Recent shootings in Ecorse, River Rouge lead to FBI partnership for crackdown

"There are several gangs that operate in this area - River Rouge and Ecorse, and they have a rivalry," said Ecorse Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers said. "Social media plays a huge part in it too."

Party bus shooting in Ecorse linked to gang violence after 5 injured by gunfire

The shootout happened in broad daylight when one group of individuals posted on social media they were partying on a bus. The latest instance of violence has local police agencies teaming up with the FBI.

Mobile spa Pretty Girls on the Go brings glamour, positive message to young ladies

"The reason why I wanted to do this is that little girls lack self-love and self-confidence," Pillow said. "That's what made me want to start this business. It's more than just polishing nails and toes - we also try to make it a self-esteem lesson by the end of the day."

Florida bank robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit, crash in Ecorse

At 11 a.m. Thursday, River Rouge police identified John Charles Anderson in the area of W. Jefferson Ave and Coolidge Hwy on the tip that the suspect, wanted by the FBI, was in a parking lot.

Freeway shooting shuts down I-75 near River Rouge

A victim said they were shot by someone in a dark-colored pickup truck while driving on I-75. The shooting shut down the freeway for hours.

Loved ones of missing River Rouge mother of 4 wait for justice a year later

"Like we should have some kind of lead – some kind of something," Finley said. "Closure, justice, whichever way you want to put it. We should have something by now."

Arson suspect wanted after setting fire to River Rouge house

The suspect is wanted in connection with a fire to a house in the 400 block of Holford at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 24.

Police find car that hit River Rouge cop without racing stripes, side door

Police in River Rouge said they recovered the vehicle wanted for hitting a police car on Sunday but said the driver removed the racing stripe and a damaged door.

Engaged couple divided by pandemic closure of US-Canada border

It's been almost a year-and-a-half since Karissa Baker and her fiance were regularly together but the reopening of the international border is still in doubt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

DTE officially closing River Rouge Power Plant Friday

The Michigan utility company is phasing out its coal-powered plants as it converts its electricity sources to renewable fuels.

River Rouge woman charged with murder after shooting estranged boyfriend

A 30-year-old woman allegedly shot her estranged boyfriend multiple times after the two got in an argument over their kids they had in common on Sunday.

River Rouge police accused of excessive force on Black teen girl in traffic stop

The River Rouge Police Department is looking into the force used in the arrest of 17-year-old Maliyah Clary who was driving with a permit but without an adult.

Two men die in front of River Rouge police station after being shot in Ecorse

Two women drove the victims to the River Rouge police department after they were shot in Ecorse. It's believed they died on the way to the station.