Former Grand Rapids police officer on trial for murder
Christopher Schurr is charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man. Video of the incident from 2022 revealed the final moments of Lyoya's life - and will likely play a major factor in the trial. Representing Kent County is Prosecutor Chris Becker. In Schurr's defense is attorney Matt Borgulla.
Christopher Schurr is charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man. Video of the incident from 2022 revealed the final moments of Lyoya's life - and will likely play a major factor in the trial. Representing Kent County is Prosecutor Chris Becker. In Schurr's defense is attorney Matt Borgulla.
36 felons arrested in Oakland County's 'Operation Egg Hunt' effort
Over the course of a three-day period last week, the joint taskforce operation focused on 100 suspects that had outstanding warrants and/or were violent offenders. Some examples of what they were wanted for, include sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, shootings, narcotics and sex offenders - the last of which numbered 10.
Over the course of a three-day period last week, the joint taskforce operation focused on 100 suspects that had outstanding warrants and/or were violent offenders. Some examples of what they were wanted for, include sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, shootings, narcotics and sex offenders - the last of which numbered 10.
New DTE Energy rate hike proposal would seek $574 million from customers
The rate increase is $574 million which would impact residential DTE Energy customers' rates with an 11 percent hike.
The rate increase is $574 million which would impact residential DTE Energy customers' rates with an 11 percent hike.
Michigan the second most popular state with online sports betting
Michigan is ranked #2 in the nation for the most revenue from this online gaming option. Detroit as a city is #8. New Jersey is #1.
Michigan is ranked #2 in the nation for the most revenue from this online gaming option. Detroit as a city is #8. New Jersey is #1.
Detroit water main break damage claims still being processed, says officials
Hundreds of damage claims are still in limbo after a massive water main break in Southwest Detroit. The city has only approved just a fraction of the claims.
Hundreds of damage claims are still in limbo after a massive water main break in Southwest Detroit. The city has only approved just a fraction of the claims.
Detroit Rowan water main break damage claims processing underway
Detroit officials say one of the biggest challenges with processing those damage claims has been the language barrier and overall understanding of the process. Those claims are now one of the only major boxes to check off, since the water main break has been patched up, and the many families impacted have been able to go back home.
Detroit officials say one of the biggest challenges with processing those damage claims has been the language barrier and overall understanding of the process. Those claims are now one of the only major boxes to check off, since the water main break has been patched up, and the many families impacted have been able to go back home.
Dead body found across from playground near Eight Mile in Detroit
The adult male was discovered at E. Eight Mile and Yacama. Investigators suspect the victim was fatally assaulted, DPD said.
The adult male was discovered at E. Eight Mile and Yacama. Investigators suspect the victim was fatally assaulted, DPD said.
Two arrested after body of London Thomas found in Southfield
Two suspects believed to be involved in London Thomas' disappearance are in custody, according to Michigan State Police.
Two suspects believed to be involved in London Thomas' disappearance are in custody, according to Michigan State Police.
Bus hits apartment building in Detroit after driver has medical emergency
The bus was unoccupied other than the driver, a maintenance employee, and the building, which was under renovation, was also unoccupied, according to city officials.
The bus was unoccupied other than the driver, a maintenance employee, and the building, which was under renovation, was also unoccupied, according to city officials.
2 killed at bus stop after speeding driver crashes on Detroit's west side
Two people are dead after a crash at Fenkell and Evergreen and a female driver is under arrest on Detroit's west side Friday night.
Two people are dead after a crash at Fenkell and Evergreen and a female driver is under arrest on Detroit's west side Friday night.
PWHL expands to Vancouver - Could Detroit also get a professional women's hockey team?
As the PWHL's expansion gets underway, calls for a women's professional hockey team in Detroit continue.
As the PWHL's expansion gets underway, calls for a women's professional hockey team in Detroit continue.
Detroit police seek suspects after shooting that injured teen
Officials say there are two people of interest that they were to talk to who were near the location at the time of the shooting. Detroit police say the incident happened after an altercation.
Officials say there are two people of interest that they were to talk to who were near the location at the time of the shooting. Detroit police say the incident happened after an altercation.
Detroit fans pack LCA for Pistons playoff return
The Pistons may have lost against the New York Knicks, but fans are looking ahead with optimism after showing up in numbers for the teams big game.
The Pistons may have lost against the New York Knicks, but fans are looking ahead with optimism after showing up in numbers for the teams big game.
13-year-old shot in Detroit, police searching for people of interest
Detroit police are on the lookout for two people for questioning in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy.
Detroit police are on the lookout for two people for questioning in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy.
Michigan health experts renew call for vaccinations
Veronica McNally founded the ?I Vaccinate Campaign? after losing her infant daughter, Francesca Marie, to whooping cough in 2012. It's a campaign to spread awareness about the importance of vaccines. As cases of whooping cough surge in Michigan, state officials want families to take action.
Veronica McNally founded the ?I Vaccinate Campaign? after losing her infant daughter, Francesca Marie, to whooping cough in 2012. It's a campaign to spread awareness about the importance of vaccines. As cases of whooping cough surge in Michigan, state officials want families to take action.
Detroit teenager pepper-sprayed at school
The 13-year-old was in school when he got in an altercation with another student. The paraprofessional in the class then used pepper spray on him.
The 13-year-old was in school when he got in an altercation with another student. The paraprofessional in the class then used pepper spray on him.
Movement Detroit Festival: Lineup, schedule, and stages for 2025 concert weekend
Charlotte De Witte, Carl Cox, and John Summit are headlining this year's Memorial Day-timed music festival.
Charlotte De Witte, Carl Cox, and John Summit are headlining this year's Memorial Day-timed music festival.
Detroit solar program paying dividends for nearby homeowners
An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.
An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.
Police seek 4 persons of interest after 15-year-old shot in Detroit
Detroit police want to talk to four young men after a shooting that wounded a 15-year-old boy on Monday.
Detroit police want to talk to four young men after a shooting that wounded a 15-year-old boy on Monday.
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's ex-CFO who stole $40M gets 19 years in prison
Will Smith, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy chief financial officer who stole more than $40 million from the nonprofit, will spend 19 years in prison and must pay back over $44 million in restitution.
Will Smith, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy chief financial officer who stole more than $40 million from the nonprofit, will spend 19 years in prison and must pay back over $44 million in restitution.