Michigan police agencies explore new ways to recruit and retain officers
The Police Officers Association of Michigan says police departments across the state are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
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The Police Officers Association of Michigan says police departments across the state are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
One of the police officers received assistance from his brother, who is a dispatcher.
Six Wayne County communities are participating in Rx Kids – a project that gives cash to mothers who are pregnant or have newborns.
A Michigan man was taken into custody after leading officers on a chase from downtown Monroe to a neighborhood in Melvindale.
A boil water advisory that was issued earlier in the week for Melvindale has been lifted.
Melvindale is under a boil water advisory until further notice after a loss of water pressure on Wednesday.
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who is battling brain and spinal cancer, was honored by the Michigan cities of Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Melvindale on Saturday.
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel is traveling around the U.S., getting sworn in at different law enforcement agencies. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. Veronica Ortiga reports.
Prosecutors said the alleged misconduct involving a Melvindale police officer happened in 2021 and 2024, and two of those incidents included a Taser.
No injuries were reported in the aftermath of a house fire early Thursday in Melvindale.
The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led an investigation that resulted in search warrants served in Detroit, Melvindale and Dearborn.
The police department honored the officer, who was shot and killed in the line of duty, with a memorial ceremony and community gathering on Sunday.
Monday will mark one year since Corporal Mohamed Said of the Melvindale Police Department in Michigan was shot and killed in the line of duty. Police held a memorial ceremony on Sunday. Veronica Ortega was there.
Police in Melvindale, Michigan, are investigating after a body was found near a park Monday evening.
The lawsuit alleges that the officer was targeted for reporting misconduct, creating a hostile work environment.
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday.
Neighbors in Melvindale, Michigan, spoke about how terrifying it was to discover what had been found.
An act of littering turned into a deadly encounter and cost the life of Melvindale police officer, Cpl. Mohamed Said, according to body cam footage shown in court on Monday.
The community rallied around Gary Szalka, the cherished educator who's now in hospice after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Police said the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Melvindale police officer stole a boy's bike from a backyard. On Friday, police replaced it.
In Melvindale, Dearborn, and neighboring Detroit, people lined the streets Friday to pay tribute to fallen police officer Mohamed Said.
The community of Melvindale lined up to pay their respects as law enforcement officials from across Michigan came together to escort fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said for the final time.
Michael Lopez has been charged in the shooting death of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday to honor Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Community members, local businesses and people who loved fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said are stepping up to show his family that his impact in their community will not be forgotten.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
A live auction is set for Friday, Dec. 19, for the life ring that was discovered by Larry Orr in 1975.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.