How to support vulnerable women and girls in Detroit while celebrating resilience and success
For nearly four decades, Detroit-based nonprofit Alternatives for Girls has supported some of the city’s most vulnerable young women, offering safe shelter, academic support, workforce development and emotional care for those facing homelessness, instability or abuse.
For nearly four decades, Detroit-based nonprofit Alternatives for Girls has supported some of the city’s most vulnerable young women, offering safe shelter, academic support, workforce development and emotional care for those facing homelessness, instability or abuse.
Man on life support, woman recovering after two shootings in West Bloomfield
Two people were injured and one person is in custody following shootings at an apartment complex and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday morning, police said. The male victim from the Mapleview Liquor Store is now in critical condition, according to police.
Two people were injured and one person is in custody following shootings at an apartment complex and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday morning, police said. The male victim from the Mapleview Liquor Store is now in critical condition, according to police.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
Proud Lake body found: 3 people arrested in death of Andre Sontay Avant Jr.
“We have found no connection between the victim, the suspects, and the community where the victim was discovered,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “At this time, we have reason to believe the victim was brought to the area and murdered. It is deeply troubling to see individuals place so little value on human life. This was a senseless and brutal act.”
“We have found no connection between the victim, the suspects, and the community where the victim was discovered,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “At this time, we have reason to believe the victim was brought to the area and murdered. It is deeply troubling to see individuals place so little value on human life. This was a senseless and brutal act.”
Child killed after vehicle runs red light in Detroit, police say
A child died Friday night when a vehicle ran a red light and struck the car they were in near Tireman Avenue and Southfield Road in Detroit.
A child died Friday night when a vehicle ran a red light and struck the car they were in near Tireman Avenue and Southfield Road in Detroit.
Man on life support, woman recovering after West Bloomfield shootings
Two people suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds after a shooting Saturday morning in West Bloomfield in the area of Maple and Farmington roads.
Two people suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds after a shooting Saturday morning in West Bloomfield in the area of Maple and Farmington roads.
Homeland security pushes back on Detroit police decision
Homeland Security is pushing back after the Detroit police chief initially called for the firing of a sergeant and an officer for contacting Border Patrol during traffic stops.
Homeland Security is pushing back after the Detroit police chief initially called for the firing of a sergeant and an officer for contacting Border Patrol during traffic stops.
Two small children living in squalor, their mother facing charges
Flint Township police officers were called out to a home for a simple welfare check. When they arrived, officials say they felt as if they were walking into an abandoned house. Trash caked the floors to the point where they couldn’t take a normal step.
Flint Township police officers were called out to a home for a simple welfare check. When they arrived, officials say they felt as if they were walking into an abandoned house. Trash caked the floors to the point where they couldn’t take a normal step.
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
City of Detroit vows to keep property assessments fair and transparent
Detroit Deputy CFO and assessor Alvin Hohrn breaks down the current state of assessments in the city, and why a recent study about overassessments contains inconsistencies.
Detroit Deputy CFO and assessor Alvin Hohrn breaks down the current state of assessments in the city, and why a recent study about overassessments contains inconsistencies.
Detroit police chief walks back call to fire officers for calling Border Patrol
Detroit’s top cop is walking back his demand to fire two officers for getting Border Patrol involved in investigations.
Detroit’s top cop is walking back his demand to fire two officers for getting Border Patrol involved in investigations.
The Supreme Court tariff ruling and the auto industry
Even with the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting emergency tariff powers, the auto industry is still operating under significant trade costs.
Even with the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting emergency tariff powers, the auto industry is still operating under significant trade costs.
Buy now, pay later or buy now, regret later?
More Americans are using the "buy now, pay later" option, but is it a good idea? Cynthia Chen, founder and CEO of Kikoff weighs in.
More Americans are using the "buy now, pay later" option, but is it a good idea? Cynthia Chen, founder and CEO of Kikoff weighs in.
Former auto supply chain executive on SCOTUS tariffs ruling
The Supreme Court deals a blow to President Trump's economic agenda, announcing his sweeping tariffs are unconstitutional. Former Auto Supply Chain Executive & Host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast Jan Griffiths discusses the possible fallout.
The Supreme Court deals a blow to President Trump's economic agenda, announcing his sweeping tariffs are unconstitutional. Former Auto Supply Chain Executive & Host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast Jan Griffiths discusses the possible fallout.
Police: Suspect in custody in triple murder in Detroit
The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record and is on parole, has not been named because formal charges have not been filed yet. Detroit police said the suspect was arrested Thursday afternoon based on a tip, in the 1400 block of W. Vernor, near where the suspect lives. Officers who arrived at the scene were able to take the suspect into custody. Inside the vehicle, evidence was found connecting the suspect to the crime, said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison.
The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record and is on parole, has not been named because formal charges have not been filed yet. Detroit police said the suspect was arrested Thursday afternoon based on a tip, in the 1400 block of W. Vernor, near where the suspect lives. Officers who arrived at the scene were able to take the suspect into custody. Inside the vehicle, evidence was found connecting the suspect to the crime, said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison.
Killer of Dr. Devon Hoover grins through sentencing
Desmond Burks will spend 35-60 years in prison for killing Dr. Devon Hoover and Reda Saleh after taking a plea deal. Burks denies "being a gay killer" and says the Saleh death was an accident.
Desmond Burks will spend 35-60 years in prison for killing Dr. Devon Hoover and Reda Saleh after taking a plea deal. Burks denies "being a gay killer" and says the Saleh death was an accident.
Imlay City officer helps new mother deliver baby girl at home
A close call for a local mother who says she was sent home from the hospital, only to go into labor shortly after. Her baby girl was born in a bathroom with the help of the Imlay City Police Department.
A close call for a local mother who says she was sent home from the hospital, only to go into labor shortly after. Her baby girl was born in a bathroom with the help of the Imlay City Police Department.
Imlay City Police Officer helps delivery baby girl
Her name is Renesmee, born on Friday the 13th but pretty lucky. Mother Makenzey Hartley says she and Renesmee’s dad, Jesse Derusha, went to McLaren Lapeer around midnight on the 13th.
Her name is Renesmee, born on Friday the 13th but pretty lucky. Mother Makenzey Hartley says she and Renesmee’s dad, Jesse Derusha, went to McLaren Lapeer around midnight on the 13th.
VIDEO: Genesee County children found living alone in squalor
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED: Flint Township police officers were called out to a home for a simple welfare check. When they arrived, officials say they felt as if they were walking into an abandoned house. Trash caked the floors to the point where they couldn’t take a normal step.
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED: Flint Township police officers were called out to a home for a simple welfare check. When they arrived, officials say they felt as if they were walking into an abandoned house. Trash caked the floors to the point where they couldn’t take a normal step.
Flint Township children 3, 5, found living alone in squalor: Mother facing charges
Two children with special needs in Flint Township were found alone in a home caked in filth and investigators say they have been left there for days.
Two children with special needs in Flint Township were found alone in a home caked in filth and investigators say they have been left there for days.