Toddler needs life-saving liver transplant
1-year-old Isaac Calkins loves snuggles and hugs too, says his mom, Carrie. The last eight months, she says, have been difficult. Little Isaac has ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, also called OTC deficiency, which means his liver can?t break down ammonia well.
1-year-old Isaac Calkins loves snuggles and hugs too, says his mom, Carrie. The last eight months, she says, have been difficult. Little Isaac has ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, also called OTC deficiency, which means his liver can?t break down ammonia well.
The psychology of sports betting
The FBI is bringing the hammer down on Mr. Big Shot himself, Chauncey Billups, in a nationwide sports gambling sting. Alongside Billups, more than 30 people were arrested, including Miami guard Terry Rozier and members of the mafia.
The FBI is bringing the hammer down on Mr. Big Shot himself, Chauncey Billups, in a nationwide sports gambling sting. Alongside Billups, more than 30 people were arrested, including Miami guard Terry Rozier and members of the mafia.
Michigan pauses November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it was instructed by the federal government to pause November SNAP benefits, and that?s got many people concerned.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it was instructed by the federal government to pause November SNAP benefits, and that?s got many people concerned.
Target cutting 1,800 positions, 1,000 employees set to be laid off
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Metro Detroit 10-year-old headed to World Series for competition against the best
Back in August, he participated in ?Pitch, Hit, Run? regional competition at Comerica Park and won second place among 9- and 10-year-olds in the country.
Back in August, he participated in ?Pitch, Hit, Run? regional competition at Comerica Park and won second place among 9- and 10-year-olds in the country.
Vista Maria drops residential services for young women in need
Despite ending its residential program, Vista Maria will continue to provide other services, including foster care, juvenile justice, transitional living, and more.
Despite ending its residential program, Vista Maria will continue to provide other services, including foster care, juvenile justice, transitional living, and more.
Chace Bling (Age 12) Is Taking Over Halloween — One Event at a Time
Bre Teamer chats with Chace Bling about his upcoming events.
Bre Teamer chats with Chace Bling about his upcoming events.
Pistons great Chauncey Billups arrested as part of FBI probe
The former Detroit basketball star was arrested this week in connection with a wide-ranging probe into illegal sports betting and gambling. Chauncey Billups is accused of participating in rigged poker games set up by the mob.
The former Detroit basketball star was arrested this week in connection with a wide-ranging probe into illegal sports betting and gambling. Chauncey Billups is accused of participating in rigged poker games set up by the mob.
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits: How you can help while many turn to food banks
The impact of the federal government shutdown is now being felt in Michigan as officials say SNAP benefits have been paused.
The impact of the federal government shutdown is now being felt in Michigan as officials say SNAP benefits have been paused.
Washtenaw County launches food scrap composting pilot program - How to sign up
Washtenaw County residents can sign up to participate in a food scrap composting program.
Washtenaw County residents can sign up to participate in a food scrap composting program.
Parent threatens to shoot up Macomb County elementary school because child didn't get snack time
A parent angry over his child not having snack time allegedly threatened to shoot up the Macomb County school while berating a teacher, Eastpointe police said.
A parent angry over his child not having snack time allegedly threatened to shoot up the Macomb County school while berating a teacher, Eastpointe police said.
Vista Maria ends residential treatment program in Dearborn Heights
Vista Maria, a facility for at-risk girls in Dearborn Heights, is ending its residential treatment program.
Vista Maria, a facility for at-risk girls in Dearborn Heights, is ending its residential treatment program.
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits in November amid federal government shutdown
A program that provides benefits to low-income households for buying groceries will be paused in November. Michigan says the federal government instructed them that a lapse in funding was due to the shutdown.
A program that provides benefits to low-income households for buying groceries will be paused in November. Michigan says the federal government instructed them that a lapse in funding was due to the shutdown.
7-year-old survives being hit by car in Waterford Township
Lee suffered a fractured skull above his eye, bruised ribs, and a bad case of road rash.
Lee suffered a fractured skull above his eye, bruised ribs, and a bad case of road rash.
Teens arrested after dozens of shots fired in Detroit neighborhood
Detroit police arrested three teens and are looking for more suspects after a shootout in the middle of a neighborhood Saturday.
Detroit police arrested three teens and are looking for more suspects after a shootout in the middle of a neighborhood Saturday.
Youth hockey doctor accused of sexual assault is ordered to stand trial
Police say Dr. Zvi Levran - a urologist - has given medical assistance to youth hockey leagues in Michigan and Minnesota for 20 years. Prosecutors say there is a history of young men being sexually abused.
Police say Dr. Zvi Levran - a urologist - has given medical assistance to youth hockey leagues in Michigan and Minnesota for 20 years. Prosecutors say there is a history of young men being sexually abused.
Powerful storms lead to Warren house fire
Thunderstorms Thursday toppled a tree that brought down a power line and caused a house fire.
Thunderstorms Thursday toppled a tree that brought down a power line and caused a house fire.
Family of Egypt Covington relieved after guilty pleas
All three of the people suspected in the death of a Van Buren Township woman have pled guilty to second-degree homicide. Michigan State Police, who took over the case in 2020 after local police investigated the death of Egypt Covington, say Timothy Moore and Shandon Groom of Toledo, Ohio, and Shane Evans of Sumpter Township had all pled guilty.
All three of the people suspected in the death of a Van Buren Township woman have pled guilty to second-degree homicide. Michigan State Police, who took over the case in 2020 after local police investigated the death of Egypt Covington, say Timothy Moore and Shandon Groom of Toledo, Ohio, and Shane Evans of Sumpter Township had all pled guilty.
Wynter Smith's grandfather tending to 2-year-old's memorial
Almont Smith came to an alleyway near Knodell and Erwin in Detroit for one reason: closure. The loss of his granddaughter Wynter Smith earlier this month has been a staggering one for him and his family. On a warm and peaceful Friday evening, Almont was found working on a brand-new memorial for the 2-year-old, breathing new life into the site where the toddler was found on July 5.
Almont Smith came to an alleyway near Knodell and Erwin in Detroit for one reason: closure. The loss of his granddaughter Wynter Smith earlier this month has been a staggering one for him and his family. On a warm and peaceful Friday evening, Almont was found working on a brand-new memorial for the 2-year-old, breathing new life into the site where the toddler was found on July 5.
Focus: HOPE expands food for seniors program with 43 new sites
For more information call 313-494-4600 for assistance or to volunteer - or go online to focushope.edu
For more information call 313-494-4600 for assistance or to volunteer - or go online to focushope.edu