MLK Day of Service Monday events continue despite Pandemic

Despite the pandemic, Wayne States Center for Urban Studies, AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program will be hosting its annual 2021 MLK Day event Monday.

Woman shot and killed in the parking lot of a lounge in Detroit

Early Sunday morning around midnight a 29-year-old woman was in the parking lot of the Buick Lounge on Detroit's west side when a suspect in a black Kia pulled up and started firing shots. 

Crime Stoppers: Darrin Wyatt

Darrin Wyatt was murdered on January 18, 2016, and his family is still looking for answers. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2500 reward for information that will lead to an arrest. Please call 1-800-SPEAK-UP if you have information.

Detroit police looking for missing 23-year-old last seen Jan. 15

Chris Fofana was last seen leaving his home Jan. 15 in the 8700 block of Bessemore when he said he was going on a walk. Detroit police say he never returned.

Detroit Blight Busters work to improve community on MLK Day

"We believe, like Dr. King believed, that if we came together and work together, we can make positive change," said John George, Detroit Blight Busters. "And that is what we are doing here today."

$100,000 donation will fund construction of resource hub in Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood

A donation from AT&T and its Believe Detroit initiative will help build a 3,500-square-foot facility that will provide space for housing counselors, financial empowerment workers, and other services.

Snow for Sunday
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Light snow expected Sunday with most locations seeing less than an inch. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your extended outlook.

City of Detroit plans to demolish 1,380 blighted properties

Five of the companies given demolition contracts are black-owned, while 51% of the workers hired will be residents of Detroit. "We can do this ourselves," said Councilman Scott Benson.

Detroit kicks off vaccinations today, inoculating 400 at TCF Center

After a slow roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine, Detroit will begin administering the treatment to residents beginning Wednesday. It will inoculate 400 people over the age of 75 and anyone driving them over the age of 65 to start.

Detroit first responder couple who lost 5-year-old to COVID-19, receive vaccine together

"Like I told Vonnie before, there is a purpose why this happened let's take advantage, do something positive out of this, and get back to normal life for everyone," her mom said. "We are praying for all the families who have lost loved ones we appreciate all of the people who reaching out to us still praying for us cope." 

Body of missing transgender woman found inside car on Detroit's west side

Natasha Keianna had been missing since just after Christmas and was last seen in her white Saturn SUV after leaving a motel at Eight Mile near Greenfield. Today her body was found inside her vehicle at Coyle and Vassar by Detroit police.

Funeral held for young brothers who died in Christmas morning house fire

The day of the fire, DeMika Pinson and her five kids were inside their Helen Street home. Investigators still say the cause is still under investigation. 

Age group expands for Detroit COVID-19 vaccines; small business grants announced

"We are expanding eligibility. The system is working," Mayor Mike Duggan said. "We started at 75 and above and now we've lowered it to 70 years old."

Missing brother and sister found safe, Detroit police confirm

Richard and Rayvin was last seen by their mother at 1 p.m. Thursday at approximately 1 p.m. in the 16800 block of Marlowe. Richard and Rayven left the location on foot in an unknown direction. 

Detroit's first day of COVID-19 vaccines runs smoothly at TCF Center

The city of Detroit is vaccinating hundreds of people in the first few days that the TCF Center is open to give vaccines and Mayor Mike Duggan says it's going to keep growing.

25 percent of Detroit teachers, students feel it's safe to return to school, district leaders say

After push-back, last fall, the teachers' union, and the Detroit Public School Community District agreed to base the return to in-person learning on the infection rate. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti says it must be below 5 percent. Right now in Detroit, it's at 7 percent.

Missing transgender woman has family fearing for her life

The 37-year old was last seen leaving the Cranbrook Detroit motel near Eight Mile and Greenfield on Dec. 29 where she was living. Police say she left by herself in her own vehicle.