Whitney Burney

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Thousands of Detroit voters filled local precincts Tuesday as the city prepares to elect its first new mayor in 12 years, with Mayor Mike Duggan seeking the governor's office instead of another term.

Law enforcement officials and state lawmakers are joining forces to advocate for legislation that would establish mandatory minimum sentences for criminals who flee from police during pursuits.

(WXYZ) — Westland police are searching for a suspect who stole hundreds of dollars from tip jars at a local Mexican market and restaurant in two separate incidents.

ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man was arrested on Tuesday morning after trying to enter Romulus Middle School with a gun, according to the School Board President for Romulus Community Schools.

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'I hope they don't stop looking until they find her,' said Lynette Hooker's daughter.

Lynette Hooker was on an 8.5-foot dinghy boat with her husband, Brian, heading back to their yacht Saturday evening when they hit bad weather.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ahead of Memorial Day, a group of volunteers in Royal Oak is planning to clean off the grave sites of veterans who have passed on.

Several law enforcement vehicles surrounded a home in Lathrup Village Monday where investigators with an Oakland County Sheriff's Office task force executed search warrants.

Veterans and families gathered at Belle Isle Monday to remember Americans who never made it home and celebrate those who did.