NBA star Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase’ in Detroit
Read full article: NBA star Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase’ in DetroitDetroit will be the hub of Michigan basketball excitement this December as NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase.’
Rhonda Walker Foundation’s annual holiday party provides support to families living in shelters
Read full article: Rhonda Walker Foundation’s annual holiday party provides support to families living in sheltersThe Rhonda Walker Foundation hosted its 23rd annual Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Club in Detroit -- providing food, gifts and holiday cheer to more than 100 children and their families staying at shelters.
Hundreds attend Eminem’s 17th annual winter coat giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds attend Eminem’s 17th annual winter coat giveawayHundreds of Detroit families braved frigid temperatures Saturday morning, lining up for Eminem’s annual coat giveaway -- a 17-year tradition that continues to meet growing community needs.
She was dragged out of a Michigan dollar store. Now her family is demanding answers
Read full article: She was dragged out of a Michigan dollar store. Now her family is demanding answersA viral Facebook Live video showed a woman getting dragged out of a dollar store in Michigan. After seeing it, her family is demanding answers.
Sunday brings morning snow before subzero wind chills in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Sunday brings morning snow before subzero wind chills in Metro DetroitLight snow moving into Metro Detroit early Sunday will be followed by another surge of cold air, bringing slippery travel for the first half of the day and wind chills that fall below zero by late Sunday night and Monday morning.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about 4 weeks
Read full article: Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about 4 weeksMilwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about a month as the two-time MVP recovers from a strained right calf.
Snow possible in Metro Detroit following record low temperatures -- Here’s how much to expect
Read full article: Snow possible in Metro Detroit following record low temperatures -- Here’s how much to expectAfter a record-breaking low of 5 degrees Thursday night, we stay in the upper teens and low 20s Friday night.
Holiday-themed entertainment set to fill the stage
Read full article: Holiday-themed entertainment set to fill the stageThis holiday season you can immerse yourself in holiday fun with concerts and musicals, thanks to a full lineup of entertainment planned to take stages at venues across the area from the Fox Theatre to Little Caesars Arena.
Midtown hosts festive holiday event with 50+ businesses
Read full article: Midtown hosts festive holiday event with 50+ businessesOn Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 Midtown destinations will come together for a festive evening filled with shopping, dining, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says
Read full article: Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source saysDetroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Big Sean, Usher invest $1M each to launch Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator for youth
Read full article: Big Sean, Usher invest $1M each to launch Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator for youthBig Sean and Usher, both global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, have announced a $1 million investment each in Detroit youth through the creation of the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator.
Final pretrial date set for man accused of sexually assaulting, killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah Harris
Read full article: Final pretrial date set for man accused of sexually assaulting, killing Detroit teen Na’Ziyah HarrisA final pretrial date for the man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 has been set.
Delta issues waiver for DTW passengers affected by ground stop -- details, what that means
Read full article: Delta issues waiver for DTW passengers affected by ground stop -- details, what that meansDelta Air Lines has issued a waiver for Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) passengers who were affected by the ground stop on Friday morning.
Man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon to appear in court. Here’s why
Read full article: Man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon to appear in court. Here’s whyThe man accused of murdering a well-known Detroit neurosurgeon is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Man accused of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris appearing in court today -- What to know
Read full article: Man accused of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris appearing in court today -- What to knowThe man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve history
Read full article: Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve historyThousands of dollars in grants are being awarded to longtime Detroit companies, giving them a much-needed business boost. An exclusive celebration captured the moment’s excitement for recipients of the Detroit Legacy Business Project grants.
Near-record cold possible as Arctic air brings subzero wind chills to Metro Detroit
Read full article: Near-record cold possible as Arctic air brings subzero wind chills to Metro DetroitMetro Detroit is getting its coldest air since last winter, with temperatures falling well below normal and wind chills expected to drop into subzero territory by Friday morning.
Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death case
Read full article: Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death caseA key hearing next week could determine freedom for Mario Willis, who has spent 16 years in prison for a fatal fire that killed a Detroit firefighter, a conviction his supporters say was built on changing testimony and missing evidence.
Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
Read full article: Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding dealLast Friday, on the day after Thanksgiving, tenants living at the Leland House apartments in Detroit received a shocking letter informing them they would have to move out of the building because ownership was unable to pay a massive DTE Energy bill.
Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in Detroit
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in DetroitPolice are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
Pistons owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday joy to thousands of Detroit kids
Read full article: Pistons owner Tom Gores helps bring holiday joy to thousands of Detroit kidsTough times at home can make holiday cheer a challenge. For almost 20 years, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has taken on the challenge to brighten the lives of local kids.
City of Detroit reminds residents of warming sites as extreme cold temperatures approach
Read full article: City of Detroit reminds residents of warming sites as extreme cold temperatures approachWith temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, the city of Detroit is reminding residents that daytime respite centers are available.
City moves forward with upgrades at 4 Detroit parks amid rise in security concerns
Read full article: City moves forward with upgrades at 4 Detroit parks amid rise in security concernsThough Detroit’s parks are currently blanketed in snow, city officials say plans are moving forward to improve safety and security at several public green spaces.
‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparency
Read full article: ‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparencySaline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.
‘He was the heart of our family’: Detroit mother seeks justice 5 years after son’s hit-and-run death
Read full article: ‘He was the heart of our family’: Detroit mother seeks justice 5 years after son’s hit-and-run deathIn March 2020, 27-year-old Steven Radcliff was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Detroit.
Detroit family demands answers after viral video shows Family Dollar employees dragging woman from store
Read full article: Detroit family demands answers after viral video shows Family Dollar employees dragging woman from storeA Detroit family is seeking answers after a viral Facebook Live video on Monday showed Family Dollar store employees dragging a woman, identified as Sunda Carter, out of the store during an alleged shoplifting incident at the chain’s Grand River location.
Temps to plunge: Arctic front to bring bitter early-December chill this week across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Temps to plunge: Arctic front to bring bitter early-December chill this week across Metro DetroitThe answer is “no”; it should not be this cold in early December. Our average high is 41 degrees, and Thursday and Friday will run a solid 15-20 degrees below normal.
Pope Francis Center bridges the gap for people experiencing homelessness in Detroit
Read full article: Pope Francis Center bridges the gap for people experiencing homelessness in DetroitPope Francis Center in Detroit is a place that provides critical services to people experiencing homelessness, including meals, showers, laundry, medical care, and housing support.
Restaurant named after Joe Louis to open new location on Detroit Tigers Opening Day
Read full article: Restaurant named after Joe Louis to open new location on Detroit Tigers Opening DayJoe Louis Southern Kitchen, named after the legendary boxer, is set to open its third location on April 3, 2026, coinciding with Detroit Tigers Opening Day.
Another round of snow moves into region Tuesday morning; bitter cold temperatures later this week
Read full article: Another round of snow moves into region Tuesday morning; bitter cold temperatures later this weekAfter a wintry end of the weekend, we’ve got more winter weather on the way through the overnight hours and early on Tuesday morning.
Detroit mayor-elect Mary Sheffield hosts community engagement event to shape her 100-day action plan
Read full article: Detroit mayor-elect Mary Sheffield hosts community engagement event to shape her 100-day action planDetroit mayor-elect Mary Sheffield kept her promise to engage residents by hosting a community event titled “Organizing to Rise Higher” at the Marygrove Conservancy.
Residents, lawmakers urge state to shut down US Ecology Detroit South amid odor complaints
Read full article: Residents, lawmakers urge state to shut down US Ecology Detroit South amid odor complaintsResidents and lawmakers are calling for the shutdown of US Ecology Detroit South, a hazardous waste treatment facility seeking permit renewal from state environmental regulators.
Detroit apartment residents ordered to vacate by Wednesday amid utility shutoff threat
Read full article: Detroit apartment residents ordered to vacate by Wednesday amid utility shutoff threatResidents of a downtown Detroit apartment building received notice Friday that they must vacate their homes by Wednesday due to an impending utility shutoff.
Eastern Market adds extra days for holiday shopping, offers unique local gifts
Read full article: Eastern Market adds extra days for holiday shopping, offers unique local giftsEastern Market in Detroit is extending its hours this holiday season to help shoppers find unique gifts while supporting local businesses.
Detroit Fire Department officials under scrutiny for alleged payroll fraud, misconduct
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department officials under scrutiny for alleged payroll fraud, misconductDiscipline has been recommended for three high-ranking officials with the Detroit Fire Department in a payroll fraud investigation months after the Investigators at Local 4 looked into allegations.
Hazardous travel developing as winter storm slams Metro Detroit -- here’s what to know
Read full article: Hazardous travel developing as winter storm slams Metro Detroit -- here’s what to knowA Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, with most areas on track for 4 to 8 inches of accumulation by the time the storm winds down. Some communities near Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie could see 2 to 4 inches.
Detroit students create unique furniture, gain real-world skills through Atlantic Impact
Read full article: Detroit students create unique furniture, gain real-world skills through Atlantic ImpactThese young creators are not just making things -- they are developing real-world skills that can open doors for their futures.
Wayne State Volleyball makes program history, punches NCAA tournament ticket
Read full article: Wayne State Volleyball makes program history, punches NCAA tournament ticketWayne State University's volleyball team made history by winning its first Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title, securing a spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expect
Read full article: Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expectA winter storm is set to move into Michigan Saturday afternoon, and it is expected to drop five to eight inches of snow across much of southeast Michigan by Sunday morning.
Jameson Williams hosts first ‘Jamo’s Thanksgiving Dinner’ for Detroit families after Lions game
Read full article: Jameson Williams hosts first ‘Jamo’s Thanksgiving Dinner’ for Detroit families after Lions gameComing straight from the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game at Ford Field, wide receiver Jameson Williams spent the evening giving back to families with a free Thanksgiving meal.
Winter storm to bring hazardous travel as Metro Detroit shifts from bitter cold to heavy snow this weekend
Read full article: Winter storm to bring hazardous travel as Metro Detroit shifts from bitter cold to heavy snow this weekendA developing winter storm is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, following a sharp drop in temperatures Friday morning.
Domestic dispute suspected in Rochester Hills shooting that left man in critical condition
Read full article: Domestic dispute suspected in Rochester Hills shooting that left man in critical conditionA possible domestic dispute was suspected following a Rochester Hills shooting that left a Detroit man critically injured.
Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions
Read full article: Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over LionsJordan Love converted a pair of fourth downs with touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Canadian freighter refloated after running aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morning
Read full article: Canadian freighter refloated after running aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morningThe Canadian-flagged 629-foot self-discharging bulk carrier carrying 18,000 tons of stone that ran aground in the Detroit River near William Milliken State Park in Michigan has refloated.
Freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone runs aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morning
Read full article: Freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone runs aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morningA freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone ran aground in the Detroit River on Thanksgiving Morning.
A stick of deodorant led to a man’s arrest in a Detroit robbery. He’s now serving 7+ years in prison
Read full article: A stick of deodorant led to a man’s arrest in a Detroit robbery. He’s now serving 7+ years in prisonA man who was arrested for his role in an armed robbery at a Detroit Family Dollar in 2023 has been sentenced two years later.
Detroit Lions warn fans to expect heavy Thanksgiving Day traffic, urge early arrival
Read full article: Detroit Lions warn fans to expect heavy Thanksgiving Day traffic, urge early arrivalThe Detroit Lions are strongly encouraging fans to arrive early for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.
Parade Zone: Watch all angles of America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White
Read full article: Parade Zone: Watch all angles of America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner WhiteYou can watch multiple angles of America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White, with the Parade Zone broadcast!
Crews make last-minute touches as Detroit prepares for 99th Thanksgiving Parade
Read full article: Crews make last-minute touches as Detroit prepares for 99th Thanksgiving ParadeFinal preparations are underway for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, ahead of the parade’s 99th appearance on Woodward Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 27th.
Celtics end Pistons' winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victory
Read full article: Celtics end Pistons' winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victoryJaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended Detroit’s winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night.
Inside the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: A luxury hotel looking to attract major events
Read full article: Inside the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square: A luxury hotel looking to attract major eventsThe Motor City is experiencing a surge in hotel development, highlighted by the construction of the new JW Marriott Detroit Water Square and a critical need for more rooms near major convention centers in Metro Detroit.
Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroom
Read full article: Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroomSouthfield Police say they have arrested a 45-year-old Detroit man accused of photographing a 9-year-old girl in a retail store restroom last month.
Detroit People’s Food Co-op hosts Thanksgiving giveaway for single mothers
Read full article: Detroit People’s Food Co-op hosts Thanksgiving giveaway for single mothersSix single mothers received an unexpected blessing this holiday season when Detroit business owner Romelo Benji sponsored a Thanksgiving shopping spree at Detroit People’s Food Co-op.
Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win
Read full article: Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight winThe Detroit Pistons tied a team record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night.
Detroit nonprofit’s annual Corned Beef Giveaway draws hundreds amid rising food costs
Read full article: Detroit nonprofit’s annual Corned Beef Giveaway draws hundreds amid rising food costsCars lined up for more than a mile along Canfield Street on Detroit‘s east side as hundreds of residents gathered for the fifth annual Corned Beef Giveaway hosted by 48207-11 Grassroots Detroiters.
Detroit transit system upgrades include pay raises, new terminal, bus replacements
Read full article: Detroit transit system upgrades include pay raises, new terminal, bus replacementsDetroit’s public transit system is poised for significant upgrades this spring with the opening of a new state-of-the-art DDOT Coolidge Terminal and a $50 million federal grant to replace aging buses.
Discipline recommended for 3 high-ranking Detroit Fire officials in payroll fraud investigation
Read full article: Discipline recommended for 3 high-ranking Detroit Fire officials in payroll fraud investigationDiscipline has been recommended for three high-ranking officials with the Detroit Fire Department in a payroll fraud investigation months after the Investigators at Local 4 looked into allegations.
‘Chilly Willy’ balloon escaped Detroit Thanksgiving parade 35 years ago -- winds are back this year
Read full article: ‘Chilly Willy’ balloon escaped Detroit Thanksgiving parade 35 years ago -- winds are back this yearRemember that time the gigantic “Chilly Willy” balloon escaped America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit? Well, the winds are going to be back at it this year.
How the Gilbert Family Foundation is transforming Detroit homes with $50M in repairs
Read full article: How the Gilbert Family Foundation is transforming Detroit homes with $50M in repairsWe are getting a detailed look at the city’s home repair efforts and how the Gilbert Family Foundation’s Detroit home repair fund has helped homeowners.