Detroit Kite Festival, Uncle Sam Jam, Art in the Park, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Catch free performances by Buckcherry, Everclear, and Sponge at Uncle Sam Jam, browse artists' creations at Plymouth Art in the Park, fly a kite at Belle Isle during Detroit Kite Festival, and more this weekend.

Wynter Smith's body recovered in Detroit; What we know about case of Lansing 2-year-old

The 2-year-old was taken from her home Sunday night after a man assaulted her mom before kidnapping her, police previously said. She was found early Wednesday night.

Fourth of July party leaves Detroit neighborhood trashed, residents fuming

It wasn't a pretty sight on the city's west side a day after Fourth of July when trash, debris, and evidence of a massive party was still evident the next day.

Detroit senior residents left without AC amid high temperatures

Residents at the Across The Parks apartments, located on Detroit’s west side, have been experiencing significant cooling issues.

Dearborn police targeted with mortar round on Fourth of July

A Dearborn Police Officer was targeted by a firework mortar on Tuesday as Fourth of July celebrations erupted throughout the city.

Wayne County drops all charges against vision specialist accused of sexual assaulting kids

The Wayne County Prosecutor has dropped all charges against a former teacher who was accused of sexually assaulting multiple girls over several years in Garden City and Westland.

After two more U.S. mass shootings, officials plead with Michigan public to be safe this summer

Block parties are popular gathering spaces for the summer. They're also great fun for the crowds that stay peaceful. Public safety officials hope to keep things that away as the summer continues.

Snake found at Detroit gas station prompts call to police

A snake is not something they see every day at the Mobil Gas Station on Jefferson Avenue near Chene Street.

Downtown Boxing Gym continues the fight for equity with at-risk youth

A day after the US Supreme Court overturned Affirmative Action regarding race as a factor in college admissions, Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit issued a statement of its own.

Baby peregrine falcon that nested on Wayne State tower to be released

Ben the falcon actually left the nest prematurely and ended up in raptor rehab a few weeks ago. He'll be released into the wild today.

Man found laying in Detroit street after suspected hit-and-run

Police say it is possible he was struck while crossing the street, but are looking into whether the man was dumped there.