A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children for several years has been formally charged with three counts of first-degree child-abuse, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced today. If convicted, 34-year-old Kelli Bryant faces up to life in prison. Bryant allegedly left her three children—a 15-year-old boy and two girls, ages 12 and 13—alone

Aspiring homeowners in Michigan now have a new opportunity to break into the housing market. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched the First-Generation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative offering $25,000 in down payment assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers. The program aims to help buyers cover upfront costs, including down payments,

The City of Detroit and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) have released new details about the widespread flooding that has impacted Southwest Detroit. It all started around 2 a.m. Monday, when 911 dispatchers received multiple calls about a loud bang near Beard Street, Vernor Highway, and Livernois Avenue. Shortly after, streets began flooding and

Dive teams are beginning to rescue residents from their flooded homes in Detroit. It all began overnight Monday after a water main break on Beard St near Vernor and Livernois. Many homes and vehicles are flooded. Residents are currently stuck in their homes. First responders from across the state are on the scene, including Wayne

A whole Southwest neighborhood is flooded with residents stuck in their homes. The incident is occurring in the neighborhood of W. Vernor and Livernois. Many homes and vehicles are flooded. Residents are currently reportedly stuck in their homes. First responders have set up a command post to begin rescuing residents out of their homes. The

A Pontiac mother was arrested Friday after abandoning her three children for several years, leaving them to survive alone on weekly drop-offs of prepared food, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The 34-year-old mother, who shares the same name as one of her children, is being held in the Oakland County Jail. Detectives expect

MORE SNOW is on the way, with some areas potentially seeing up to 7 inches by the time the storm ends. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for nearly all of metro Detroit starting tonight and going into Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Officials urge residents to prepare for hazardous road

A man was arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day near Washburn Street, close to Wyoming and 6 Mile Road. Police responded to the scene around 9:00 a.m. and found the woman dead inside a car outside the home. The alleged suspect, identified as her boyfriend, had barricaded himself inside the house across

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed the first two pediatric deaths associated with influenza for the 2024-2025 flu season. The tragic losses involved children from Wayne and Genesee counties who contracted seasonal Influenza A (H1N1), according to a news release. “We are heartbroken for the families who have experienced this