Husband Crashed Car in Front of Hospital Following Stroke. Weeks Later, He Gives Gifts...
A Michigan man is thanking the Detroit Fire Department EMTs who helped save his life after he suffered a stroke and crashed his car directly across from a hospital earlier this month. “Everybody was moving at lightning speed,” Frank Kozik told NBC affiliate WDIV while recalling the rescue that took place on Sunday,...
Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on Dearborn, ‘Islamist ideology’ rile residents, activists
DETROIT - Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's recent comments about Dearborn and Muslims stirred concerns among some residents and activists with ties to the city who say the community and the beliefs of those living there have not been depicted accurately. Gabbard said at Turning Point USA's...
Man charged after dogs freeze to death, advocates stress bringing pets indoors
A Detroit man is charged with several animal abuse-related charges after two of his three emaciated dogs froze to death, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Detroit man forced to repay Michigan after wrongful conviction settlement
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Detroit man who served 25 years in prison after a wrongful conviction has been ordered to reimburse the state of Michigan $1.2 million after receiving a $7.5 million settlement from the city of Detroit in 2022. Desmond Ricks, 56, was convicted of shooting and killing a friend outside a...
Ford Philanthropy Mission Reaches $100 Million Raised
Dec. 22, 2025 ~ Mike Schmidt, director of economic mobility and global community development at Ford Philanthropy discusses Ford becoming the first corporation to hit $100 million in Global Giving. DETROIT, MI ~ In partnership with Global Giving, Ford Motor Company has become the first corporation to reach $100...
Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s First Black Priest Wants to Grow Historic Midtown Church
The doors were open walking into Michigan’s oldest Episcopal church Thursday morning. Two staff members, Marshall and Brandon, were hanging up a Christmas wreath on one of the entrances when they noticed a Michigan Chronicle reporter walking up to greet them. Instead of probing a stranger as to their...
Pedestrian hit and killed by garbage truck backing up in Westland
Westland Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a garbage truck and killed. The deadly crash happened as the victim was walking in the street on Akron Court, near Grand Traverse, just before 5 p.m. on Monday.
Energy careers exhibit engages Detroit area youth.
Newly unveiled “Energy MVP” exhibit shares future proof energy careers with area youth. The DTE Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, unveiled a newly redesigned immersive learning installation at the JA Finance Park, located at Junior Achievement’s Southeast Headquarters in...
Southfield Police say 15-year-old girl who went missing last Friday has been reunited with...
The Southfield PD issued an update stating that 15-year-old Malanya has been located and reunited with her family. No further information was released.
Detroit Community Fridge Network Offers 24/7 Access To Free Food Across Metro Area
Detroit Community Fridge operates 10 locations where people can grab free food any time. This mutual aid project places refrigerators and pantries at sites around town, filled by neighbors, small farms, groups, and stores like Trader Joe's. You'll find these stations in Detroit, Dearborn, and Highland Park. Most stay...
