Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, Chipotle guacamole shooting, mysterious gray wolf, and more top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year from the Detroit area and around Michigan. Read the stories that viewers cared about the most, and see where ongoing cases stand heading into 2025:

13 Metro Detroit bars, restaurants that closed in 2024

From chain spots to local eats, diners said goodbye to numerous Metro Detroit restaurants this year. Here's a look at some restaurants that closed in 2024, as well as what will replace some of the empty spaces:

Detroit based non-profit kicks off MI Neighborhood Program with home renovations

Imagine buying a home and not realizing there’s a serious mold problem, plus the contractors you hired to fix other issues are totally letting you down.

Drunk driver crashes into police car on I-94 in Detroit, keeps going

A drunk driver hit a stopped Michigan State Police vehicle on I-94 in Detroit on Christmas night and kept going until his car stopped running.

Victim runs onto I-94 after being shot in chest during robbery at Detroit gas station

A victim managed to escape after being shot during a robbery at a gas station early Christmas morning in Detroit. Police were called after the victim was seen running on I-94 near Van Dyke.

'I got presents,' Detroit music producer surprises kids in need with gifts

The Grammy-nominated producer and Detroit native drove to the shelter Christmas morning in a U-Haul filled with 6,000 gifts. Santa and Rockwell’s friends were there as well, delivering the gifts to the kids.

Female suspect involved in fatal shooting arrested in Detroit

The shooting happened on Dec. 23 in the area of McClellan Avenue and Lessing Street, police said in a news release. The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.

Metro Detroit mother gifted new car in time for Christmas

A mother of four who’s fallen on hard times just got an unexpected boost: a new set of wheels to help her get around town.

Metro Detroit drivers deal with icy roads ahead of Christmas

With these temps at or around freezing, road crews across Metro Detroit say their biggest concern right now is refreezing temperatures. They're out salting the roadways.

Harper Woods mother receives Christmas miracle after facing eviction

It's a very merry Christmas for a single mother and her children in Harper Woods. They were facing eviction, but thanks to a generous and big surprise, they are now home for the holidays and beyond.

Brandon Joseph waived by Lions hours after he was detained by Dearborn Heights police

The team announced that the second year player had been waived as part of several roster moves on Saturday, before the team traveled to Chicago where they beat the Bears 34-17.

Who killed Daniel Williams?

Daniel worked security often at El Capri but on the early morning of August 20, 2018 he was off work and just hanging out there with friends.

Suspect wanted in connection to fatal shooting on Detroit's west side

Dakarrie Adams was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants with distinctive coloring on the front, black shoes, a dark-colored hat and glasses. He fled the scene driving northbound on Greenfield in a white Chevy Trax.