Joy Road Horror: Detroit Driver Bolts After Killing Woman In Hit-And-Run
Detroit police are hunting for a hit-and-run driver who took off after striking a pedestrian at Joy Road and Livernois just before 6:10 a.m. on Feb. 7. The 32-year-old woman was rushed to a hospital, where she later died, according to authorities. The driver never stuck around to talk to officers, and the case...
Man and woman wanted for armed robbery of victim who stopped to help another...
Detroit Police are offering $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man and woman wanted in an armed robbery. Can you help?
Dearborn Heights Pharmacist Pleads in $3.2 Million Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Pharmacist Mohammad Hamdan of Dearborn Heights pleaded guilty Tuesday to involvement in a fraudulent scheme that cost Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan more than $3 million in losses. Hamdan, 44, admitted that from February 2019 through June 2024, he used his two pharmacies to submit false...
Community, Wyandotte school board urge trustee to resign over bigoted comment
WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Wyandotte Board of Education passed a resolution denouncing a fellow trustee's bigoted comment on social media comparing Muslims to dogs. The post states, "dogs or Muslims. You can only keep one." Trustee Cindy Kinney wrote "dogs." Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below:. Watch...
Warren police pursuit ends with Taser fired at moving minibike rider, raising questions
WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Lawrence Newsom, 35, says he was tased while still in motion during a chase. Warren police say the officer believed Newsom's feet were on the ground at the time. The Detroit man is speaking out after dash camera footage captured a Warren police officer deploying...
Rubber Asphalt and Self-Healing Concrete Debut in Michigan
DETROIT, MI (WOWO) Engineers and transportation officials across Michigan are developing new technologies aimed at reducing potholes and improving long-term road durability. At Ferris State University, instructors are leading certification courses focused on aggregate inspection for projects funded by the Michigan...
Detroit’s 122,000 Empty Lots Up For Grabs As Parks, Farms Or New Homes
Detroit is sitting on roughly 122,929 vacant lots, about 18 square miles of land with no structures on it. From skinny side yards to multi-acre parcels, that is a lot of grass to mow and an even bigger set of choices for what comes next. Residents, planners and the land bank say the scale of emptiness now on the map...
The Coolest Bookstore in Michigan Is Worth the Drive
Road trips promise snacks and soundtracks, but the real prize is a place that makes time slow down. I found it inside a massive brick building where aisles turn into adventures and every floor invites another detour. You will leave with paper on your hands, a grin on your face,...
Yacht Rock festival with live bands, food, booze coming to Detroit’s riverfront
DETROIT - The smoothest festival of the summer is returning to Detroit’s riverfront. Organizers just announced the second annual “Yacht Rock Detroit” festival is taking place this summer, with the first band in the lineup also being announced. The event will feature two days of non-stop live...
Family starts fundraiser for former boxer Thomas Hearns
Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, the iconic boxer who began his career in Detroit, went on to win six major world titles during his legendary time in the ring. Sadly, we are now learning that Hearns is facing a different kind of fight.

















