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.
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.
DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village Theater
Read full article: DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village TheaterAs 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.
Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murder
Read full article: Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murderA 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.
500 crashes in 5 years on this Metro Detroit freeway -- Resident calls it a ‘drag strip’
Read full article: 500 crashes in 5 years on this Metro Detroit freeway -- Resident calls it a ‘drag strip’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.
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.
‘Women should not live in fear’: DOJ files sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit against Michigan landlord
Read full article: ‘Women should not live in fear’: DOJ files sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit against Michigan landlordThe Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Michigan landlord for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants and retaliating against those who refused his advances.
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.
‘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.
Former Hamtramck police officer sues city, city council over alleged civil rights violations
Read full article: Former Hamtramck police officer sues city, city council over alleged civil rights violationsA former Hamtramck police officer is suing the city and the city council, claiming his civil rights and whistleblower protections were violated.
Hamtramck mayoral recount expands Alharbi’s lead, 37 ballots remain disputed
Read full article: Hamtramck mayoral recount expands Alharbi’s lead, 37 ballots remain disputedAdam 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.
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.
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.
‘Time for you to suffer’: Prosecutors say these 6 texts show control David Taylor held over workers
Read full article: ‘Time for you to suffer’: Prosecutors say these 6 texts show control David Taylor held over workersThe 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.
Legal battles, recount cloud Hamtramck mayoral race after 6-vote margin
Read full article: Legal battles, recount cloud Hamtramck mayoral race after 6-vote marginThe 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 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.
‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for money
Read full article: ‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for moneyA 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, 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.
Video: Suspects use stolen truck to rip open Livonia store doors, steal liquor and lottery tickets
Read full article: Video: Suspects use stolen truck to rip open Livonia store doors, steal liquor and lottery ticketsOne 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 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.
How a Michigan museum tracked down, restored Rosa Parks’ bus
Read full article: How a Michigan museum tracked down, restored Rosa Parks’ busOn 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.
List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter storm
Read full article: List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter stormFollowing the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.
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.
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.
Road crews, homeowners prepare as first big snowstorm hits post-Thanksgiving travel in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Road crews, homeowners prepare as first big snowstorm hits post-Thanksgiving travel in Metro DetroitWith the first big snow on the way, road crews across Metro Detroit are preparing for a busy few days.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Police search for missing 19-month-old last seen with biological mother in Inkster
Read full article: Police search for missing 19-month-old last seen with biological mother in InksterPolice are searching for missing 19-month-old Camyla Bicy, who was last seen with her biological mother, Briana Bicy.
Inkster nightclub shooting sparks multi-city manhunt; suspect fatally shot by Trenton police
Read full article: Inkster nightclub shooting sparks multi-city manhunt; suspect fatally shot by Trenton policeEarly Wednesday morning, a shooting at Bogarts Lounge in Inkster left a security guard wounded and sparked a deadly police shooting in Trenton.
Man shot, killed by Trenton police was accused of shooting, injuring strip club security officer
Read full article: Man shot, killed by Trenton police was accused of shooting, injuring strip club security officerThe 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.
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.
Authorities search for suspects after teen is killed in Highland Park shooting
Read full article: Authorities search for suspects after teen is killed in Highland Park shootingHighland 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.
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.
Here’s a look at the process for officials to change, improve Wayne County roads
Read full article: Here’s a look at the process for officials to change, improve Wayne County roadsThe process of implementing traffic safety improvements in Wayne County can take years, even when public safety concerns are identified, county officials say.
Man accused of using 40+ stolen credit card numbers for 60 purchases at Metro Detroit stores
Read full article: Man accused of using 40+ stolen credit card numbers for 60 purchases at Metro Detroit storesA 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.
Dearborn man found guilty of sexually assaulting child over several years
Read full article: Dearborn man found guilty of sexually assaulting child over several yearsA Dearborn man was found guilty on charges stemming from multiple sexual assaults on a child over several years, according to the prosecutor’s office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit nonprofits provide meals, winter gear to those in need at Cass Park
Read full article: Detroit nonprofits provide meals, winter gear to those in need at Cass ParkDozens 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.
Man accused of using stolen credit card info to buy gift cards in Wayne County tap-to-pay scheme
Read full article: Man accused of using stolen credit card info to buy gift cards in Wayne County tap-to-pay schemeA 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.
Big Sean gives back to Detroit with $25K gas giveaway, community love
Read full article: Big Sean gives back to Detroit with $25K gas giveaway, community loveHomegrown 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.
Best friends graduate together among 51 new Detroit firefighters
Read full article: Best friends graduate together among 51 new Detroit firefightersFriendship 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.
Road closures, bus reroutes, parking for America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White
Read full article: Road closures, bus reroutes, parking for America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner WhiteThe 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.
Michigan mom pleads guilty to misdemeanor after giving daughter knife used in school stabbing
Read full article: Michigan mom pleads guilty to misdemeanor after giving daughter knife used in school stabbingA Michigan mother pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after giving her daughter a knife that was used in a school stabbing.
Michigan Lottery: Wayne County man wins $1M on scratch off ticket other customer passed on
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Wayne County man wins $1M on scratch off ticket other customer passed onA 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.
¡Viva Mexicantown! Main Street Rebrand Fiesta happening this weekend in Detroit -- what to know
Read full article: ¡Viva Mexicantown! Main Street Rebrand Fiesta happening this weekend in Detroit -- what to knowThis rebrand is a community-driven push to show off Mexicantown’s unique culture and thriving businesses.