Federal immigration officials have abandoned plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into an immigration detention center and instead will sell the property, a decision that follows a lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel challenging the project.
Flem Peacher VI has spent his entire life in Romulus. He’s the pastor of the Father & Son Faith Christian Center in Westland and runs his own dog-training business. However, his entire world was nearly destroyed in a hail of bullets on the night of May 6.
A BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is under investigation by the state for allegedly price gouging drivers, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.
Nessel’s office received more than 16 complaints about the gas station in 2025 and 2026, according to a court filing.
Travelers heading to Detroit Metropolitan Airport this weekend are urged to plan ahead, as multiple freeway closures could affect travel times.
Flights at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport were temporarily halted Tuesday evening as thunderstorms moved through southeast Michigan, prompting federal aviation officials to issue a ground stop.
Two National Institutes of Health researchers were charged Tuesday with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox into the United States and making false statements to federal law enforcement, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The man who drove a car into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport reportedly told police he was there to meet Tom Cruise.
An employee who was 10 feet away when a car crashed into Detroit Metro Airport described what happened on Friday morning.
A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has permanently banned a Van Buren Township landfill from accepting radioactive waste, handing a major victory to surrounding communities that spent years fighting the facility.
The re-routing of Wednesday night’s Air France flight from Paris to Detroit Metro Airport was a bizarre end to a long travel day.
On Wednesday, May 20, a plane heading to Metro Detroit from France was diverted to Montreal after officials discovered that a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was on board.
Hisben Tchibinda arrived at Detroit Metro Airport at 4:30 a.m. Monday for a flight he booked on Spirit Airlines, unaware the airline had shut down.
The Spirit Airlines section of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was empty Saturday morning — a shocking sight that signaled the end of the budget carrier’s operations.
Cheap flights could be at risk. Spirit Airlines, one of the most affordable carriers in the country, may be forced to shut down without a government bailout, raising serious questions about flights, fares, and jobs.
Delta Air Lines just launched a three-day flash sale, offering deals on flights to popular leisure destinations in the U.S. and in Latin America.
A Michigan congresswoman has introduced legislation to stop federal immigration authorities from turning warehouses into detention centers.
Parking at the Detroit Metro Airport could soon become easier as a new guidance system is being installed in the McNamara Terminal Garage.
A Metro Detroit gas station is facing backlash after residents said the price reached $5.64 per gallon -- more than a dollar over nearby competitors.
Some residents near Romulus are raising concerns about the price of regular unleaded at a BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport, where the posted cash price reached $5.64 per gallon.
A Monroe man accused of reporting a fake bomb threat for a flight leaving from the Detroit Metro Airport has pleaded guilty to his charges.
City and state officials in Romulus filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from moving forward with plans to use a commercial warehouse as an immigration detention facility.
Hundreds of ICE officers were deployed Monday to airports nationwide to assist Transportation Security Administration officers at security checkpoints during a busy spring break and holiday travel period, a move that sparked conversation among travelers.
Travelers should expect longer, less predictable security lines at some airports this spring break as staffing strains tied to a partial government shutdown affect Transportation Security Administration operations.
According to DTW, security wait times are relatively short. It’s about five minutes to get through security at the Evans Terminals, and it’s about two minutes at the McNamara Terminal. Now, as to why there are so many delays and cancellations, it’s a one-two punch.
A man from Houston, Texas, accused of killing two people at a Macomb County auto dealership, has been found competent to stand trial after receiving a mental health evaluation.
Drivers traveling along Interstate 94 coming from Detroit Metro Airport might have noticed a stark change in the landscape. A lot of trees were cleared from the median.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt its plans to use a recently purchased warehouse in Romulus as a detention center with up to 500 beds.
The mayor of Romulus says the city still has not received formal notification from the Department of Homeland Security about its plans for an ICE detention center, but found documents online indicating the agency intends to use the property for that purpose.
The Romulus City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night opposing ICE’s purchase of a warehouse to house a detention facility.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has released a statement slamming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) move to expand in Southeast Michigan.
Officials with the Wayne County Airport Authority spoke for the first time following the horrifying moment when a car smashed through the glass in Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal on the night of Jan. 23.
Local 4 obtained new video footage showing a terrifying crash at Detroit Metro Airport involving a man driving his Mercedes-Benz S-Class into the terminal.
People dropping off or picking up friends and family at Detroit Metro Airport will see large yellow barricades lining the streets around both terminals.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will soon begin construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.
A security breach at Detroit Metropolitan Airport has sparked safety concerns after a car smashed through the entrance of McNamara Terminal on Friday evening.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will soon begin construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.
A man accused of bringing at gun to a middle school in Michigan cussed 14 times and told the judge to get a real job during his first court hearing.
Maria Scott, the secretary at Romulus Middle School, is speaking out for the first time after stopping an armed man from entering the school.
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A Michigan man accused of showing up to a middle school with a gun swore 14 times during a hearing, told the judge to get a real job, put his fingers in his ears, and said it was the “the fakest s--t I’ve seen in my life.”
The man accused of firing a gun outside of Romulus Middle School appeared in court Thursday afternoon and immediately began cussing out the judge.
School security personnel immediately locked down the building and called 911 after spotting the armed man at the front doors, Romulus Police Chief Robert Pfannes said.
A man was arrested after allegedly trying to get into Romulus Middle School with a gun, according to an official.
Two brothers said they were stabbed in a hotel foyer in Romulus Saturday night over a parking dispute.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport issued a ground delay on Monday as snow squalls and high winds hit the region, causing widespread flight disruptions during the busy holiday travel rush.
On Christmas Eve, at Detroit Metro Airport, a group of soldiers got an emotional hero’s welcome home thanks to an organization whose goal is to make military members’ lives easier.
It started as a simple weed growing in a parking lot near Detroit Metro Airport, but for dozens of travelers around the holiday, it grew into much more.
US Airman 1st class Cody Bradshaw has served in the Air Force for a year and Saturday was the first time the 26-year-old Saginaw native has been able to come back home.
Police are reminding drivers about stopping for school buses after a young student in Romulus was almost hit by a car that failed to stop.
Delta Air Lines has issued a waiver for Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) passengers who were affected by the ground stop on Friday morning.
Delta Air Lines flights at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) are delayed by several hours Friday due to a computer issue.
Delta Air Lines flights at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) are now under a “ground delay,” with most flights delayed about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Hundreds of people are stuck at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) as Delta Air Lines flights remain delayed by hours.
Millions of Michiganders are on the move this Thanksgiving weekend, traveling by car and plane, according to AAA.
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.
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.
A 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.
A 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.
A 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.
Shelby 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.
Travelers 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.
Federal workers who aid airport operations can get up to $20 in free food and beverages per day at Detroit Metro Airport.
A controversial TSA video is sparking outrage at airports, including Detroit Metro Airport, where a sign has been posted addressing those concerns.
A 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.