Highland Park woman struggling with trash, pests due to neighbor's piling garbage
At one point, Andrea Hill said she saw two mice crawling around the garbage heap.
Community leader found shot to death inside Highland Park home
Courtney was a father — he grew up in the neighborhood and his friends say he was always looking out for others — especially the kids in his community.
Large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park busted by police
An investigation that started in fall of 2023 ended with a major bust in Highland Park by troopers probing an illegal grow operation.
Treasurer ousted by Highland Park for not paying back $90,000 she used to buy a house
She was officially kicked out of her elected office after a Wayne County Circuit Court decision found she is behind on that massive repayment to the city.
Highland Park man stuck in red tape, waits for DTE surge protection program for help
"My fridge is just totally gone," said Eric Sanford.
Murdered rapper Armani Kelly's mother visits Highland Park a year later to demand justice
A year after three rappers disappeared from Detroit, the mother of one of the men visited the spot where they were found murdered to demand justice. Armani Kelly's mother said she will leave no stone unturned in the search for her son's killer.
Residents sleep in coats after Highland Park building loses heat for days
The Oasis, built in the 1920s, used to be the old YMCA building in Highland Park. While operating as a homeless shelter, about 50 men on parole are housed in the building.
Family of 5 request help after losing everything in Highland Park house fire
Brandon Lightsey, Sharon Mayhawk, and their three young children are still trying to recover – physically, mentally, and financially.
Highland Park fire chief criticizes Detroit firefighters for leaving burning apartment
Detroit fire crews were the first on the scene of a burning apartment in Highland Park, but they didn't stick around to finish extinguishing the blaze. Now, the Highland Park fire chief is questioning that choice.
Highland Park family escapes house fire, claims DFD response fell short
While the fire was in Highland Park, the Detroit Fire Department responded first but did not stay to finish the job, officials confirmed.
Highland Park resolves $55M water debt after governor signs relief package
Under the deal, the state agrees to fund major fixes to the community's water systems while the Great Lakes Water Authority would get $30 million in grants for improvements.
Two children kidnapped by biological mother in Highland Park
Two foster children were abducted by their biological mother Wednesday morning, according to the Detroit Police Department.
Highland Park home restoration project gets its own TV segment
A restoration project is unfolding block by block in Highland Park. But the restored French doors and ornate sconces that now decorate the once vacant home only tell part of the story.
17-year-old found dead in Highland Park identified after 27 years
The girl's remains were discovered in a Highland Park alleyway in 1996, but she remained unidentified. Over the years, several NCMEC forensic workers tried to identify the girl through DNA, but at the time no matches were made.
Highland Park activist 'Mama Shu' up for $100K in 2023 CNN Hero of the Year award
The prize money would aid Avalon Village in expanding the activities section of The Homework House. The house was once slated for demolition but is now a secure space for children to do their homework after school - an effort made possible by Mama Shu and volunteers.
Highland Park approves plan ending 10-year dispute over $55M in water bill debt
A deal brokered by the state includes commitments from Michigan to fund repairs to the city's archaic water infrastructure.
Highland Park congregation still giving back to community after loss of church
“Even in the face of destruction there’s always something good to come out of it," said Doris Mitchell. “I was taught that you find the good in everything.”
MSP investigates strip club shooting involving off-duty Highland Park reserve officer
MSP says a male suspect was struck and is currently being treated at the hospital.
Rehab Highland Park nonprofit, others team up to help repair family's fire-damaged home
"Coming from that fire damage - bringing this house back together for a family in need - I really think that's something special," said Jeffrey Owens, ABC Supply.
Nonprofit helps rehabilitate Highland Park family's burned out home
“We hope to get this house done and they can start moving back in here,” said president of Rehab Highland Park. “It's really people helping people that is what we're about. And just like I always share, when we all do a little, we can do so much.”