Lily Altavena

1 week ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

The Michigan Supreme Court will not hear an appeal in a civil suit over the Nov. 2021 Oxford High School tragedy. This follows a decision by Michigan's Court of Appeals in September 2024, which dismissed the civil suit brought by the families of Tate Myre and Justin Shilling.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lily Altavena

It appears hopes have been dashed for families suing Oxford Community Schools in federal court for negligence over the November 2021 shooting, as a slew of civil cases were closed this week. In a largely procedural move, a federal judge on Tuesday, May 20, dismissed several civil lawsuits claiming Oxford Community Schools' officials could have prevented the attack that left four students dead and seven others, including a teacher, injured.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

Families are spending thousands on luxury goods and services for prom send-offs across metro Detroit. Businesses are popping up to meet the demand for luxury goods for send-offs including car rentals, treat tables and custom dresses. The carpet was red. The Corvette she arrived in was red. And De'Azia Brown's prom dress was red: A striking crimson gown dripping with sequins and rhinestones with a dramatic swoop of fabric − somehow defying gravity − over her shoulder.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

Wayne County is trying to reduce youth violence through a new program monitoring young people on social media to look for threats of violence. Some advocates question whether such a program could violate youth privacy. Wayne County has a message for its teens: County officials will be watching you online.

4 weeks ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

A 15-year-old boy faces charges after accidentally shooting another 15-year-old on a school bus near Thurston High School in Redford Township. The incident occurred on May 7, and the accused teen faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon and careless discharge of a firearm. Thurston High School closed on May 8 to allow students and staff time to process the event.