Video captures man's violent assault of 13-year-old at Livonia rec center

"But my son said he kind of brushed his shoulder and the guy started saying racial stuff to him. (He said) 'You f****** n***** you not going to say excuse me.'"

Nonprofit shelter for female military veterans may be forced to close

“I literally was going to sleep in my car if the warming shelter was too bad, or we were going to tough it out and camp," she said. "It was literally a life-saver I had no idea what I was going to do."

Nonprofit helps rehabilitate Highland Park family's burned out home

“We hope to get this house done and they can start moving back in here,” said president of Rehab Highland Park. “It's really people helping people that is what we're about. And just like I always share, when we all do a little, we can do so much.”

Fans brave poor air quality, venture to Rocket Mortgage Classic

Amid poor air quality alerts, warnings to wear a mask, and the eerie haze soaking in Metro Detroit, people braved the outdoors Thursday in search of some fun.

New mom gets help from Detroit firefighters after going into labor early

Aneia Irby has lived next to Engine 52 in Detroit all her life, growing to personally know many of the firefighters that work there. This week, they helped her give birth.

16-year-old's paralysis after drive-by shooting leaves family reeling

Four teens were struck in a shooting on Detroit's west side in mid-June. Family is still reconciling from their daughter's life-changing injury.

Detroit woman says her pleas to cut down dangerous tree have gone unheard by city

"This is why I don't sleep - this is why I have bags under my eyes, I'm worried sick," she said. "This tree has been the bane of my existence, simple as that."

Vigil held for Detroit activist Malik Shabazz on life support after heart attack

"He was a father, a friend. Always there to help whenever I needed him," said Harris. "He was always there to try to catch the killers, the rapists. He stayed on the street 24/7, day and night I don’t know if he slept."

Celebration marks reopening of Roosevelt Park in front of Michigan Central Station

Detroit's Roosevelt Park reopens Wednesday with a celebration. The park in front of Michigan Central Station has been undergoing renovations, along with the historic train depot.

Prosecutor describes mid-day Livonia shooting as something from 'Wild West'

Two men are facing charges after a Livonia shooting that was caught on video last week. Wayne County Prosecutor described the shooting as being reminiscent of the Wild West.

Traverse City scores highest among bike-friendly Michigan cities

It's the first time that Detroit has cracked the Top-10 of the list. Here are the other cities that are best for biking in Michigan.