Former Detroit police sergeant linked to another kidnapping and rape from decades ago, prosecutor says
Benjamin Wagner, a former Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and raping multiple victims while he was employed by the department, is facing more charges.
Benjamin Wagner, a former Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and raping multiple victims while he was employed by the department, is facing more charges.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
A driver fled the scene after hitting and killing a woman early Friday on the Lodge Freeway near Clairmount in Detroit.
A driver fled the scene after hitting and killing a woman early Friday on the Lodge Freeway near Clairmount in Detroit.
Senate approves funding for TSA, most of Homeland Security aside from immigration enforcement
Early Friday, the U.S. Senate voted to pay the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and most other Homeland Security operations, aside from immigration enforcement.
Early Friday, the U.S. Senate voted to pay the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and most other Homeland Security operations, aside from immigration enforcement.
Stellantis ticketing workers who come to work in competitor vehicles
Stellantis workers are feeling sideswiped, saying the company is unfairly ticketing workers who show up to the Auburn Hills headquarters in a competing company’s car.
Stellantis workers are feeling sideswiped, saying the company is unfairly ticketing workers who show up to the Auburn Hills headquarters in a competing company’s car.
'Demonic force:' Death of Na’Ziyah Harris' killer has family worried her body won't be found
A serial child rapist and murderer was found dead in his jail cell on Thursday. Jarvis Butts was sentenced just two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, whose body was never found.
A serial child rapist and murderer was found dead in his jail cell on Thursday. Jarvis Butts was sentenced just two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, whose body was never found.
Stellantis ticketing workers who drive competing cars
Many workers say it’s making their return to the office extra stressful, but Stellantis says it’s simply enforcing existing policy. A spokesperson for Stellantis says they’ve always had designated preferred parking for people who drive company-branded cars.
Many workers say it’s making their return to the office extra stressful, but Stellantis says it’s simply enforcing existing policy. A spokesperson for Stellantis says they’ve always had designated preferred parking for people who drive company-branded cars.
Na’Ziyah Harris' killer found dead in prison
Part of Butts’ plea was that he would reveal, once and for all, where her body was. Now that he’s dead, the family is worried they’ll never find her remains. They’ve been searching since 2024, when she went missing.
Part of Butts’ plea was that he would reveal, once and for all, where her body was. Now that he’s dead, the family is worried they’ll never find her remains. They’ve been searching since 2024, when she went missing.
Pulse of Politics: Iran war poll & DHS funding fight
A new AP/NORC poll shows Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on that, as well as the Department of Homeland Security funding fight on Capitol Hill.
A new AP/NORC poll shows Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on that, as well as the Department of Homeland Security funding fight on Capitol Hill.
Pulse of Politics: Discussing the Meta/YouTube verdict
A jury orders Meta and YouTube to pay a woman millions of dollars after she said the platforms were designed to hook young users without concern for their well-being. Social media expert and founder of Lloyd: A Media Production Company discusses what this means for social media as a whole.
A jury orders Meta and YouTube to pay a woman millions of dollars after she said the platforms were designed to hook young users without concern for their well-being. Social media expert and founder of Lloyd: A Media Production Company discusses what this means for social media as a whole.
The impact of measles in Southeast Michigan
Concerns grew after a measles outbreak was confirmed in Washtenaw County.
Concerns grew after a measles outbreak was confirmed in Washtenaw County.
Measles outbreak in Michigan
The outbreak has public health officials issuing a call to action to help prevent this measles outbreak from spreading further in the state.
The outbreak has public health officials issuing a call to action to help prevent this measles outbreak from spreading further in the state.
'Expect long delays' I-696 closed at I-75 after semi-truck slams through median
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
Video shows semi-truck crashed into I-696 median in Oakland County
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
SB I-75 ramp to WB I-696 to close
The southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will shut down through early summer as part of the Restore the Reuther project. The closure is tied to ongoing bridge, drainage, and pavement work.
The southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will shut down through early summer as part of the Restore the Reuther project. The closure is tied to ongoing bridge, drainage, and pavement work.
Former Detroit police officer charged with rapes, kidnappings
He was said to have led a double life, someone who was supposed to protect and serve, but instead, former Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner, 68, has now been charged with a litany of counts of kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
He was said to have led a double life, someone who was supposed to protect and serve, but instead, former Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner, 68, has now been charged with a litany of counts of kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Warren judge arrested for suspicion of OWI after rear-ending SMART BUS
A police investigation is underway in Sterling Heights after a vehicle rear-ended a smart bus Wednesday night last near Van Dyke and Triangle.
A police investigation is underway in Sterling Heights after a vehicle rear-ended a smart bus Wednesday night last near Van Dyke and Triangle.
Sources: Judge arrested in Sterling Heights SMART bus crash for OWI
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Sources: Judge arrested in Sterling Heights SMART bus crash for OWI
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
New Detroit housing project to add 52 affordable units in Jefferson-Chalmers
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.



















