State Rep. Jewell Jones gets new alcohol tether, admonished by judge after bond violation

In court Thursday State Representative Jewell Jones admitted that he violated conditions of bond for a drunk driving arrest in April. The judge told him that he thought he was deceptive to his own attorney, the prosecutor's office and possibly, the court.

Three people killed in three shootings at two scenes in Inkster

Inkster Police and Michigan State Police are investigating if the shooting of four people at a basketball game and two others shootings are linked after three people were killed in less than 12 hours.

Prosecutor: Inkster State Rep. tazed, pepper-sprayed for being combative after drunk crash

It is alleged that Jones drove drunk, more than twice the legal limit for at least 50 miles with his Glock pistol in the cupholder. And when he eventually crashed his SUV he allegedly became combative with police and even a paramedic who tried to help. 

Current teacher charged with sexual assault of former 12-year-old student lasting years

The current Cornerstone High School teacher has been charged with six counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. The allegations say when he was teaching science at the now-closed Thomas Gist Academy in Inkster, he sexually assaulted one of his 12-year-old students.

Driver loses control, crashes into Inkster school

A man lost control, hit a sign, flipped his vehicle, and crashed into an Inkster school.

Inkster lobbies to bring R&B Hall of Fame to city

The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame doesn't have a city yet to call home. But early talks between the city of Inkster and its founding members could pave way for the institution to be built in the city.

Police investigating shooting in Inkster after victim was struck in the chest

A friend said the victim showed up at his home after being shot in the chest in Inkster. He took the victim to the hospital as police investigated.

Wayne County residents wait for hours to receive second COVID vaccine dose

There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.

Two men suing Inkster city, detectives after wrongfully spending 17 years in prison

Two Michigan men who have been exonerated after wrongfully spending 17 years in prison have filed a lawsuit against the City of Inkster and two former detectives.

Meet the 2 Inkster brothers whose Christmas wish was to give food to the homeless

Christopher and Elvin Thornton, two brothers from Inkster asked for food and money for Christmas in hopes of donating it to people who are less fortunate.

Christmas wish from Inkster brothers was for money and food to feed homeless
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Two brothers from Inkster insisted that their holiday gifts be money and food to help the homeless this year. Together, the family donated a hundred meals and what they didn't hand out they gifted to local shelters.