Thousands 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.
A 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.
Last 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 are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
As the countdown to Christmas begins, the cast and crew at Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center are putting the finishing touches on their high-energy production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- and this year the show is more accessible than ever.
A dive team recently searched a Michigan lake as part of the investigation into a cold case linked to a Canton Township abduction and a Washtenaw County murder.
Fast driving and weaving in-and-out of traffic. Steve Galvan says he’s sick of narrowly dodging bad drivers along the Southfield Freeway, specifically between Rotunda and Pinecrest drives.
Tough 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.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Michigan landlord for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants and retaliating against those who refused his advances.
With temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, the city of Detroit is reminding residents that daytime respite centers are available.
Though 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.
In March 2020, 27-year-old Steven Radcliff was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Detroit.
A former Hamtramck police officer is suing the city and the city council, claiming his civil rights and whistleblower protections were violated.
Adam Alharbi has once again emerged victorious in Hamtramck’s mayoral race following a recount of nearly 5,000 ballots, though the possibility of a legal challenge still looms.
A 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.
Joe 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.
The attorneys representing the self-proclaimed church leader accused of taking over the lives of his followers asked a judge in early November to reconsider a detention order requiring him to stay in custody while he awaits trial. Now, prosecutors provided evidence opposing that motion.
The contentious race for Hamtramck mayor faces new complications as both candidates pursue legal action and a recount looms, weeks after Election Day produced one of the closest margins in the city’s history.
Detroit mayor-elect Mary Sheffield kept her promise to engage residents by hosting a community event titled “Organizing to Rise Higher” at the Marygrove Conservancy.
A Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.
Residents and lawmakers are calling for the shutdown of US Ecology Detroit South, a hazardous waste treatment facility seeking permit renewal from state environmental regulators.
Residents of a downtown Detroit apartment building received notice Friday that they must vacate their homes by Wednesday due to an impending utility shutoff.
One suspect was arrested, and another remains at large after allegedly breaking into a Livonia party store on Thanksgiving, stealing liquor, lottery tickets and cash, then fleeing and leading police on a chase.
Eastern Market in Detroit is extending its hours this holiday season to help shoppers find unique gifts while supporting local businesses.
On this day, 70 years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. Here's how that bus ended up at The Henry Ford.
Following the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.
Discipline 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.
These young creators are not just making things -- they are developing real-world skills that can open doors for their futures.
Wayne 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.
With the first big snow on the way, road crews across Metro Detroit are preparing for a busy few days.
Coming 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.
A possible domestic dispute was suspected following a Rochester Hills shooting that left a Detroit man critically injured.
The 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.
A freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone ran aground in the Detroit River on Thanksgiving Morning.
A man who was arrested for his role in an armed robbery at a Detroit Family Dollar in 2023 has been sentenced two years later.
You can watch multiple angles of America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White, with the Parade Zone broadcast!
The Detroit Lions are strongly encouraging fans to arrive early for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.
Police are searching for missing 19-month-old Camyla Bicy, who was last seen with her biological mother, Briana Bicy.
Early Wednesday morning, a shooting at Bogarts Lounge in Inkster left a security guard wounded and sparked a deadly police shooting in Trenton.
The man who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police early Wednesday morning was accused of shooting and injuring a security officer at a strip club in Inkster.
The 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.
Highland Park and Michigan State Police are trying to figure out exactly what led up to this violent incident that saw a 13-year-old boy shot dead in a parking lot on Tuesday afternoon.
Six 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.
The process of implementing traffic safety improvements in Wayne County can take years, even when public safety concerns are identified, county officials say.
A Dearborn man was found guilty on charges stemming from multiple sexual assaults on a child over several years, according to the prosecutor’s office.
A California man is accused of using more than 40 different stolen credit card numbers and making more than 60 attempted transactions at stores across Metro Detroit in a "sophisticated" tap-to-pay identity theft scheme, officials said.
Cars 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’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.
Terrance Jermain Sandals is facing more than a dozen felonies after two men were found shot to death inside Star Auto Sales in Shelby Township.
Discipline 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.
We 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.
As millions of Americans prepare to take to the skies for Thanksgiving, cybersecurity experts are warning travelers about a potential threat lurking in airport charging stations.
A 26-year-old driver from Romulus was hospitalized Sunday morning after a rollover crash on the southbound Lodge Freeway near the westbound I-94 ramp in Detroit.
Dozens of Detroit residents experiencing homelessness or financial hardship received winter gear and warm meals Saturday during an early morning community support event at Cass Park.
A California man is facing charges after he allegedly used stolen credit card information on tap-to-pay platforms to buy gift cards at stores across Wayne County, officials said.
Homegrown rapper Big Sean turned a BP gas station on Detroit’s east side into a full-blown giveaway and block party Friday. And he brought some backup.
Friendship sparked an unexpected career change for two of Detroit’s newest firefighters, who were among 51 graduates joining the Detroit Fire Department’s ranks Friday.
The city of Detroit has announced details about street closures, parking, bus reroutes and more for the 2025 America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White.
A Michigan mother pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after giving her daughter a knife that was used in a school stabbing.
A Wayne County man won a $1 million top prize playing the Blazing Suits instant game after purchasing a ticket another customer decided not to buy, Michigan Lottery officials said Tuesday.
This rebrand is a community-driven push to show off Mexicantown’s unique culture and thriving businesses.