Detroit Historical Society unveils 150+ model ships for new Great Lakes exhibit

Detroit Historical Society unveils 150+ model ships for new Great Lakes exhibit

From tiny schooners to the Edmund Fitzgerald, most of the greatest hits on the Great Lakes will be on display at the Detroit Historical Society exhibit.

From tiny schooners to the Edmund Fitzgerald, most of the greatest hits on the Great Lakes will be on display at the Detroit Historical Society exhibit.

Son of murdered party store worker: 'We have peace of mind knowing the killer is off the streets'

Son of murdered party store worker: 'We have peace of mind knowing the killer is off the streets'

"Again I think there is an extreme danger to the community posed by Mr. Howard given the information in front of me. I do not believe I can keep the community safe if he’s out," the judge said.

"Again I think there is an extreme danger to the community posed by Mr. Howard given the information in front of me. I do not believe I can keep the community safe if he’s out," the judge said.

Highland Park Detective pleads guilty to dealing fentanyl-laced heroin

Highland Park Detective pleads guilty to dealing fentanyl-laced heroin

Detective Tiffany Lipkovitch, 46, of Detroit, and Amber Bellamy, 38, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Lipkovich has been a police officer since 2011.

Detective Tiffany Lipkovitch, 46, of Detroit, and Amber Bellamy, 38, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Lipkovich has been a police officer since 2011.

Dream Detroit Skating Academy is newest figure skating option for youth in the city

Dream Detroit Skating Academy is newest figure skating option for youth in the city

They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.

They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.

Harper Woods warns of scammers claiming water is contaminated

Harper Woods warns of scammers claiming water is contaminated

Scammers are telling Harper Woods residents their water is contaminated then are showing up at their homes to install filters.

Scammers are telling Harper Woods residents their water is contaminated then are showing up at their homes to install filters.

Grosse Pointe mom uses n-word during school board meeting, sparking outrage

Grosse Pointe mom uses n-word during school board meeting, sparking outrage

The woman was upset about her son’s suspension and seemed to associate the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with him being disciplined for using the n-word in a social media post and in a video.

The woman was upset about her son’s suspension and seemed to associate the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with him being disciplined for using the n-word in a social media post and in a video.

New documentary shows horrors of human trafficking - and the fallout

New documentary shows horrors of human trafficking - and the fallout

“When I interviewed the survivors of human trafficking," said Lisa Jackson, documentary producer, Digital Media Works. "I had no idea how prevalent it was. The survivors were all from Michigan.”

“When I interviewed the survivors of human trafficking," said Lisa Jackson, documentary producer, Digital Media Works. "I had no idea how prevalent it was. The survivors were all from Michigan.”

Florida man found dead in abandoned Detroit business, was shot three times and frozen

Florida man found dead in abandoned Detroit business, was shot three times and frozen

A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.

A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.

Woman killed when her stalled-out car was hit on I-96 early Wednesday morning

Woman killed when her stalled-out car was hit on I-96 early Wednesday morning

Police say the vehicle likely had an alternator issue because it was completely dead at the time. The vehicle was mostly on the shoulder but not completely at the time of the crash.

Police say the vehicle likely had an alternator issue because it was completely dead at the time. The vehicle was mostly on the shoulder but not completely at the time of the crash.

Home values continue upward rise in Detroit, but property tax watchdogs are wary

Home values continue upward rise in Detroit, but property tax watchdogs are wary

But as proposed assessment changes go out to almost 400,000 Detroiters - there are bound to be a lot of questions about how to read it - and what it means - for property taxes.

But as proposed assessment changes go out to almost 400,000 Detroiters - there are bound to be a lot of questions about how to read it - and what it means - for property taxes.