Former drug dealer now sworn in as attorney before same judge who challenged him to change his life
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Man who lost everything in Midland flood wins $2M from Michigan Lottery scratch-off
A Michigan man who lost everything in the 2020 catastrophic floods in Midland County won $2 million in a lottery scratch-off ticket after he just followed his instinct to buy the bigger ticket.
A Michigan man who lost everything in the 2020 catastrophic floods in Midland County won $2 million in a lottery scratch-off ticket after he just followed his instinct to buy the bigger ticket.
'You'd better sit down': Oakland County woman wins $4M in scratch-off
An Oakland County woman won $4 million in a scratch-off ticket last week. “I took my time scratching the numbers and all I could say after seeing the ‘4MIL’ symbol was: ‘Are you kidding me?'"
An Oakland County woman won $4 million in a scratch-off ticket last week. “I took my time scratching the numbers and all I could say after seeing the ‘4MIL’ symbol was: ‘Are you kidding me?'"
Michigan woman survives double lung transplant after battling COVID-19 during pregnancy
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
Michigan COVID-19 numbers: Rates similar to October as cases continue to climb
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Michigan judge cuts hearing short after assault suspect attends hearing from victim's home
A Michigan judge told a defendant his bond was canceled after the courtroom learned the assault suspect was attending a virtual hearing where the accuser was living, creating a potentially dangerous situation for the victim.
A Michigan judge told a defendant his bond was canceled after the courtroom learned the assault suspect was attending a virtual hearing where the accuser was living, creating a potentially dangerous situation for the victim.
Lincoln Park mother dies saving children in crash; speeding driver had suspended license
Kelley says the 5-year-old twins survived with only minor injuries because their mother threw her body in front of them to block the impact. The speeding driver was on a suspended license, had 5 current suspensions, 2 warrants, and 2 prior convictions.
Kelley says the 5-year-old twins survived with only minor injuries because their mother threw her body in front of them to block the impact. The speeding driver was on a suspended license, had 5 current suspensions, 2 warrants, and 2 prior convictions.
Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
John Geddart, ex-Olympics gymnastics coach, dies by suicide after being charged
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Police suspect gun powder was in novelty cannon that killed Michigan man during baby shower
A 26-year-old man died after he was struck by shrapnel from a cannon that exploded during a baby shower in Gaines Township, which is south Flint.
A 26-year-old man died after he was struck by shrapnel from a cannon that exploded during a baby shower in Gaines Township, which is south Flint.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Metro Detroit man charged in assault of police officer with hockey stick during Capitol Riot
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been told they're being charged in Flint Water Crisis
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
2 children die in Christmas morning fire on Detroit's east side
Officials with the Detroit Fire Department say two children are dead and three more have been injured after fire broke out at a home on Helen Street on Detroit's east side Christmas morning.
Officials with the Detroit Fire Department say two children are dead and three more have been injured after fire broke out at a home on Helen Street on Detroit's east side Christmas morning.
Michigan parents must pay after destroying son's $25K porn stash
A federal judge has ruled that Michigan parents must pay their son after destroying his porn collection he valued at $25,000.
A federal judge has ruled that Michigan parents must pay their son after destroying his porn collection he valued at $25,000.
Madison Heights police say man stabbed parents after being asked to turn video off, kills stepdad
A 28-year-old Madison Heights man is accused of stabbing his mother and stepfather when they asked him to turn off his video so they could go to bed. His stepfather later died.
A 28-year-old Madison Heights man is accused of stabbing his mother and stepfather when they asked him to turn off his video so they could go to bed. His stepfather later died.