Grandfather of Wynter Smith 'still trying to process everything' after 2-year-old's death

On the day of his granddaughter's suspected killer being charged with her murder, Almont Smith could be found at the site where her body was found, tending to her memorial and seeking closure.

Dearborn Heights firefighters hosting car wash charity for burn victims

The response to the department's annual charity car wash is typically pretty moderate. This year, a lieutenant tried a different method to draw interest - and got a major response as a result.

Ecorse woman reeling after storm uproots trees that fell on her home

Among the damage from the storm was something sentimental, the Ecorse woman said. A tree her mom planted 32 years ago was taken down by the falling debris.

Man accused of stabbing, robbing victim outside Detroit liquor store

A suspect is in custody and facing charges after a robbery and stabbing outside of a Detroit liquor store in broad daylight.

Egypt Covington murder suspects plead guilty days before trial was set to begin

Two of the men charged with killing Egypt Covington inside her Van Buren Township home in 2017 have pleaded guilty. They were set to go trial next week.

Thieves attempt to steal ATM with excavator in Detroit

Thieves used an excavator to rip out an ATM as they tried to steal it Friday on Detroit's west side, but they didn't get very far.

Family of Egypt Covington relieved after suspects plead guilty to her murder

The Van Buren woman was watching a movie when the men allegedly broke into her home believing it had marijuana inside it. After realizing their mistake, they bound and killed Egypt Covington.

Detroit unveils first permit parking spots in city

The free-for-all parking spots in Detroit may be coming under some regulation with a new enforcement zone starting in August.

Motor City Match reaches major milestone with new assisted living facility

Dream Estates was the 150th project funded by Motor City Match - and the first assisted living facility built with Motor City Match dollars.

Ann Arbor Art Fair, Summer Beer Fest, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan

This weekend is all about annual festivals, from the Ann Arbor Art Fair, to Summer Beer Fest, to the Concert of Colors, and more. Here's what's going on around Southeast Michigan:

Rick Wershe Jr. in court to preserve $100 million lawsuit against Detroit and FBI

His 30 years in prison for drug offenses were considered some of the harshest sentences an offender has received for those crimes. Rick Wershe says law enforcement conspired to keep him in prison.

Venture For America empowers young entrepreneurs in the Detroit community

Based in Detroit, Venture For America (VFA) is a national nonprofit organization that provides aspiring entrepreneurs who are recent college graduates with training, coaching, and connections.