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.
How long will Delta flights be delayed at DTW today? Here’s a chart based on departure time
Read full article: How long will Delta flights be delayed at DTW today? Here’s a chart based on departure timeDelta Air Lines flights at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) are delayed by several hours Friday due to a computer issue.
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) now under ‘ground delay,’ with Delta flights delayed 2+ hours
Read full article: Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) now under ‘ground delay,’ with Delta flights delayed 2+ hoursDelta Air Lines flights at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) are now under a “ground delay,” with most flights delayed about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Video: Hundreds of people stuck at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) as Delta flights delayed hours
Read full article: Video: Hundreds of people stuck at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) as Delta flights delayed hoursHundreds of people are stuck at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) as Delta Air Lines flights remain delayed by hours.
Millions of Michiganders travel for Thanksgiving as Detroit Metro Airport sees mostly on-time flights
Read full article: Millions of Michiganders travel for Thanksgiving as Detroit Metro Airport sees mostly on-time flightsMillions of Michiganders are on the move this Thanksgiving weekend, traveling by car and plane, according to AAA.
Mental health evaluation ordered for man facing double murder charges in Macomb County
Read full article: Mental health evaluation ordered for man facing double murder charges in Macomb CountyTerrance Jermain Sandals is facing more than a dozen felonies after two men were found shot to death inside Star Auto Sales in Shelby Township.
Protect your devices: Understanding the risks of ‘juice jacking’ and unsecured Wi-Fi at airports
Read full article: Protect your devices: Understanding the risks of ‘juice jacking’ and unsecured Wi-Fi at airportsAs 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.
Driver injured after missing ramp, hitting tree and rolling over on Lodge Freeway
Read full article: Driver injured after missing ramp, hitting tree and rolling over on Lodge FreewayA 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.
$3K vehicle sale reportedly stems murder of Macomb County business owner, bystander
Read full article: $3K vehicle sale reportedly stems murder of Macomb County business owner, bystanderA man from Houston, Texas, is facing more than a dozen felonies after two men were found shot to death inside Star Auto Sales in Shelby Township.
Wayne County man thought ‘scanner was broken’ but actually won $230K Michigan Lottery prize
Read full article: Wayne County man thought ‘scanner was broken’ but actually won $230K Michigan Lottery prizeA Wayne County man initially thought the scanner was broken when he checked his lottery ticket, but he discovered that he actually won a $230,740 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.
Dispute over purchase sparks double homicide at Macomb County car dealership
Read full article: Dispute over purchase sparks double homicide at Macomb County car dealershipA man from Houston, Texas, has been charged with more than a dozen felonies after two men were found dead inside a Shelby Township car dealership.
Suspect arrested in Shelby Township double homicide
Read full article: Suspect arrested in Shelby Township double homicideShelby Township police arrested a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, after executing a search warrant at a hotel near Detroit Metro Airport.
DTW among 40 airports facing flight reductions due to FAA order. Here’s what travelers need to know
Read full article: DTW among 40 airports facing flight reductions due to FAA order. Here’s what travelers need to knowTravelers from coast to coast are scrambling at airports as more flights get canceled due to the government shutdown. Major airlines are scaling back flight routes, and Detroit Metro Airport is one of many affected.
Detroit Metro Airport launches free food program for federal workers amid shutdown
Read full article: Detroit Metro Airport launches free food program for federal workers amid shutdownFederal workers who aid airport operations can get up to $20 in free food and beverages per day at Detroit Metro Airport.
Controversial TSA video sparks outrage at airports -- DTW posts sign addressing concerns
Read full article: Controversial TSA video sparks outrage at airports -- DTW posts sign addressing concernsA controversial TSA video is sparking outrage at airports, including Detroit Metro Airport, where a sign has been posted addressing those concerns.
Man suspected of DUI crashes through Detroit Metro Airport fence onto airfield
Read full article: Man suspected of DUI crashes through Detroit Metro Airport fence onto airfieldA man was arrested after driving his car through the perimeter fence at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport near Middlebelt Road and Northline Road around 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.
Charges dismissed for teen accused of shooting 2 in Detroit near Ford Fireworks
Read full article: Charges dismissed for teen accused of shooting 2 in Detroit near Ford FireworksCharges have been dismissed for a 19-year-old from Romulus, who was accused of shooting two people just before the Ford Fireworks in Downtown Detroit.
How FBI says Oakland County man used Instagram accounts, AI nude photos to stalk women
Read full article: How FBI says Oakland County man used Instagram accounts, AI nude photos to stalk womenOfficials said an Oakland County man used Instagram accounts and AI-generated nude photos to stalk and extort women.
FBI arrests Oakland County man in artificial intelligence nude cyberstalking, extortion case
Read full article: FBI arrests Oakland County man in artificial intelligence nude cyberstalking, extortion caseNeighbors said they watched as federal agents, with weapons and shields drawn, forced their way into a Commerce Township home to arrest a man now charged in a federal cyberstalking and extortion case.
Wayne County landfill expansion faces strong opposition from local communities
Read full article: Wayne County landfill expansion faces strong opposition from local communitiesNeighbors in Van Buren Township and surrounding cities such as Belleville, Canton, and Romulus are voicing strong opposition to plans to expand the Wayne Disposal landfill.
Wayne County woman gave birth to first child in a car. This time, it was an Uber
Read full article: Wayne County woman gave birth to first child in a car. This time, it was an UberA Wayne County woman who gave birth to her first child in a car had it happen again. But this time, it was during an Uber ride.
Wayne County Uber ride turns into delivery room as woman gives birth en route to hospital
Read full article: Wayne County Uber ride turns into delivery room as woman gives birth en route to hospitalUber driver Maggie Whatley knew something was amiss when she saw Braya Ray walking to the car on Aug. 22 in Wayne County.
MSP intercepts runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before flight to meet online stranger
Read full article: MSP intercepts runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before flight to meet online strangerMichigan State Police have intercepted a runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before her flight to meet an online stranger.
17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County woman
Read full article: 17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County womanAugust 27, 2025, marks the 17-year anniversary of Alicia Digna’s disappearance. Her family, who has not stopped searching since the day she went missing, said every day without her still feels empty. Alicia was last seen in Romulus back in 2008.
Education in limbo: How Michigan families could lose free pre-K, school meals amid budget impasse
Read full article: Education in limbo: How Michigan families could lose free pre-K, school meals amid budget impasseMichigan families could lose access to free pre-K for all and free school meals as state lawmakers remain deadlocked over budget negotiations, threatening key education initiatives championed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Heavy rainfall brings flooding to Romulus, causing DTW delays, issues for drivers
Read full article: Heavy rainfall brings flooding to Romulus, causing DTW delays, issues for driversHeavy rainfall caused flooding across Romulus on Monday, causing issues for drivers and travelers at Detroit Metro Airport.
Ground stop lifted at Detroit Metro Airport after storms move through area
Read full article: Ground stop lifted at Detroit Metro Airport after storms move through areaThe ground stop that was in effect for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurant
Read full article: Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurantA man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened outside of a Washtenaw County restaurant in 2021, police said.
Teen charged with attempted murder in Detroit shooting near Ford Fireworks
Read full article: Teen charged with attempted murder in Detroit shooting near Ford FireworksAccording to authorities, the intended target, a 17-year-old boy from Van Buren Township, was struck by gunfire. An innocent bystander -- only identified as a 22-year-old woman -- was also shot.
How fight between relatives led to 8-year-old girl getting run over on I-94
Read full article: How fight between relatives led to 8-year-old girl getting run over on I-94An 8-year-old Dearborn girl fell out of a vehicle and was run over on I-94 in Wayne County during a domestic altercation between relatives, police said.
8-year-old girl run over by SUV on I-94 during fight between relatives, police say
Read full article: 8-year-old girl run over by SUV on I-94 during fight between relatives, police sayAn 8-year-old Dearborn girl fell out of a vehicle and was run over on I-94 in Wayne County during a domestic altercation between relatives, police said.
No, you can’t carry on a grenade -- TSA evacuates checkpoint at DTW after discovery
Read full article: No, you can’t carry on a grenade -- TSA evacuates checkpoint at DTW after discoveryA security checkpoint at the Detroit Metro Airport was shut down and evacuated when TSA officers found an inert grenate.
‘Post his picture everywhere’: Police urge public’s help in manhunt for Detroit fireworks shooter
Read full article: ‘Post his picture everywhere’: Police urge public’s help in manhunt for Detroit fireworks shooterPolice have identified Alphonso Cooper Jr., 19, of Romulus, as the suspect in a non-life-threatening shooting ahead of the Ford Fireworks in downtown Detroit.
The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors
Read full article: The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivorsThe notion that only one person survived the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people on board is sparking interest on social media about how that could happen and if such a thing has happened before.
Man makes bomb threat at Detroit Metro Airport after missing flight -- what we know
Read full article: Man makes bomb threat at Detroit Metro Airport after missing flight -- what we knowWhen told he needed to rebook, he reportedly called Spirit Airlines and claimed someone would attempt to blow up the plane and urged the airline not to let the flight board.
23-year-old behind Detroit Metro Airport bomb scare arrested while attempting to board another flight
Read full article: 23-year-old behind Detroit Metro Airport bomb scare arrested while attempting to board another flightMonroe resident John Charles Robinson, 23, was arrested on a criminal complaint for calling Spirit Airlines and reporting a fake bomb threat for a flight departing from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Wrong-way driver pleads no contest to murder charges in crash that killed Metro Detroit parents of 6
Read full article: Wrong-way driver pleads no contest to murder charges in crash that killed Metro Detroit parents of 6A Romulus man pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including murder, after crashing into a couple head-on on the Lodge Freeway, killing them.
Breaking barriers: Fourth graders explore justice system during Romulus Courthouse Community Day
Read full article: Breaking barriers: Fourth graders explore justice system during Romulus Courthouse Community DayOn Thursday, hundreds of fourth-grade students from Metro Detroit experienced the justice system from a new perspective during an innovative community outreach program at the 34th District Courthouse in Romulus.
Romulus man bound over for trial after alleged arson, domestic violence in jealous rage incident
Read full article: Romulus man bound over for trial after alleged arson, domestic violence in jealous rage incidentTerrell Valentino Flake, 38, from Romulus, was bound over for trial in connection with allegedly setting an apartment building and a truck on fire over a jealous fit about his ex-girlfriend.
Detroit Metro Airport among most expensive to fly out of in US, data shows
Read full article: Detroit Metro Airport among most expensive to fly out of in US, data showsData from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that Detroit Metro Airport is one the most expensive busy airports to fly out of domestically.
Rare invasive bug intercepted for 3rd time in US history at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Rare invasive bug intercepted for 3rd time in US history at Detroit Metro AirportRare spore-spreading seed bugs were intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport, marking the third time the species has been intercepted in the U.S.
Farmington Hills City Council rejects Sheetz proposal at 12 Mile, Middlebelt roads over traffic concerns
Read full article: Farmington Hills City Council rejects Sheetz proposal at 12 Mile, Middlebelt roads over traffic concernsThe Farmington Hills City Council voted Monday night not to approve a proposed Sheetz location at the intersection of 12 Mile and Middlebelt roads.
Sheetz faces strong opposition in Farmington Hills over traffic concerns for proposed location
Read full article: Sheetz faces strong opposition in Farmington Hills over traffic concerns for proposed locationPopular gas station chain Sheetz is making waves in Metro Detroit. When Sheetz opened its first location in Romulus, customers lined up out the door to experience it.
Driver killed, passenger injured when vehicle crashes into bridge pillar on I-275, catches fire
Read full article: Driver killed, passenger injured when vehicle crashes into bridge pillar on I-275, catches fireOne person was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash on I-275 in Romulus.
How ‘potentially destructive’ fruit fly larvae were intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: How ‘potentially destructive’ fruit fly larvae were intercepted at Detroit Metro AirportYou’re looking at a picture of larvae from a “rare and potentially destructive” fruit fly that were intercepted at the Detroit Metro Airport. Gross!

Sheetz expansion sparks concerns among Metro Detroit businesses
Read full article: Sheetz expansion sparks concerns among Metro Detroit businessesA popular gas station is breaking out in Metro Detroit, but not everyone is happy about it. Sheetz plans to open dozens of locations in the next five years. However, one group wants to stop this expansion from happening.
Metro Detroit communities continue battle against radioactive waste dumping
Read full article: Metro Detroit communities continue battle against radioactive waste dumpingCanton Township, Van Buren Township, Belleville, Romulus, and Wayne County are fighting an expensive, uphill battle against Wayne Disposal Inc., which is bringing radioactive waste to the area.
Delta planes getting all new interiors -- virtual tour, timeline, what to know
Read full article: Delta planes getting all new interiors -- virtual tour, timeline, what to knowDelta Air Lines is completely redesigning the interior of its planes. Here's a virtual tour, a timeline, and everything to know.
Metro Detroit TSA inspector saves 2 lives with organ donation
Read full article: Metro Detroit TSA inspector saves 2 lives with organ donationLindsay Umphrey knew two things: she wanted to work for the Transportation Security Administration. Later in life, she realized she wanted to be an organ donor.
Trump falsely claims Harris campaign ‘faked’ Detroit rally photos
Read full article: Trump falsely claims Harris campaign ‘faked’ Detroit rally photosFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed that photos from the Kamala Harris rally at Detroit Metro Airport last week were AI generated to exaggerate the size of the crowd.
‘When we fight, we win’: Kamala Harris holds largest rally of campaign at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: ‘When we fight, we win’: Kamala Harris holds largest rally of campaign at Detroit Metro AirportVice President Kamala Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz visited Michigan on Wednesday for a rally at Metro Detroit Airport.
List of all the new restaurants and shops coming to Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: List of all the new restaurants and shops coming to Detroit Metro AirportDetroit Metro Airport announced that it is adding 12 new shops, six new restaurants, and two video game lounges to the McNamara Terminal as contracts with other businesses expire.
Here are the 12 new shops, 6 new restaurants coming to DTW as other contracts expire
Read full article: Here are the 12 new shops, 6 new restaurants coming to DTW as other contracts expireDetroit Metro Airport announced that it is adding 12 new shops, six new restaurants, and two video game lounges to the McNamara Terminal as contracts with other businesses expire.
DTW rebuilding 67 bathrooms in McNamara Terminal -- occupied lights, shelves, stools, more
Read full article: DTW rebuilding 67 bathrooms in McNamara Terminal -- occupied lights, shelves, stools, moreDetroit Metro Airport is completely stripping down and rebuilding 67 bathrooms in the McNamara Terminal.
DTW flier from Ghana tries to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose public health threat
Read full article: DTW flier from Ghana tries to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose public health threatA passenger flying from Ghana to Detroit Metro Airport tried to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose a public health threat to humans.
