Prosecutor, police agencies form task force to fight against auto thefts in Wayne County
Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office and Metro Detroit police agencies have assembled a new auto theft task force as auto theft is rising in Michigan. Thefts are up 33% in Detroit from last year and 53% year to year in Dearborn.
Embattled Dearborn Heights superintendent’s future unclear after board meets for hours with no decision
Teachers have been growing frustrated with the superintendent’s leadership into it all booked over earlier this month. Beloved Annapolis High School Principal Aaron Mollett was abruptly put on suspension by Superintendent Dr. Tyrone Weeks.
How Warren nail salon owner, dual citizen from Dearborn Heights smuggled man into US, per feds
The owner of a Warren nail salon and a dual citizen from Dearborn Heights used a pontoon boat and a closed restaurant at the end of a desolate street to smuggle a Vietnamese man into the United States, according to officials.
Thief, getaway driver, their brothers arrested after 76+ guns stolen in Westland, Dearborn Heights
A thief, a getaway driver, and both of their brothers have been arrested after a large group of people smashed their way into stores in Westland and Dearborn Heights to steal at least 76 guns, police said.
Friend of man who helped steal 76+ guns in Westland, Dearborn Heights turns him in for reward money
A robber who helped steal at least 74 guns from stores in Westland and Dearborn Heights went over to his friend’s house afterward to show him the weapons, and that friend turned him in for a $20,000 reward, police said.
Dearborn Heights Police Department urging residents to protect their vehicles during overnight hours
Officials say they have been receiving growing complaints from residents who have reported break-ins of their vehicles during the overnight hours and the theft of the belongings that were left in them.
Meet the local singer-songwriter whose talent has put her in the national spotlight
On Music Monday, we had a special guest on the show. She is a singer-songwriter from Dearborn Heights who goes to Wayne State University. She has even performed her music on a national stage. Isrra Darwich appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about her musical journey.
Vigil held in support of ending gun violence in Dearborn Heights
A Dearborn Heights mosque is calling for an end to gun violence .Islamic House of Wisdom held a community candlelight vigil for victims of violence and terrorism locally and across the country.Different faith leaders as well as city and state officials decided to come together because they’re all tired of the same thing.
‘It’s a disaster’: Dearborn Heights neighbors fed up with trash hauler as garbage piles up
The Dearborn Heights community is ready to dump its new trash hauler just months into a new contract because of significant complaints. Neighbors say they’re frustrated and fed up as the city contemplates ditching its trash hauler, who’s only been on the job for three months.
Wayne County families clean up after powerful afternoon storms
A lot of cleaning up to do after straight-line winds blew through Dearborn Heights, parts of Westland, Inkster, Garden City, and Detroit, bringing down large trees and power lines. DTE is reporting about 23,000 customers are still without power.
Lawsuit breaks down how longtime Michigan Kroger worker confronted shoplifter before being fired
A lawsuit filed by a woman who worked at a Michigan Kroger store for 31 years described in detail how she confronted a shoplifter and was praised as a “hero” by coworkers before being fired because of the incident.
Feds: Dearborn Heights man buys seaside condo with COVID relief money; wife runs $10.6M pharmacy scheme
A husband and wife from Dearborn Heights were arrested in separate criminal cases Tuesday -- one for running a $10.6 million fraud scheme through two pharmacies in Inkster and the other for using $1 million in COVID relief money to buy a seaside condo in Beirut, officials said.
Firefighters across Metro Detroit prepare to handle massive snowstorm: Here’s how you can help
First responders and emergency crews are preparing for at least 12 plus inches of snow heading towards Southeast Michigan. Even with all that snow on the ground, paramedics and first firefighters still have to be able to navigate through a crisis, utilizing a stretcher and whatever other equipment they may need to help people. And as you can imagine, the weather doesn’t make the job any easier.