Livonia police use 'Grappler' to stop suspect in I-275 chase
A Hazel Park suspect did not make it through Livonia, after a run-in with the police department's "Grappler" device.
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Detroit restricted trucks from some neighborhood streets -- Here’s how it’s going
What to know: Detroit’s District 6 truck restrictions have reduced heavy truck traffic on some neighborhood streets since taking effect in October 2025. Since September, police have stopped 190 commercial vehicles, issued 381 ordinance violations and inspected 57 vehicles; enforc...
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Owner of shuttered Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles arraigned on felony tax charges
"Businesses that cheat will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," Dana Nessel said.
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Suspects forcibly kiss woman while stealing jewelry worth more than $20K, Troy police say
Troy Police are searching for five people connected to an assault and robbery. The incident occurred in the 1600 block of Jackson Drive, on Halloween between 1 p.m. and 6:18 p.m. According to police, the victim reports she was walking in her subdivision when she was approached by...
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Detroit mother of 2-year-old shot with unsecured weapon at home facing charges
The mother of a 2-year-old boy who shot himself in the stomach inside a home on Detroit’s west side Tuesday morning will face charges, the prosecutor’s office announced Thursday. Amoya Black, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with firearms – safe storage violations – premises unde...
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Livonia police use 'Grappler' in I-275 chase
A hit-and-run suspect from Hazel Park had their car safely disabled on Monday in new video from the Livonia Police Department.
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Oakland County Sheriff seeks help finding missing 15-year-old
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl from Pontiac who has been missing since Oct. 30. 15-year-old Ahvayah Rose Alexander was last seen at her home in the 20th block of Mohawk Road in Pontiac. She was wearing a b...
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Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The Detroit school board’s new majority, according to unofficial results, brings a mix of history, institutional knowledge, outspoken criticism, and fresh ideas. Voters chose five new members for the Detroit Public School Community District’s board Tuesday in an election that may...
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'More people have been to space than have been Sparty': Meet the students who bring Sparty to life
I know it's Rivarly Week with the MSU vs. UM football game on Saturday, but no matter what school you root for, you know that Sparty, is one of the most recognizable faces in the entire world. And right now, Michigan State University is looking for the next group of students to p...
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Five convicted in kidnapping conspiracy targeting Detroit man after viral act of kindness
DETROIT Five people have been convicted in a kidnapping conspiracy targeting a Detroit man whose life changed after a viral act of kindness a plot orchestrated by his own nephew. See the full story in the video below Five convicted in kidnapping conspiracy targeting Detroit man a...
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GOP meltdown sparks battle over who's to blame
Even as key Senate races remain unresolved in Mississippi and Alaska, Republicans have already begun searching for someone to blame after a devastating midterm election defeat. With Democrats securing control of the Senate and on track for major gains in the House, the conversati...
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Gov.-elect Benson pledges no middle-class tax increases in first interview since election victory
Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson is promising not to raise taxes on the middle class as she prepares to take office in January, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on lowering costs, improving public education and creating better-paying jobs. In her first sit-down television ...
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A behind-the-scenes look as Detroit prepares for NCAA Men’s Final Four
The best of the best in college basketball will be in Detroit next April for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four. No one can be the best without a lot of practice. That’s true for the teams vying for spots at Ford Field and the team behind the scenes practicing to make the event perfe...