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Scammers posing as tow truck companies target stranded drivers, demand hundreds up front
30+ min ago (383+ words) (WXYZ) " Scammers are posing as legitimate tow truck companies online, taking money from stranded drivers and leaving them without help, according to a local wrecker service owner who has seen multiple cases in recent weeks. Bill Byers, owner of Byers…...
Woman shot 6 times by Detroit police officer files $25 million federal lawsuit against city
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (509+ words) DETROIT (WXYZ) " A Detroit woman who says she was shot six times by a police officer during a traffic stop is fighting back in federal court, suing the city and the officer for $25 million. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Tracey…...
Trial begins for Desmond Burks, man charged in Detroit neurosurgeon's murder
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (327+ words) DETROIT (WXYZ) " The trial of Desmond Burks has officially begun in the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover, with jury selection starting Tuesday at Wayne County Circuit Court. Watch Ruta Ulciniate's video report: The neurosurgeon was found dead inside his home…...
1 dead in overnight house fire in Lathrup Village
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (121+ words) LATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich. (WXYZ) " One person is dead after an overnight house fire in Lathrup Village. The house is in the 18700 block of Lacrosse Avenue, near the intersection of 12 mile and Southfield roads. Authorities told us that no one else…...
Two people recovering after early morning apartment fire displaces 27 residents in Southfield
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (431+ words) SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) " Two people are recovering after an early morning fire ripped through an apartment building in Southfield, forcing dozens of residents from their homes. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: The fire happened at the Oxley Apartment Complex off…...
Leaders in metro Detroit working to find solutions to protect homeowners from deed fraud
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (463+ words) WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) " After we first heard from deed fraud victims in Wayne County earlier this week, I'm now hearing from leaders in Washtenaw, Oakland and Macomb counties who are all working to address the problem. "Our parents passed…...
Oakland University locked down after reported aggravated assault on campus
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (89+ words) Oakland University is currently locked down, according to a posting on the school's website, citing an aggravated assault. Oakland University locked down after reported aggravated assault on campus ROCHESTER, Mich. (WXYZ) " Oakland University is currently locked down, according to a…...
Two crew members killed in helicopter crash during Arizona active shooter response
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (156+ words) Two Arizona Department of Public Safety crew members died Wednesday evening when their helicopter crashed while providing air support during an active shooter incident in Flagstaff. The Ranger Helicopter crew was assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement…...
Phishing scam targets Livonia students with fake job offers
2+ day, 43+ min ago (358+ words) LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) " A phishing email targeting Livonia Public Schools students promised $300 a week for remote, part-time work, but scammers were actually after sensitive personal and banking information. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Watch Brittany Toolis' video report: The district…...
Michigan AG's office launches form where residents can report immigration action
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (151+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) " The Michigan Attorney General's Office has launched a reporting form for Michiganders to report federal immigration action in the state. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, the form was announced at a roundtable discussion hosted earlier…...