Transportation troubles create a lonely reality for older Michiganders
Across Michigan, many older residents are trapped without transportation, unable to make medical appointments or run everyday errands. Even in places with transportation services, most provide only ‘curb’ services for liability reasons. That leaves seniors who can’t walk stairs on their own or cross crumbling...
Motorcyclist killed after striking disabled car on westbound I-696 in Royal Oak
A 20-year-old Ypsilanti motorcyclist died early Saturday morning when he struck the rear of a disabled vehicle on westbound I-696 in Royal Oak.
Alleged tire thief arrested after leading Southfield police on chase
The two Southfield officers hit, a 35-year-old and a 24-year-old, suffered minor injuries.
Detroit Police Step Up Bus Patrols Following a Stabbing and a Shooting on Different...
Detroit Police officers are stepping up patrols of DDOT buses following a week of violence. On Tuesday, a bus driver stabbed a passenger, and on Wednesday, a passenger shot another one. Both victims survived. On Tuesday, Detroit bus driver Troy A. Lincoln, 55, of West Bloomfield, allegedly stabbed and wounded...
Former Detroit Officer Charged With Threatening Family, Vandalism in Macomb County
A former Detroit police officer has been arraigned on multiple misdemeanor charges for allegedly threatening his ex-wife and stepchildren, as well as vandalizing property. Rick Allen Fields, 54, is accused of sending threatening messages via email, voicemail, and text, in addition to spray painting his stepdaughter's...
Gunfire on I-75 in Lincoln Park, Michigan State Police seek shooter
Michigan State Police say a 47-year old woman from River Rouge was in the southbound lanes of I-75 between Outer Drive and Southfield Road just after midnight when someone in a red car pulled up alongside and starting shooting.
‘Stop the violence’: Detroit faith leaders call for ceasefire after string of shootings involving...
DETROIT – Detroit faith leaders and community activists came together Friday in an urgent call for peace following a week of youth gun violence that claimed multiple lives, including a 4-year-old child. The gathering at Church of the Messiah brought together religious leaders, community members, and Detroit Police...
Detroit brothers hailed as heroes after rescuing toddlers from neighbor’s roof
DETROIT – Four brothers became local heroes after rescuing two toddlers from a dangerous situation on a roof in their neighborhood. Isaiah said Elijah Christopher said they were walking to the hardware store when they noticed two small children on a rooftop. “We was walking past going to the...
DDOT bus driver accused of stabbing passenger after argument
The alleged stabbing happened at around 6:30 p.m. on July 1 in the area of Gratiot Avenue and East Seven Mile Road.
‘Can they save them instead of driving off?’: Woman who killed 3-year-old in hit-and-run...
"The mother and her children were struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Witnesses at the scene removed the injured children from the roadway." The post 'Can they save them instead of driving off?': Woman who killed 3-year-old in hit-and-run at fireworks show didn't have valid license: Police first...
