Victims identified in Southwest Detroit triple homicide; person of interest named
Read full article: Victims identified in Southwest Detroit triple homicide; person of interest namedPolice have released new details about the brutal deaths of three men found beaten in the basement of a Southwest Detroit home.
Police search for suspect who assaulted liquor store employee on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police search for suspect who assaulted liquor store employee on Detroit’s east sideThe Detroit Police Department is asking the community for information regarding an assault and battery of a 47-year-old employee.
3 men found dead with hammer wounds inside SW Detroit home in suspected drug-related killing
Read full article: 3 men found dead with hammer wounds inside SW Detroit home in suspected drug-related killingPolice are investigating the deaths of three men—Norman Hamlin, 66, William Barrett, 72, and Mark Barnett, 65—who were found beaten with hammers and stabbed in a home.
Wind advisory issued for Metro Detroit as temperatures drop and fog lingers
Read full article: Wind advisory issued for Metro Detroit as temperatures drop and fog lingersA wind advisory goes into effect Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with gusts as high as 45mph. Temps will plummet throughout the day, all the way back down into the 30s.
DOJ investigates 3 Michigan school districts over sexual orientation, gender ideology instruction
Read full article: DOJ investigates 3 Michigan school districts over sexual orientation, gender ideology instructionThe U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened investigations into three Michigan public school districts to determine whether they included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in the curriculum without notifying parents.
Shields, Crews-Dezurn face off at press conference before heavyweight title fight in Detroit
Read full article: Shields, Crews-Dezurn face off at press conference before heavyweight title fight in DetroitClaressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn came face-to-face at the final press conference before their showdown for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena.
Man attacked with hammer before 3 men found dead in Detroit home; person of interest sought
Read full article: Man attacked with hammer before 3 men found dead in Detroit home; person of interest soughtPolice are searching for a person of interest after three men were found dead in a Detroit basement as officers were investigating a missing persons report. When they arrived at the scene, a surviving witness told police he had been hit with a hammer at the home the day before.
With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupes
Read full article: With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupesShoppers and boutiques are seeing a rise in fakes. The difference, though, is that fashion experts have tools that tell them whether something is a dupe. But how does the average shopper know if something is real or fake?
3 men found dead in brutal attack in Southwest Detroit home -- What we know
Read full article: 3 men found dead in brutal attack in Southwest Detroit home -- What we knowDetroit police spent hours collecting evidence at a home on Edsel Street on Wednesday evening after officers discovered three men dead inside while responding to a missing person report.
Inspired by Jesse Jackson’s ‘I Am Somebody,’ this hidden gem celebrates Black History, Detroit culture
Read full article: Inspired by Jesse Jackson’s ‘I Am Somebody,’ this hidden gem celebrates Black History, Detroit cultureSomebody’s is a bit of a hidden gem out there on 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township. It’s a combination retail and community space that places a big emphasis on Black History.
Police tow SUV, collect evidence after 3 unidentified victims found brutally attacked in Detroit home
Read full article: Police tow SUV, collect evidence after 3 unidentified victims found brutally attacked in Detroit homeDetroit police spent hours collecting evidence at a home on Edsel Street on Wednesday evening after officers discovered three men dead inside while responding to a missing person report.
From ‘Stories of Us’ to children’s books: Detroit artist focuses on inclusion, disability pride in new book
Read full article: From ‘Stories of Us’ to children’s books: Detroit artist focuses on inclusion, disability pride in new bookA couple of years after creating for the “Stories of Us” outdoor art exhibit in Detroit, illustrator and author DeAnn Wiley remains focused on ensuring every child can see themselves on the page.
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s bond with Detroit community highlighted by trusted friend
Read full article: Reverend Jesse Jackson’s bond with Detroit community highlighted by trusted friendThe Reverend Jesse Jackson had strong ties to Detroit. When Jackson came to Detroit, John Graves was his right-hand man, taking him where he needed to go.
Detroit police offer $2,000 reward after woman hit by van on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Detroit police offer $2,000 reward after woman hit by van on Valentine’s DayPolice in Detroit are offering a $2,000 reward for information after a woman was hit by a van as she was leaving a bar on Valentine’s Day.
‘You can feel it in your body’: Residents complain of loud window-rattling noise near Detroit rehab center
Read full article: ‘You can feel it in your body’: Residents complain of loud window-rattling noise near Detroit rehab centerResidents in West Village, living near the Riverview Health & Rehab Center on Jefferson Avenue, said they have been dealing with loud noise from a temporary boiler installed outside the facility.
DTE Energy ordered to pay $100M for Clean Air Act violations at Zug Island facility
Read full article: DTE Energy ordered to pay $100M for Clean Air Act violations at Zug Island facilityThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has ordered DTE Energy Co. and three of its subsidiaries to comply with the Clean Air Act and pay a $100 million penalty for violations at the EES Coke Battery facility located on Zug Island between River Rouge and Detroit.
‘We know who you are’: Detroit Police, DEA intensifies crackdown on fentanyl, crack cocaine dealers
Read full article: ‘We know who you are’: Detroit Police, DEA intensifies crackdown on fentanyl, crack cocaine dealersDetroit’s Police Chief and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Special Agent in Charge in Detroit said they wanted to go old school. So, they laid it all out on a table. Literally.
Morning commute impacted by widespread fog, wet roads midweek in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Morning commute impacted by widespread fog, wet roads midweek in Metro DetroitIt’s time to live in the moment, and on Monday, that meant sunshine. We continue to pay the price for the warm air, as fog returns overnight.
‘He kept hope alive’: Jesse Jackson remembered in Detroit for lifelong fight for justice and equality
Read full article: ‘He kept hope alive’: Jesse Jackson remembered in Detroit for lifelong fight for justice and equalityRev. Jesse Jackson is being remembered in Detroit for his unwavering commitment to justice and his willingness to lend his voice to causes affecting Detroiters.
Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record
Read full article: Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best recordThe Detroit Pistons have surged from years of misery to the NBA’s best record as play resumes after the All-Star break.
1 year later: SW Detroit residents still recovering from catastrophic water main break
Read full article: 1 year later: SW Detroit residents still recovering from catastrophic water main breakOne year after a catastrophic 54-inch water main break flooded neighborhoods with up to four feet of water, some residents say they’re still struggling with unresolved damage claims and deteriorating home foundations, while city officials maintain they’ve fulfilled their promises to the community.
Fight week: Claressa Shields brings championship boxing back to Detroit in rematch vs. Crews-Dezurn
Read full article: Fight week: Claressa Shields brings championship boxing back to Detroit in rematch vs. Crews-DezurnIt’s fight week as Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields (17-0, 3 KOs), the undefeated and undisputed face of women’s boxing, is returning to the ring to take on Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs) in a long-anticipated rematch.
Michigan lawmakers clash over future of Rx Kids cash assistance program
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers clash over future of Rx Kids cash assistance programMichigan House Speaker Matt Hall announced his opposition to additional state funding for Rx Kids, a maternal cash assistance program, just as the initiative expands to Detroit.
Man found dead after shooting in apartment complex parking lot on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man found dead after shooting in apartment complex parking lot on Detroit’s west sideA man was found dead in a parking lot of an apartment complex following a shooting on Detroit’s west side.
More than 40 dogs found in ‘deplorable conditions’ in Detroit now looking for homes
Read full article: More than 40 dogs found in ‘deplorable conditions’ in Detroit now looking for homesWhat started as a police wellness check Friday ended with animal control officers removing 41 small dogs from what officials described as “deplorable conditions” inside an east side Detroit home.
From sunshine to soggy to cold: Tracking this week’s weather shift in Metro Detroit
Read full article: From sunshine to soggy to cold: Tracking this week’s weather shift in Metro DetroitWinds will once again be calm overnight, allowing patchy fog to develop by the time you head out for your morning commute on Tuesday.
‘I’m gonna tear his a** up’: Detroit felon faces charges after gas station shooting
Read full article: ‘I’m gonna tear his a** up’: Detroit felon faces charges after gas station shootingFederal agents say a convicted felon who complained that someone “just tried to steal my mother f***ing car” at a Detroit gas station minutes later pulled a gun and opened fire in a nearby parking lot.
‘I was panicking’: Michigan couple says missing Direct Express deposit left them unable to pay rent
Read full article: ‘I was panicking’: Michigan couple says missing Direct Express deposit left them unable to pay rentA Michigan couple says their February social security money wasn’t deposited on their Direct Express card. It’s not the first time it’s happened, they said.
Detroit Pistons host social impact summit to support justice-impacted residents
Read full article: Detroit Pistons host social impact summit to support justice-impacted residentsThe Detroit Pistons have been red-hot on the court this season and they’re reaching out to local residents who need a hand in the game of life.
‘No presence at all’: Detroit seniors voice concern after office management changes at apartment complex
Read full article: ‘No presence at all’: Detroit seniors voice concern after office management changes at apartment complexResidents inside a Detroit senior apartment complex say they’re worried for their safety because there’s no longer anyone from management consistently in the office.
Love is in the air, with chance of freezing fog in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Love is in the air, with chance of freezing fog in Metro DetroitValentine’s Day plans across Southeast Michigan are unfolding under generally quiet weather conditions Saturday night, though patchy freezing fog could develop late at night.
Mid-February thaw arrives for holiday weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Mid-February thaw arrives for holiday weekend in Metro DetroitDry conditions are expected to hold through the weekend, with temperatures gradually climbing each day. Highs Saturday will be around 40 degrees in Metro Detroit.
Detroit man wanted money back for unfinished sex act, so he shot woman 5 times over $5, feds say
Read full article: Detroit man wanted money back for unfinished sex act, so he shot woman 5 times over $5, feds sayA Detroit man is facing a federal charge in connection with a 2024 shooting that injured a woman for over $5.
He admitted to killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah Harris. Here are the texts from before she went missing
Read full article: He admitted to killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah Harris. Here are the texts from before she went missingJarvis Butts pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering Detroit teen Na’Ziyah Harris. Here are the text messages between them before she went missing.
Sunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Sunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro DetroitWhat a difference a little sunshine makes! Temperatures today were close to normal, in the low to mid-30s. But the bright blue skies made it feel a bit more tolerable
Detroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship event
Read full article: Detroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship eventThe theme was “Black excellence, all the time” at the Lewis College of Business on Thursday as the Pistons held their 21st annual Poetry Scholarship Competition.
What Justin Verlander said about returning to Detroit Tigers after 8+ years apart
Read full article: What Justin Verlander said about returning to Detroit Tigers after 8+ years apartDetroit Tigers legend and future National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Justin Verlander was introduced by the organization as he returns to the team following his over eight-year departure.
Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per source
Read full article: Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per sourceThe man charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Na’Ziyah Harris pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including second-degree murder, less than two weeks before his trial was scheduled to begin.
Man who killed Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris pleads guilty to murder, other charges
Read full article: Man who killed Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris pleads guilty to murder, other chargesThe man charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Na’Ziyah Harris pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including second-degree murder, less than two weeks before his trial was scheduled to begin.
‘Bittersweet’: Michigan duo Chock and Bates talk about winning silver in Olympic ice dance
Read full article: ‘Bittersweet’: Michigan duo Chock and Bates talk about winning silver in Olympic ice danceMichigan duo and three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates nailed their routine on Wednesday, racking up a combined score of 224.39.
‘We’ll miss him’: Trajan Langdon opens up on Stewart, Duren suspensions, Detroit Pistons’ next steps
Read full article: ‘We’ll miss him’: Trajan Langdon opens up on Stewart, Duren suspensions, Detroit Pistons’ next stepsDetroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon joined a conversation about the organization’s current status as the first-place team before the All-Star break, life after the trade deadline, and the suspensions of Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.
Detroit Public Schools advances $700M facilities plan with new $79M investment
Read full article: Detroit Public Schools advances $700M facilities plan with new $79M investmentDetroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is moving forward with major improvements across several schools, backed by a $79 million investment approved by the Board of Education.
If you get this text, it’s a scam -- Detroit police give examples on how to protect yourself
Read full article: If you get this text, it’s a scam -- Detroit police give examples on how to protect yourselfThe Detroit Police Department issued a warning to the public regarding scam text messages that may appear to come from official sources.
From flurries to 50s: Metro Detroit set to thaw out -- what to expect and when
Read full article: From flurries to 50s: Metro Detroit set to thaw out -- what to expect and whenAfter a stretch of cold air and occasional flurries, a gradual warming trend is setting up across Metro Detroit, bringing temperatures closer to, and eventually above, seasonal averages through the upcoming holiday weekend and into next week.
Remembering Ron ‘Schoolboy’ Teasley, Detroit native, Negro League Baseball pioneer
Read full article: Remembering Ron ‘Schoolboy’ Teasley, Detroit native, Negro League Baseball pioneerDetroit sports icon Ron “Schoolboy” Teasley died Feb. 3, 2026, leaving behind a historic legacy that extends far beyond the baseball diamond.
Community mourns gas station regular killed in random carjacking on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Community mourns gas station regular killed in random carjacking on Detroit’s west sideA suspect was arrested in what police call a vicious, deadly attack at a gas station on Detroit’s west side.
Report: Ambassador Bridge owner met with White House before Trump’s threat to block new bridge
Read full article: Report: Ambassador Bridge owner met with White House before Trump’s threat to block new bridgeA new report from the New York Times says the billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with the White House hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of a new publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Canada.
Why Donald Trump is threatening to delay Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Canada
Read full article: Why Donald Trump is threatening to delay Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and CanadaThe White House is doubling down on President Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Canada.
What Gov. Whitmer said in response to Trump’s threat to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
Read full article: What Gov. Whitmer said in response to Trump’s threat to block opening of Gordie Howe BridgeGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the nearly finished Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada.
Popular chicken and waffle restaurant in Michigan closes, owners hint at new chapter
Read full article: Popular chicken and waffle restaurant in Michigan closes, owners hint at new chapterKuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles, a beloved Detroit restaurant known for its chicken and waffles is closing after 11 years.
Man ‘viciously’ assaulted, run over multiple times in carjacking on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man ‘viciously’ assaulted, run over multiple times in carjacking on Detroit’s west sideA man has died after being assaulted and run over by his own car by a suspected carjacker early Tuesday morning at a gas station on Detroit’s west side.
Why Trump threatened to block opening of new bridge between Canada and Detroit
Read full article: Why Trump threatened to block opening of new bridge between Canada and DetroitPresident Donald Trump posted on social media Monday, threatening to block the opening of the nearly finished Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada.
‘I’m moved’: Community raises over $16K for Detroit chef, activist following heart attack
Read full article: ‘I’m moved’: Community raises over $16K for Detroit chef, activist following heart attackFrom his hospital bed, renowned Detroit chef and community activist Phil Jones is already thinking about his return to the work that has defined his career of service to others.
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and Canada
Read full article: Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and CanadaPresident Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the newly constructed Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada in a post to social media on Monday.
Car freezes in icy water after crashing into fire hydrant, flooding street on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Car freezes in icy water after crashing into fire hydrant, flooding street on Detroit’s east sideA broken fire hydrant on Detroit’s east side has completely flooded the street near Coleman Young International Airport.
City of Detroit orders tenants to vacate unsafe west side building by Wednesday
Read full article: City of Detroit orders tenants to vacate unsafe west side building by WednesdayTenants of a building at Sturtevant and Lawton on Detroit’s west side must vacate by Wednesday after city officials deemed the structure unsafe.
Man arrested after police chase in Detroit, officers find drugs and brass knuckles
Read full article: Man arrested after police chase in Detroit, officers find drugs and brass knucklesMichigan State Police arrested a 34-year-old man after a high-speed chase that ended near Deacon Street and Miami Avenue in Detroit on Saturday.
Ramadan food distribution effort supports families in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Ramadan food distribution effort supports families in Metro DetroitWith Ramadan less than two weeks away, volunteers gathered Saturday at the Islamic Center of Detroit to pack more than 1,600 food boxes for families in need across three states.