Triple shooting in Westland kills 74-year-old mother, injures son

Triple shooting in Westland kills 74-year-old mother, injures son

Susan Higginson, 74, was killed inside a duplex in the 2300 block of Deerfield Court in Westland. Her son, William Henry, was shot in the head but is currently in stable condition.

Susan Higginson, 74, was killed inside a duplex in the 2300 block of Deerfield Court in Westland. Her son, William Henry, was shot in the head but is currently in stable condition.

Elderly Army vet and wife get new roof for free in Westland

Elderly Army vet and wife get new roof for free in Westland

"Myself, being a veteran, giving back to another veteran seems like it’s a perfect fit for us," said Greg Tittle, Tittle Brothers Construction.

"Myself, being a veteran, giving back to another veteran seems like it’s a perfect fit for us," said Greg Tittle, Tittle Brothers Construction.

Domestic violence advocate allegedly killed by partner honored at Detroit poetry-slam

Domestic violence advocate allegedly killed by partner honored at Detroit poetry-slam

A beloved Westland poet and domestic violence advocate was supposed to perform at a poetry-slam event Wednesday night. Instead, she was killed in early January and the event was held in her honor.

A beloved Westland poet and domestic violence advocate was supposed to perform at a poetry-slam event Wednesday night. Instead, she was killed in early January and the event was held in her honor.

Westland mom who advocated for domestic violence survivors killed by partner

Westland mom who advocated for domestic violence survivors killed by partner

Kelly Mays had survived domestic abuse herself years ago and even turned toward helping other survivors. Her daughter found her stabbed to death in her Westland apartment last week.

Kelly Mays had survived domestic abuse herself years ago and even turned toward helping other survivors. Her daughter found her stabbed to death in her Westland apartment last week.

$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus

$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus

The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.

The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.

State Rep Coleman says UAW support helped fuel his mayoral win in Westland

State Rep Coleman says UAW support helped fuel his mayoral win in Westland

"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."

"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."

State House Democrat power balance may take hit with mayoral races in Warren, Westland

State House Democrat power balance may take hit with mayoral races in Warren, Westland

In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.

In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.

Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?

Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?

The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.

The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.

Westland police receive $500K federal grant for more officers

Westland police receive $500K federal grant for more officers

“It’s a national problem Hilary we’ve had talks with police chiefs across the country they’ve had a hard time staffing these departments,” said Mayor Michael Londeau.

“It’s a national problem Hilary we’ve had talks with police chiefs across the country they’ve had a hard time staffing these departments,” said Mayor Michael Londeau.

What to know about voting early in Michigan ahead of Nov. 7 election

What to know about voting early in Michigan ahead of Nov. 7 election

Some Michigan voters cast their ballot in person early this fall as part of a pilot program ahead of next year, when all voters can do so. Several Metro Detroit communities are included in this early voting, including all cities in Oakland County, and Westland in Wayne County.

Some Michigan voters cast their ballot in person early this fall as part of a pilot program ahead of next year, when all voters can do so. Several Metro Detroit communities are included in this early voting, including all cities in Oakland County, and Westland in Wayne County.

Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents

Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents

Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.

Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.