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Cyndi Elledge/Outlier MediaDecades of advocacy paid off when her mother, Michelle West, walked out after nearly 32 years behind bars. West had no prior criminal history when she was sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years for her involvement with drug crimes in southeast Michigan. -
Lester Graham/Michigan RadioThe Michigan Senate voted to ban bump stocks and so-called ghost guns Wednesday.
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Officials pointed to collaboration between police departments, a focus on mental health responses and an investment in crisis intervention initiatives as reasons for the drop. -
Detroit Police officers have responded to over 16,000 mental health calls this year. That’s more than 40 a day on average. -
The university prohibits drones over its property and the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators is suing over the restriction. -
Buying, selling, or assembling a gun without a serial number could become a crime in Michigan under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. -
Since legalizing marijuana in Michigan, the number of little kids accidently eating marijuana-laced chocolates, baked goodies, gummies, and candy has gone up tremendously. Has something like this happened to you? Someone you know? -
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study highlights that not only a vehicle's speed, but also the height of its front, significantly affects the severity of pedestrian injuries in crashes. -
A state Senate committee advanced two bills Tuesday that are meant to make it easier to trace homemade firearms assembled from kits or parts created by 3D printers.
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Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness. -
City officials say that community violence interrupter groups are responsible for a steep drop in violent crime in six of what had been the most violent parts of Detroit. -
Today, a look into the legacy that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has made in the city. Then, author Vincent Haddad discusses his deep dive into the literary and cultural representation of Detroit.
