Darren Cunningham
WXYZ Detroit
Detroit, MI, United States
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New Michigan State University security measures go into effect, walkout postponed due to weather
Key card access, locked classrooms, active assailant training, and more cameras are among the measures going into effect → Read More
New report suggests Michigan needs $3.9 billion a year to fix the roads
To relieve drivers of such burdens a 44-page report published by Public Sector Consultants suggests the state legislature needs to invest $3.9B a year in fixing the roads for a long-term solution. → Read More
DPD: One arrested, another being sought in double shooting
Detroit police say one person is in custody and another is being sought for questioning following a double shooting in Greektown Sunday night. It happened around 10 pm. → Read More
Costs mount as thousands of DTE residents face day 6 powerless
"It is disrespectful," the state representative said of DTE offering of a $35 credit to those without power for 96 hours. → Read More
Detroit police officers identified after murder-suicide in Livonia
Livonia police identified the couple involved in Sunday's murder-suicide as Matthew Ethington II, 26, and Maria Martin, 22. → Read More
Video shows ice chunk flying toward vehicle; another victim speaks
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department released video captured by a Tesla that shows an ice chunk flying towards it. → Read More
'We strongly suspected there were others': Plymouth man charged for sex assaults on students
James Baird, 43, has been charged with several counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. He's accused of molesting four girls while working as a vision... → Read More
Worker shortage impacts Wayne County government, 25% of jobs vacant
Wayne County leaders say there are 1,000 job vacancies in county government, while the budget is able to cover 4,000 total jobs needed to function smoothly. → Read More
Snow removal companies prepare for latest anticipated snowstorm
For Nate Cole, 15 years in the snow removal business has taught him a lot. He said he's built 4 Seasons Lawn Care and Snow Removal little by little. → Read More
Judge promises decision in Van Gogh painting case 'sooner rather than later'
The dispute over a painting at the center of an ownership debate made its debut in federal court today. The judge didn't make a decision. → Read More
CDC: Childhood vaccination rates drop second year in row
For the second year in a row, the percentage of children vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella dropped. → Read More
Detroiter seeks justice after dozens of bullets pierce home
A homeowner on Detroit's east side is seeking justice after dozens of rounds of gunfire penetrated his home. → Read More
Food prices increase in latest CPI report
The numbers published by the Department of Labor for the month of December show food prices rose .3 percent. It's the smallest monthly increase since March of 2021. → Read More
Community stepping up to help nonprofit for at-risk mothers after flooding
The community has been stepping up to help Gianna House in Eastpointe after a pipe burst caused flood damage. It happened in the early morning hours of Dec. 26. → Read More
Police seek tips in Detroit drive-by shooting that killed teen, injured child
A 16-year-old girl died in what Detroit police believe was a drive-by shooting, Friday morning. Police look to identify more witnesses. → Read More
Quickly starting CPR is critical in cardiac arrests
When CPR is performed during a cardiac arrest, Cardiologist Dr. Brian O'Neil said, "You’re maintaining blood flow to the heart itself." → Read More
Oakland County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help identifying fatal hit and run driver
The sheriff's office said someone hit and killed Benjamin Kable, 22, of Shelby Township. Authorities are seeking the public's help with figuring out who was behind the wheel. → Read More
Where homeless, vulnerable population can go to warm up during frigid temperates
The winter weather makes this time of year much more difficult for people experiencing homelessness. Warming centers and temporary shelters are open throughout metro Detroit. → Read More
Oprah's latest 'favorites' include Midnight Scoop and Midnight Slice, created by local entrepreneur
Michael Chou is the inventor of Midnight Scoop and Midnight Slice. The Midnight Kitchen Tools are an ergonomic, wrist-friendly way to scoop ice cream and cut pizza. → Read More
Fewer Michigan hunters leading to higher deer population. The impact could be drastic.
Firearm deer hunting season kicks off Tuesday, but there are fewer and fewer hunters every year, which could be causing a problem for the state. → Read More