck to the ground.
Travel on Burnette Street in Detroit is a struggle these days as a water main break that spilled water onto the road completely froze the pavement. One woman's car was literally stuck to the ground.
For Count Day in Michigan this year, Detroit schools offering prizes for attendance
The all-important Count Day for Michigan schools has arrived. Student attendance this year will determine classroom funding for the following year.
The all-important Count Day for Michigan schools has arrived. Student attendance this year will determine classroom funding for the following year.
Mary Wilson, original member of The Supremes, dead at 76
Mary Wilson's publicist said she died "suddenly" at her home in Nevada. An original member of one of Motown's biggest groups, Wilson was part of 10 number one hit songs and became a storied author after her singing career.
Mary Wilson's publicist said she died "suddenly" at her home in Nevada. An original member of one of Motown's biggest groups, Wilson was part of 10 number one hit songs and became a storied author after her singing career.
Disabled war vet faces eviction from southwest Detroit house as landlord raises rent by double
"He comes back and he still wants to serve," said Garcia. "He can’t serve in uniform anymore because his body won’t let him, so he comes back to his hometown and he serves other veterans - helping homeless veterans get off the street, get clean, get sober." Now he needs help.
"He comes back and he still wants to serve," said Garcia. "He can’t serve in uniform anymore because his body won’t let him, so he comes back to his hometown and he serves other veterans - helping homeless veterans get off the street, get clean, get sober." Now he needs help.
The Souls of Black Folk art exhibit makes history at Scarab Club in Detroit
Donna Jackson is the curator of the exhibit, one that personifies the complexity of the Black experience. She calls it Souls of Black Folk: Bearing Our Truth, inspired by the book written by activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903.
Donna Jackson is the curator of the exhibit, one that personifies the complexity of the Black experience. She calls it Souls of Black Folk: Bearing Our Truth, inspired by the book written by activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903.
Life-threatening single digit temps in Metro Detroit problematic for shelters during COVID-19 pandemic
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crime Stoppers: Casey Willis
The family of murder victim Casey Willis with the help of Crime Stoppers Detroit, offers a $10,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The family of murder victim Casey Willis with the help of Crime Stoppers Detroit, offers a $10,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Teens learn music production, media arts and more through the Making It Happen Foundation
In 2000 it started as an organization as an after-school program for underserved children in metro Detroit. Many of them have since become certified in music production, photography, and media arts.
In 2000 it started as an organization as an after-school program for underserved children in metro Detroit. Many of them have since become certified in music production, photography, and media arts.
Teen survives hit and run, mother hopes for help to afford dental surgery so he'll smile again
"When I woke up, I felt my mouth, my teeth were just gone and it really hit me," he said. "It hit me real bad. Then I just looked all over my body and there was blood everywhere."
"When I woke up, I felt my mouth, my teeth were just gone and it really hit me," he said. "It hit me real bad. Then I just looked all over my body and there was blood everywhere."
Detroit Police search for two after 68-year-old woman carjacked
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Southbound I-75 reopens after truck hits overpass in Detroit
MDOT announced Thursday that southbound I-75 was open again almost 24 hours after a tree trimmer truck with a crane that hadn't been properly stored crashed into an overpass.
MDOT announced Thursday that southbound I-75 was open again almost 24 hours after a tree trimmer truck with a crane that hadn't been properly stored crashed into an overpass.
Detroit church needs donations of winter clothing to help those in need
"When the pandemic hit and we weren't able to gather, it really hit hard for us," said Pastor Tyler Cronkright. "Because so much of what we do here is based around community and our people are already isolated because of different choices they have made and the different addictions and cycles they are stuck in."
"When the pandemic hit and we weren't able to gather, it really hit hard for us," said Pastor Tyler Cronkright. "Because so much of what we do here is based around community and our people are already isolated because of different choices they have made and the different addictions and cycles they are stuck in."
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Historic Penobscot building racks up blight violations while tenants are livid
It is one of the most famous buildings in Detroit. And even though the building is currently only 20 percent occupied, this law firm doesn't want to leave but they don't want to stay in these conditions.
It is one of the most famous buildings in Detroit. And even though the building is currently only 20 percent occupied, this law firm doesn't want to leave but they don't want to stay in these conditions.
Barstool Sports founder says Melvindale pizza joint has the best in metro Detroit
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."