Anu Prakash
WXYZ Detroit
Fenton, MI, United States
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Genetic testing helps Clarkston woman meet sister for first time at age 30
Stephanie Hughes says she always wanted a sister. She just never knew she had one until she was 30 years-old. → Read More
Caught on camera: Livonia clerk assaulted by armed thief
Livonia police are working to track down two guys who robbed the 7-11 at 7 Mile and Inkster Road on Feb. 13 at 1 a.m. → Read More
'They're truly the heroes.' Video shows strangers saving 2-year-old who nearly drowned in hotel pool
Livonia police have just turned over a near drowning investigation to the Wayne County Prosecutor's office. It's about a frightening incident involving a 2-year-old boy at the Holiday Inn Express pool on Friday, Jan. 24. → Read More
First-of-its-kind coding school opens in Michigan
(WXYZ) — A first-of-its-kind coding school has now opened in Michigan. The goal is to help provide kids with skills that can help them grow and excel in a world that's built on innovation and technology. It's called theCoderSchool. Its first Michigan location just opened in Plymouth and that space is owned by Raj Patel and his wife. "The world runs on innovation," Patel said. "We want to make… → Read More
Local woman says she was robbed, run over by 'buyer' during iPhone sale
A local woman used the LetGo app to sell her iPhone, but a meeting with the so-called “buyer” ended in disaster. → Read More
January referred to as 'Divorce Month.' Here's what to know to be prepared
January is sometimes referred to as "divorce month" because some lawyers say filings tend to jump after the holidays. → Read More
Nonprofit recruiting Detroit high school juniors for free study abroad
A local nonprofit is giving some local teens the opportunity to explore the world with an immersive college readiness program. → Read More
Family offering reward in 4-year unsolved murder of Clinton Township couple
Four years later, a Clinton Township murder remains unsolved. Now the family is offering a $50,000 reward. → Read More
Local mom and engineer starts soap company inspired by her son with eczema
A local mother of two and engineer now has her own business that was inspired by her son. Camilla Rice saw her son Miles suffer with pain from eczema ever since he was a baby. → Read More
Local trainer and father of 5 being remembered after deadly accident along M-14
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved trainer and father, Anthony Kelley. → Read More
Police say clerk's quick thinking actions saved his own life during gas station robbery caught on video
A local gas station clerk made a quick decision that police say saved his life. → Read More
Metro Detroit nonprofit adopts local families in need for the holiday
The holidays can be tough for a lot of families who are struggling just to make ends meet. But thanks to the generosity of the local nonprofit Lighthouse, and the community, hundreds of families are getting a helping hand to make sure their Christmas is joyful. → Read More
Detroit man exonerated in 1997 rape case sues state of Michigan
A Detroit man wrongfully imprisoned for more than a year on a rape conviction is now suing the state of Michigan. → Read More
Caught on camera: Carjacking victim shot in the face on Detroit's west side
A 50-year-old man is recovering after being carjacked and shot in the face in Detroit. → Read More
Shelby Township police officer finds python under hood of car
Anyone lose a pet snake? You might want to contact Shelby Township police. → Read More
Former felon turned business partner uses art and poetry to change his life
A Detroit man who spent more than a decade behind bars says it was art and poetry that helped turn his life around. → Read More
Caught on camera: Tow truck driver just misses getting hit by SUV
A local tow truck driver is counting his blessings after a frighteningly close call at work. → Read More
Detroit student heads to World Youth Chess Championship for second consecutive year
Charisse Woods is getting ready to head to Mumbai, India to compete in the World Youth Chess Championship. The ninth-grader at Cass Technical High School first learned to play chess when she was just 7 years old. → Read More
Police in New Baltimore investigating series of home break-ins
Police in New Baltimore are trying to figure out who's been breaking into homes around the city over the last few weeks. → Read More
Livonia man charged in road rage incident caught on camera
A Livonia man has been charged with assault and battery for a road rage incident that occurred a few weeks ago along Plymouth near Wayne. → Read More