Detroit City Council has approved stricter curfew laws in a 7–1 vote. The updated ordinance raises fines on parents to $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second, while eliminating jail time. Officials say the move aims to curb rising youth violence by increasing parental accountability. Those who simply cant pay will be offered parenting classes through the 36th District Court. Click link to hear the post vote comments by DPD Chief Todd Bettison.

A new superstition could be to thank for the Tigers' turnaround, WWJ's Luke Sloan reports.

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Washtenaw County's Sheriff is speaking out against a Trump Administration executive order that would round up homeless people and put them into mental health and substance abuse treatment centers without their consent. Sheriff Alysia Dyer talked with WWJ's Jay Dennis. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Pure Michigan vice president, Kelly Wolgamott, speaks with WWJ's Tracey McCaskill about the latest financial numbers from the state's tourism industry; as well as a few destinations. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

There's been a decline in the Kirtland's Warbler population in Michigan . Now a conservation team is working to stabilize their habitat. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with the DNR's Jason Hartman. (photo credit-Michigan DNR)

The AuSable River Queen went down in icy waters of Oscoda Township earlier this year after decades of entertaining many. President Laurie Rice said she wanted to repair it. She talked with WWJ's Ryan Wrecker. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Detroit city official are looking at strengthening the youth curfew ordinance in an attempt to combat crime. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has details.

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Thirteen people, including six children, were rescued after a March 31 apartment explosion in Detroit. Today, Mayor Duggan and city leaders honored the firefighters and EMS crews behind the daring lifesaving effort during an emotional ceremony with families and officials in attendance. Click link to hear unedited ceremony.

A six-year-old Detroit boy drowned during a family gathering on Belle Isle. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the story. (Photo Credit: Tetiana Strilchuk/Getty Images).

Officials say all 11 victims of the stabbing at a Walmart near Traverse City are expected to survive. Meanwhile, the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor plans to pursue terrorism charges against the suspect. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the story. (Photo Credit: Sundry Photography/Getty Images).