19-year-old charged in deadly shooting of Redford Township man
Detroit police responded to reports of a shooting, finding Darden inside the dining room of the residence, unresponsive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
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Tow truck driver killed after colliding with semi tractor in Sterling Heights
A tow truck driver is dead after crashing into the driver of a semi tractor in Sterling Heights early Tuesday morning. Police say that the crash happened at the intersection of southbound Mound Road at Dobry Drive. Investigators said that the driver of the tractor was heading south on Mound Road ...
Royal Oak Township hit-and-run arrest made
A person of interest has been taken into custody for the hit-and-run of a child Sunday night on Eight Mile.
'That will be a nightmare': MDOT plans to rebuild Rochester Road from M-59 to Tienken
Today is the start of two public meetings to learn more about a massive construction project in Rochester Hills. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to rebuild Rochester Road from M-59 all the way up to Tienken. Watch Ali Hoxie's report below 'That will be a nightmare': MDOT pl...
Friends owe you money? Gen Z goes into debt covering group expenses, survey finds
Are you still waiting for a friend to pay for their share of a girls' weekend or boys' golf outing? That feeling of frustration is more familiar than you might think. From airfare to bar tabs, someone usually ends up fronting the money for group trips or other shared expenses. The problem? Trying...
Changes in Michigan unemployment laws are coming
The law changes take effect on January 1, 2027.
Trump to impose 50 percent tariff on most Canadian products
President Donald Trump is imposing a 50 percent tariff hike on Canadian goods over claims of a trade imbalance.
Cooler air arrives after a breezy day and a few scattered showers and storms
The threat for severe weather has continued to diminish across Southeast Michigan today. While an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out later this morning into the early afternoon, the chances remain quite low. At most, a few light rain showers may develop late this morni...
Torkelson and Dingler help the Tigers beat the Cubs in 10 innings
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run single in Detroit's three-run 10th inning, and the Tigers topped the Chicago Cubs for a wild 8-6 victory on Monday night. Dillon Dingler connected for two solo homers as Detroit improved to 12-4 in its last 16 games, continuing its push to stay together ahead of th...
GLWA set to announce improvement plan on 48-inch water main along 14 Mile
Today, the Great Lakes Water Authority will provide an update on it's plans to address the 48-inch water transmission main that runs along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County. This water main has been broken multiple times in the last couple years, leaving neighbors who live there without water for da...
One park, two groups and a whole lot of confusion
Friends of Rouge Park Executive Director Lindsay Pielack explains why the organization might change its name. Outlier Media · Carole Hawke-Diop and Lynelle Herndon · One park, two groups and a whole lot of confusion
Person of interest arrested in hit-and-run of child in Royal Oak Twp
The juvenile pedestrian remained hospitalized last night and continues to be treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night.
Pilot project to remove algae ‘muck’ from Lake St. Clair set to begin this fall
Macomb County officials are launching a new pilot project this fall to remove problematic “muck” from Lake St. Clair and explore how to better manage the issue in the future. Approximately $800,000 in state funding has been earmarked for the three-year project, which will include the removal of M...
Road repaving in Orion Township and Oakland Township -- Here’s where and when
A contractor for the Road Commission in Oakland County (RCOC) plans to resurface roads in both Oakland Township and Orion Township in coming weeks. The work is being done as part of RCOC’s Preservation Overlay program to provide a new surface on the roads, extending road life span by five to ten ...
Macomb County inmate charged with first-degree murder after deadly cellmate attack
A 50-year-old inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 73-year-old cellmate at the Macomb County Correctional Facility. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said Aaron Samir Akel was arraigned in 42-2 District Court Monday (July 20) on charges stemming from the Apr...
A new wrinkle ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge opening
A new round of tariffs have been slapped on Canadian imports, adding more complications to what has been a tumultuous relationship for trade between it and the U.S. ahead of the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 6,000 cases as sales decline at local produce markets
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has surpassed 6,100 confirmed cases, and local grocery stores are feeling the financial impact even those with no connection to the suspected source. At Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market in Shelby Township, store manager Justin Viel said the outbreak has taken a si...
Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland County
A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian in Oakland County. The crash occurred on Sunday (July 19) at about 11:17 p.m. on westbound 8 Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue in Royal Oak Township. Police said the child was struck by a ve...
'I don't see how it benefits anyone': Canadians sound off on Trump's new tariffs
President Donald Trump imposed additional 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods Monday afternoon , escalating the trade war with Canada and raising concerns about higher prices for American consumers. The new duties cover a wide range of products including dairy, alcohol, some food items and constru...
Oakland County Deputy honored after rescuing children from Orion Township house fire
An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was honored for his quick thinking that helped rescue two children trapped during a house fire in Orion Township. Deputy Brandon Musse received the Citizen of the Month Award for his actions during the July 10 fire at a home on Meadowbrook Court . When first res...
Detroit nonprofit helps Black developers turn vacant properties into thriving neighborhoods
Black Leaders Detroit has launched a building fund aimed at supporting developers of African descent with no-interest loans of up to $150,000, and training to help transform vacant buildings into homes in Detroit neighborhoods. Keith Buford spent 20 years as an engineer in the auto industry befor...
From hoops to hope: St. Cecilia’s Gym to be transformed into youth hub in Detroit
A legendary Detroit basketball landmark is getting a new purpose and a $20 million investment. St. Cecilia’s Gym and school, long known as a basketball mecca, will be transformed into Say Detroit’s second play center, doubling the number of children the nonprofit serves. Organizers said the proje...
19-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Redford man in Detroit
A 19-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Redford man last month, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced. Mario Carl Melvin Neal is accused in the June 7 killing of 23-year-old Kemajai Darden. According to prosecutors, Detroit police resp...
Endi Bala rejects plea deal in Macomb County attempted kidnapping case, shocking victims' families
What was expected to be a major step toward closure in a high-profile Macomb County case instead ended with more frustration for the victims' families. Watch Faraz Javed's video report: Endi Bala rejects plea deal in Macomb County attempted kidnapping case Endi Bala, accused of attempted kidnappi...
Severe storms, damaging winds possible overnight as cold front moves into Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan saw hazy skies and a few stray showers in the Thumb region this evening. As a cold front moves through, we’ll see a better chance for rain overnight into Tuesday. A few storms tonight may be strong, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Michigan under a Ma...
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. The second named storm o...
FDA false positive creates confusion as Michigan cyclospora cases top 6,100
The investigation into a severe parasitic outbreak has taken a rare and confusing turn for consumers. Health officials say 6,100 people in Michigan have now tested positive for cyclosporiasis. It's caused by an intestinal parasite that can cause weeks of severe illness. The Food and Drug Administ...
Judge denies Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to reinstate fired city manager
A Wayne County judge has denied Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to temporarily reinstate the city’s fired city manager, allowing the City Council’s termination decision to stand as the lawsuit proceeds. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Kim Smith issued the ruling in a lawsuit Alharb...
Congress races against August recess deadline as Trump pushes SAVE America Act vote
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have just a handful of legislative days left before their August recess to advance spending bills, nominations, or any other political priorities. President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would reform U.S. elections by r...
Shelby Township man charged in 2 attempted kidnappings flips off courtroom gallery before being escorted out
A Macomb County man accused of attempting to kidnap two young girls was going to render a plea on Monday and then flipped off the courtroom gallery before being escorted out. Endi Bala, of Shelby Township, is charged with attempting to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Clinton Township and a 7-year-ol...
Selfridge service members attacked by Iranian missiles during Middle East deployment
Video shows the moments that Iranian missiles hit locations where U.S. service members from Selfridge were deployed.
Michigan State Police seek public’s help after child is critically injured in Oakland County hit-and-run
Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run investigation that left a child hospitalized in critical condition. Update: Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland County Police said the young boy was struck by a vehicle Sunday (...
Service members of Selfridge come under fire from Iranian missiles
Service members from Selfridge Air National Guard Base who have been deployed to Iran took fire and lost belongings during an attack, the father of one of the soldiers said.
Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks to birds, expert warns
Wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the region is raising concerns beyond human health wildlife specialists say birds face serious risks from the lingering haze, and some are already showing troubling symptoms. Georgianna Ritenour, a bird rehabilitation assistant at the Bird Center of Michigan, sa...
Trump says Netanyahu won't face arrest if he visits NYC, downplaying Mamdani's threat
President Donald Trump is insisting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the U.S., pushing back on threats from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Netanyahu won't be arrested "in any way, shape, or form" if...
‘He loved his life’: Friends demand answers after Detroit mentor severely injured at Blissfest
Lonn Hartman is alert, getting stronger every day, and communicating with those closest to him as investigators continue working to determine how the Detroit mentor suffered severe injuries at the Blissfest Music Festival. Hartman was found with serious lacerations to his neck during the festival...
Blissfest attack on Auburn Hills man may have been hate crime, family say
The night before Lonn Hartman's body was found hanging out of his tent, the 37-year-old had sent a text message to his family that he did not feel safe. The next morning, he had lacerations near his neck and had lost several pints of blood.
$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Gun store robbery suspect in custody after shots fired outside Southfield store
A suspect is in custody after two firearms were stolen from a Southfield gun store Sunday afternoon, triggering a chaotic scene that included gunfire outside the store near 8 Mile and Beech. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Gun store robbery suspect in custody after shots fired outside Southfie...
Deed fraud is ‘growing crime wave’: What to know
Two Metro Detroit women will spend years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing properties from Detroiters facing potential tax foreclosure. According to federal prosecutors, Zina Thomas and Jontae Jackson, stole around 100 properties in Detroit worth an estimated $6.4 million. Thoma...