Building at Riverfront Towers without full A/C for over a month, city issuing tickets after expired notice
Read full article: Building at Riverfront Towers without full A/C for over a month, city issuing tickets after expired noticeOne tower at a downtown apartment complex, Riverfront Towers, is sweating through summer without full, working A/C. Residents say it’s been nearly two months.
Wildfire smoke grounds Thunder Over Michigan air show flights, but crowds still turn out
Read full article: Wildfire smoke grounds Thunder Over Michigan air show flights, but crowds still turn outCrowds turned out Friday for the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport despite hazardous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
4 shot outside Detroit church during funeral; officer shoots armed suspect, Chief Bettison says
Read full article: 4 shot outside Detroit church during funeral; officer shoots armed suspect, Chief Bettison saysA Detroit police officer shot and wounded an armed suspect after the man opened fire into a crowd, hitting four people during a fight outside a church funeral on the city’s west side.
Detroit air quality crisis: Air purifiers sell out as Canadian wildfire smoke lingers
Read full article: Detroit air quality crisis: Air purifiers sell out as Canadian wildfire smoke lingersOver the last 48 hours, that thick layer of Canadian wildfire smoke has made breathing difficult for people across the area, both outdoors and in their homes.
FBI says Metro Detroit investors may have been victims of an alleged sports complex investment scheme
Read full article: FBI says Metro Detroit investors may have been victims of an alleged sports complex investment schemeThe FBI is asking potential victims to come forward after a Metro Detroit businessman was charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged investment scheme tied to a proposed sports complex development.
Detroit woman charged after 2022 attack in which victim was allegedly beaten, run over
Read full article: Detroit woman charged after 2022 attack in which victim was allegedly beaten, run overRajena LaMartique Linson, 25, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the 2022 assault of a 19-year-old woman who officials allege was beaten, struck twice by a vehicle and left to die in freezing temperatures.
‘All bets are off:’ Feds say Melvindale man threatened to shoot ICE agents
Read full article: ‘All bets are off:’ Feds say Melvindale man threatened to shoot ICE agentsA Melvindale man is accused of making online threats to shoot and kill federal law enforcement officers -- even allegedly posting the threats publicly across Facebook, Threads and TikTok after a prior search warrant and a warning from agents.
Romulus SWAT standoff ends in arrest after man barricades girlfriend, threatens police
Read full article: Romulus SWAT standoff ends in arrest after man barricades girlfriend, threatens policeA 32-year-old Ypsilanti man is facing charges after reportedly assaulting his girlfriend and barricading himself inside a Romulus home.
Mayor Sheffield, Detroit health chief addresses wildfire smoke threat
Read full article: Mayor Sheffield, Detroit health chief addresses wildfire smoke threatDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed, and other city officials will hold a press conference to address the ongoing health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke impacting the region.
A Westland bowling alley shooting, a forgotten ID, and a federal sentence -- 5 years in the making
Read full article: A Westland bowling alley shooting, a forgotten ID, and a federal sentence -- 5 years in the makingA man linked to a 2021 shooting at a Westland bowling alley has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
FBI: Motown Sports Village promoter charged in alleged multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme in Romulus
Read full article: FBI: Motown Sports Village promoter charged in alleged multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme in RomulusA West Bloomfield man has been federally charged with wire fraud in connection with a heavily marketed proposal to develop a sprawling youth sports and entertainment complex in Romulus.
Detroit crime hits decades-low as Michigan governor candidates debate how to keep progress going
Read full article: Detroit crime hits decades-low as Michigan governor candidates debate how to keep progress goingViolent crime has been trending downward in Detroit and across Michigan, but the five major candidates running for governor disagree on what it will take to sustain that progress.
Detroit auto shop leaves customers’ cars unfixed for months, state investigation underway
Read full article: Detroit auto shop leaves customers’ cars unfixed for months, state investigation underwayA Detroit auto shop is facing a wave of customer complaints after vehicles were left sitting unfixed for months. Motown Automotive Supercenter, located on Greenfield in Detroit, is now under investigation by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, officials confirmed.
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problems
Read full article: Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problemsYou can literally smell it, feel it, and, unfortunately, even taste it. The grimy, gross smoke from the Canadian wildfires has blanketed southeast Michigan, creating hazardous air conditions.
Detroit police search for woman linked to shooting at Wayne County deputy, 2022 attempted murder
Read full article: Detroit police search for woman linked to shooting at Wayne County deputy, 2022 attempted murderDetroit police have released new information in the case of a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy who was shot at, but not hit, and are asking for the public’s help locating a woman connected to both that incident and a brutal 2022 attempted murder.
A businessman promised investors to build a $3B sports complex near DTW. Feds say it was a scam
Read full article: A businessman promised investors to build a $3B sports complex near DTW. Feds say it was a scamA West Bloomfield businessman is facing a federal charge for his alleged role in a scheme to get millions of dollars in investment funds for a proposed sports complex in Romulus.
Wayne County Circuit Court closed to the public due to hazardous air quality
Read full article: Wayne County Circuit Court closed to the public due to hazardous air qualityThe Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is closed to the public on Thursday and Friday due to hazardous air quality conditions from the Canadian wildfire smoke.
Detroit ranked as having the worst air quality in the world -- see interactive map
Read full article: Detroit ranked as having the worst air quality in the world -- see interactive mapDetroit has been ranked as having the worst air quality in the world on Thursday after Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Michigan.
‘My legs gave out’ says a Wayne County woman after winning a $395,479 lottery prize
Read full article: ‘My legs gave out’ says a Wayne County woman after winning a $395,479 lottery prizeA Wayne County woman says her “legs gave out” after she found out she won a $395,479 Lucky 7s Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.
Crews return after residents on Detroit’s west side wait weeks for tree debris cleanup
Read full article: Crews return after residents on Detroit’s west side wait weeks for tree debris cleanupDetroit crews are expected to return to a west side neighborhood after residents said they waited weeks for the city to remove tree debris from their street.
Detroit begins installing more than 3,000 new streetlights to brighten neighborhoods
Read full article: Detroit begins installing more than 3,000 new streetlights to brighten neighborhoodsDetroit’s push to add mid-block streetlights is now underway in the Regent Park neighborhood, where Mayor Mary Sheffield unveiled the first of more than 3,000 new fixtures planned citywide.
Trump, ICE, and Detroit officials clash over immigration traffic stop policy
Read full article: Trump, ICE, and Detroit officials clash over immigration traffic stop policyA brief pause on certain traffic stops by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has sparked debate after President Donald Trump called on the agency to continue using the tactic despite recent fatal and serious crashes tied to ICE pursuits.
Carjacking suspect arrested after stabbing victim, crashing into building during police chase in Detroit
Read full article: Carjacking suspect arrested after stabbing victim, crashing into building during police chase in DetroitA man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a victim during a carjacking on Detroit’s west side before leading police on a chase that ended when he crashed into a building.
Thousands still without power as DTE tests failed cables in Detroit heat wave
Read full article: Thousands still without power as DTE tests failed cables in Detroit heat waveDTE crews were testing more than a mile of cable Wednesday after two cable failures that knocked customers offline, the utility said, as residents coped with repeated outages and extreme heat.
DTW cancels proposed cigar lounge following Spirit Airlines closure
Read full article: DTW cancels proposed cigar lounge following Spirit Airlines closurePlans for a proposed cigar lounge at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have been scrapped, with airport officials citing economic uncertainty following Spirit Airlines’ closure.
Hazel Park man awaits sentencing for double fatal shooting at Detroit gas station
Read full article: Hazel Park man awaits sentencing for double fatal shooting at Detroit gas stationA 30-year-old Hazel Park man is scheduled to be sentenced next month for the murder of two people at a Detroit gas station last summer.
Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM: Comparing today’s fan comments from the day he was hired
Read full article: Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM: Comparing today’s fan comments from the day he was hiredThe fan comments from when Steve Yzerman was hired as Detroit Red Wings general manager compared to when his tenure ended show the scope of the city's disappointment.
Newborn found dead in dumpster on Detroit’s east side, mother accused of concealing his death
Read full article: Newborn found dead in dumpster on Detroit’s east side, mother accused of concealing his deathA Detroit mother is accused of concealing the death of her newborn son after the child was found dead in a dumpster.
Teen charged after allegedly firing gun into air, wounding 5-year-old boy on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Teen charged after allegedly firing gun into air, wounding 5-year-old boy on Detroit’s west sideA 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire while sitting on the front porch of a home.
Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of custodian outside Chrysler Elementary School
Read full article: Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of custodian outside Chrysler Elementary SchoolA Detroit man is facing murder charges after a contracted custodian for Detroit Public Schools Community District was fatally shot during a dispute outside the school.
Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of elementary school janitor on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of elementary school janitor on city’s east sideA 43-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chrysler Elementary School janitor earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Detroit residents frustrated as storm debris remains more than a week after severe weather
Read full article: Detroit residents frustrated as storm debris remains more than a week after severe weatherMore than a week after severe storms moved through Metro Detroit, piles of fallen branches and debris remained along the curb Tuesday on Griggs Avenue on Detroit’s west side, causing headaches for residents as the city said it’s continuing to respond to a “record number” of reports of storm damage.
Woman escapes, barricaded man surrenders after threatening Romulus police during domestic violence standoff
Read full article: Woman escapes, barricaded man surrenders after threatening Romulus police during domestic violence standoffA 32-year-old Ypsilanti man was taken into custody after allegedly barricading himself inside a Romulus home with a woman during a domestic violence incident and threatening to kill responding officers.
Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy’s vehicle hit in shooting during rolling surveillance operation
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy’s vehicle hit in shooting during rolling surveillance operationA stretch of eastbound Interstate 94 near Moross Road was closed for hours Tuesday morning as law enforcement investigated a shooting where a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy was a target.
Residents protest against planned ‘Covergirls’ strip club reopening on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Residents protest against planned ‘Covergirls’ strip club reopening on Detroit’s east sideNearly 100-degree heat didn’t stop East Side Detroiters from gathering in protest, calling on the owners of a newly renovated building on Whittier near Roxbury to find another use for it before it reopens as a strip club.
Legislation announced with goal of improving protections for Michigan’s mental health patients
Read full article: Legislation announced with goal of improving protections for Michigan’s mental health patientsThere’s a new push to protect vulnerable patients in Michigan’s five mental health hospitals.
Memorial planned for Emily Barker — Metro Detroit native killed while battling Colorado wildfire
Read full article: Memorial planned for Emily Barker — Metro Detroit native killed while battling Colorado wildfireA public visitation and memorial is planned for Emily Barker, 38, on Tuesday, July 14 in Sterling Heights.
Wayne County failed to tell foreclosed homeowners about federal lawsuit, judge rules
Read full article: Wayne County failed to tell foreclosed homeowners about federal lawsuit, judge rulesWayne County failed to notify tens of thousands of homeowners of its involvement in a pending federal class action lawsuit alleging “gross governmental abuse” in the county’s foreclosure process, a federal judge ruled this week.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games bring hundreds of athletes to Detroit
Read full article: National Veterans Wheelchair Games bring hundreds of athletes to DetroitHundreds of athletes from across the country have descended on Detroit this week for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — a multi-day showcase of competition, courage and community.
Taylor man killed in stabbing remembered by family as ‘larger than life’ as woman faces murder charge
Read full article: Taylor man killed in stabbing remembered by family as ‘larger than life’ as woman faces murder chargeA Taylor man killed in a stabbing last week is being remembered by his family as “larger than life”, as the woman accused in his death faces a second-degree murder charge.
Southgate man seeks kidney transplant as family launches GoFundMe for travel costs
Read full article: Southgate man seeks kidney transplant as family launches GoFundMe for travel costsThe family of a Southgate man in need of a kidney transplant has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover travel costs as he works to get back on the transplant list after a medical setback.
‘It hits you in the gut’: Detroit nonprofit says 400 pairs of shoes stolen before youth giveaway event
Read full article: ‘It hits you in the gut’: Detroit nonprofit says 400 pairs of shoes stolen before youth giveaway eventA Detroit nonprofit is trying to recover after thieves stole hundreds of brand-new shoes intended for children from a warehouse during a summer community event.
Detroit teens work to clean up Old Redford through summer jobs program
Read full article: Detroit teens work to clean up Old Redford through summer jobs programDetroit teens are working to clean up the Old Redford neighborhood through the Detroit Blight Busters’ Summer Youth Employment Program, which aims to inspire pride, responsibility, and leadership among participants.
Father carjacked with 7-month-old baby inside vehicle; infant found safe, suspect at large in Detroit
Read full article: Father carjacked with 7-month-old baby inside vehicle; infant found safe, suspect at large in DetroitDetroit police spokesperson Jasmin Barmore said a 7-month-old boy was found safe about an hour after a carjacker stole a vehicle with the infant still inside on the city’s east side.
Livestream: Detroit police hold presser after baby found safe in kidnapping, carjacking 911 call
Read full article: Livestream: Detroit police hold presser after baby found safe in kidnapping, carjacking 911 callDetroit police are holding a press conference Friday afternoon after a baby was found safe following a kidnapping and carjacking 911 call.
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are underway in Detroit
Read full article: The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are underway in DetroitThe 45th National Veterans Wheelchair Games are underway in Detroit July 9–14, 2026, bringing hundreds of veteran athletes together for the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event exclusively for U.S. military veterans.
Westland to remove Flock safety license plate cameras after privacy concerns
Read full article: Westland to remove Flock safety license plate cameras after privacy concernsWestland will remove its 10 Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras when the city’s contract expires at the end of the month, following resident criticism and a split among city leaders over privacy, data access and the technology’s role in policing.
Detroit vertical farm highlights food safety measures as Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,300
Read full article: Detroit vertical farm highlights food safety measures as Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,300State health officials reported nearly 1,300 cyclosporiasis cases, raising concerns about contaminated food and water across the region. As investigators search for the source of the parasite, one Detroit farm says its growing process is designed to keep that kind of contamination out entirely.
Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlines
Read full article: Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlinesWith a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.
Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlines
Read full article: Vista Maria survivors rally to rewrite Michigan’s sexual assault deadlinesWith a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase -- one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.
DTE restores power to more than 99% of Metro Detroit. Now they prepare for tonight’s storms
Read full article: DTE restores power to more than 99% of Metro Detroit. Now they prepare for tonight’s stormsDTE Energy says its crews continue making progress restoring power across metro Detroit — and with more storms expected tonight, the company says teams are positioned to respond to any new outages.
Mayor, transportation officials, bus drivers celebrate opening of new $160M DDOT Coolidge Terminal
Read full article: Mayor, transportation officials, bus drivers celebrate opening of new $160M DDOT Coolidge TerminalMayor Mary Sheffield has joined with officials across the state to dedicate a new $160 million DDOT terminal complex to be the main base of operations on the city’s west side.
Detroit’s Motor City Mile has reached over $100k in donations -- Here’s where the money goes
Read full article: Detroit’s Motor City Mile has reached over $100k in donations -- Here’s where the money goesSwim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.
FEMA is covering 90% of flood help in Dearborn -- Here’s what the $8 million will do
Read full article: FEMA is covering 90% of flood help in Dearborn -- Here’s what the $8 million will doFEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.
Clinton Township native firefighter killed while battling Colorado wildfire returns home
Read full article: Clinton Township native firefighter killed while battling Colorado wildfire returns homeA 38-year-old Clinton Township woman who was among three firefighters killed while responding to a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah border was returned home early Thursday morning.
Metro Detroit residents frustrated as DTE power outages continue days after severe storms
Read full article: Metro Detroit residents frustrated as DTE power outages continue days after severe stormsDTE’s outage response after last week’s storms is continuing to leave some Metro Detroit residents frustrated and exhausted, even as the company’s CEO says crews are working to restore electricity across the region.
New photos show moments before Taylor police shot armed suspect in stolen U-Haul outside Sheetz gas station
Read full article: New photos show moments before Taylor police shot armed suspect in stolen U-Haul outside Sheetz gas stationPolice have released new photos that they say show the moments before four Taylor police officers shot a man wanted in connection with an alleged robbery in Ohio earlier this week.
Police Chief Todd Bettison updates arrest of 15-year-old in shooting of child on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police Chief Todd Bettison updates arrest of 15-year-old in shooting of child on Detroit’s west sideA 15-year-old boy is in custody in connection with the shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire while riding his bicycle on Detroit’s west side.
Broken crosswalk signal at Beech Daly, Glendale leaves pedestrians at risk in Redford Township
Read full article: Broken crosswalk signal at Beech Daly, Glendale leaves pedestrians at risk in Redford TownshipNeighbors in Redford are raising concerns about a missing crosswalk signal at the busy intersection of Beech Daly and Glendale — just a few blocks from Thurston High School.
5-year-old boy recovering after stray bullet hits him while riding bike in Detroit
Read full article: 5-year-old boy recovering after stray bullet hits him while riding bike in DetroitA Detroit police vehicle spent the day at the corner of Lindsay Street and Trojan Avenue, where the scary incident happened on Tuesday night, when another child in the city was injured by gunfire.
Stolen show chickens found after anonymous tip leads Detroit 4-H club to vacant lot
Read full article: Stolen show chickens found after anonymous tip leads Detroit 4-H club to vacant lotThe show chickens stolen from a Detroit 4-H club coop over the holiday weekend have been found, thanks to an anonymous tip.