Westland man who built basement bomb to help ISIS, sentenced to prison
He downloaded a video that provided step-by-step instructions on the manufacture of an improvised explosive device (IED) using triacetone triperoxide (TATP), known as "The Mother of Satan."
He downloaded a video that provided step-by-step instructions on the manufacture of an improvised explosive device (IED) using triacetone triperoxide (TATP), known as "The Mother of Satan."
Body found in Livonia creek identified as Westland man who went missing in 2024
The cause of his death is under investigation. However, police did verify Sanford suffered from dementia and was 75 years old when he was reported missing to the Westland Police Department in April 2024.
The cause of his death is under investigation. However, police did verify Sanford suffered from dementia and was 75 years old when he was reported missing to the Westland Police Department in April 2024.
9 hospitalized after fiery crash in Canton Township involving semi-truck
Five of the victims had been trapped in the vehicle that struck the semi-truck, while the other four were police officers that rescued them.
Five of the victims had been trapped in the vehicle that struck the semi-truck, while the other four were police officers that rescued them.
The Westland Mall's future: What do residents want for the space?
Will the Westland Mall go the way of Lakeside in Sterling Heights and Northland Center in Southfield? The shift toward online shopping has come at the detriment of patronizing brick and mortar locations, forcing many to be repurposed or even demolished.
Will the Westland Mall go the way of Lakeside in Sterling Heights and Northland Center in Southfield? The shift toward online shopping has come at the detriment of patronizing brick and mortar locations, forcing many to be repurposed or even demolished.
Man accused of crashing car into Metro Airport terminal, faces stalking charges
The man, who appeared ranting and raving in a Lions jersey during his arrest at the airport, was said to be having a mental health emergency.
The man, who appeared ranting and raving in a Lions jersey during his arrest at the airport, was said to be having a mental health emergency.
Westland woman charged with multiple felonies in New Year's Day fatal crash
Jasmine Wynn was charged Jan. 3 for her alleged involvement in a crash on New Year's Day that left a 61-year-old Westland man dead.
Jasmine Wynn was charged Jan. 3 for her alleged involvement in a crash on New Year's Day that left a 61-year-old Westland man dead.
Westland Kroger shooting: Man accused of killing Salvation Army bell ringer faces charges
A man accused of shooting and killing a Salvation Army bell ringer as he collected donations outside a Westland Kroger store is set to face a judge Monday.
A man accused of shooting and killing a Salvation Army bell ringer as he collected donations outside a Westland Kroger store is set to face a judge Monday.
'I’ll never get over that:' Mom of Kroger shooting victim sounds off on heartbreaking tragedy
The heartbroken mother of a gunned-down Salvation Army bell ringer is wondering how someone could have so much hate in their heart to take the life of a man working to help those in need this holiday season.
The heartbroken mother of a gunned-down Salvation Army bell ringer is wondering how someone could have so much hate in their heart to take the life of a man working to help those in need this holiday season.
Salvation Army bell ringer shot and killed at Westland Kroger
A suspect shot and killed a Salvation Army bell ringer at the Westland Kroger on Ford near Central City.
A suspect shot and killed a Salvation Army bell ringer at the Westland Kroger on Ford near Central City.
Westland food pantry Elmwood Blessing Box ransacked
A Westland food pantry reports that a group of men came in and ransacked their location where the men ignored the volunteers, and the incident was caught on camera.
A Westland food pantry reports that a group of men came in and ransacked their location where the men ignored the volunteers, and the incident was caught on camera.
Westland landlord had 'pattern' of sexual harassment against female tenants, feds say
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
William Asper requested sex in exchange for housing benefits while also exposing himself to tenants at the apartment he managed, federal prosecutors say.
Westland landlord accused of 'severe or pervasive' sexual harassment against female tenants in federal lawsuit
William Asper, a Westland landlord accused of sexually harassing female tenants, is now facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice.
William Asper, a Westland landlord accused of sexually harassing female tenants, is now facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice.
Taylor police: 14 child predators arrested in undercover operations this year
Police used advanced technology in the operations, including Brinc drones, Flock Safety road cameras, Axon body cameras, and StarChase GPS tracking devices to monitor and arrest suspects.
Police used advanced technology in the operations, including Brinc drones, Flock Safety road cameras, Axon body cameras, and StarChase GPS tracking devices to monitor and arrest suspects.
Bicyclist hit, killed in Westland
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday morning in Westland.
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday morning in Westland.
Belle Isle alligator found and sent to Westland 'Great Lakes Serpentarium'
It's 'see ya later alligator' for the newest resident at Belle Isle. The gator has been captured and found a new home in Westland at the Great Lakes Serpentarium.
It's 'see ya later alligator' for the newest resident at Belle Isle. The gator has been captured and found a new home in Westland at the Great Lakes Serpentarium.
Westland woman helps save neighbors from devastating condominium fire
"I saw the building was on fire. So I got my son up, got my friend up, we ran out and ran over here, banging on people's doors and called 911.”
"I saw the building was on fire. So I got my son up, got my friend up, we ran out and ran over here, banging on people's doors and called 911.”
Westland apartment fire destroys 8 units
Firefighters battled a fire at a Westland apartment complex Friday morning.
Firefighters battled a fire at a Westland apartment complex Friday morning.
Westland police searching for missing 14-year-old girl
Batoul Haidar was last seen in the area of Joy and Middlebelt roads on the border of Westland and Livonia.
Batoul Haidar was last seen in the area of Joy and Middlebelt roads on the border of Westland and Livonia.
Family of Westland woman killed by ex-boyfriend says he stalked her last 2 months
Her mother Jennifer Carroll told Fox 2 that Sarah was in the process of getting a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend.
Her mother Jennifer Carroll told Fox 2 that Sarah was in the process of getting a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend.
Westland man charged with possession of child pornography
Terence Darell Gaines, Jr., 21, of Westland was arraigned Aug. 16 on charges of possession of child pornography and using a computer to commit the crime.
Terence Darell Gaines, Jr., 21, of Westland was arraigned Aug. 16 on charges of possession of child pornography and using a computer to commit the crime.