Detroit firefighters and city leaders are rolling out a new initiative aimed at stopping accidental fatal residential fires before they happen — as early 2026 numbers show the city is already trending in the wrong direction.

Deed fraud is dramatically rising across Detroit, quietly stripping families of homes they spent lifetimes building, and in turn, threatening the generational wealth that anchors entire neighborhoods.

A local breast cancer survivor is using her unexpected diagnosis to underscore the critical importance of regular mammogram screenings, particularly for women who have delayed their annual examinations.

With climate change bringing more rain to the city, it feels like an issue that will only get worse for families in this area without more action

The abandoned husk of what was once Lodge Elementary School has loomed over the corner of Bennett Street and Lenore Avenue on Detroit’s west side for 15 years.

At least seven windows at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center were damaged early Friday.

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Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero filed a lawsuit Thursday against Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and the Detroit Election Commission, challenging her disqualification from the August primary ballot.

For years, the process has been difficult, expensive, and full of bureaucratic red tape, but now Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and others want to streamline what needs to be done to get rental properties compliant.

Getting landlords to register and inspect their rentals properly has become a huge challenge across Detroit.

Another vigil dedicated to the victims of the block party mass shooting on Detroit's east side is taking place Thursday evening.

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The city of Detroit is helping residents maintain their generation wealth by offering free will and estate planning services starting June 20.

Harold Phillips is in the hospital after he was attacked by three dogs Monday night in Detroit.

“There’s just something that’s so rock and roll about Detroit City,” said Stevie Nicks at the top of her headlining show at Little Caesars Arena Tuesday night.

A neighborhood that some say has long been neglected is starting to see some new momentum and significant changes.

Southwest Detroit businesses, nonprofits, block clubs, and city leaders are coming together to act against semi-trucks driving through their neighborhoods.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said it’s “just plain nonsense” that he knowingly outed the identity of a confidential FBI informant who was wearing a wire for federal officials in a corruption probe.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan responded Tuesday to a story that claims he outed a confidential FBI informant who was working behind the scenes of a federal corruption investigation.

We are in the thick of shopping season, and one thing we are all about at Live In The D is shopping local. Where do you go to find something unique for the music lover in your life? How about a store that was founded by the Detroit rocker Jack White?

The Detroit FBI office has created an email address for members of the public to report suspicions of public corruption directly to federal agents and analysts.

Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey anticipates being indicted by federal prosecutors over a $1,000 payment three years ago.

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It’s a recurring theme hearing that we should have difficult conversations about race. The questions is: “How do we start?”Local 4′s Devin Scillian sat down with former Detroit City Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel and Focus Hope CEO Portia Roberson to talk about how people can engage with others on the topic. You can watch the full conversation in the video above.

DETROIT – Conrad Mallett Jr. said it wasn’t enough for him to be the first Black chief justice. What mattered most was how he performed in the job once he had it. Watch the interview above. More: Black History Month stories

DETROIT – The Michigan House and Senate Oversight committees subpoenaed Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and Livonia City Clerk Susan Nash. Both cities had a number of precincts where the poll books did not match the vote tally and are not explained. Both city clerks have until Jan. 12 to present documents explaining how the election was handled. The Michigan House and Senate are holding hearings on alleged voting irregularities, which have found no proof of fraud at this point and nothing to suggest the vote in Michigan was not secure or accurate. House Oversight Chair Matt Hall, of Marshall, issued the following statement Tuesday after a joint hearing of the House and Senate Oversight committees:

Republicans Monica Palmer and William Hartmann initially voted against certification Tuesday, leaving the Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked at 2-2 along party lines. But he said he was bombarded with phone calls and emails from random Trump supporters urging him not to approve the election results. Michigan Republican Party Chair Laura Cox reacted swiftly after the initial Wayne County deadlock. An email landed immediately at the AP, with Cox saying she was proud that the party's work had caused GOP canvassers to refuse to bless the election results. This certifies the entire state, said Thomas, who added that by not certifying the county results, the state board would “would basically nullify the entire election” in Michigan.

As ballots are still being counted throughout the state of Michigan, tensions ran high in the “counting room” at the TCF Center in Detroit Wednesday afternoon. Supporters of President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump swarmed the TCF Center on Wednesday in an effort to enter the counting room and watch the ballot-counting process. In Michigan, citizens are allowed to observe the ballot-counting process to ensure everything is being counted fairly and accurately. Biden support Yolanda Moore was part of the crowd at the TCF Center Wednesday. Both Benson and Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey said the demonstrations at the TCF Center were just distractions from completing the counting.

DETROIT Michigan has two elections coming up, one in August and the presidential election in November. Right now, election officials are making sure everything will go smoothly. READ: Michigan voters have option of voting by mail for August, November electionsOur goal for August and November is to make sure our voters will be heard, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. READ: Michigan voters to receive application to vote by mail for August, November electionsThere will be no reason or excuse to allow voters to cast their ballot. READ: Blind Michigan voters use electronic absentee ballots for first time

DETROIT - A senior on Detroit's west side found herself with a mess on her hands after an out-of-control minivan left her lawn torched. Estora Roberts said when she called the city, the employees told her to get some grass seed and a shovel. Those sparks caught two big patches of her front lawn on fire. Detroit City Councilmember Roy McCallister found some help from her from a nonprofit that helps seniors and veterans across Detroit with free lawn care services. "We're going to take care of her for the summer, and she'll never have to worry about her lawn ever again," Eric Miller, with the nonprofit Lawn Academy, said.

DETROIT – Detroit City FC hosted the Michigan Stars Friday night in front of a record crowd at Cass Tech High School with 2,641 in attendance. Myers came up with the third goal of the night in the 40th minute off a throw-in by Cyrus Saydee. Full Screen 1 / 28Next game:Detroit City FC will host another new Michigan team, Lansing United, at Cass Tech High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 23. Lansing United's coach Eric Rudland's first game of their inaugural season ended in a tie Friday night against Indiana Fire. Lansing will face the Michigan Stars on Sunday to see if they can bring their points up to 4 in the season with Detroit City leading the pack with 6 points and a 2-0-0 record.