A Detroit nonprofit is trying to recover after thieves stole hundreds of brand-new shoes intended for children from a warehouse during a summer community event.
After scattered showers and thunderstorms interrupted parts of Friday afternoon and evening, Southeast Michigan is heading toward a much quieter weekend with sunshine, comfortable temperatures and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor events.
Detroit teens are working to clean up the Old Redford neighborhood through the Detroit Blight Busters’ Summer Youth Employment Program, which aims to inspire pride, responsibility, and leadership among participants.
Detroit police spokesperson Jasmin Barmore said a 7-month-old boy was found safe about an hour after a carjacker stole a vehicle with the infant still inside on the city’s east side.
Detroit police are holding a press conference Friday afternoon after a baby was found safe following a kidnapping and carjacking 911 call.
The Massidore, located on Woodward Ave in Detroit, is a restaurant, bar and grill, and event venue. The establishment is known for its claim of having the best Mac and Cheese on the planet.
While unemployment in Detroit remains higher than state and national averages, employers across multiple industries continue to report difficulty filling open positions.
The 45th National Veterans Wheelchair Games are underway in Detroit July 9–14, 2026, bringing hundreds of veteran athletes together for the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event exclusively for U.S. military veterans.
A Michigan State Police helicopter helped officers arrest a suspect during a stolen-ATV investigation involving the Troy and Detroit police departments.
State health officials reported nearly 1,300 cyclosporiasis cases, raising concerns about contaminated food and water across the region. As investigators search for the source of the parasite, one Detroit farm says its growing process is designed to keep that kind of contamination out entirely.
DTE Energy says its crews continue making progress restoring power across metro Detroit — and with more storms expected tonight, the company says teams are positioned to respond to any new outages.
Storms are moving across Southeast Michigan Thursday, but quieter weather is on the way before summer heat makes another comeback.
Mayor Mary Sheffield has joined with officials across the state to dedicate a new $160 million DDOT terminal complex to be the main base of operations on the city’s west side.
Keyshawn Elijah James Rucker, 19, was charged with one count of reckless driving causing death for fatally striking a 33-year-old man with his vehicle.
Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.
A 38-year-old Clinton Township woman who was among three firefighters killed while responding to a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah border was returned home early Thursday morning.
Heaven Daniels, 26, of Detroit, was arraigned at the 23rd District Court in Taylor on second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
DTE’s outage response after last week’s storms is continuing to leave some Metro Detroit residents frustrated and exhausted, even as the company’s CEO says crews are working to restore electricity across the region.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody in connection with the shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire while riding his bicycle on Detroit’s west side.
A quiet and warm Wednesday evening across Metro Detroit will give way to a more active weather pattern Thursday as a cold front brings the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms, including the possibility of a few strong to severe storms.
A Detroit police vehicle spent the day at the corner of Lindsay Street and Trojan Avenue, where the scary incident happened on Tuesday night, when another child in the city was injured by gunfire.
The show chickens stolen from a Detroit 4-H club coop over the holiday weekend have been found, thanks to an anonymous tip.
James Henry Few IV is employed at the C.W. Morris - J.W. Henry Funeral Home, his family’s funeral business in Highland Park.
More than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.
A 5-year-old boy was shot on Detroit’s west side after police said someone fired multiple shots near a park, with a bullet striking the child in the arm as he rode his bicycle outside his home.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
A man in his 70s is in custody after allegedly shooting his neighbor during a dispute on Detroit’s west side.
A firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a large fire at a vacant apartment complex on Detroit’s west side.
Patchy fog may linger into the Wednesday morning commute before 9 a.m. Otherwise, Wednesday turns sunny and warmer, with highs climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
Police are investigating online threats made by Kyle W. Brown against Wayne State University and several other entities.
At a park on Detroit’s west side, the sound of bouncing basketballs mixed with music and encouragement as New Era Detroit launched day one of a six-week summer camp designed to keep young people engaged, supported and connected to their community.
The city of Detroit is responding after several dangerous situations were reported over the holiday weekend, with videos circulating on social media showing large crowds blocking streets, street racing activity in neighborhoods, and what appeared to be fireworks being fired near groups of people.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel are responding to letters from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division requesting election-related documents from three Michigan municipalities ahead of the August 2026 primary election.
Showers that lingered Monday morning have moved out, allowing drier air to settle across Southeast Michigan. Humidity levels will continue to drop, bringing a much more comfortable feel compared to last week.
Some DTE Energy customers say their frustration is mounting after days without power following Friday’s storm. Many are complaining that shifting restoration estimates are making a bad situation worse.
A Detroit man police said killed two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game has been charged with murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
A power outage at Marathon’s Detroit refinery has led to operating conditions that made flaring necessary, the company said Sunday.
Who has the best pizza (Detroit style) in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best pizza (Detroit style).
A round of powerful storms left behind widespread damage across Southeast Michigan Friday evening, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
A child was going under. Bystanders had their phones out. A Metro Detroit man stripped down and jumped in.
Detroit has a new wrestling academy, and Red Wings four-time Stanley Cup champion Darren McCarty is helping lead the charge.
A child was taken to a hospital after suffering a graze wound to the hand that police believe was self-inflicted.
Taylor police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man outside an apartment complex early Thursday, and a 26-year-old Detroit woman is in custody.
A contracted custodian for Detroit Public Schools Community District was fatally shot during a dispute in the parking lot of an elementary school after summer classes ended.
An extreme heat warning has been extended through 8 p.m. Friday for most of southeast Michigan, as the threat of strong storms emerges.
Four Detroit young adults are getting a rare, behind-the-scenes education in the entertainment industry, touring the country with Usher as part of a first-of-its-kind live-touring internship program.
Detroit rapper Casada Sorrell, better known as Sada Baby, pleaded no contest to a felony drug charge at a Macomb County court on Thursday as part of a plea agreement.
Federal officials say Thomas identified properties facing potential tax foreclosure and diverted them into her control by filing multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds.
Detroit police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a nonfatal double shooting that occurred in May.
Extreme heat did not stop soccer fans from packing Campus Martius in Detroit to cheer on Team USA in the World Cup.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order directing the city to prepare for extreme heat.
High temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, while humidity will push heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees in many Southeast Michigan communities Thursday.
Seniors are especially at risk during extreme heat, and homes without proper cooling can quickly become dangerous. That’s why Vernest Spivey with the Detroit Area Agency on Aging is out in the heat, making sure seniors can stay cool in their homes by delivering bottled water and fans.
Metro Detroit will be sunny and hot before rain chances enter the forecast to finish the week.
The Detroit Pistons have added another weapon for star guard Cade Cunningham, signing forward John Collins to a three-year, $51 million deal.
Dangerous heat will remain the primary weather story across Southeast Michigan through the end of the workweek, with the National Weather Service continuing an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday evening.
The Detroit City Council narrowly approved a nine-month extension of the city’s ShotSpotter contract Tuesday, following emotional public comment and a debate over whether the gunshot-detection technology improves public safety or drains resources that could be used elsewhere.
The World Cup excitement continues in downtown Detroit, where soccer fans are expected to gather at Campus Martius Park for a watch party featuring the United States’ Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A barricaded gunman situation ended peacefully after Detroit police negotiated the surrender of a 39-year-old man who allegedly fired shots during an attempted eviction.
Detroit City Council narrowly approved a nine-month extension of the city’s ShotSpotter contract Tuesday after hearing emotional testimony from residents and sharp questions from some council members about the technology’s effectiveness and cost.
Residents are urged to take precautions, such as staying hydrated and seeking air-conditioned spaces like cooling centers, public libraries, movie theaters, malls, and museums.
A brutal stretch of hot weather is pushing DTE Energy’s power grid to its limits across southeast Michigan, and for hundreds of Detroit residents, it already hit home overnight.
An 18-year-old who was shot by police in downtown Detroit after allegedly being armed with a gun and running from officers is facing multiple charges.