Olga Soto left home on Detroit's west side for coffee Tuesday morning and returned to a nightmare: flames tearing through the second story of her 29th Street home, with family still inside.
After a picture-perfect start to the unofficial kickoff to summer, Metro Detroit is settling into a warm and mostly quiet stretch of weather with just a brief interruption possible on Wednesday evening.
The PWHL is coming to Detroit in 2026 with women’s hockey legend Manon Rheaume leading the franchise as the team’s general manager. Rheaume is the first woman to play a game in the NHL, and the Olympian is excited to be at the forefront of this hockey chapter in Detroit.
Nearly five months after 29-year-old Gary Browning was killed in a hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side, his family says the pain has only gotten worse. But they also say, their determination to find the driver responsible has only gotten stronger.
Amir Khalid, 41, of Canton, was found guilty this month on three counts of reckless driving causing death, and one count of drag racing, according to court records.
Families packed Belle Isle on Memorial Day, pushing the state park to its maximum vehicle capacity for the first time this year as sunshine drew crowds to the island.
Teen takeover events that have disrupted downtown Detroit are now being promoted in Pontiac, prompting warnings from local officials and a Metro Detroit attorney about safety and possible long-term legal consequences for teens.
During Lupus Awareness Month, a Detroit church and a local community organization came together to celebrate the spirit of one woman whose faith has carried her through years of hardship.
A former Metro Detroit doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge stemming from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.
A Detroit woman is getting her car back after nearly two months of runaround repairs and a bounced check from a repair shop on the west side.
Hundreds of Detroiters ditched the paper application and showed up ready to work Saturday, demonstrating their trade skills live in front of contractors looking to hire — right outside Comerica Park.
National EMS Week is shining a spotlight on the emergency workers who risk their lives to save others -- and in Detroit, one remarkable story of survival took center stage.
A former Metro Detroit doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge stemming from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.
Detroit community violence intervention groups took their work into the field this spring, launching a free flag football league to give teens a safe place to play and support that goes beyond sports.
Police said they have identified the man who was accused of sexually assaulting a 40-year-old woman in an alley on Detroit’s west side.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been named to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the first Pistons player to earn the honor in 20 years.
Detroit two-member band Lava has canceled all upcoming shows after both members said they were assaulted last weekend at the Lager House in Corktown.
Memorial Day weekend in Southeast Michigan is shaping up to be a tale of two forecasts: a chilly, rainy start followed by a warm and pleasant finish just in time for Memorial Day ceremonies, cookouts and travel plans.
The Nick Gilbert Way is bringing a summer full of fun to downtown Detroit with live music, local vendors, games and community events along Lower Woodward. From outdoor pop-up bars to unique local businesses and entertainment, the space is set to become a lively summer hotspot all season long. Watch the video above to check out what the Nick Gilbert Way has in store.
Thursday brought another day of cool air, but the quiet weather won’t last long. After a dry and breezy Friday, rain is expected to overspread the region late Friday night and could make for a soggy start to Memorial Day weekend.
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in a shooting at an occupied home on Detroit’s east side.
Political analyst Richard Czuba, founder of the Glengariff Group, said Duggan faced an uphill battle from the start because of his independent status.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Stubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
A tipster on Local 4’s Help Desk alerted us to an Air France flight bound for Detroit that was diverted to Canada after U.S. authorities barred it from entering American airspace.
Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison said investigators have a suspect or person of interest involved in a double homicide on the city’s east side and expect an arrest soon, while also addressing a separate carjacking involving a UPS truck earlier in the day.
A federal judge has formally closed Detroit’s historic bankruptcy case, ending more than a decade of court supervision over the city’s finances and marking the final step in one of the largest municipal restructurings in U.S. history.
People heading out early Thursday morning will notice a major difference from earlier this week. Jackets, hoodies, and long sleeves will likely be needed during the morning commute, especially with northeast winds occasionally gusting near 20 mph.
A team at Henry Ford Health in Detroit has performed what is believed to be a world-first procedure, adapting a brain cancer technology to treat a spinal tumor
Metro Detroiters answered the call to “Go 4 It” this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroit’s east side.
Detroit police are investigating a double homicide that left a man and a woman dead on the city’s east side.
A former Metro Detroit doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge stemming from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.
After multiple rounds of severe weather to start the week, southeast Michigan is finally getting a break from the storms.
Tuesday night at Comerica Park, after a thunderstorm rolled through downtown Detroit for a second consecutive afternoon, a large group of mainly male Tigers fans decided to get some relief from the humid air by taking their shirts off and waving them above their heads.
National EMS Week is shining a spotlight on the emergency workers who risk their lives to save others -- and in Detroit, one remarkable story of survival took center stage.
Local doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.
The main window for intense storms Tuesday is between roughly 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday as a strong cold front pushes into Southeast Michigan. The storms may produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential rainfall, and even an isolated tornado.
It’s a disturbing and disgusting trend that animal rescuers and Detroiters say has plagued Detroit’s Rouge Park for decades: dogs and cats abandoned, abused, and left for dead in one of the city’s largest parks. But the City of Detroit says it now has a plan.
A weekend “teen takeover” in downtown Detroit turned violent late Sunday, leaving a 14-year-old injured and prompting city leaders to renew calls for parents to make sure teens follow curfew rules as summer approaches.
Broken, crumbled sidewalks on Detroit’s west side are finally getting fixed, and for residents who have waited years for the repairs, it means more than just smoother pavement.
Damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain are all possible across Southeast Michigan
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is bringing back its D2A2 late-night weekend service for the summer, along with extended Sunday evening hours for the QLINE.
The Tigers facing the two-time defending World Series champions was a huge game that people wanted to see.
The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be.
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Every year, thousands of metro Detroiters, out-of-state visitors and even international guests descend on Detroit’s Eastern Market to browse blooms, haul plants and soak in the unofficial start of summer.
