Highland Park Fire Trucks rear-ended assisting other cars, driver deceased
Highland Park Fire Trucks were assisting two cars on Jan 8 when they were rear-ended. Rescue measures were taken, but the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
Highland Park Fire Trucks were assisting two cars on Jan 8 when they were rear-ended. Rescue measures were taken, but the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
Standout Highland Park cheerleading team needs help to get to nationals
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
"I love them," Coach Wagoner said. "I’m so excited for them. To just to think about them leaving the state to go compete like they did here, on a bigger level, I am so excited for them because I know they can do it."
Highland Park man charged after longtime Detroit radio DJ John O'Leary found stabbed to death
A Highland Park man is facing charges after Detroit radio DJ John O'Leary was found stabbed to death.
A Highland Park man is facing charges after Detroit radio DJ John O'Leary was found stabbed to death.
Longtime Detroit radio DJ John O'Leary stabbed to death; roommate arrested
Investigators say evidence found nearby led them to the suspect, who actually lived at the house.
Investigators say evidence found nearby led them to the suspect, who actually lived at the house.
Free chicken for a year? How to win it at Highland Park's new Church's Chicken
The grand opening coincides with the restaurant's 45th anniversary in operation.
The grand opening coincides with the restaurant's 45th anniversary in operation.
Two more rescued after teen sex trafficking victim recovered by MSP, suspect arrested
The Michigan State Police said two more victims have been rescued after a 15-year-old sex trafficking victim was rescued this week.
The Michigan State Police said two more victims have been rescued after a 15-year-old sex trafficking victim was rescued this week.
F-150 Hybrid generator saves day at wedding reception, as need for backup energy increases
But that comes at a price not everyone can pay. And Jamesa Johnson Greer from Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition says these days-long massive power outages have hit lower-wealth and some communities of color particularly hard.
But that comes at a price not everyone can pay. And Jamesa Johnson Greer from Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition says these days-long massive power outages have hit lower-wealth and some communities of color particularly hard.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.