A passenger from a Detroit flight shared his personal airline horror story after he said his specialized equipment was damaged during a trip.
It’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.
After hundreds of teens swarmed downtown Detroit last week in a gathering that included vandalism and violence, Mayor Mary Sheffield said the city will respond by giving young people a direct role in shaping safer places to spend time, while still enforcing curfews and emphasizing accountability.
A 36-year-old Detroit woman is missing following a reported domestic violence incident at her home late last month, and a police sergeant has been placed on administrative duty amid questions about the response, authorities said.
After a damp start to the day, conditions across Metro Detroit are drying out Friday evening, setting the stage for a mild but occasionally unsettled spring weekend as thousands prepare to head outdoors for major events.
What would you do if you got a second chance? On Saturday, hundreds of people will be looking for just that during the Detroit Pistons’ first Social Impact Summit at the Henry Ford-Pistons Performance Center.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman.
A driver who fled police and then got out of his car in the middle of the road broke into a Detroit home through a window, left, hid under a trampoline, jumped a fence twice, and then got arrested by about a dozen officers.
The Catholic faith is declining in Metro Detroit, and it has been for a while. Last November, the Archdiocese announced a major effort to reshape the Church’s future here.
A stretch of soaking rain across Michigan has erased drought conditions statewide, marking a dramatic turnaround just as the growing season begins, but shifting global weather patterns could shape what comes next.
A daughter, along with her elderly mother, who had been fighting for her recently deceased father’s account funds, finally got what she needed from the credit union.
Rain returns to Southeast Michigan Thursday night, bringing a soaking that could slow the recovery of rivers and streams still elevated from last weekend’s heavy rainfall.
Police have confirmed to the Investigators at Local 4 that they have identified Caitlin Tressler’s ex-boyfriend as a person of interest in her disappearance.
It’s hard to believe that we’re already looking ahead to next April, but the countdown is officially on for next year’s Final Four, which is coming back to the Motor City.
A spring warmup is arriving just in time for a packed weekend across Southeast Michigan, bringing improving weather for baseball fans, championship celebrations, and anyone ready to spend more time outside.
On the surface, our Go 4 It event next Wednesday is about helping kids get shoes so they can get on the basketball court. But it’s much deeper than that.
It’s been a rainy first week of April across Southeast Michigan. The last month has brought a surplus of moisture across the Great Lakes.
A new lawsuit alleges a 17-year-old girl admitted to the Detroit Behavioral Institute for treatment was instead repeatedly sexually abused by a staff member — including while being physically restrained.
A Detroit homeowner says his property has been hit with flooding and sewage backups during heavy rain, and he believes a city construction project in his neighborhood is to blame.
Jeffrey Lewis II opened Morningside Cafe on Detroit’s east side three years ago and said he has seen growing momentum along East Warren Avenue.
A man who uses a specialized wheelchair says a recent American Airlines trip left his chair damaged.
Detroit native Shannon Williams, founder of the nonprofit Young Titan Mindset, is giving back through free food distribution, clothing giveaways, behavioral health services and grant support for other nonprofits.
Eisenhower Dance Detroit will be presenting its performance Beyond at the Detroit Institute of Arts this week.
Detroit will be featured in the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes edition, Visit Detroit and Michelin Guide announced on Wednesday.
A sharp chill settled over Metro Detroit Tuesday as high temperatures struggled to reach 39 degrees at Detroit Metro Airport, well below early April averages of the mid-50s, but a steady warming trend will carry the region back into warm weather by the weekend.
A Detroit man says he spent over three days in jail after a police officer allegedly used her position to file false reports accusing him of aggravated stalking following the end of their two-month relationship.
The Livonia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a vehicle theft that ended with a police pursuit in Detroit.
A Detroit man charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old Westland man has been bound over, officials said.
Detroit police are investigating an incident at Sha Sha’s Kiddy Korner, a childcare center on the city’s east side, after a mom says her 1-year-old was bitten and bruised inside the center in March.
A countdown looms as the global fuel economy awaits to see if a critical oil trade will reopen in time of President Donald Trump demand.
Youth mentor Toson Knight was out downtown Friday evening as hundreds of young people gathered. He was captured on video stepping in to break up a fight.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a new transportation pilot called Ride to Rise, which provides free rides on public bus lines for all K-12 students, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Federal investigators said a Detroit couple used stolen identities from victims across the country to fraudulently secure Michigan food assistance benefits totaling at least $1.1 million.
A Michigan State Police trooper was injured after a suspected drunk driver hit her patrol car early Monday morning on I-94.
It’s been nearly a week since Mayor Mary Sheffield’s first State of the City address, and we are breaking down several new programs and initiatives to help grow the city.
Billions of dollars in tariff refunds could be on the way for American companies but getting that money back will be anything but simple. Experts also warn consumers probably won’t see a dime.
Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Metro Detroit on Saturday Evening, with damage over Western Wayne County
A new $50 billion plan for Belle Isle would transform the island into a special economic zone with high-income housing, shopping, and about 50,000 residents.
Damaging thunderstorms that swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon and evening are leaving behind downed trees, power lines and structural damage, forcing some families to shift their focus from Easter preparations to cleanup and recovery.
The crackdown on the Detroit-to-Tennessee drug pipeline resulted in three more arrests and the discovery of 11 pounds of meth and marijuana.
Officials outlined a “cocaine torpedo” operation that involved plans to use underwater drones to ship drugs to Europe. The scheme was operating out of Metro Detroit.
A now viral video showing a Detroit police officer punching a man during a suspect pursuit at a home on the city’s west side has sparked conversations online about when police can enter and search a home.
Two vacant homes on Beverly Court in Detroit are raising serious safety concerns among residents, who say the deteriorating structures pose a growing threat to the neighborhood, and fear the city isn’t listening.
A Detroit man and two others have been indicted after federal investigators said Acari Reed, 19, knowingly possessed a Glock-style handgun outfitted with a “machinegun conversion device,” often called a “switch,” and posed with it on Instagram.
A warm front lifting through the region is helping temperatures rebound from the 30s earlier in the day into the 60s by late evening, while also setting the stage for unsettled weather.
A Detroit police officer has been placed on “Administrative duties” after a video circulated on social media showing an officer repeatedly punching a man during an incident at a home on the city’s west side.
Detroit leaders and community partners are rolling out a new effort they say is designed to help the city grow -- not just in visibility, but in residents.
A malnourished puppy was rescued from an unlikely place -- perched at the very top of a chimney in an abandoned Detroit home.
While hot dogs go with baseball, pizza goes with Detroit. When someone visits the city and asks for food recommendations, Buddy’s is usually on that list. Now, there are changes on the way for the pizza chain and the original creator of Detroit-style pizza.
Although Friday will be warm and breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years
Clouds increase through Thursday morning as rain spreads across the region, followed by the chance for thunderstorms during the day. While the early activity is expected to remain below severe limits, conditions become more favorable for stronger storms by evening.
What should have been a time to grieve has turned into a financial nightmare for Sheri Divers, a teacher in Detroit, and her elderly mother.
Thick plumes of smoke rose over Wayne State University on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out on an upper floor of the Maccabees Building at Woodward and Warren.
Although Friday will be warm & breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years
Detroit’s first female mayor gave her first State of the City address Tuesday night, laying out ambitious plans from education to crime and housing to neighborhoods.
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a sprawling international cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation operating out of Metro Detroit.
A federal grand jury has indicted Albert Egnis, 28, on one count of felon in possession of ammunition, court records show, after a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recognized Egnis on surveillance video.
A Wayne County jury affirmed Detroit Thermal’s right to access public utility easements in Lafayette Park, clearing the way for the company to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its historic steam heating system.
Wednesday, the first day of April, marks a noticeable shift. Cooler air settles in behind the front, with highs only reaching the mid-40s under mostly cloudy skies.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side, pitching a slate of neighborhood- and youth-focused initiatives.
A 68-year-old woman on Detroit’s east side nearly lost her life when she was viciously attacked by pitbulls, according to her family.