Detroit's violent Fourth of July weekend leads to new community policing around block parties
A total of 27 people were shot and three died across six unsanctioned neighborhood parties during a violent holiday weekend in Detroit.
A total of 27 people were shot and three died across six unsanctioned neighborhood parties during a violent holiday weekend in Detroit.
Detroit block party shooting kills 2, injures 19 others
Police did not confirm if someone had been arrested in connection with the shooting. An update will come Monday.
Police did not confirm if someone had been arrested in connection with the shooting. An update will come Monday.
2 dead, 19 others shot on Detroit's east side, state police confirm
Detroit Police and Michigan State Police are on the scene working to determine what happened.
Detroit Police and Michigan State Police are on the scene working to determine what happened.
Who killed Paige Stalker?
Nine years ago, gunfire pierced the parked car 16-year-old Paige and four other teens were sitting in at the corner of Philip and Charlevoix in Detroit. Paige was the only one who did not survive.
Nine years ago, gunfire pierced the parked car 16-year-old Paige and four other teens were sitting in at the corner of Philip and Charlevoix in Detroit. Paige was the only one who did not survive.
Wayne County Residents invited to review flood maps
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Wayne County.
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Wayne County.
Family of Wynter Cole-Smith gather in her memory on anniversary of her death
Family, friends gather to honoring murdered 2-year-old on anniversary of her being found in Detroit.
Family, friends gather to honoring murdered 2-year-old on anniversary of her being found in Detroit.
Dearborn police officers injured after M-80 firework thrown at them
This was the only situation Thursday night where officers were specifically targeted - but the same thing happened near the same spot, last year.
This was the only situation Thursday night where officers were specifically targeted - but the same thing happened near the same spot, last year.
Detroit tranquility garden provides place for holistic wellness, community empowerment
“The garden is really symbolic," said Dexter Sullivan. "Anything in life that’s thriving has to be tended to. That garden gives us the human dynamic to connect with the earth, connect with the soil."
“The garden is really symbolic," said Dexter Sullivan. "Anything in life that’s thriving has to be tended to. That garden gives us the human dynamic to connect with the earth, connect with the soil."
Belleville family of 10 loses everything in a fire
The family had just gotten over a flood when a blaze tore through their home, destroying everything inside. Their mother called the situation a "nightmare."
The family had just gotten over a flood when a blaze tore through their home, destroying everything inside. Their mother called the situation a "nightmare."
Friends of the Rouge names new executive director
Friends of the Rouge, whose mission is to restore, protect and enhance the Rouge watershed through education, collaboration and stewardship, has named Ashley Flintoff, as its new executive director.
Friends of the Rouge, whose mission is to restore, protect and enhance the Rouge watershed through education, collaboration and stewardship, has named Ashley Flintoff, as its new executive director.
Jim Thorpe appointed to Michigan Association of School Boards position
Thorpe will also continue to serve on Dearborn's Board of Education.
Thorpe will also continue to serve on Dearborn's Board of Education.
Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need.
Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need.
Wayne County man honored as Distinguished Alumnus from Northern Michigan University
Jim Thorburn was twice named Allen Park Police Officer of the Year before he retired in 2022.
Jim Thorburn was twice named Allen Park Police Officer of the Year before he retired in 2022.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos to be cross examined when Samantha Woll murder trial resumes
Michael Jackson- Bolanos will return to the stand Monday when his trial resumes.
Michael Jackson- Bolanos will return to the stand Monday when his trial resumes.
Shooting leaves 1 person dead on Detroit's west side
One person was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, according to police.
One person was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, according to police.
Apartment catches fire on Lahser Road in Detroit
The fire was contained to one unit and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire was contained to one unit and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
11-year-old loses hand to illegal explosive she mistook for a sparkler, no charges filed
The 11-year-old first lost four fingers in the explosion but later had to have her hand amputated, according to police. Wayne County declined to press charges against the girl's grandfather, who bought the explosive and left it in plain view, unsupervised.
The 11-year-old first lost four fingers in the explosion but later had to have her hand amputated, according to police. Wayne County declined to press charges against the girl's grandfather, who bought the explosive and left it in plain view, unsupervised.
Dearborn Heights police chief resigns, citing ongoing issues with city council
Dearborn Heights Chief of Police Jerrod Hart's resignation comes amid ongoing conflict between Mayor Bill Bazzi and the city council.
Dearborn Heights Chief of Police Jerrod Hart's resignation comes amid ongoing conflict between Mayor Bill Bazzi and the city council.
ProsperUs Detroit empowers micro-businesses with loans, guidance
"What is really interesting is, it's small-dollar loans, it is about 200 entrepreneurs that we have worked with, and a lot of times we are that first dollar in," said Jones.
"What is really interesting is, it's small-dollar loans, it is about 200 entrepreneurs that we have worked with, and a lot of times we are that first dollar in," said Jones.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos testifies in his trial in murder of Samantha Woll
Michael Jackson-Bolanos' defense attorney started his case on Tuesday after three weeks of testimony from the prosecution's witnesses.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos' defense attorney started his case on Tuesday after three weeks of testimony from the prosecution's witnesses.