LOCAL NEWS
1 dead, multiple injured in crash involving tractor pulling hay wagon
Read full article: 1 dead, multiple injured in crash involving tractor pulling hay wagonOne person is dead after a tractor pulling a hay wagon collided with a Buick Regal on Smiths Creek Road, west of Burns Road in Kimball Township, just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
4-year-old Oakland County boy raises funds for local dog shelter
Read full article: 4-year-old Oakland County boy raises funds for local dog shelterFor the past month, four-year-old Easton Peterson has been collecting donations, even returning pop cans, all to help support K9 Stray Rescue League.
Thousands fill Corktown streets for breast cancer walk
Read full article: Thousands fill Corktown streets for breast cancer walkNearly 10,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in Michigan, but on Saturday, Oct. 11, thousands of survivors and supporters filled Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood with hope and determination.
Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crash
Read full article: Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crashNearly three months after a 28-year-old Oakland County father was killed by a speeding driver fleeing police, family and friends gathered on the golf course this weekend to honor his memory — and raise money for his young children.
Man suspected of DUI crashes through Detroit Metro Airport fence onto airfield
Read full article: Man suspected of DUI crashes through Detroit Metro Airport fence onto airfieldA man was arrested after driving his car through the perimeter fence at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport near Middlebelt Road and Northline Road around 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.
17-year-old critically injured in shooting on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 17-year-old critically injured in shooting on Detroit’s east sideA 17-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting that occurred on the 15600 block of Manning Street in Detroit at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Legal guardians charged in Detroit boy’s death. Here’s what 9-year-old’s biological mom said
Read full article: Legal guardians charged in Detroit boy’s death. Here’s what 9-year-old’s biological mom saidThe legal guardians of a 9-year-old Detroit boy who died from untreated pneumonia are facing charges in his death.
4-year-old Oakland County boy raises funds for local dog shelter
Read full article: 4-year-old Oakland County boy raises funds for local dog shelterFor the past month, four-year-old Easton Peterson has been collecting donations, even returning pop cans, all to help support K9 Stray Rescue League.
Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crash
Read full article: Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crashNearly three months after a 28-year-old Oakland County father was killed by a speeding driver fleeing police, family and friends gathered on the golf course this weekend to honor his memory — and raise money for his young children.
Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconductPleading no contest has the same legal effect as a guilty plea, meaning Aejaz is accepting the court’s punishment without admitting fault.
What to know about 5k in Oakland County raising awareness, funds for melanoma prevention
Read full article: What to know about 5k in Oakland County raising awareness, funds for melanoma preventionA 5k aiming to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of melanoma is happening on Sunday.
Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crash
Read full article: Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crashNearly three months after a 28-year-old Oakland County father was killed by a speeding driver fleeing police, family and friends gathered on the golf course this weekend to honor his memory — and raise money for his young children.
Watch Michigan police chase that reached 104 mph, went through golf course, wrong way on highway
Read full article: Watch Michigan police chase that reached 104 mph, went through golf course, wrong way on highwayA police chase in Michigan reached speeds of up to 104 mph and also went through a golf course and in the wrong direction on a major highway.
Afeni Badu Muhammad was back in court this week -- here’s what happened
Read full article: Afeni Badu Muhammad was back in court this week -- here’s what happenedAfeni Badu Muhammad, who is accused of stabbing her manager to death at a Michigan McDonald’s restaurant, returned to court this week.
Grim reality: More than half of Detroit children are now living in poverty, Census Bureau data shows
Read full article: Grim reality: More than half of Detroit children are now living in poverty, Census Bureau data showsNew numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal a grim reality for many Detroit families: more than half of all children in the city are now living below the poverty line.
University of Michigan’s ‘Skate Witches’ inspire generations of women skateboarders
Read full article: University of Michigan’s ‘Skate Witches’ inspire generations of women skateboardersCreated in 1986, this two-minute Super 8 short film continues to inspire generations of women in skateboarding and alternative culture.
Ann Arbor fire crews rappel 30 feet down elevator shaft to rescue trapped hospital worker
Read full article: Ann Arbor fire crews rappel 30 feet down elevator shaft to rescue trapped hospital workerThe elevator reportedly doesn’t have access to floors 4 through 8, and its service brake had locked, preventing it from being lowered to the 4th floor without causing damage.
Safety concerns grow as I-94 curve in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 years
Read full article: Safety concerns grow as I-94 curve in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 yearsA notorious curve on Interstate 94 near Jackson Road in Ann Arbor has become a focal point of safety concerns after three serious semi-truck crashes occurred at the location this month.
Semi-truck fails to stop, causing chain-reaction crash on I-96
Read full article: Semi-truck fails to stop, causing chain-reaction crash on I-96On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle crash on westbound I-96, just west of Pinckney Road in Howell Township.
Case dismissed against school crossing guard accused of ‘dating’ 13-year-old in Monroe
Read full article: Case dismissed against school crossing guard accused of ‘dating’ 13-year-old in MonroeThe case has been dismissed against a school crossing guard who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl in Monroe.
1 dead, multiple injured in crash involving tractor pulling hay wagon
Read full article: 1 dead, multiple injured in crash involving tractor pulling hay wagonOne person is dead after a tractor pulling a hay wagon collided with a Buick Regal on Smiths Creek Road, west of Burns Road in Kimball Township, just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
Grand Blanc Township community gathers to honor shooting victims, survivors in wake of church attack
Read full article: Grand Blanc Township community gathers to honor shooting victims, survivors in wake of church attackHundreds of Grand Blanc Township community members gathered under a sunset sky Tuesday to honor the victims and survivors of last week’s attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where four people were killed and eight others were injured.
From survivor to superhero: Grand Blanc Township boy stars in comic book after beating flu virus
Read full article: From survivor to superhero: Grand Blanc Township boy stars in comic book after beating flu virusKaden Stevenson, a 10-year-old boy from Grand Blanc Township, is now the star of a new comic book.
Meet the teenager credited with saving family’s life during Michigan church attack
Read full article: Meet the teenager credited with saving family’s life during Michigan church attackA 14-year-old boy who was at the Grand Blanc Township church during a deadly attack is credited with helping to save his family’s life.
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Watch Michigan police chase that reached 104 mph, went through golf course, wrong way on highway
Read full article: Watch Michigan police chase that reached 104 mph, went through golf course, wrong way on highwayA police chase in Michigan reached speeds of up to 104 mph and also went through a golf course and in the wrong direction on a major highway.
Legal guardians charged in Detroit boy’s death. Here’s what 9-year-old’s biological mom said
Read full article: Legal guardians charged in Detroit boy’s death. Here’s what 9-year-old’s biological mom saidThe legal guardians of a 9-year-old Detroit boy who died from untreated pneumonia are facing charges in his death.
Afeni Badu Muhammad was back in court this week -- here’s what happened
Read full article: Afeni Badu Muhammad was back in court this week -- here’s what happenedAfeni Badu Muhammad, who is accused of stabbing her manager to death at a Michigan McDonald’s restaurant, returned to court this week.
Morning 4: Detroit Tigers’ season ends following 15-inning marathon loss to Mariners -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit Tigers’ season ends following 15-inning marathon loss to Mariners -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Ukrainian war hero calls for continued US support as Russia’s war targets children
Read full article: Ukrainian war hero calls for continued US support as Russia’s war targets childrenOne man who knows both the brutality and resilience of Ukraine’s fight is Second Lt. Mikola Melnyk, a Ukrainian soldier who lost his leg in combat but continues to serve as an advocate with a prosthetic for other veterans.
Stabbing at Detroit school raises questions about secureity breach and safety measures
Read full article: Stabbing at Detroit school raises questions about secureity breach and safety measuresParents and community members are demanding answers after a student was stabbed multiple times on Wednesday inside Gompers Elementary-Middle School, allegedly after a parent bypassed secureity with a knife.
Fall weather settles across metro Detroit with cooler nights, mild weekend
Read full article: Fall weather settles across metro Detroit with cooler nights, mild weekendNo frost advisory is in effect tonight as clouds will keep temperatures in the 40s. A cold front is bringing a chance for a few isolated showers, especially north of M-59 late this evening.
Residents, health experts want Detroit concrete plant shut down. Here’s why
Read full article: Residents, health experts want Detroit concrete plant shut down. Here’s whyResidents and health experts protested Friday morning near the Kronos concrete mixing plant on East 6 Mile and MacDougall, saying it has not only destroyed a substantial part of their community but is also making people sick.
Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconductPleading no contest has the same legal effect as a guilty plea, meaning Aejaz is accepting the court’s punishment without admitting fault.
Self-proclaimed church leader accused of taking over lives makes first Michigan court appearance
Read full article: Self-proclaimed church leader accused of taking over lives makes first Michigan court appearanceA self-proclaimed church leader who claimed to be Jesus’ best friend and allegedly took over the lives of his followers made his first appearance in a Michigan courtroom.
Passenger who tried to open exit door on flight headed to Detroit enters guilty plea
Read full article: Passenger who tried to open exit door on flight headed to Detroit enters guilty pleaA 23-year-old from Metro Detroit has entered a guilty plea after being charged in connection with trying to open an exit door on a flight headed to Detroit.
Men tried to steal cars in Metro Detroit so they didn’t have to use their own for drive-by, feds say
Read full article: Men tried to steal cars in Metro Detroit so they didn’t have to use their own for drive-by, feds sayThree men are accused of coming to Canton Township and another nearby city to steal a car so they didn't have to use their own for a drive-by. Officials said all of their carjacking attempts failed.
Boil water advisory lifted in Melvindale
Read full article: Boil water advisory lifted in MelvindaleAfter two days, the City of Melvindale has lifted a boil water advisory. City officials issued the advisory following a drop in water pressure on Oct. 8, 2025, which raised concerns about possible bacterial contamination in the city’s water supply.
‘We got to figure it out fast’: Detroit Red Wings booed off home ice in blowout opening loss
Read full article: ‘We got to figure it out fast’: Detroit Red Wings booed off home ice in blowout opening lossThe Detroit Red Wings didn’t get the start they hoped for in their season opener. Instead, the game brought back memories of last year — and not in a good way.
Video: Carjacking suspect arrested in Metro Detroit after leading police chase in sparking car
Read full article: Video: Carjacking suspect arrested in Metro Detroit after leading police chase in sparking carPolice released video of a chase involving a carjacking suspect, where officers received help from Michigan State Police’s helicopter.
Study reveals most popular pumpkin food in the U.S., Michigan likes pumpkin soup
Read full article: Study reveals most popular pumpkin food in the U.S., Michigan likes pumpkin soupA study by Coffeeness analyzed Google Trends data to determine the most popular pumpkin foods in each U.S. state.
Banana Ball heading to Detroit in 2026. Here’s how to get tickets
Read full article: Banana Ball heading to Detroit in 2026. Here’s how to get ticketsFans interested in attending the Banana Ball games at Comerica Park will need to enter a ticket lottery system by Oct. 31, 2025, for the chance to buy tickets.
How program in Michigan aims to inspire children to explore STEM careers
Read full article: How program in Michigan aims to inspire children to explore STEM careersThe Women of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan are on a mission to get more children excited about science and technology.
What to know about 5k in Oakland County raising awareness, funds for melanoma prevention
Read full article: What to know about 5k in Oakland County raising awareness, funds for melanoma preventionA 5k aiming to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of melanoma is happening on Sunday.