Early childhood development nonprofit Brilliant Detroit set to expand nationally

Brilliant Detroit, the early childhood education nonprofit that supports children in underserved communities “from belly to 8,” plans to expand its unique neighborhood-based holistic model beyond The Motor City. Cindy Eggleton, Brilliant Detroit CEO, told The Associated Press...

A man accused of trying to set former co-workers on fire is charged with assault

DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a Detroit man accused of trying to set two former co-workers on fire with multiple counts, including assault with intent to murder. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and assistant prosecutor Lisa Coyle said...

Injury-plagued Rams put WR Puka Nacua, G Steve Avila, OT Joe Noteboom on injured reserve

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom were placed on injured reserve Wednesday by the Los Angeles Rams, and coach Sean McVay acknowledged all three players could be out longer than four games. Even with the Rams' bye week...

Detroit-area officer sentenced to prison for assaulting man after his arrest

DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit police officer who punched a young Black man in the face and slammed his head to the ground was sentenced Tuesday to a year in federal prison for a civil rights violation. “I wonder what would have happened if the cameras weren't working in that...

Rams are already besieged by injuries after otherwise encouraging effort in season-opening defeat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four of the Los Angeles Rams' top six offensive linemen were injured or unavailable before halftime of their season opener in Detroit. Record-setting receiver Puka Nacua was also sidelined in the first half with a reaggravation of his knee injury. ...

Two women hospitalized after a man doused them with gas and set them on fire

DETROIT (AP) — Two women were hospitalized Monday after a man allegedly doused them with gasoline and set them on fire in Detroit. The attack happened around 6 a.m. Monday, WJBK-TV reported. Detroit Fire Department Fire Investigation Chief Dennis Richardson said the women had just...

US agency, seeking fewer pedestrian deaths, seeks design changes largely for increasingly massive SUVs and pickup trucks

NFL Kickoff record 28.9 million viewers watch Kansas City hold off Baltimore

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kansas City's thrilling 27-20 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night was the most-watched NFL Kickoff game since it started in 2002. The game had a total audience average of 28.9 million, surpassing the 27.6 million that watched the New England Patriots...

A 97-year-old's woman last stop: an open casket in a Detroit-area park

WARREN, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit park with baseball fields, a playground and picnic tables had an unusual addition this week: an open casket containing the body of a 97-year-old woman who used to live in the area. Police in Warren fielded calls from curious residents,...

Michigan judge loses docket after she's recorded insulting gay people and Black people

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 for...