Court rules jury given wrong instructions in Detroit woman's conviction for death of baby
Tonya Peterson's rights were violated when a Wayne County judge gave a jury wrong instruction, an appeals court ruled. The woman had served 17 months in prison after a child drowned after falling through a hole in an apartment.
Tonya Peterson's rights were violated when a Wayne County judge gave a jury wrong instruction, an appeals court ruled. The woman had served 17 months in prison after a child drowned after falling through a hole in an apartment.
Inmate found dead at Detroit Detention Center, MSP investigate
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
2 Detroit teens charged as adults with homicide after robbing, stabbing Uber driver
Two teens, ages 15 and 16, were charged as adults with first-degree murder, carjacking, and armed robbery causing serious injury after they ordered an Uber ride with the intention of robbing the driver.
Two teens, ages 15 and 16, were charged as adults with first-degree murder, carjacking, and armed robbery causing serious injury after they ordered an Uber ride with the intention of robbing the driver.
5-year-old boy attacked by man's dogs as he was feeding them in Detroit
The owner of the dogs intervened and was also injured as he tried to remove them from the child. The man and child are currently recovering at a local hospital and right now no one has been arrested.
The owner of the dogs intervened and was also injured as he tried to remove them from the child. The man and child are currently recovering at a local hospital and right now no one has been arrested.
5-year-old mauled by dogs on Detroit's west side, adult also injured
A child was mauled by three to four dogs Friday morning in the 9000 block of Longacre, near the Southfield Freeway. They have been hospitalized and are llisted in temporary serious condition.
A child was mauled by three to four dogs Friday morning in the 9000 block of Longacre, near the Southfield Freeway. They have been hospitalized and are llisted in temporary serious condition.
Sk8 to elimin8 cancer at Campus Martius is closed to the public, but still raising money for a cure
Thursday night's ice show at Campus Martius is closed to the public. But while this year is different, they are still raising awareness and money.
Thursday night's ice show at Campus Martius is closed to the public. But while this year is different, they are still raising awareness and money.
Karmanos says he'd hire Kilpatrick again, but would advise to stay out of politics
"Every once in a while he'd call (and say) 'Pete you gotta get me out of here,'" Karmanos said. "(I'd say) 'Kwame I don't know what I'm going to do.'"
"Every once in a while he'd call (and say) 'Pete you gotta get me out of here,'" Karmanos said. "(I'd say) 'Kwame I don't know what I'm going to do.'"
Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled for 2nd time due to COVID-19
The Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest in the country, canceled again over COVID-19 concerns.
The Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest in the country, canceled again over COVID-19 concerns.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Detroit triples COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting next week
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday afternoon the city is tripling the number of people being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday afternoon the city is tripling the number of people being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Michigan State Police halt a reported kidnapping in progress with I-94 traffic stop
Dashcam video shows troopers forcing the 28-year-old suspect to stop on I-94 after a low-speed chase. It all started around 2:15 this afternoon when a woman reported that she and her two children were being held against their will.
Dashcam video shows troopers forcing the 28-year-old suspect to stop on I-94 after a low-speed chase. It all started around 2:15 this afternoon when a woman reported that she and her two children were being held against their will.
Detroit woman arrested in sword attack of husband, held on $1M cash bond
A Detroit woman was charged with stabbing her husband with a sword inside their home on Sunday, Jan. 24.
A Detroit woman was charged with stabbing her husband with a sword inside their home on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Crime Stoppers: Demetrius Jones
A cash reward of up to $45,000 is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest for the murder of Demetrius Jones.
A cash reward of up to $45,000 is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest for the murder of Demetrius Jones.
Missing Teen: Dakasia Williams
Police are looking for missing 16-year-old Dakasia Williams, who was last seen Sunday around 4 a.m.
Police are looking for missing 16-year-old Dakasia Williams, who was last seen Sunday around 4 a.m.
Missing Teen: Devin Mckee
Missing teen Devin Mckee was last seen January 20 around 11:30 a.m., police are asking for help.
Missing teen Devin Mckee was last seen January 20 around 11:30 a.m., police are asking for help.
Detroit superintendent questions Whitmer's logic behind delaying winter sports
Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, says Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is contradicting herself by allowing some things, like indoor dining, to resume while winter sports are still on pause.
Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, says Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is contradicting herself by allowing some things, like indoor dining, to resume while winter sports are still on pause.
Detroit unveils effort to encourage Detroit-owned recreational pot shops
"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.
"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.
With accidental child shootings on rise, lawmaker looks to strengthen penalties for gun owners
Rep. John Cherry and others are introducing legislation to specifically address prosecuting gun owners not using trigger locks or safes whose weapons lead to tragedies involving children handling those guns.
Rep. John Cherry and others are introducing legislation to specifically address prosecuting gun owners not using trigger locks or safes whose weapons lead to tragedies involving children handling those guns.
Detroit police looking for man who shot his father's dog to death
DPD is looking for Wade Wesley Hamilton III who started a verbal argument with his father in the 9500 block of Manor on Saturday, Jan. 16, before he fired shots killing the dog.
DPD is looking for Wade Wesley Hamilton III who started a verbal argument with his father in the 9500 block of Manor on Saturday, Jan. 16, before he fired shots killing the dog.
Safe Zone Detroit started by activists call on businesses to be vigilant against crime
The owner of the Inner City Liquor store on Harper on the city’s east side, joined the ranks of Safe Zone Detroit a New Era program where businesses vow to make the safety of people in their area, a top priority.
The owner of the Inner City Liquor store on Harper on the city’s east side, joined the ranks of Safe Zone Detroit a New Era program where businesses vow to make the safety of people in their area, a top priority.