Detroit boys stuck in Florida foster care after mother left 1-year-old on beach

After the boys' mother left her one-year-old son on a beach in Florida, the kids were placed in separate foster homes there. Their grandparents are still trying to bring them back to Detroit nearly one month later.

MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants

Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.

After nearly 80 years, Former US Army Private honored for WWII services

While it was a long time in the making, Jones was formally recognized for his sacrifices and WWII service at the John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, surrounded by loved ones.

Menorah in the D kicks off 1st night of Hanukkah with increased security downtown

There is an underlying concern with everything going on right now overseas in this celebration, amid the Israel and Hamas war. Detroit police have promised that security will be top of mind, more than ever.

Garbage truck driver killed in Riverview landfill accident

The worker was fatally injured at the Riverview Land Preserve, located at 20863 Grange Road, near King Road.

Harper Woods music students are given new instruments from nonprofit

It's all courtesy of a non-profit called "Music Will" that brings music education and instruments to students all over the country.

Fate of historic Belle Isle Boathouse to be decided in early 2024

The public is also asked to give input on the project, which currently has two proposals: a $43 million preservation of the historic property, or demolition.

Teen rolls stolen Challenger on I-696 while fleeing police

A Detroit teen in a stolen Dodge Challenger rolled the car on I-696 after fleeing police Tuesday night, police said.

Stray dog undergoes amazing transformation after 11 pounds of matted fur shaved off him

Workers at Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit (FAMD) in Dearborn shaved about 11 pounds of fur off a severely matted stray dog that arrived at the shelter. Now, the dog named Reggae is receiving care before he is available for adoption.

Warren man with history of blowing up home found with explosives, weapons again

After previously being charged for causing an explosion that resulted in the loss of his hand in 2022, a Warren man is facing another round of felony charges for possessing explosives and weapons again.

Family flees Detroit home after multiple drive-by shootings, seeks donations for new apartment

Adrian Tart said his family has endured four separate shootings within the past two weeks alone. They are currently seeking refuge at a nearby hotel, but can only afford one more night.

Detroit family of 5 loses heat for failing to schedule 3-year indoor gas meter inspection with DTE

DTE said they reach out to customers due for a three-year check with letters, emails, phone calls, and personal visits before shutting off services. However, a Detroit mother of four said she did not receive any warnings from the utility company.