Family of Porter Burks to sue Detroit police department, officers involved in 20-year-old's shooting
Five officers shot 38 rounds in three seconds at Porter Burks, killing him. He was in the midst of a mental health crisis and was armed with a knife when police found him.
Five officers shot 38 rounds in three seconds at Porter Burks, killing him. He was in the midst of a mental health crisis and was armed with a knife when police found him.
Crumbling former Frank Beard school finally to be demolished by Detroit
"I have grandkids growing up here in the neighborhood it," Garza said. "It would be wonderful if they don’t have to see such destruction, such sadness. Glass where they can’t just walk through. It would be nice for everything to be clean."
"I have grandkids growing up here in the neighborhood it," Garza said. "It would be wonderful if they don’t have to see such destruction, such sadness. Glass where they can’t just walk through. It would be nice for everything to be clean."
100+ Michigan breweries on tap for Detroit Fall Beer Festival in Eastern Market
The Michigan Brewer's Guild Detroit Fall Beer Fest will feature more than 100 breweries pouring more than 600 beers.
The Michigan Brewer's Guild Detroit Fall Beer Fest will feature more than 100 breweries pouring more than 600 beers.
Things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
Things to do in Southeast Michigan the weekend of Oct. 7-9.
Things to do in Southeast Michigan the weekend of Oct. 7-9.
Detroit-Windsor tunnel bus service resumes Nov. 27
Future stops along the tunnel bus will include Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena and will only cost $7.50 one way.
Future stops along the tunnel bus will include Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena and will only cost $7.50 one way.
Grosse Pointe Farms' Catholic church's large anti-Proposal 3 display causes controversy
From commercials to Catholic churches, the debate over women's rights or the rights of unborn babies is looking more like a debate over free speech on St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church's front lawn.
From commercials to Catholic churches, the debate over women's rights or the rights of unborn babies is looking more like a debate over free speech on St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church's front lawn.
Detroit rapper drops new song after car trashed at Livonia collision shop
Byron Motley Jr., better known as Beezy313, took his car to a Livonia collision shop for a new sunroof. The sunroof isn't fixed, and the inside of the car is now trashed, so he is calling out the shop and his insurance company in a new song.
Byron Motley Jr., better known as Beezy313, took his car to a Livonia collision shop for a new sunroof. The sunroof isn't fixed, and the inside of the car is now trashed, so he is calling out the shop and his insurance company in a new song.
One-stop Covid testing and treatment sites added around Detroit
Detroit residents can receive Covid testing and treatment in one place as part of Test to Treat.
Detroit residents can receive Covid testing and treatment in one place as part of Test to Treat.
Wayne Police Department's therapy dog Zeke dies from cancer
Zeke, the Wayne Police Department's therapy dog, died Monday after a short battle with cancer.
Zeke, the Wayne Police Department's therapy dog, died Monday after a short battle with cancer.
56 gambling machines, $12,700+ seized from Metro Detroit gas stations, Flint area storefront
Michigan authorities seized 56 gambling machines and more than $12,700 from Metro Detroit gas stations and a Flint area storefront as part of investigations into illegal gambling.
Michigan authorities seized 56 gambling machines and more than $12,700 from Metro Detroit gas stations and a Flint area storefront as part of investigations into illegal gambling.
Plymouth's Bearded Lamb Brewing using beer to help domestic violence nonprofit this month
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bearded Lamb Brewing Co. in Plymouth will donate $1 from every Hip to be Haze sold to FirstStep.
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bearded Lamb Brewing Co. in Plymouth will donate $1 from every Hip to be Haze sold to FirstStep.
Detroit police to address fatal shooting of 20-year-old in mental health crisis Tuesday
Days after the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Detroit, questions regarding the circumstances around the incident between police and Porter Burks are still swirling.
Days after the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Detroit, questions regarding the circumstances around the incident between police and Porter Burks are still swirling.
Detroit City Council delays vote on ShotSpotter a third time
The Detroit City Council has tabled a vote on the controversial technology for weeks. They approved the initial contract last week but delayed the vote to expand it.
The Detroit City Council has tabled a vote on the controversial technology for weeks. They approved the initial contract last week but delayed the vote to expand it.
I-94 in Detroit back open after Second Avenue Bridge road work
The Michigan Department of Transportation had closed I-94 between I-75 and I-96 last Thursday so crews could perform post-tensioning work on the new bridge.
The Michigan Department of Transportation had closed I-94 between I-75 and I-96 last Thursday so crews could perform post-tensioning work on the new bridge.
Suspected drunk driver fatally hits pedestrian on Michigan Avenue in Canton
Police say it appears alcohol played a role in this accident and the driver was taken into custody.
Police say it appears alcohol played a role in this accident and the driver was taken into custody.
Dearborn 1-month-old girl abused 'from head to toe', police chief says
The parents of a 1-month-old girl have been charged with child abuse after police said the little girl was brought in to a doctor's office with bruising and injuries over her entire body.
The parents of a 1-month-old girl have been charged with child abuse after police said the little girl was brought in to a doctor's office with bruising and injuries over her entire body.
Dearborn parents charged with child abuse after 1-month-old seen by pediatrician with visible serious injuries
Dearborn Police said a mother and father were both arrested last week after bringing their 1-month-old to a pediatrician's office with visible and serious injuries.
Dearborn Police said a mother and father were both arrested last week after bringing their 1-month-old to a pediatrician's office with visible and serious injuries.
Detroit roof and window repair program application now open
The money is meant to help repair seniors and low-income homeowners whose houses are in disrepair.
The money is meant to help repair seniors and low-income homeowners whose houses are in disrepair.
Family pleads for answers after Detroit police shoot and kill man armed with knife
The 20-year-old man was experiencing a mental issue of some kind when family called 911 for help. When police responded, a witness said they attempted to de-escalate the issue before it became deadly.
The 20-year-old man was experiencing a mental issue of some kind when family called 911 for help. When police responded, a witness said they attempted to de-escalate the issue before it became deadly.
Ambassador Bridge closes as police investigate suspicious package
Police say the bridge will remain closed for an indeterminate period of time.
Police say the bridge will remain closed for an indeterminate period of time.