‘They were traumatizing traumatized girls’: Dozens accuse Michigan facility of horrific abuse
The girls needed help but were abused instead. They were often runaways or stripped from broken homes; they lived in foster care, suffered childhood abuses, mental health illnesses and behavioral issues. Judges and health care workers thought they knew the place that could improve their lives: Vista Maria, a nonprofit...
Suspect shot by troopers, bystander killed during police chase in Inkster
A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday in a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
‘Mess on McLain’: Potholes, flooding on McLain Street leave Lincoln Park residents frustrated
LINCOLN PARK, Mich. – Residents along a stretch of McLain Avenue near Porter Street in Lincoln Park say they’ve endured years of crumbling road conditions, dozens of potholes, pooling water, and a rough ride that’s only getting worse after recent storms. “You wouldn’t want to come home...
Dearborn approves $31M townhome development with affordable units
DEARBORN, MI - A $31 million townhome development that includes affordable housing units is set to break ground in 2026 after receiving approval from Dearborn city council. The project, planned for 15625 Lundy Parkway, will bring 111 townhomes to a vacant site, along with amenities such as a clubhouse and pool. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028.
Livonia hiker still missing 33 years after speaking to 2 men in helicopter in...
LIVONIA, Mich. – A Livonia hiker is still missing 33 years after he last spoke to two men in a helicopter during a trip to Hawaii. The family of Jeffrey Zoltowski -- an experienced hiker described as a generous, funny “free spirit” -- marked another year since he disappeared during a solo trip to Hawaii in 1993.
Cops: Detroit Man Lured Dates To East-Side Home, Stabbed Woman In Neck
Prosecutors say a Detroit man is at the center of a disturbing series of alleged attacks on women he was dating, all tied to the same east-side home and stretching from March 2025 to January 2026. The case moved a step further Friday when he was arraigned in Detroit's 36th District Court on a slate of felony charges, including an allegation that one...
Detroit animal shelter at capacity, urgently needs dog food, fosters after severe storms
DETROIT – Detroit Dog Rescue is facing an emergency: its kennels are at capacity, and its supply of dog food is critically low, following recent storms that staff say have driven more stray dogs out of hiding and into the streets. “It’s definitely like one of the worst that...
Southfield barricaded situation ends peacefully, after 4-hour standoff
After an hours-long standoff, officials said a barricaded man surrendered himself to Southfield Police, late Friday afternoon.
Video shows teen snatched at bus stop – but victim slips SOS at gas...
Harrowing surveillance video captured the moment a Michigan teenager was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by a three-time repeat offender as she and her classmates waited for their school bus earlier this week. The alleged abduction unfolded just after 7 a.m. on Monday, April 13, when police say a 16-year-old student...
Heroic Classmates Help Save Michigan Student From Bus Stop Kidnapping
Fast thinking kids helped Michigan police rescue a kidnapped student by tracking their location through social media.

















