Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
The ride-share company said it's piloting the women-focused program in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit.
Uber and Lyft are offering 50% discounts to voters who need a ride to their polling place. Krispy Kreme is also offering a deal for voters.
Uber launched a new rider verification pilot program to promote trust and safety by confirming riders' identities, and Detroit is one of the first cities to get it.
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
A group called Justice for App Workers is calling on rideshare drivers to strike on Valentines Day over low pay.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
Michigan State Police are investigating after a woman was shot while riding in the backseat of an Uber on I-94 in Detroit Friday morning.
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will soon be able to request their own rides from Uber in several cities across the U.S.
An Uber driver was carjacked in Birmingham, and officers used the victim's "Find my iPhone" app to track the thief.
A Southfield man is accused of using Uber in connection to a bank robbery.
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Two Detroit teens have been charged as adults in the robbery and fatal stabbing of an Uber driver.
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Starting Monday, Uber will require drivers and passengers to verify they are wearing face coverings before the ride can begin.
Uber wants to be the transportation company for everyone, no matter how passengers get where they're going. That's why the app will now give e-bikes and e-scooters the same prominence as car trips in two cities.
Uber announced it is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone and it would work with Volvo Cars to build a vehicle capable of driving autonomously.
Jason Dalton, the former Uber driver who killed six people between shifts between while working as a driver gets life in prison with no chance of parole.
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested after undercover police officers busted him for leaving two-pounds of marijuana in an Uber.
It's been nearly a decade since ride-sharing app Uber first arrived on the scene, hitting the streets of San Francisco in 2010.
Martha Stewart's first Uber ride was not a good thing.
Uber wants to restart testing autonomous vehicles on public roads nearly eight months after one of its SUVs hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian.
Temporary housing has been arranged for residents of Carriage Place Apartments, where a water main break was discovered on Tuesday.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
The incident occurred during a home basketball game when Goodrich hosted Flint Kearsley High School on Feb. 17.
A woman was found dead Wednesday morning on I-94 in St. Clair Shores, police said.
Search efforts intensified Tuesday in the case of Candie Klemm, who is missing from the Saginaw Bay area, Michigan State Police reported.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
Residents of New Haven and part of nearby Lenox Township are under a boil water advisory because of a water main break.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Temporary housing has been arranged for residents of Carriage Place Apartments, where a water main break was discovered on Tuesday.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, laying out his accomplishments since the beginning of his second term.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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Thousands of flights were canceled in response to blizzard conditions on the East Coast, but by Tuesday evening the air traffic patterns were returning to normal.
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Hump Hump Hooray! Looking at a chance of flurries between 7am and 1pm today. Mostly cloudy skies, with a temperature rising to near 34 by 10am, then falling to around 29 during the remainder of the day. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Warmer temps near 50 by Friday.