Michael Lopez gets life in prison without parole for murder of Melvindale Cpl.
Michael Lopez, theman who was convicted of murdering Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said in 2024, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
St. Clair Shores frustrated with trash pickup delays, reaches deal with new provider
Across Metro Detroit, from Allen Park to Dearborn Heights and Westland to Madison Heights, many residents have had frustrations with Priority Waste.
Taylor residents rally against proposed rezoning for cold storage facility
Residents of a Detroit suburb are rallying against the proposed rezoning of a 10-acre residential plot for a cold storage facility. Cynthia Sharp’s home is adjacent to the proposed plot. She found out about the rezoning from a sign posted on the property. Confused, she said she immediately posted on Facebook to let her
Detroit Man Seriously Injured After Getting Out to Fix a Flat Tire
A man was seriously injured on I-96W in Detroit when he was struck by oncoming traffic while changing a flat tire near Outer Drive, with the circumstances still under investigation. A man was seriously injured on I-96W in Detroit Thursday morning when he got out of his car to change...
Car lands on parked vehicles after potential chase on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – A car crashed through a fence and landed on top of other vehicles in a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s west side. It happened around noon, Thursday, June 4, near the intersection of Warwick Street and Whitlock Avenue. Neighbors said the vehicle was being chased by law...
Detroit Evening Report: Madison Heights cuts drag queen story time from Pride festival
The Madison Heights City Council voted to cut “Drag Queen Story Time” from their Pride festival days before the event. The story time event would have featured drag queen performer Jadein Black reading books to children during the city’s celebrations. Council members voted 4-3 to cancel it,...
Priority Waste promises trash pickup deadlines as complaints pile up
Lincoln Park city leaders are now threatening financial penalties for Priority Waste, outlined in the company's contracts. Meanwhile, Priority Waste promises trash and yard waste will be back on schedule by end of week.
Investigators at Local 4 confront accused ‘practiced and heartless’ auto scammer
DEARBORN, Mich. – An alleged auto scam that spans multiple southeast Michigan cities and counties, and reaches into another state, has left more than 25 people out hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to police. Victims said the man behind it is Marcelo Cipriano Alvarado. This is a man...
Priority Waste apologizes to Metro Detroit customers, outlines plan for improvements
After receiving countless customer complaints about unreliable service throughout Metro Detroit, waste collection service provider Priority Waste has issued a statement apologizing for any disruptions the delays have caused. “Providing reliable, timely service is one of our highest priorities, and we recognize that we
Ex-boyfriend of missing Warren mom Ashley Elkins found competent for trial in her murder
Deandre Booker, the ex-boyfriend of missing Warren mother Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to face trial for her murder. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office says 33-year-old Deandre Booker's pretrial is now scheduled for Oct. 26, with his trial expected to begin Nov. 10.

















