Speeding motorcyclist killed in I-96 collision that led to another crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash that led to another crash Tuesday night on I-96 in Detroit. Police said the Farmington Hills man was speeding on his motorcycle when he rear-ended a Ford Fusion.

Thief uses obituaries to target deceased, break into their Metro Detroit homes during funerals

A Detroit man is accused of using obituaries to see who had recently died and when their funerals would be. Then when their families were laying them to rest, police say he would break into their homes.

Single mom of 4 loses Inkster home, belongings in fire

“All I have right now is survival. I got the breath in my body, and I’m going to keep going from here," Tiffany Conner said. "I got way too many people depending on me right now, so I’m definitely in my survival mode."

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.

Missing Na’Ziyah Harris: Detroit police searching 'very important area'

Detroit police continue to follow leads as they search for Na’Ziyah Harris. On Tuesday, they are searching near Shiawassee and 7 Mile.

Good Samaritan prayed with woman, held her hand after wrong-way crash

“It came right through the middle and got this other vehicle and both cars exploded. One flew through the air, and it crashed against the wall," said Michael Rucker, a witness of the crash.

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.

Pistons GM Troy Weaver confronts heckling fan during game on video

The clip shows both men in the stands. The fan looks confused after saying he criticized Weaver’s job during Saturday’s home loss to Dallas.

Downriver man gets life in prison for rape, murder of woman, pushing another off cliff outside German castle

The court found that the defendant wanted to keep video footage and a photo he had made of his actions — material that became important evidence to investigators — as a “trophy."

Detroit People Mover closes for makeover ahead of NFL Draft

In preparation for the NFL Draft, the Detroit People Mover is getting a makeover – causing the public transportation system to shut down operations all day on Monday, March 11.

Prosecutor: Homes of deceased broken into, robbed by Detroit man

Jerry Ryan Ashley, 44, is accused of targeting one home in Grosse Pointe City and three homes in Grosse Pointe Woods. The owners of all the properties were recently deceased.

New Wayne County program will relieve $700M in medical debt

“We’re going to be able to relieve up to $700 million of medical debt with an investment of about $7 million. So that means for about 300,000 people, who meet criteria in Wayne County, they are set up to have their medical debt relieved,” said Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

Hamtramck installs Palestine Avenue street sign

"It’s 100% to show support. There’s no harm to it," said Councilman Khalil Refai. "We’re showing our support in Hamtramck and the county of Wayne."

Flushing man charged with stalking Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife

Christopher Baldwin of Flushing is accused of stalking Nessel and her wife - showing up at their home in Plymouth on Tuesday, ringing their doorbell and sitting on the porch.

Physicians union at Ascension St. John on verge of strike: 'We need staffing'

Members of the Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians say they are prepared to take their fight to the picket line if things do not get better soon.