Matt Dale

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Brett Kast |Matt Dale

(WXYZ) — Local organizations like the American Legion and Lions Club are facing membership declines as they work to attract younger generations to their ranks. The idea for the story came to us during our Let's Talk event at Peterlin's in Farmington, where members from both organizations came out to speak with us. Inside American Legion Post 346 in Farmington Hills, membership means much more than getting a seat at the bar.

4 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The parents of Patrick Lyoya are speaking out following the Kent County prosecutor’s decision not to retry former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in their son’s 2022 death. The family also announced a $100 million civil lawsuit against the city of Grand Rapids and Schurr. Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant, was fatally shot by Schurr during a traffic stop in April 2022.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Whitney Burney |Matt Dale

(WXYZ) — Memorial Day observances took place across metro Detroit as communities gathered to honor veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In Royal Oak, a parade stepped off in the morning with marching bands and community members paying tribute to military service members. "We all have veterans in our background. My dad was in the Navy. My father-in-law was a gunner in the hundreds, and he was just recognized in New Orleans last week," said Linda Stachel of Royal Oak.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Just days before Cardinal Joseph Tobin entered the Sistine Chapel to help elect the next pope, he exchanged texts with his sister, Molly Tobin Brusstar. Watch Sarah Michals video report: Detroit-born Cardinal Joseph Tobin enters conclave to help elect next pope “I told him, ‘I hope you get some rest,’” Brusstar said with a smile. “Just being the nagging sister.”He replied: “Thanks, Molly. I really do appreciate the support.

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Matt Dale

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Dearborn Heights police have shared new details about the disappearance and rescue of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton, who went missing on March 14. After extensive searching for over a month, police located Keaton Wednesday afternoon inside the apartment of a 62-year-old man.