Michigan Department of State, Jocelyn Benson, sued over alleged retaliation against Black employees
Read full article: Michigan Department of State, Jocelyn Benson, sued over alleged retaliation against Black employeesFour African American employees of the Michigan Department of State have filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court, accusing the agency and several senior officials of a pattern and practice of race-based discrimination, retaliation for complaining about unfair treatment, and a racially hostile workplace.
What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in Detroit
Read full article: What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in DetroitFord Motor Company issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump flipping off its workers during his visit to Detroit.
Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation sale
Read full article: Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation saleAfter 132 years in business, Detroit institution Dittrich Furs is closing its doors for good.
Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community project
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community projectWhat began as a business and marketing assignment at Grosse Pointe North High School quickly grew into something bigger than product design.
‘My life has fallen apart’: Fiancée of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visit
Read full article: ‘My life has fallen apart’: Fiancée of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visitAs President Donald Trump visited Detroit on Jan. 13, the fiancée of Nicholas Acker, a 36-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee who died in a workplace accident last November, posted a heartfelt message on social media addressed to Trump about her fiancé’s sudden, horrific death.
President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concerns
Read full article: President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concernsPresident Donald Trump returned to Detroit on Tuesday, defending his economic policies at the Detroit Economic Club even as new inflation figures show continuing price pressures and local business leaders express concerns about economic uncertainty.
Pancakes & Politics to be live from the Detroit Auto Show -- What to expect
Read full article: Pancakes & Politics to be live from the Detroit Auto Show -- What to expectMedia from around the world will be at Huntington Place on Wednesday as the Detroit Auto Show kicks into gear. It opens to the public on Saturday.
The risks to Michigan’s $348 billion auto industry, according to experts
Read full article: The risks to Michigan’s $348 billion auto industry, according to expertsThe Detroit Auto Show is a huge event for the auto industry, including the Detroit Big Three -- Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. But auto experts said Michigan is at a critical crossroads to project its $348 billion industry.
Detroit Red Wings retire Segei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings retire Segei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey at Little Caesars ArenaThe Detroit Red Wings have retired center Sergei Fedorov’s jersey at Little Caesars Arena in celebration of the Hockey Hall of Famer.
Detroit council member proposes split control of land bank between mayor, city council
Read full article: Detroit council member proposes split control of land bank between mayor, city councilA Detroit City Council member is pushing for reforms to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, including a proposal to split control of the organization between the mayor’s office and the city council.
‘We need to know where to go’: Detroit families living in cars spotlight need for citywide poverty reform
Read full article: ‘We need to know where to go’: Detroit families living in cars spotlight need for citywide poverty reformOne in two children in Detroit lives in poverty, and roughly one-third of adults across the city live below the poverty line.
Sterling Heights police capture Tennessee murder suspect during shoplifting investigation
Read full article: Sterling Heights police capture Tennessee murder suspect during shoplifting investigationA routine retail fraud investigation at a Sterling Heights Walmart led to the capture of a Tennessee double murder suspect who had been evading authorities for months.
Sergei Fedorov’s #91 to be retired at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Sergei Fedorov’s #91 to be retired at Little Caesars ArenaHistory is about to unfold at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Sergei Fedorov’s #91 will join the immortals of Hockeytown on Jan. 12. For fans, this has been decades in the making.
16 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears after church in Grosse Pointe Farms
Read full article: 16 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears after church in Grosse Pointe FarmsIt’s been 16 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms.
15 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears after church in Grosse Pointe Farms
Read full article: 15 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears after church in Grosse Pointe FarmsIt’s been 15 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Residents at Detroit apartment complex say heat is sporadic, management disputes claims
Read full article: Residents at Detroit apartment complex say heat is sporadic, management disputes claimsResidents at Detroit’s Infinity Park Apartments say they’ve been dealing with sporadic heat this season. The apartment complex says they have nobody currently without heat.
Soap Project warns of human trafficking risks at Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: Soap Project warns of human trafficking risks at Detroit Auto ShowHundreds of thousands are expected to visit Detroit for the 2026 auto show, but along with the excitement comes a serious concern: human trafficking.
Report outlines how 2 DDOT workers had romantic relationship while on duty
Read full article: Report outlines how 2 DDOT workers had romantic relationship while on dutyA new report outlined how two DDOT employees -- a driver and an inspector -- had a romantic relationship that affected bus routes while they were on duty.
He’s accused of taking gun to Michigan school. Then he cussed 14 times at court hearing
Read full article: He’s accused of taking gun to Michigan school. Then he cussed 14 times at court hearingA man accused of bringing at gun to a middle school in Michigan cussed 14 times and told the judge to get a real job during his first court hearing.
How cat filter interrupted Michigan man’s guilty plea during court hearing
Read full article: How cat filter interrupted Michigan man’s guilty plea during court hearingA Michigan court hearing was interrupted when the man, who was pleading guilty, struggled to turn off a filter that made him look like a cat.
‘Anybody can be a victim’: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Good’s death
Read full article: ‘Anybody can be a victim’: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Good’s deathHundreds of Detroit residents marched through the streets of Southwest Detroit on Friday, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and voicing outrage over the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.
Detroit’s first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield, celebrates historic achievement with inaugural ball
Read full article: Detroit’s first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield, celebrates historic achievement with inaugural ballMayor Mary Sheffield was honored at her own inaugural ball as hundreds dressed to the nines and packed into “The Icon” event space on Detroit’s east side.
Michigan lawmakers request tour of Allen Park USPS facility as they seek answers in worker’s death
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers request tour of Allen Park USPS facility as they seek answers in worker’s deathMichigan lawmakers are continuing to press the U.S. Postal Service for answers and are asking for a tour of the facility after a man was killed in a machine at a facility in Allen Park.
School secretary’s calm response, quick thinking stops shooting at Romulus Middle School
Read full article: School secretary’s calm response, quick thinking stops shooting at Romulus Middle SchoolMaria Scott, the secretary at Romulus Middle School, is speaking out for the first time after stopping an armed man from entering the school.
Inkster man charged with first-degree murder in New Year’s Eve shooting
Read full article: Inkster man charged with first-degree murder in New Year’s Eve shootingProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brocc Pedro Straughter, 19, of Inkster, in connection with the New Year’s Eve fatal shooting of Rondale Harris, 34, also of Inkster.
Inkster water bills surge after meter swap, residents demand city action
Read full article: Inkster water bills surge after meter swap, residents demand city actionHigh water bills have been a source of confusion and anger in Inkster for years, and residents have been expressing it – on social media and in the streets.
‘A new chapter’: Mary Sheffield sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor in historic ceremony
Read full article: ‘A new chapter’: Mary Sheffield sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor in historic ceremonyFriday marked a milestone in the city of Detroit, as Mayor Mary Sheffield ceremonially took the oath of office at the Detroit Opera House, becoming the first woman elected mayor in the city’s 321-year history.
Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 2 most popular races within days, sets new records
Read full article: Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 2 most popular races within days, sets new recordsThe Detroit Free Press Marathon is setting records for the third year in a row, with its two most popular races selling out days after registration opened.
Watch: Michigan man tells judge to get real job, swears 14 times, puts fingers in ears
Read full article: Watch: Michigan man tells judge to get real job, swears 14 times, puts fingers in earsA Michigan man accused of showing up to a middle school with a gun swore 14 times during a hearing, told the judge to get a real job, put his fingers in his ears, and said it was the “the fakest s--t I’ve seen in my life.”
Data center approval postponed by Allen Park Planning Commission amid public concerns
Read full article: Data center approval postponed by Allen Park Planning Commission amid public concernsThe Allen Park Planning Commission voted to delay approval of a proposed data center at a heated meeting Thursday evening.
Inkster residents grow furious as water bills skyrocket following new meter installation
Read full article: Inkster residents grow furious as water bills skyrocket following new meter installationHigh water bills have been a source of confusion and anger in Inkster for years, and residents have been expressing it – on social media and in the streets.
‘I said good f--king bye’: Man linked to Romulus school case cusses out judge, puts fingers in ears
Read full article: ‘I said good f--king bye’: Man linked to Romulus school case cusses out judge, puts fingers in earsThe man accused of firing a gun outside of Romulus Middle School appeared in court Thursday afternoon and immediately began cussing out the judge.
Willow Run Airport completes major infrastructure upgrade with new $52 million taxiway
Read full article: Willow Run Airport completes major infrastructure upgrade with new $52 million taxiwayThe Wayne County Airport Authority has completed construction of a new $52 million taxiway at Willow Run Airport, marking a major upgrade to the airport’s infrastructure.
Road rage on I-94 near I-75 interchange escalates to shooting, police searching for suspect
Read full article: Road rage on I-94 near I-75 interchange escalates to shooting, police searching for suspectA traffic dispute on I-94 near Chene Street and the I-75 interchange escalated into a shooting, police said.
This Dearborn intersection is causing headaches for drivers, some try to avoid the area entirely
Read full article: This Dearborn intersection is causing headaches for drivers, some try to avoid the area entirelyBetween several businesses and a busy Kroger in Dearborn, many drivers Local 4 spoke with said they avoid a busy intersection in the afternoon.
Family seeks answers after medical examiner rules postal worker’s death an accident in Allen Park
Read full article: Family seeks answers after medical examiner rules postal worker’s death an accident in Allen ParkThe Wayne County Medical Examiner has ruled the gruesome death of postal worker Nicholas Acker an accident, but it is of little consolation to his family and friends, who are demanding answers about what led to his gruesome death.
He went to Detroit bar to celebrate promotion. Now, family crushed by his death, brother’s stabbing
Read full article: He went to Detroit bar to celebrate promotion. Now, family crushed by his death, brother’s stabbingA man is dead, and his brother remains in critical condition following a violent attack outside a Detroit bar early Sunday morning.
Community leaders demand answers after deadly attack outside bar on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Community leaders demand answers after deadly attack outside bar on Detroit’s west sideA violent attack outside a Detroit bar on Sunday morning left one man dead and his brother in critical condition, prompting community leaders and law enforcement to address safety concerns in the area.
Woman in Critical Condition After Car Ignites Following Semi Truck Rear-End Collision in Detroit
Read full article: Woman in Critical Condition After Car Ignites Following Semi Truck Rear-End Collision in DetroitA woman was critically injured after her car caught fire following a rear-end collision with a semi truck in Detroit.
Detroit violent crime drops to lowest level in decades, homicides fall below 200 for first time since 1965
Read full article: Detroit violent crime drops to lowest level in decades, homicides fall below 200 for first time since 1965Detroit officials say the city saw a dramatic drop in violent crime in 2025, reaching levels not seen in decades and falling below 200 homicides for the first time since the mid-1960s.
Lincoln Park man charged with assault with intent to murder in Dunkin’ Donuts stabbing
Read full article: Lincoln Park man charged with assault with intent to murder in Dunkin’ Donuts stabbingProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jaydee Durden, 23, of Lincoln Park, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old Allen Park woman inside a Dunkin’ Donuts.
Mario Willis’ new trial hearing in Detroit reaches day 6 as prosecutors challenge defense’s fire expert
Read full article: Mario Willis’ new trial hearing in Detroit reaches day 6 as prosecutors challenge defense’s fire expertA hearing to determine whether new evidence warrants a new trial for Mario Willis continued on Wednesday, with prosecutors challenging defense expert testimony.
Autopsy finds no drugs in man killed in postal machine in Allen Park, death ruled accidental
Read full article: Autopsy finds no drugs in man killed in postal machine in Allen Park, death ruled accidentalThe autopsy revealed no drugs or alcohol in Acker's system, only caffeine and nicotine, confirming he was not impaired at the time of his death.
‘Guardian Angel’ praised for helping identify driver in Livonia crash that killed child, injures mom, twin
Read full article: ‘Guardian Angel’ praised for helping identify driver in Livonia crash that killed child, injures mom, twinTammy Sandoval, 55, of Mt. Morris, who is accused of killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his twin sister and mother in a Livonia hit-and-run crash, was sentenced to at least five years in prison.
Detroit court: Syrian man pleads guilty to $190K social security theft
Read full article: Detroit court: Syrian man pleads guilty to $190K social security theftA Syrian man, Samer Succar, pleaded guilty in Detroit to a felony charge related to the theft of thousands of dollars in Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Man arrested with handgun outside Romulus Middle School, no injuries reported
Read full article: Man arrested with handgun outside Romulus Middle School, no injuries reportedSchool security personnel immediately locked down the building and called 911 after spotting the armed man at the front doors, Romulus Police Chief Robert Pfannes said.
Detroit shelter overcrowding forces families to sleep in cars
Read full article: Detroit shelter overcrowding forces families to sleep in carsPeople looking for housing say there aren’t enough beds inside one of Detroit’s biggest shelters, so they are resorting to sleeping inside their cars, sometimes for months, outside the front door.
Woman to spend 5+ years in prison in Livonia crash that killed child, injured his sister and mom
Read full article: Woman to spend 5+ years in prison in Livonia crash that killed child, injured his sister and momThe woman accused of killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his twin sister and mother in a hit-and-run crash in Livonia was sentenced to at least five years in prison.
Armed man tried to get into Romulus Middle School before being arrested, official says
Read full article: Armed man tried to get into Romulus Middle School before being arrested, official saysA man was arrested after allegedly trying to get into Romulus Middle School with a gun, according to an official.
DDOT employees caught ‘fondling,’ had inappropriate relationship, abandoned bus, report reveals
Read full article: DDOT employees caught ‘fondling,’ had inappropriate relationship, abandoned bus, report revealsTwo Detroit Department of Transportation employees engaged in inappropriate romantic conduct on duty, abandoned a running bus, and received lenient discipline that violated department policy, according to a city of Detroit Office of Inspector General report.
Woman charged in Livonia crash that killed 3-year-old, injured his sister and mom to be sentenced
Read full article: Woman charged in Livonia crash that killed 3-year-old, injured his sister and mom to be sentencedThe woman accused of killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his twin sister and mother in a hit-and-run crash in Livonia is expected to be sentenced on Tuesday.
Trial for man accused of murdering well-known Detroit doctor begins this week. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Trial for man accused of murdering well-known Detroit doctor begins this week. Here’s what to knowJury selection for the trial of Desmond Burks, the man accused of murdering a well-known Detroit doctor, is set to begin this week.
OIG report finds DDOT employees had an inappropriate relationship on duty, abandoned running bus
Read full article: OIG report finds DDOT employees had an inappropriate relationship on duty, abandoned running busAfter receiving an anonymous complaint in June, the OIG concluded Senior Transportation Service Inspector Andre Reece and Transportation Equipment Operator Dayna Ruff met repeatedly during work shifts in May and July 2025.
Man killed, brother critically injured in shooting, stabbing outside Detroit bar
Read full article: Man killed, brother critically injured in shooting, stabbing outside Detroit barA man is dead, and his brother remains in critical condition following a violent attack outside a Detroit bar early Sunday morning.
Metro Detroit road crews tackle potholes early amid winter freeze-thaw cycles
Read full article: Metro Detroit road crews tackle potholes early amid winter freeze-thaw cyclesWith another cold Michigan winter underway, Metro Detroit drivers are already running into one of the season’s most familiar frustrations: potholes.
Detroit’s Venezuelan community celebrates Maduro’s ouster with hope for future
Read full article: Detroit’s Venezuelan community celebrates Maduro’s ouster with hope for futureThe ouster of longtime president Nicolas Maduro sparked wild celebrations across Venezuela and around the world, including in Detroit.
‘Lots of emotions’: Detroit woman says family witnessed military operation in Venezuela
Read full article: ‘Lots of emotions’: Detroit woman says family witnessed military operation in VenezuelaA Detroit woman has family who live just a few minutes away from Nicolás Maduro’s home in Venezuela. They watched the military operation unfold from their window.
‘We hear him running up behind us’: Brothers recount stabbing at Romulus hotel over parking dispute
Read full article: ‘We hear him running up behind us’: Brothers recount stabbing at Romulus hotel over parking disputeTwo brothers said they were stabbed in a hotel foyer in Romulus Saturday night over a parking dispute.
A mother raised safety concerns at a Detroit women’s shelter. She was then asked to leave, she says
Read full article: A mother raised safety concerns at a Detroit women’s shelter. She was then asked to leave, she saysA woman said she and her daughter were asked to leave the Detroit Rescue Mission and Ministries women and children’s shelter after she sounded the alarm on safety concerns in an anonymous interview with Local 4.