Staffing shortages from omicron variant hitting SMART bus routes, schedules hard
"What we are experiencing right now in particular, is drivers either testing positive for or quarantining isolating per our SMART policy and so not available to drive," said Robert Cramer,"Without a driver driving the vehicle, it’s difficult to get that service out on the road."
"What we are experiencing right now in particular, is drivers either testing positive for or quarantining isolating per our SMART policy and so not available to drive," said Robert Cramer,"Without a driver driving the vehicle, it’s difficult to get that service out on the road."
Police chase of suspects from Downriver to Monroe County ends in crash, arrests
Newly released video shows the culmination of a police pursuit early Saturday morning. tipping speeds of 100 miles per hour at times, for about 30 miles.
Newly released video shows the culmination of a police pursuit early Saturday morning. tipping speeds of 100 miles per hour at times, for about 30 miles.
Downriver man accused of supplying meth that killed woman in Allen Park motel room
An accused Downriver meth dealer is accused of supplying a 28-year-old woman with drugs that killed her last year in Allen Park.
An accused Downriver meth dealer is accused of supplying a 28-year-old woman with drugs that killed her last year in Allen Park.
Longtime boyfriend wanted in murder of Wayne woman and her 18-year-old sister
Wayne Police and the U.S. Marshals are searching for the longtime boyfriend of a woman who was killed last week with her 18-year-old sister.
Wayne Police and the U.S. Marshals are searching for the longtime boyfriend of a woman who was killed last week with her 18-year-old sister.
ATF agents find 460+ grams of fentanyl, guns, cash during Dearborn Heights raid, according to affidavit
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents found fentanyl, cocaine, cash, and guns during a raid of a suspected drug dealer's Dearborn Heights home.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents found fentanyl, cocaine, cash, and guns during a raid of a suspected drug dealer's Dearborn Heights home.
Detroit expands COVID-19 booster shots for people age 12 and up
In addition to expanding access to the shot among younger groups, people are now advised to get their booster shot five months after completing the vaccine series, instead of six months.
In addition to expanding access to the shot among younger groups, people are now advised to get their booster shot five months after completing the vaccine series, instead of six months.
Michigan lottery winner scores $500K ticket at Livonia gas station
Millions of dollars in prizes remain for the lottery game the man won, which has already given out $28 million since it started in 2020.
Millions of dollars in prizes remain for the lottery game the man won, which has already given out $28 million since it started in 2020.
Freeway shooting shuts down I-75 near River Rouge
A victim said they were shot by someone in a dark-colored pickup truck while driving on I-75. The shooting shut down the freeway for hours.
A victim said they were shot by someone in a dark-colored pickup truck while driving on I-75. The shooting shut down the freeway for hours.
DoorDash driver rescues toddler wandering 8 Mile Road in Detroit
The toddler was wearing nothing but a diaper and socks when he was found. The driver wrapped him up in his coat and put him in the car to warm up until police arrived.
The toddler was wearing nothing but a diaper and socks when he was found. The driver wrapped him up in his coat and put him in the car to warm up until police arrived.
Highland Park Fire Trucks rear-ended assisting other cars, driver deceased
Highland Park Fire Trucks were assisting two cars on Jan 8 when they were rear-ended. Rescue measures were taken, but the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
Highland Park Fire Trucks were assisting two cars on Jan 8 when they were rear-ended. Rescue measures were taken, but the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
SMART bus routes delayed or cancelled due to COVID
SMART bus routes are being impacted by the increase in COVID cases and the spread of the omicron variant.
SMART bus routes are being impacted by the increase in COVID cases and the spread of the omicron variant.
Detroit police look for gunman who killed 15-year-old in store on 7 Mile
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
DPD: Mother says she was cleaning gun when her 4-year-old was shot; girl expected to recover
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
After 19 years in prison for murder he didn't commit, man becomes advocate for others wrongly imprisoned
"We are living, breathing proof that the system failed, but we are also living, breathing proof that the system can work."
"We are living, breathing proof that the system failed, but we are also living, breathing proof that the system can work."
Detroit side streets are left glazed over with ice as city prioritizes main roads
Experts say to ease up on the gas, don’t slam the brakes. If you slide, drive into the skid, and be patient. it’s better to get to your destination late, than not at all.
Experts say to ease up on the gas, don’t slam the brakes. If you slide, drive into the skid, and be patient. it’s better to get to your destination late, than not at all.
Detroit Police say mom changes story, says she accidentally shot her child
Detroit police say the mom of a 4-year-old accidentally shot her child on the city's east side Friday afternoon.
Detroit police say the mom of a 4-year-old accidentally shot her child on the city's east side Friday afternoon.
Police searching for suspect after Wayne double murder; vehicle found abandoned in Ypsilanti Township
Police are looking for Christopher Lewis Greer after a double murder in Wayne. His car was found in Ypsilanti Township.
Police are looking for Christopher Lewis Greer after a double murder in Wayne. His car was found in Ypsilanti Township.
Deputy fire chief says announcement DFD Commissioner Eric Jones was out, came by surprise
"It was a bit sudden but hey we all absorbed it. We all know what we need to do to keep this department running and that’s what we’re going to do," DFD Deputy Fire Chief Dave Fornell said.
"It was a bit sudden but hey we all absorbed it. We all know what we need to do to keep this department running and that’s what we’re going to do," DFD Deputy Fire Chief Dave Fornell said.
Second-generation owner of American Coney Island Chuck Keros dies at 88
"Dad was the definition of class, elegance, fun, and generous to a fault," said Grace Keros.
"Dad was the definition of class, elegance, fun, and generous to a fault," said Grace Keros.
Man shares journey from jail and mental illness battle to standout artist
Ken Jackson is an artist, a cartoonist, a muralist, a writer - he's also a schizophrenic and a convicted felon.
Ken Jackson is an artist, a cartoonist, a muralist, a writer - he's also a schizophrenic and a convicted felon.