Violent Crime Threatens Detroit's Small Businesses
Owners and managers of shops in and around Detroit say too few police officers and an inability to stem citywide crime have placed the small business community in jeopardy.
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Owners and managers of shops in and around Detroit say too few police officers and an inability to stem citywide crime have placed the small business community in jeopardy.
Detroit Police have arrested one suspect and are seeking a second in the shooting death of an 84-year-old security guard in the parking lot of a Detroit church while Bible study took place inside.
President Barack Obama honored the nation's top police officers on Saturday, including 15 officers from the Detroit Police Department, paying tribute to their sacrifices and "quiet courage" in the line of duty.
An elderly security guard was shot to death in the parking lot of a Detroit church while Bible study took place inside.
A Detroit police precinct was evacuated on Wednesday after mail was opened that contained a powdery substance.
Detroit's men and women in blue were honored Friday for their service to the community.
"We're fighting with one arm tied behind our backs" Detroit officer John Bennett said during a roundtable on the Charlie Langton Talk Radio 1270 morning show.
Police say they are certain there are people who know who gunned down party story owner Faraj "Freddie" Dally, called a hero in his northwest Detroit neighborhood.
Police were called to the home on the 19600-block of Cliff Street, near Outer Drive. When they arrived, they found the 43-year-old victim dead in her bathroom.
A Detroit police officer who was shot five times last year offered a rebuke in court to a judge who sentenced the gunman to 14-25 years in prison.
The Detroit Police Department could soon boast having the best cop in the state of Michigan.
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting on Detroit's northeast side.
"These are safe havens for are visitors and residents downtown," said Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee.
Detroit Police are asking the public for help in identifying three suspects they say are responsible for recent bank robberies in the city.
Heavyweight prize-fighting legend John L. Sullivan was on a binge when he encountered the Detroit Police Department's own boxing champion.
One man is dead and another in critical condition after Detroit Police say the tables turned on them when they tried to rob two men at gunpoint.
The Detroit Police Department is issuing a warning to citizens who chat on a social networking website after linking the online meeting place to recent sex assaults in the city.
On Friday, 33 men and women were sworn in as brand new Detroit Police officers in a ceremony at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit.
Detroit Police say a transgender woman was killed during an early morning shooting on Tuesday.
Police in Detroit are investigating a fatal shooting in an area that local residents say is known for prostitution.
With a number of violent crimes on the rise, police in Detroit are teaming up with other law enforcement agencies to take some of the worst offenders off the streets.
Firefighters responding to a home on Detroit's west side Thursday morning discovered the burned body of a young person in the basement.
An alarm company plans to make a $200 donation to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation every time police in the city catch burglary suspects while responding to one of its alarms.
The next time you get pulled over for a traffic violation in Detroit it could be by a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy.
The Wayne County Medical Examiner has identified a body found in the Detroit River as Kent Morton, a painter who fell from the Ambassador Bridge in January.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
The man plans to purchase a new vehicle and then save the rest of his winnings.
Michigan is hosting the women's NCAA Tournament for the second time, and is hoping home court is an advantage again.
Prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department says officers and the Oakland County SWAT responded to the area of Quarton Road between Franklin and Middlebelt.
Prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.
Investigators believe the teen suspect acted alone and there is no danger to the community.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
Michigan is hosting the women's NCAA Tournament for the second time, and is hoping home court is an advantage again.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A Monroe High School student was arrested after he allegedly attempted to carjack another student outside the school on Thursday.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday and talks about his county and how it is faring during challenging economic times.
While hosting Japan's prime minister in the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump downplayed the impact of the war in Iran on global energy prices. Erica Brown reports.
For this week's Furry Friday, we introduce you to Gelato the cat and Schnitzel the dog. Both are available for adoption at the Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland.
TSA shortages are expected to expand, as agents are asked to work another week without pay. Jared Hill reports.