Izeek Williams News Today

New Era Detroit leader Zeek Williams said his team is working feverishly to find Na'Ziyah Harris – a 13-year-old disappeared over a month ago after getting off her school bus on Detroit's east side.

On Wednesday's News Hit: - A judge will hear arguments about why James Crumbley's involuntary manslaughter case should be tried in another county. - A dispute at an Oakland County restaurant led to a couple running over their server. - Detroit police believe the vehicle used in a drive-by shooting that injured a child is connected to suspects involved in a car theft ring and murder.

Zeek Williams is on the front lines of crime prevention in Detroit and in his own neighborhood. New Era Detroit, which he founded to stamp out violence, is bolstering its services to help kids.

Nonprofit New Era Community Connection received $700,000 to help launch a public safety aim in hopes to reduce shootings in Detroit.

The app, called Safe Zone Mobile, was launched by New Era Detroit, and the organization's founder, Zeek Williams, is taking community involvement to a new level.

Detroit's efforts to combat violent crime are an ongoing battle, and over the years, the city has deployed various initiatives to curb the problem.

Detroiters can report public safety incidents in a new app dubbed Safe Zone, spanning part of the citys northwest side.

Detroiters can report public safety incidents in a new app dubbed 'Safe Zone,' spanning part of the city's northwest side.

While it is a block party, there is a message of community empowerment behind it, at the ninth annual event. It kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at John R. King elementary-middle school 15850 Strathmoor Street.

In Friday's News Hit: - The Lions made their first two picks of the NFL Draft last night. The city is also prepping for next year's draft - The Crumbley parents have been dismissed from the Oxford civil suit - Rob Wolcheck taught a lesson called "scam school" at Luthern North. Here's what the kids learned