Junior League World Series opens 42nd year in Taylor

The Junior League World Series is a week-long international tournament for the best teams of 13 and 14-year-old baseball players from around the world. Founded in 1981, the Junior League World Series is the “older brother” of the Little League World Series held annually in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the best teams of 12-year-olds.

Taylor gas leak on Telegraph causes businesses to be evacuated

The gas leak has since been fixed by DTE, according to Taylor police. It was caused after a homeless man made his way into a manhole in the area.

Taylor schools closing on Fridays over summer break

In a letter to the community, Supt. Michael Wegher said the district will reduce costs on utilities and other expenses related to opening the buildings for a fifth day.

Taylor animal shelter over capacity, hoping to get cats and dogs adopted

That means until pets like Tulip, the black and white kitten, or the canine mother-daughter duo Thelma and Louise are taken home, the staff will struggle to keep up.

Woman foils armed carjacking attempt outside Taylor Target store

She gave up the keys and once out of her vehicle, she told officers that "sized them up" and made the decision to take them back.

Kindergartner suffers head injury on Taylor school bus, dad demands answers

A kindergarten student suffered an open-head wound on a Taylor School District bus that was parked at Eureka Heights Elementary School. The child's family still do not know how he sustained the injury.

Metro Detroit teacher says she was fired for her rap career

When she wasn't in the classroom teaching U.S. history, Domonique Brown began pursuing a rap career under the name “Drippin Honey." She says she was fired from Taylor Preparatory High School because of that.

Dearborn Heights police officer charged with misdemeanor battery, assault

A statement from the department said that it will cooperate with the investigation and that Bailey is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Taylor man sentenced for killing neighbor in firewood dispute

Police say Hicks retrieved a firearm and shot Bellestri multiple times on the front lawn of the residence. His family said he was being attacked with a shovel and shot Bellestri in self-defense.

Pontiac and Taylor asphalt companies plead guilty to bid rigging in federal court

Asphalt Specialists LLC of Pontiac and Al’s Asphalt Paving Company Inc. of Taylor, and two executives from each company, admitted to conspiring to rig bids for paving service contracts.