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A woman's passion for making Detroit a safer place is receiving support from charitable organizations.
Support is rolling in for a Southeast Michigan nonprofit. On Sunday, the Elks National Foundation in Michigan awarded over $7,000 to Elli's House, a nonprofit that is working to end human trafficking in Detroit.
Nearly two weeks into her role as Detroit mayor, Mary Sheffield has hit the ground running with some major moves in the city.
A Sterling Heights, Michigan, man is facing human trafficking charges, making it the 73rd case charged in Oakland County since prosecutors launched a human trafficking unit in 2021.
The individual was charged as part of an investigation that started in 2024 when St. Clair Shores police investigated a massage parlor.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a charge relating to a human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported.
Two people were arrested in a nationwide takedown of forced labor alleged to have taken place through the Kingdom of God Global Church.
An Oakland County man is accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman and forcing her to engage in sexual acts with him and other men.
The victims in this case were ordered to provide sexual activities for customers in return for shelter.
Southfield police say they've busted another instance of human trafficking, the latest in several they've uncovered during the past year.
A Dearborn man has been charged with the human trafficking of a Brazilian woman whose body was found in a Washtenaw County field last year.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said several women of Chinese and Korean origin were rescued from the alleged trafficking ring.
An investigation of sexual services provided at Metro Detroit massage parlors resulted in charges against two women.
An investigation found that women had been coerced into performing sex acts at several Southeast Michigan sites.
A tip to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children resulted in an arrest on trafficking of a Detroit teen.
A Pontiac, Michigan, man is facing seven charges in connection with the human trafficking of a woman, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A 33-year-old Pontiac man is facing seven charges in connection with a sex trafficking investigation, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says.
An Oakland County man was sentenced on charges relating to two women who were trafficked in hotels and motels.
A second arrest was made in an investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring operating in Farmington Hills.
A 24-year-old Michigan man has been charged in connection with the human trafficking of a Saginaw woman.
It marks the third time in recent months investigators have uncovered illegal activity at local businesses.
A 44-year-old Livonia woman accused of running a human trafficking operation in three massage businesses was arrested and charged following a months-long investigation.
A 29-year-old Ferndale, Michigan, man is facing human trafficking charges after a domestic incident in Southfield, Michigan, uncovered human trafficking, police said.
Some of the residents at Covenant House Detroit are learning about signs of human trafficking from someone who's been through it before.
Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming with law enforcement agencies across the nation and two nonprofit organizations to fight human trafficking.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
A shooting erupted during a road rage incident on Wednesday in the area of Interstates 75 and 696 in Royal Oak, police said.
The United Auto Workers announced it has won a tentative contract deal for employees at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.
An Alberta clipper is like a weather speed-runner from Canada, and here's what it can do in Metro Detroit.
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
A shooting erupted during a road rage incident on Wednesday in the area of Interstates 75 and 696 in Royal Oak, police said.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
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.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
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.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Dozens of area residents attended the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to give their opinions against a proposed expansion of a landfill in Salem Township.
American Coney Island in Detroit has announced its Fat Tuesday specialty - a coney paczki - will be on the menu again for Paczki Day 2026.
Nancy Guthrie's family made an emotional appeal for information in the circumstances of their mother's disappearance in Tucson, Arizona. CBS News has this report.
Almost to the weekend Family!! Don't put those shovels away yet as we see a little more snow to kick off the weekend! Expecting isolated flurries this morning. Then a few snow showers picking up through the late afternoon. More snow expected for tonight into Friday mornings commute with total accumulations generally around 1-3 inches. The bulk of this snow will fall late Friday morning with winds picking up gusting to 30-40 mph by the of the day Friday. Wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees below zero likely Saturday morning. We warm up a bit next week. Stay safe out there!
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