Ruta Ulcinaite

Detroit

Reporter at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

Formerly at KMTV Omaha - FOX 17 Grand Rapids - Now WXYZ Detroit | Immigrant 🇱🇹 | Product of @msujschool | Just the messenger

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Northville man returns home after visiting every country, setting new world record

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Rob Oldani

ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Northville man has returned home after completing a world adventure that has earned him a spot in the record books. Michael Zervos returned home Friday after 499 days, traveling to every single country in the world. His travel time passes that of current world record holder, Taylor Demonbreun. The 36-year-old left his home in January of 2024 to attempt to beat the record. He said he was craving creativity and an adventure. "I’ve always been a thrill seeker," he said.
Shot and paralyzed as a child, Detroit teen celebrates prom with police escort

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite

EASTPOINTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — India Williams, who was paralyzed by a stray bullet as a child, was sent off to her prom at Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School Thursday with support from the Detroit Police Department, who has been by her side since the reckless act of gun violence in 2014. 18-year-old India Williams had her entire family stop by her home in Eastpointe to send her off, along with a few notable members of the Detroit Police Department.
'It crushed us': Family mourns 18-year-old killed in Clawson shooting

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Chad Britton

CLAWSON, Mich. (WXYZ) — Eighteen-year-old Troy student Derek Scholl was shot and killed last Thursday while allegedly heading to a party with acquaintances in Clawson. Three suspects were apprehended within 24 hours of the incident. His family is now left heartbroken, coming to terms with his life being cut short. The shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of 14 Mile Road and Renshaw Avenue.
Melvindale community honors fallen officer with Memorial Day soccer tournament

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite

MELVINDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Memorial Day soccer tournament brought together police officers and community members from all across Michigan to honor fallen Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said, who died in the line of duty last July.
Detroit chief judge swears in his son as attorney in touching courtroom moment

2 weeks ago | channel3000.com | Ruta Ulcinaite

Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) -- A sweet moment is going viral online after a local man was sworn in as an attorney by his father, the chief judge of the Wayne County Probate Court in Detroit. The emotional ceremony, which has garnered nearly 1 million views on TikTok as of Thursday, captured the moment Chief Judge David Braxton administered the oath to his son, David Braxton Jr.“When I gave the oath, I almost cried," Judge David Braxton said.
VIDEOS: Two local trading card businesses targeted by hammer-wielding thieves

2 weeks ago | channel3000.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Jordan Nagel

Click here for updates on this story LIVONIA, Michigan (WXYZ) -- Two metro Detroit trading card shops were hit by hammer-wielding thieves in similar break-ins just days apart, with the criminals specifically targeting Pokemon cards worth thousands of dollars. The first incident occurred at RIW Hobbies & Gaming in Livonia around 5 a.m. last Friday. Owner Pam Willoughby says she had to watch back her security footage in horror.
Detroit chief judge swears in his son as attorney in touching courtroom moment

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A sweet moment is going viral online after a local man was sworn in as an attorney by his father, the chief judge of the Wayne County Probate Court in Detroit. The emotional ceremony, which has garnered nearly 1 million views on TikTok as of Thursday, captured the moment Chief Judge David Braxton administered the oath to his son, David Braxton Jr. “When I gave the oath, I almost cried," Judge David Braxton said.
VIDEOS: Two local trading card businesses targeted by hammer-wielding thieves

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Jordan Nagel

LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Two metro Detroit trading card shops were hit by hammer-wielding thieves in similar break-ins just days apart, with the criminals specifically targeting Pokemon cards worth thousands of dollars. The first incident occurred at RIW Hobbies & Gaming in Livonia around 5 a.m. last Friday. Owner Pam Willoughby says she had to watch back her security footage in horror.
A close call: Pontiac children escape home after car crashes into their living room

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Jordan Nagel

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — Three Pontiac children are traumatized but safe after a car crashed into their living room early Saturday morning, nearly hitting them. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office believes the 36-year-old female driver from Pontiac was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Last Saturday around 12:20 a.m. near Telegraph Road and Dixie Highway, siblings Dakartier Bennett age 10, Dionel Bennett age 11 and Heaven Bennett age 13 were all staying with a babysitter.
Greektown wants you to know they're open for business despite construction

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Jordan Nagel

DETROIT (WXYZ) — As construction continues in Detroit's Greektown to revitalize four blocks of the neighborhood to make them more pedestrian friendly, some businesses say foot traffic has slowed down and they want to remind residents they are open despite the orange barrels and fencing.