Man who cut girl’s throat at Detroit park is sentenced to 7 to 15...
A 74-year-old man will spend years behind bars after his sentencing Thursday in connection with a knife attack on a child at a Detroit park.
Authorities conduct emergency evacuation at Leland House after power outage
There's another setback for residents of Leland House in Detroit after authorities say winter weather caused a power outage, leading to an emergency evacuation.
Lawsuit aiming to stop Sheetz in Roseville on former church tossed by judge
A Sheetz project in Roseville may have just cleared its last hurdle. A Macomb County judge has tossed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the sale of the proposed site.
Detroit’s free ‘Rides to Care’ program cuts missed baby appointments by more than half
DETROIT – The first year of prenatal and postnatal care is critical for both moms and babies. But for many Detroit families, just getting to the doctor can be a major challenge. That’s why the Detroit Health Department launched its Rides to Care program one year ago, offering free...
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick asks judge to pull back restitution amount
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is asking a judge to grant him permission to travel and to end his supervised release conditions.
Grandma’s yearlong crochet mission brings Christmas magic to Downriver toy drive
DOWNRIVER, Mich. – An 82-year-old woman from Taylor is putting her heart and hundreds of hours of her time into making sure children across Downriver and Detroit have something special to open on Christmas morning. For the last several years, Sheila, a retired grandmother, has spent the entire year...
Suited for the Future and Mature Continue Detroit Tradition of Pouring Into Black Men...
There are too many moments in Detroit where Black men are expected to be strong without being supported. Behind closed doors, some are piecing their lives back together after layoffs, court dates, or recovery programs. Others are raising sons while trying to quiet their own fears about stability. Young men are...
Detroit Swims program breaks barriers to teach kids water safety
DETROIT – A new swim program is making waves in Michigan by providing free swim lessons and safety gear to 400 local children. The Government Employees Health Association is partnering with the YMCA’s Detroit Swims program to break down barriers and help kids learn to swim and stay safe around water.
Melvindale police lieutenant bound over for trial
MELVINDALE — Controversial Police Lt. Matt Furman was bound over for trial Dec. 1 on felony charges in three separate incidents. The first incident, which occurred during the summer of 2024, involved a traffic stop for driving around barricades. The driver had a suspended license and no vehicle insurance, and refused...
Macomb County mansion ambush: 3 charged in attempted murder of businessman to return to...
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – The three people charged in connection with the attempted murder of a Macomb County businessman are scheduled to return to court on Thursday. Jasan Martin, 32, of Eastpointe, Rachard Huffman, 39, and Dawn Huffman, 44, both from Sterling Heights, are set to appear in 41-A District Court for a...

















