Alcohol believed to be factor after speeding driver runs red light, causing fatal crash in Harper Woods
A speeding driver ran a red light and caused a crash that killed one person in Harper Woods.
Metro Detroit communities receive thousands in grants for water infrastructure
Cities in Metro Detroit have the opportunity to improve resident's quality of water, and infrastructure due to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new grant awards.
Feds: Man used prosthetic faces while stealing money from Detroit casino kiosks
A Harper Woods man had prosthetic face masks that he wore while stealing money from accounts at MGM Grand in Detroit, according to feds.
Authorities say Harper Woods man poured gas on girlfriend, set her on fire during argument
Harper Woods police said a man lit his girlfriend on fire during an argument.
US Rep. Brenda Lawrence tours flood devastation, promises help
"I was on a phone call before coming here, with FEMA, to find out what resources can come into our communities to aid the residents," Lawrence said.
Video: Police officer pulls man from burning car after I-94 crash
Officer Luke Pauley pulled the driver from a burning car to safety.
Harper Woods man charged in infant's death from two years ago
The Wayne County prosecutor said the defendant was allegedly caring for the 8-month-old boy when he assaulted him.
Eastland Mall to be replaced with industrial center in Harper Woods
Harper Woods Mayor Valerie Kindle will speak at 10:30 a.m. in front of the old Macy's store at the Eastland Mall.
No charges in death of Priscilla Slater, who died in Harper Woods Jail in 2020
No charges are being filed in the death of Priscilla Slater, who died in the Harper Woods Jail in June 2020, the Wayne County Prosecutor announced.
Expert: Priscilla Slater who died in Harper Woods jail had alcohol withdrawal
The Oakland County medical examiner said the Detroit woman who died in a Harper Woods jail likely suffered from alcohol withdrawal and had issues with her liver.
Harper Woods police investigate second shooting in two weeks at Eastland Center
A 40-year-old man is in serious condition after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Eastland Center in Harper Woods. Two suspects were spotted heading east toward I-94 at last sighting.
Man shot multiple times found in parking lot of Eastland Center
According to a witness, a silver Chevrolet Malibu fled the area onto E. Vernier towards I-94. There are two suspects, both Black males in their 20s, with slim builds, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches wearing surgical masks, one was wearing a dark hoodie and the other was wearing a light gray hoodie.
Harper Woods man charged in hit-and-run death of Macomb County construction worker
A Harper Woods man has been charged with hitting and killing a Macomb County construction worker on I-94 on Monday.
Woman found dead in backyard, boyfriend turns himself in
The 37-year-old woman was found dead in her backyard. Shortly after, her boyfriend turned himself in.
Fired Harper Woods Police Officer sues city, says he was scapegoat for woman's in-custody death
Three months to the day since Priscilla Slater was found dead in a Harper Woods jail cell, a police officer who was fired in August is suing the city, saying he was doing his job and was a scapegoat for the city's handling of the case.
Michigan State Police investigate fifth freeway shooting in three weeks
The fifth freeway shooting in the last three weeks took place on I-94 near Eight Mile. A car involved in the shooting came to a stop in Harper Woods about three miles away.
1 man wounded in freeway shooting near I-94 and 8 Mile
An incident being investigated on Wednesday happened near westbound I-94 near Eight Mile is the fifth in the last three and a half weeks. Neighbors saw a red car speeding away riddled with bullet holes.
Forgotten Harvest, Chandler Park Academy team up for food supply help for families in need
Forgotten Harvest and the Chandler Park Academy school district in Harper Woods teamed up to feed hundreds of families.
Woman who died in Harper Woods police custody died of heart issue, medical examiner confirms
Wayne County medical examiners have determined Priscilla Slater, the woman who died in June in the custody of Harper Woods police, died of natural causes due to cardiac dysrhythmia.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger says Harper Woods police is still to blame for Priscilla Slater's death
"The medical examiner thinks she suffered a cardiac event at 5 o'clock in the morning. She was not declared dead until almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon - which meant she was left alone for nine hours."