WARREN — The Warren Police Department recently revealed a new initiative aimed at reducing domestic violence in the city, a problem Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins has said is often the cause of violent crimes.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is moving forward with plans for a splash pad at Kennedy Park, 24517 Schroeder Ave.

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council voted June 17 to reject a special land use permit for one of three businesses granted marijuana licenses in the city due to its scaled-back site plan.

WARREN — A former Warren police officer has been sentenced on charges relating to assaulting a person during a traffic stop.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A crash that occurred on 15 Mile Road left one dead on June 17.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council is moving forward with two road projects planned for this summer.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A man facing murder charges related to a Sterling Heights shooting death had potentially incriminating text messages revealed in a court hearing June 11.

WARREN — An exam hearing for a man facing charges for allegedly hitting and killing a 71-year-old woman while fleeing from police has been rescheduled.

SOUTHFIELD — Ever since he was a kid watching the television show “Emergency!,” Joey Thorington knew he wanted to become a firefighter. In his senior year of high school, he began working as a firefighter for the forestry department in White Cloud.

SOUTHFIELD — On June 5, at Lear Corporation in Southfield, Mayor Ken Siver delivered his annual State of the City address.

METRO DETROIT — Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.

EASTPOINTE — An architect representing a local company seeking to expand said the company would withdraw its request for rezoning to allow for the exploration of alternative solutions.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When James Bryant Sr. was going to college for accounting, he realized he didn’t want to sit behind a desk all day.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council has adopted an amendment to its zoning ordinance aimed at revitalizing buildings that have been left vacant by the closing of box stores.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Jack Jones graduated from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. His wife, Vera Rhodes, worked as a riveter for Briggs Corp.