Growing deed fraud crisis in Detroit sparks call for reforms and homeowner awareness
Read full article: Growing deed fraud crisis in Detroit sparks call for reforms and homeowner awarenessDeed 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.
Morning 4: Elevator outage forces Detroit senior apartment residents to climb stairs -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Elevator outage forces Detroit senior apartment residents to climb stairs -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Detroit senior apartmentโs elevator out, forcing residents to climb dozens of stairs home
Read full article: Detroit senior apartmentโs elevator out, forcing residents to climb dozens of stairs homeThe Washington Boulevard Building Senior Apartments in downtown Detroit has no working elevator, leading to people climbing dozens of stairs to get home.
MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0
Read full article: MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the leagueโs first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Police search for suspect after frightening assault involving juvenile in Detroit
Read full article: Police search for suspect after frightening assault involving juvenile in DetroitThe Detroit Police Department is asking the public for information regarding an aggravated assault involving a juvenile.
Metro Detroitโs January of extremes: From 60 degrees to 10 below, snowiest in a decade
Read full article: Metro Detroitโs January of extremes: From 60 degrees to 10 below, snowiest in a decadeWinter has definitely been flexing in Metro Detroit this season, and the numbers tell the story.
Detroit sees yet another water main break as cold weather strains aging pipes
Read full article: Detroit sees yet another water main break as cold weather strains aging pipesThe city of Detroit is dealing with another water main break. The latest break sent water gushing down Fullerton Avenue near Whitcomb Street on Friday, Jan. 30.
NAACP Detroit branch calls on Congress to halt funding for ICE amid nationwide raids
Read full article: NAACP Detroit branch calls on Congress to halt funding for ICE amid nationwide raidsA panel of leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered in Detroit to speak out against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids happening across the country.
Detroit judge, 3 others, accused of embezzling over $270,000 from vulnerable people
Read full article: Detroit judge, 3 others, accused of embezzling over $270,000 from vulnerable peopleA Detroit judge is facing federal charges, along with three Detroiters, in connection with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable people.
More charges filed against Macomb County man after multi-day crime spree, wrong-way crash on I-94
Read full article: More charges filed against Macomb County man after multi-day crime spree, wrong-way crash on I-94More charges have been filed against a Clinton Township man who is already accused of assault and home invasion in connection with a multi-day crime spree, following the discovery of controlled substances during searches tied to the case.
City of Detroit expands standby shelters, respite locations amid extreme cold temperatures
Read full article: City of Detroit expands standby shelters, respite locations amid extreme cold temperaturesThe city of Detroit has expanded emergency standby shelters and respite locations to help residents stay safe and warm during the ongoing extreme cold.
Metro Detroit faces brutally cold wind chills as deep freeze continues
Read full article: Metro Detroit faces brutally cold wind chills as deep freeze continuesA Cold Weather Advisory will take effect at midnight for much of Southeast Michigan and remain in place through 10 a.m. Friday, as dangerously cold wind chills develop across the region.
$77K, 17 guns, cocaine seized in Detroit-Downriver drug bust, police say
Read full article: $77K, 17 guns, cocaine seized in Detroit-Downriver drug bust, police sayA months-long investigation into a suspected drug trafficking organization operating in the Detroit and Downriver areas has led to 17 guns, $77,000 in cash, cocaine, marijuana and more, police said.
Leland House residents fight for belongings as Detroit building faces potential auction
Read full article: Leland House residents fight for belongings as Detroit building faces potential auctionResidents of the historic Leland House in Downtown Detroit remain unable to retrieve their belongings more than a month after an emergency evacuation, as owners push toward a potential March auction of the troubled property.
Metro Detroit USPS employees, accomplices plead guilty to $63M mail theft and fraud
Read full article: Metro Detroit USPS employees, accomplices plead guilty to $63M mail theft and fraudUnited States Postal Service employee and their accomplices have pleaded guilty to a $63 million mail theft and fraud scheme.
Detroit volunteers team up to address homelessness during annual count
Read full article: Detroit volunteers team up to address homelessness during annual countTeams of volunteers with the Homeless Action Network of Detroit hit the streets Wednesday night for the 2026 homelessness point-in-time count.
Wayne County prosecutor declines charges in deaths of siblings in Greektown van
Read full article: Wayne County prosecutor declines charges in deaths of siblings in Greektown vanWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced on Wednesday that her office will not charge the mother of the two children who died nearly one year ago from carbon monoxide poisoning while living in a van parked at the Greektown Casino parking garage.
โWe just want running waterโ: Detroit rental company under scrutiny after family lives without water
Read full article: โWe just want running waterโ: Detroit rental company under scrutiny after family lives without waterFor more than 20 days, a Detroit family lived in a rental home without running water, despite being told the property was livable before they moved in.
Detroit Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.55 million contract extension
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.55 million contract extensionThe Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Know the signs, when to see a professional
Read full article: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Know the signs, when to see a professionalIf you are out and about when itโs cold, clearly you love winter. But getting out and embracing it is also the best way to get through it for those who struggle this time of year.
Fire investigators search for man who set home on fire on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Fire investigators search for man who set home on fire on Detroitโs east sideThe Detroit Fire Investigation Division, a joint task force between the Detroit police and Fire departments, is seeking the publicโs assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest connected to an arson in the summer of 2025.
Red Wingsโ Kane ties Starsโ Modano as highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history
Read full article: Red Wingsโ Kane ties Starsโ Modano as highest-scoring American-born players in NHL historyPatrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings has tied Dallasโ Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born players in NHL history.
Cold weather, aging pipes lead to multiple water main breaks in Detroit
Read full article: Cold weather, aging pipes lead to multiple water main breaks in DetroitThe city of Detroit spent Tuesday dealing with dozens of water main breaks that officials said were caused by aging infrastructure and frigid temperatures.
Faith, family, education drive success at historic catholic school in SW Detroit
Read full article: Faith, family, education drive success at historic catholic school in SW DetroitMore often than not, itโs the people who quietly show up, day in and day out, who make the biggest difference in a community. In Southwest Detroit, that kind of steady leadership is on display at Holy Redeemer Catholic Schoolโan institution that has served generations of local families for well over a century.
Detroit police officer pleads guilty in Lincoln Park home invasion, assault case
Read full article: Detroit police officer pleads guilty in Lincoln Park home invasion, assault caseA Detroit police officer accused of going into a Lincoln Park home and assaulting a man over a parking situation pleaded guilty to some of his charges.
Detroit declares cold-weather health emergency, opens expanded shelter and warming sites
Read full article: Detroit declares cold-weather health emergency, opens expanded shelter and warming sitesThe city of Detroit has expanded emergency standby shelters and respite locations to provide residents with safe, warm spaces during the ongoing extreme cold.
Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils Detroit program targeting noncompliant senior housing
Read full article: Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils Detroit program targeting noncompliant senior housingMayor Mary Sheffield announced a new city initiative to improve living conditions for seniors and disabled residents in Detroit apartment buildings, focusing on stronger enforcement against noncompliant property owners and more consistent communication with tenants.
Why Detroit deployed its full snowplow fleet for just 5 inches of snow
Read full article: Why Detroit deployed its full snowplow fleet for just 5 inches of snowDetroit Public Works deployed its full fleet of salt trucks and snow plows on Tuesday to tackle approximately five inches of snowfall, with additional contractors called in to clear residential streets, despite the deployment being below the typical threshold for such work.
Local author opens book-and-wine lounge, bringing new energy to Detroitโs Corktown
Read full article: Local author opens book-and-wine lounge, bringing new energy to Detroitโs CorktownTamela Todd, owner of Sip n Read in Detroit's Corktown, has transformed her passion for reading and wine into a thriving community space thatโs quickly becoming a neighborhood hub.
How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state 189 years ago today
Read full article: How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state 189 years ago todayHappy 189th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you donโt look a day over 125. Whatโs your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. Itโs working.
Sub-zero wind chills in Metro Detroit raise frostbite, hypothermia concerns
Read full article: Sub-zero wind chills in Metro Detroit raise frostbite, hypothermia concernsEmergency room physicians are warning residents about the heightened risks of frostbite and hypothermia as dangerous sub-zero wind chills sweep through the Detroit Metro area.
Detroit Pistonsโ J.B. Bickerstaff named head coach for 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Read full article: Detroit Pistonsโ J.B. Bickerstaff named head coach for 2026 NBA All-Star GameDetroit Pistons leading man J.B. Bickerstaff was named head coach for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game after his new look โBad Boysโ clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference through Feb. 1.
Why CURE Insurance denied claim for Michigan woman whose car was stolen out of driveway
Read full article: Why CURE Insurance denied claim for Michigan woman whose car was stolen out of drivewayCURE Insurance denied a claim from a Michigan woman whose car was stolen out of her driveway and later found totaled.
Josรฉ Ramรญrez agrees to 7-year, $175 million deal with Guardians, AP source says
Read full article: Josรฉ Ramรญrez agrees to 7-year, $175 million deal with Guardians, AP source saysAll-star third baseman Josรฉ Ramรญrez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal to stay with the Cleveland Guardians.
A drug deal gone bad and a woman killed: How Michigan is linked to cross-country murder case
Read full article: A drug deal gone bad and a woman killed: How Michigan is linked to cross-country murder casePolice said a drug deal went bad when a buyerโs plan to rob his supplier backfired, and that led to a woman being killed at a storage facility. Now thereโs a Michigan connection to this cross-country murder case.
Macomb County man faces charges after assault, high-speed chase, wrong-way I-94 crash
Read full article: Macomb County man faces charges after assault, high-speed chase, wrong-way I-94 crashA 53-year-old Macomb County man is facing several charges after his alleged multi-day crime spree included assaulting a woman, leading police on a high-speed chase, driving toward an officer and more before ending in a wrong-way crash.
Dangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit this weekend
Read full article: Dangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit this weekendDangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit as Arctic air remains in place heading into the weekend. A Cold Weather Advisory for cold wind chills remains in effect through Saturday morning, but even after the advisory expires, bitter cold will linger across the region.
โAny dog outside is an emergencyโ: As bitter cold hits Detroit, animal control warns about outdoor pets
Read full article: โAny dog outside is an emergencyโ: As bitter cold hits Detroit, animal control warns about outdoor petsAs frigid temperatures settle across metro Detroit, Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) says itโs seeing a surge in calls and is urging residents to ensure pets have safe, warm shelter.
Bus riders bundle up to stay safe as bitter cold grips Metro Detroit
Read full article: Bus riders bundle up to stay safe as bitter cold grips Metro DetroitWith temperatures dropping well below freezing, itโs tough to be outside โ but some people have no choice. At a bus station in downtown Detroit, the cold is palpable. One man said he doesnโt want to walk in the freezing weather, so he waits for the bus to pick him up.
How car wash, plumbing teams adapt to working outside amid freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit
Read full article: How car wash, plumbing teams adapt to working outside amid freezing temperatures in Metro DetroitWorking in freezing temperatures is a challenge many workers face during harsh winter months. While most people stay indoors to keep warm, some have no choice but to keep working outside, no matter how cold it gets.
โSheโs so strongโ: Detroit family shares recovery journey of 5-year-old girl hit by car
Read full article: โSheโs so strongโ: Detroit family shares recovery journey of 5-year-old girl hit by carAfter more than 120 days in the hospital and weeks in a coma, 5-year-old Santana Martin is back home in Detroit, surrounded by family.
Macomb County man facing charges in multi-day crime spree that ended in wrong-way crash on I-94
Read full article: Macomb County man facing charges in multi-day crime spree that ended in wrong-way crash on I-94A 53-year-old Macomb County man is facing several charges after his alleged multi-day crime spree ended with a wrong-way crash on I-94, officials said.
Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center closed this weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures
Read full article: Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center closed this weekend due to dangerously cold temperaturesThe Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, due to dangerously cold temperatures expected across metro Detroit.
Dangerous cold worsens across Metro Detroit ahead of weekend snow
Read full article: Dangerous cold worsens across Metro Detroit ahead of weekend snowA Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan until 10 a.m. Saturday, with wind chills expected to dip as low as 25 degrees below zero at times. The cold poses a serious risk for frostbite and hypothermia, especially for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Bitter cold hits Metro Detroit: Wind chills to -25, schools closed, and trees could split
Read full article: Bitter cold hits Metro Detroit: Wind chills to -25, schools closed, and trees could splitWeโve talked about it all week long, and now itโs finally here. Bitter cold will settle into Metro Detroit overnight, causing schools to close and trees to explode.
Belle Isle Nature Center offers educational fun all year-round
Read full article: Belle Isle Nature Center offers educational fun all year-roundA Detroit gem is offering interactive exhibits, animal habitats, and a chance to learn about nature. You can experience it all while staying indoors at the Belle Isle Nature Center.
2 deaths, 1 plea deal: Desmond Burks admits guilt in Detroit neurosurgeonโs killing, road rage death
Read full article: 2 deaths, 1 plea deal: Desmond Burks admits guilt in Detroit neurosurgeonโs killing, road rage deathThe trial of Desmond Burks ended before it began on Wednesday, as Burks took a plea deal on the second day of jury selection.
City of Detroit extends emergency shelters amid extreme cold temperatures
Read full article: City of Detroit extends emergency shelters amid extreme cold temperaturesThe city of Detroit is extending the availability of standby shelters and respite locations to help residents cope with continued extreme cold conditions through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Extreme Cold Watch issued for SE Michigan as Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills
Read full article: Extreme Cold Watch issued for SE Michigan as Arctic air brings dangerous wind chillsThe National Weather Service in Detroit has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Thursday night until Saturday morning.
Listen: Caller makes 3 bomb threats to misdirect police before Grand Blanc church attack
Read full article: Listen: Caller makes 3 bomb threats to misdirect police before Grand Blanc church attackThe Grand Blanc Township church shooter called in three bomb threats to nearby churches to misdirect police right before his real attack, authorities said.
Listen: Attacker calls in 3 bomb threats to misdirect police before Grand Blanc church shooting
Read full article: Listen: Attacker calls in 3 bomb threats to misdirect police before Grand Blanc church shootingThe Grand Blanc Township church shooter called in three bomb threats to nearby churches to misdirect police right before his real attack, authorities said.
Man pleads guilty to killing well-known Detroit neurosurgeon, 67-year-old man
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to killing well-known Detroit neurosurgeon, 67-year-old manThe man accused of killing a well-known Detroit neurosurgeon and a 67-year-old Dearborn driver pleaded guilty on Wednesday, ending jury selection.