City of Detroit maintenance workers could only board up the windows in the charred and frozen aftermath of a deadly fire that tore through a home on 12000 block of Rutherford – near Greenfield and I-96 – on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning.
20 Detroit children experienced holiday shopping with a unique twist Saturday, Dec. 13, as Detroit Police officers and Police Athletic League (PAL) members accompanied them on a $250 shopping spree at Meijer.
Dozens of bikes donated by the community rolled out to new homes on Saturday, Dec. 13. The bikes were given to kids and families who need them most, providing more than just transportation.
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old boy from Highland Park in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy from Detroit.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Casada Sorrell, also known as rapper Sada Baby, waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a controlled substance possession charge.
A defense expert testified Thursday that the 2008 Detroit fire that killed firefighter Walter Harris may not have been arson, challenging the investigation that led to Mario Willis’ conviction.
Police are searching for suspects who were involved in a barbershop double homicide on Detroit’s west side.
Mitch Albom’s 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon brought out countless big names from the world of sports and entertainment on Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
A critical hearing that could determine the fate of a man convicted in a Detroit firefighter’s death continues Friday with testimony from a key defense expert who claims the original fire investigation was flawed.
Gary Lansky, 74, was sentenced for the October 2024 non-fatal assault of a 7-year-old girl in Detroit.
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.
A 34-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at a McDonald’s on Detroit’s west side has been bound over for trial.
A convicted sex offender from Detroit who sex trafficked a woman and two young girls has been sentenced, officials said.
A mandatory evacuation was ordered at a Detroit apartment complex after a building malfunction caused a power outage.
Detroit police Director of Media Relations Jasmine Barmore provided an update on a double shooting that occurred on the city’s west side.
The first year of prenatal and postnatal care is critical for both moms and babies. But for many Detroit families, just getting to the doctor can be a major challenge.
Defense attorneys on Wednesday aggressively challenged the original fire investigation that led to Mario Willis’s prison sentence in the 2008 death of Detroit firefighter Walter Harris.
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) will distribute food boxes to support community members across Metro Detroit this holiday season.
As Metro Detroit braces for snow and freezing rain overnight Tuesday, Wayne County officials are mobilizing their winter weather response.
Another day marked off the calendar means another day without heat for the people living inside the Alden Towers on Detroit’s east side. The city issued a correction order to the apartment last week, but the heat still was not back on Tuesday.
In a dramatic day of testimony on Tuesday, the key witness in a 2008 Detroit firefighter death case repeatedly claimed the fatal fire was an accident, while simultaneously maintaining that the defendant ordered him to start it – raising new questions about a conviction that has stood for over a decade.
Residents of the Leland House apartments in Detroit can rest easier, as power will remain on.
Dearborn Heights’ new mayor, Mo Baydoun, says he’s listening to neighbors and moving quickly to address public-safety nuisances — from blight and parking to snow removal and emergency response times.
A series of witnesses took the stand Monday in what became a dramatic first day of testimony in Mario Willis’ bid for freedom, challenging the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness in the 2008 Detroit firefighter death case.
Hamtramck’s already-chaotic 2025 election has escalated into a full-scale legal battle, with City Clerk Rana Faraj filing a sweeping lawsuit alleging retaliation, defamation, and violations of Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act.
The event showcased young leaders using their voices to support meaningful causes and raised more than $175,000 for Kids On The Go, an organization providing therapies and programs for children with special needs.
Michigan Central is emerging as a key ecosystem for drone companies and operators, advancing urban drone technology and applications.
The Rhonda Walker Foundation hosted its 23rd annual Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Club in Detroit -- providing food, gifts and holiday cheer to more than 100 children and their families staying at shelters.
Hundreds of Detroit families braved frigid temperatures Saturday morning, lining up for Eminem’s annual coat giveaway -- a 17-year tradition that continues to meet growing community needs.
A viral Facebook Live video showed a woman getting dragged out of a dollar store in Michigan. After seeing it, her family is demanding answers.
A Michigan woman said she told her psychiatric nurse everything, and that led to the nurse taking advantage of her.
Prosecutors released six text messages that they say shows the complete control David Taylor had over his call center workers.
On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., more than 50 Midtown destinations will come together for a festive evening filled with shopping, dining, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Big Sean and Usher, both global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, have announced a $1 million investment each in Detroit youth through the creation of the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator.
A final pretrial date for the man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 has been set.
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.
The man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Thousands 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.
A 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.
Last 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 are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
As 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.
A 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.
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.
Tough 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.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Michigan landlord for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants and retaliating against those who refused his advances.
With temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, the city of Detroit is reminding residents that daytime respite centers are available.
Though 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.
In March 2020, 27-year-old Steven Radcliff was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Detroit.
A former Hamtramck police officer is suing the city and the city council, claiming his civil rights and whistleblower protections were violated.
Adam 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.
A 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.
Joe 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.
The 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.
The 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 kept her promise to engage residents by hosting a community event titled “Organizing to Rise Higher” at the Marygrove Conservancy.
A 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 and lawmakers are calling for the shutdown of US Ecology Detroit South, a hazardous waste treatment facility seeking permit renewal from state environmental regulators.
Residents of a downtown Detroit apartment building received notice Friday that they must vacate their homes by Wednesday due to an impending utility shutoff.