11-year-old girl loses several fingers from firework in River Rouge

An 11-year-old girl lost several fingers after a firework blew up in her hand in River Rouge. Her sister suffered minor injuries.

Round 2 of Detroit's Down Payment Assistance Program now underway

Detroit's Down Payment Assistance Program has helped many families own homes for the first time. And now, applications for round two are open.

Police officers, detectives and forensic scientists testify on day 10 of murder trial for Samantha Woll

Numerous police officers, homicide detectives and forensic scientists took the stand on day 10 of the Samantha Woll murder trial, detailing items found in Michael Jackson-Bolanos’ apartment.

Taylor man racks up 11 warrants for expired license plate

When an officer saw the truck parked in Melvindale, they decided to tow the vehicle, instead of issuing yet another ticket.

Dearborn Heights prepares for shutdown as mayor, City Council fight over budget

If the Dearborn Heights City Council doesn’t approve a budget by June 30, all city services could shut down July 1, according to Mayor Bill Bazzi.

Four startups join Detroit Smart Parking Lab

The newest wave of startups to enter the DSPL are ALBA Robot, AuTowed LLC, ION Dynamics and Joule Labs.

Suspect who murdered 5-year-old because he was 'going to snitch' to learn sentence

A man will learn his sentence Thursday, more than two years after he killed a family, including a child, in Detroit. According to previous testimony, 5-year-old Caleb Harris was murdered because the suspect thought he was "going to snitch."

Detroit bans gas stations, other businesses from locking patrons inside

"The purpose of this ordinance is to say ‘we’re not going to tolerate it.’ Gas stations, stores, whatever you are – you cannot lock your customers in when their life is at stake," said Detroit City Council member Mary Waters.

Green means good in Detroit's new food safety program

Start looking for a green placard at your favorite restaurants in Detroit -- as part of the city's pilot project that aims to give people more confidence in the establishments they are dining in.

Wixom gas station owner raises money for family of fallen Oakland County deputy

No charges have been filed yet against the suspects allegedly responsible for Bradley Reckling's murder. However, a gas station owner decided to help the deputy's family in the best way he can as they mourn his loss.

Oakland County deputy killed: No charges yet after ambush in Detroit

More than 72 hours after Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling was gunned down in Detroit, no charges have been filed.

Could marijuana billboards get banned in Detroit? City legal department looks into it

"When you have multiple locations in the Metro Detroit area, you need billboards in certain cities and you have to have billboards in the entire state," Savaya said.

Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan

On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.