Family tries to identify son 5 weeks after fiery crash in Highland Park

Patricia Lyons said the last time anyone saw or heard from her son Christopher Lyons was the day he bought a 2012 black Chevy Impala.

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.

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.

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 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.”