DPD chief: Detroit's improved crime numbers helped by Community Violence Intervention groups
Chief Bettison says all violent crime - carjackings, homicides and non-fatal shootings are down, and closure rates are up 67 percent.
Chief Bettison says all violent crime - carjackings, homicides and non-fatal shootings are down, and closure rates are up 67 percent.
General Motors reduces Factory Zero to one shift, laying off 1,200 workers
General Motors says it will reduce to one shift at Factory Zero, laying off more than 1,200 workers.
General Motors says it will reduce to one shift at Factory Zero, laying off more than 1,200 workers.
Small business owners have a new 'one-stop shop' for help
A new coffee shop in Livonia or a tech start up in Detroit - all of the small businesses start with a bright idea, but it takes a village to keep that light from going out.
A new coffee shop in Livonia or a tech start up in Detroit - all of the small businesses start with a bright idea, but it takes a village to keep that light from going out.
Romulus residents call for larger police presence as crime rate falls
The Romulus community is asking for more police to patrol their area as crime drops over five years.
The Romulus community is asking for more police to patrol their area as crime drops over five years.
'Melissas for Hope' set to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa
For weeks, Hurricane Melissa has been in the headlines, but now some women named Melissa say the hurricane is having a negative impact on who they are, so they’re working to change the narrative.
For weeks, Hurricane Melissa has been in the headlines, but now some women named Melissa say the hurricane is having a negative impact on who they are, so they’re working to change the narrative.
Dearborn Prop 1: City votes on change to wards for council members, charter
The proposal would divide the city into seven districts requiring a commission to draw boundaries for new council districts, breaking up the council and assigning one representative for each section.
The proposal would divide the city into seven districts requiring a commission to draw boundaries for new council districts, breaking up the council and assigning one representative for each section.
Barricaded gunman in Livonia shoots at police amid standoff, ends in arrest after 12-hours
A police standoff with a barricaded man inside a residence on Ann Arbor Trail is underway Wednesday.
A police standoff with a barricaded man inside a residence on Ann Arbor Trail is underway Wednesday.
Man accused of killing Melvindale police officer caught with makeshift weapon in jail, prosecutor says
Michael Lopez, the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, allegedly had a makeshift weapon inside the Wayne County Jail.
Michael Lopez, the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, allegedly had a makeshift weapon inside the Wayne County Jail.
Wayne County Elections 2025: Proposals on the Nov. 4 ballot
In Wayne County seven school districts are proposing millages including a pair that straddle neighboring counties.
In Wayne County seven school districts are proposing millages including a pair that straddle neighboring counties.
Wanted suspect caught after manhunt in Huron Township, Taylor
A wanted suspect is now in custody after a manhunt that ended Wednesday afternoon in Taylor.
A wanted suspect is now in custody after a manhunt that ended Wednesday afternoon in Taylor.
Rattiest cities: Detroit again ranks in top 10
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Taylor teacher accused of inappropriate comments towards students
School district officials in Taylor say they are investigating allegations of improper conduct involving one of their veteran teachers.
School district officials in Taylor say they are investigating allegations of improper conduct involving one of their veteran teachers.
Detroit Metro air traffic controllers work to educate people on shutdown impacts
As the government shutdown continues to drag on, air traffic controllers are trying to educate people about how it will potentially affect air travel.
As the government shutdown continues to drag on, air traffic controllers are trying to educate people about how it will potentially affect air travel.
Michigan Governor race: Finance reports show leading candidates in funding
In the race for Michigan’s next governor, the most recent campaign finance reports show Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson leading the way in the Democratic field.
In the race for Michigan’s next governor, the most recent campaign finance reports show Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson leading the way in the Democratic field.
Detroiters with family in Jamaica
Chris Mitchell, the owner of Island Spice Caribbean restaurant in Detroit, hasn’t been able to connect with his family.
Chris Mitchell, the owner of Island Spice Caribbean restaurant in Detroit, hasn’t been able to connect with his family.
Michigan native, former NHL star Ryan Kesler accused of criminal sexual conduct
A former NHL star — Ryan Kesler — on thin ice — after being charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
A former NHL star — Ryan Kesler — on thin ice — after being charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
When will future of Detroit officer who shot driver six times be decided?
When will the fate of a Detroit police officer accused of violating multiple policies when they shot a driver following a traffic stop be decided?
When will the fate of a Detroit police officer accused of violating multiple policies when they shot a driver following a traffic stop be decided?
Southgate American House fire: New video shows evacuation rescue by police
Video shows police from Southgate and surrounding cities go floor-by-floor with smoke visible, helping physically disabled residents to safely get out of the massive senior complex on Allen Road.
Video shows police from Southgate and surrounding cities go floor-by-floor with smoke visible, helping physically disabled residents to safely get out of the massive senior complex on Allen Road.
Crash scene cleared on NB Southfield at Grand River; freeway reopened
The large crash scene on the Southfield freeway had caused a closure of the northbound side Tuesday.
The large crash scene on the Southfield freeway had caused a closure of the northbound side Tuesday.
Teen motorcyclist crashes in Detroit after popping wheelie in front of police troopers
A 17-year-old motorcyclist who fled onto the Southfield Freeway in Detroit after popping a wheelie and revving his engine in front of a Michigan State Police trooper crashed shortly afterward.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist who fled onto the Southfield Freeway in Detroit after popping a wheelie and revving his engine in front of a Michigan State Police trooper crashed shortly afterward.