Jury says Aretha Franklin will found in her couch is a valid document

Two competing wills of the late singer's estate have been at the center of a family dispute over how it should be broken up within the family - creating a dispute between sons.

Livonia considers options for reducing deer population, drawing support and resistance

Livonia is looking for solutions to keep the deer population down. No decision has been made about a potential cull, but the city will join an Urban Deer Management Coalition.

US Attorney Dawn Ison goes door-to-door promoting 'Peacenic' for Detroiters this weekend

The Peacenic will have free food, activities for kids and a chance to meet local law enforcement this Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Heilmann Rec Center, 19601 Brock Ave, Detroit.

Second victim sues after being locked in Detroit gas station by clerk during triple shooting

Three people were shot - one of them died. Now both surviving victims are suing Exxon Mobile alleging gross negligence. The lawsuit is for $150 million against the gas station and the owners.

Two dead after double shooting on Detroit's west side

Two suspects got out of their car and started shooting at the victims before fleeing the scene. Both victims are in their 20s police said.

Buddy's Pizza teams up with Slows Bar BQ for new 'Taste of Summer BBQ' menu

Buddy's Pizza and Slow's Bar BQ announced a new collaboration menu only available for the summer. It includes pizzas, chili cheese fries, and Detroit-inspired cocktails made with Vernors.

Metro Detroit under Air Quality Alert due to elevated ozone levels - what it means

Metro Detroit, along with several other areas of the state, is under an Air Quality Alert on Monday. Though Michigan has had poor air quality in recent weeks over Canadian wildfire smoke, elevated ozone levels have prompted this alert.

Trial over Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills begins Monday

A trial over two handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's suburban Detroit home after her death begins Monday.

Barricaded gunman arrested after shooting at Detroit police cruiser

A standoff early Monday in Southwest Detroit led to a barricaded gunman shooting at a Detroit police cruiser before his arrest.

Missing 2-year-old found safe, Detroit police reunite her with family

"We’re just full of happy emotions right now, just thank God you know, just happy," said Malinda Brooks Smith, her grandmother.

Grandmother of Wynter Cole-Smith at vigil: 'You can be hurt and angry because I am'

The family’s vigil comes as Trice faced federal charges in connection with Wynter’s death - charges that could result in the death penalty if convicted. The death penalty is due to federal charges.