Sneak a Peek Inside Aretha Franklin’s Empty Mansion, Detroit
The Queen of Soul left behind not only this lavish mansion, but her famous rose-red bathtub. Take a look inside...
1 in custody after woman dies in alleged domestic assault
CANTON TOWNSHIP, MI -- A 30-year-old woman died after an alleged domestic assault in Wayne County. According to WXYZ-TV in Detroit, the Canton Township Police Department responded to Pinehurt Drive near Cherryhill and Canton Center roads around 3:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports that a woman was not breathing.
U.S. Marshals arrest Michigan man in Nashville for murder charges
A U.S. Marshals task force in Nashville arrested Dajon Marcel Graham, wanted in Michigan for first-degree murder and weapons charges. He awaits extradition.
Police seize $31,000 worth of drugs, guns in Detroit narcotics bust
DETROIT – Police seized an estimated $31,000 worth of drugs during a narcotics investigation in Detroit. According to authorities, search warrants were executed on Crocuslawn Avenue and Pinewood Street on Sept. 4 as part of the investigation. Police said they seized 1.1 grams of cocaine, 299.6 grams of fentanyl,...
Detroit family mourns 12-year-old killed in Louisville crash caused by drunk driver
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The family of 12-year-old Jada Smith from Detroit is mourning her death after a Labor Day crash in Louisville, Kentucky, that police say was caused by a drunk driver. “The world only knew what she was gonna be,” said Seanate Jones of Detroit, Jada’s grandmother. “I...
Oakland County man learns sentence after 16 cars stolen, 7 others targeted
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – An Oakland County man was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two cases involving 16 car thefts and other related crimes, officials said. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, David Elliot, 37, of Madison Heights, was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison on 34 counts across both cases, according to the...
7 Detroit soul food restaurants keeping Sunday traditions alive daily
In Detroit, soul food carries the flavors of tradition and family gatherings. What was once reserved for Sunday dinners now fills tables every day of the week, thanks to restaurants that honor recipes passed down through generations. From fried chicken and collard greens to smothered pork chops and cornbread, these...
Former Michigan lawmaker faces trial for guns in Saginaw hospital
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - A former state lawmaker will stand trial on gun charges after police say he brought two guns into Covenant HealthCare hospital in Saginaw last month. Court records show 30-year-old Jewell Jones of Inkster will stand trial on two felony counts of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and...
‘Mama We Made It:’ Detroit Man Wins Jackpot Makes Mom His First Call
A Detroit man calls his mom to let her know they are leaving the hood after he won a casino jackpot. After winning FireKeepers Casino’s largest-ever jackpot, Detroit resident Anthony W. Jr. made a tear-filled call to his mother to tell her about his life-changing win. Anthony struck gold...
Detroit police increase traffic enforcement on city’s east side
A latest string of fatal crashes in the Gratiot Avenue area pushed law enforcement to do something more.
