Mona Farroukh: Difference Maker In The Community
15 years ago Mona Ferruk came as a client of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) and now she is the Director of the Domestic Violence unit.
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15 years ago Mona Ferruk came as a client of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) and now she is the Director of the Domestic Violence unit.
Detroit police say a woman is dead after she was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend during an argument.
Police say a 30-year-old Macomb County man was arrested after he allegedly strangled his wife to the point where she lost consciousness.
A judge has set a $765,000 bond for a man who's accused of throwing his girlfriend out a third-story motel room window, then attacking her as she lay on the ground.
Authorities say the suspect threatened his girlfriend with a gun -- before barricading himself inside.
An Eastern Michigan University basketball player has been suspended after his 19-year-old girlfriend said he choked her during an argument at an off-campus apartment.
House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.
Why march when you can dance?
Deputy Chief Corey Haines says a 31-year-old Warren man fired on his estranged wife's boyfriend early Sunday morning outside her trailer home on Annapolis.
A 46-year-old Detroit man has been charged with assault with intent to murder, in the alleged shooting of his own son.
In this Christmas season, hundreds of families across the metro Detroit area are calling a homeless shelter home.
Flint-area authorities said a man fighting with his girlfriend struck her 9-year-old brother with his car, critically injuring the boy.
Police Lt. Brian Hawk says the man fired a shotgun outside the house but no one was hurt.
Preschool children exposed to domestic violence and additional traumatic events are at increased risk for developing traumatic stress disorder, a new University of Michigan study shows.
A Roseville woman is dead and her husband is in police custody after a suspected case of domestic violence and road rage.
Authorities say a 42-year-old Ann Arbor man apparently knocked his wife unconscious with a pineapple during a fight at their home.
Neighbors say they saw the husband taken away in handcuffs, but police aren't commenting if the man is being held on any charges at this point.
WWJ's Pat Sweeting spoke with a domestic violence counselor at the YWCA in Detroit who urged that no one accept abuse.
Verizon Wednesday announced its commitment to nine West Michigan nonprofits with donations amounting to $104,295 including grant money to eight organizations dedicated to ending domestic violence.
Verizon Thursday announced its commitment to nine Oakland County nonprofits with donations amounting to $119,600 including grant money to four organizations dedicated to ending domestic violence.
A partner in a Lapeer County law firm and her husband are dead in what police say may be a murder-suicide.
Hundreds of people gathering at the New Center Park Area for Goodwill Industries' flip the script to end violence.
BlackFinn in Royal Oak is combining mixers and mingling to raise funds for HAVEN, Oakland County's center for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Children of domestic violence survivors will benefit from a $10,000 donation made by the Verizon Foundation to Turning Point, a Mount Clemens-based organization that assists those who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness across Macomb County.
The Verizon Foundation Monday announced a Domestic Violence Solutions Request for Proposal. The RFP invites nonprofits throughout Michigan to apply for a total of $100,000 in grants to support domestic violence prevention and awareness initiatives.
A Michigan father charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter will stand trial.
Prosecutors say Jerome Younger served as the assistant principal at the Edward "Duke" Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art in Detroit at the time.
A West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, man died in a Florida hospital after being found unresponsive while diving in the Florida Keys, local authorities said.
The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Once again, Southeast Michigan is on the cusp of a storm risk, with a marginal chance highlighting our southern counties.
A Michigan father charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter will stand trial.
Safety concerns continue in the city of Birmingham, Michigan, but this time they center on a big fight on the downtown street.
A West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, man died in a Florida hospital after being found unresponsive while diving in the Florida Keys, local authorities said.
Three tubers who went missing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan last week are recovering following a three-day search and rescue.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Residents in Birmingham, Michigan, are calling for change after a video of a brawl has gone viral; strong storms are possible in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, and more on your top stories.
Good morning, Family! Partly sunny today, high 83 with a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening A few isolated storms may be severe capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Greater potential exists between I-94 and the Ohio border. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather across parts of southeast Michigan. Drier conditions develop Friday and Friday night.
President Trump signed an executive order that reduces the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11.
Three tubers who went missing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan last week are recovering following a three-day search and rescue.
Video of a brawl in Birmingham, Michigan, has gone viral and has residents concerned, prompting officials to do something about.