Highland Park's Red Hots Coney Island closing down after 100 years in service
The coney island restaurant has been in operation since 1921 and featured chili made by the same people for the last 55 years. But for owner Carol Harlan, "our bodies are telling us it's time."
Murder of beloved community activist Mama Shu's son remains unsolved
Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris stood near the spot where her 23-year-old son, Chinyelu Humphrey, was shot five times in the middle of Avalon Village - across the street from their Highland Park home.
Highland Park police detective charged with trafficking fentanyl-laced heroin
Highland Park police Detective Tiffany Lipkovitch, 45, of Detroit, and Amber Bellamy, 38, of Detroit, were charged with distribution and conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Lipkovitch has been with the Highland Park Police Department since 2011.
Detroit Police investigating possible connection between fatal shooting and carjacked party bus
A hectic night for Detroit police included a fatal shooting outside a nightclub and a nearby carjacking of a party bus that was later found in Highland Park. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
Car crashes into Highland Park apartment, igniting large fire
The massive fire happened at the Manchester Place apartments on 2nd Avenue. Witnesses say a vehicle slammed into the building, igniting the blaze.
Mother of Highland Park murder victim fights for justice for parents of slain children
An activist and mother is fighting for justice for parents of murder victims after her son was killed in Highland Park.
Highland Park wins $1M ruling in water dispute court battle
A Wayne County judge has ordered Great Lakes Water Authority to pay Highland Park $1 million to resolve a complaint over water costs.
Man freed from prison for deadly firebombing after court finds he was wrongfully convicted in 2005
“Anything is better than what I just left from," he said. "I literally walked out of a 6 by 8 cage to this.”
Wrongly imprisoned 15 years for deaths of 2 children, man to be freed thanks to Innocence Project
Despite the alibis in Ken Nixon's favor, a jury convicted him. Enter the Cooley Law School Innocence Project in 2018 who found the informant didn't tell the truth about having knowledge of the case prior to testifying.
Project Blue Light in Highland Park and Ecorse uses cameras to fight crime
It's an anti-crime tactic made popular by the Detroit Police Department. But now the cities of Ecorse and Highland Park are using that inspiration with cameras and technology to drive out crime.
HGTV's Nicole Curtis helps finish Highland Park rehab
Maurice and Blake had the outside of their Highland Park craftsman in good shape but inside was a different story - until HGTV's Nicole Curtis lent a few helping hands from her new show, Rehab Addict Rescue.
Highland Park community leader Mama Shu's son murdered in violent ambush
Her dream of changing her community was birthed from a nightmare: Mama Shu lost her 2-year-old son Jakobi in a hit and run back in 2007. Now she lost another to the violence she's spent years fighting, by transforming her neighborhood from the inside out.
$10,000 reward for information on murder of Wayne State student shot and killed in car
The murder of a Wayne State student on December 26 remains unsolved and her family is hoping a reward of over $10,000 will help someone step up and say something.
Metro Detroiters line up for food donations as COVID-19 pandemic drags on
Detroit's economic tribulations have been well-documented but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it worse. But there are people who working to help those in need during these trying times.
Family pleads for justice for man killed outside Highland Park restaurant
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in the murder case of James Hill, who was shot and killed outside a Highland Park restaurant.
MSP investigating road rage shooting on Davison Fwy in Highland Park
Michigan State Police are investigating a road rage shooting that happened Thursday evening in Highland Park on the Davison Freeway near Hamilton Avenue.
Man upset when offered free mask at Highland Park liquor store leaves $1,000 in damages
A liquor store in Hazel Park, Mich. has released surveillance video of an angry customer who threw bricks at multiple windows after being offered a free face mask.
Gov. Whitmer marches in unity walk Thursday ahead of night 7 of protests
State leaders visited Metro Detroit Thursday to march in a unity walk as protesters prepare for another night on the streets of Detroit.
Clergy, police, citizens plan unity march at Highland Park in honor of George Floyd
A protest beginning at Highland Park is scheduled at 11 a.m. and will feature clergy members, law enforcement, and citizens.
After 71 days hospitalized, Highland Park Police Chief Hilton Napoleon beats COVID-19
"This was a miracle, because I was in bad shape," he said.