A federal grand jury has indicted Albert Egnis, 28, on one count of felon in possession of ammunition, court records show, after a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recognized Egnis on surveillance video.
A Wayne County jury affirmed Detroit Thermal’s right to access public utility easements in Lafayette Park, clearing the way for the company to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its historic steam heating system.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side, pitching a slate of neighborhood- and youth-focused initiatives.
A 68-year-old woman on Detroit’s east side nearly lost her life when she was viciously attacked by pitbulls, according to her family.
A man will spend decades in federal prison after being convicted in a sprawling international cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation operating out of Metro Detroit.
A new survey is shedding light on how Detroiters feel about artificial intelligence being used to help run city services -- and the results are mixed.
Police increased patrols in downtown Detroit following a series of fights involving teenagers in and around Campus Martius Park.
A trash-strewn, abandoned apartment complex on Detroit’s west side is drawing renewed criticism after neighbors and local business owners shared videos showing illegal dumping and other suspicious activity around the property.
A man is facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of three men who were found in the basement of a Southwest Detroit home last month, officials said.
William Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, has been released on bond while prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
Pamela Sanford fears that a mummified body found in a Livonia creek may be her missing husband, James Sanford, who disappeared in April 2024 after leaving their Westland home without crucial medication.
Two weeks after he was convicted in Na’Ziyah Harris’ murder and multiple sexual assault cases, Jarvis Butts died in prison.
Plymouth Township police are urging residents to stay alert as they search for a pit bull that was part of a pack of dogs that attacked and injured a runner Saturday morning (March 28).
Livonia police are asking for the public’s help identifying a severely decomposed body found partially submerged in a creek near Hines Drive and Levan Road. The deceased appears to be an adult male, according to the Livonia Police Department.
An armed suspect is being sought after allegedly assaulting and robbing someone at a Detroit gas station, police said.
A majority of Michigan voters and more than two-thirds of Detroit voters support a proposal to turn Belle Isle into a “special economic zone” featuring high-income, mixed-use housing, entertainment and a retail district, according to a poll released this week.
A Wayne County judge ruled Friday that William Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, can be released on bond as prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
37 ballots. That’s seemingly what stands in the way of putting a final stamp on the Hamtramck mayor’s race that was seemingly decided 5 months ago, thanks to a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday morning.
A retired Detroit police sergeant accused of leading a double life and raping multiple women over several years is now facing a sixth case involving a 14-year-old girl.
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is back for another summer along the Detroit River, and the 2026 concert season is packed with national touring acts, acclaimed artists and a Wednesday night jazz series.
Construction is underway on major athletic-facility upgrades at Taylor High School, part of the Taylor School District’s voter-approved $130 million bond program.
Grosse Ile police confirmed an investigation is underway into an alleged sexual assault involving a minor, but officials say limited information is being released to protect the victim’s privacy.
In Round 3 of the Detroit Legacy Business Project, 30 local businesses are being honored with grants totaling $310,000, helping them modernize and continue serving their communities.
It’s Women’s History Month, and this weekend, female founders and entrepreneurs are coming together to inspire one another and highlight all of the important work being done in Detroit.
Sitting in a suit beside his attorney, Michael Justus appeared in federal court Thursday for sentencing with character letters from family, friends, his partner and therapist, along with a statement of his own.
A former Detroit police sergeant accused of living a double life as a serial rapist appeared in court on Thursday.
The Detroit man accused of kidnapping a teen and sexually assaulting her for days at his home on the city’s west side was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
The Gilbert Family Foundation shared an updated on its progress five years after making a $500 million commitment to Detroit neighborhoods.
A Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to organizing “push out” thefts at more than 13 Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, officials said.
A Taylor bar is raising awareness of the need for living kidney donors by providing a public space for people on transplant waiting lists to share their information and connect with potential matches.
Even though the Detroit Tigers’ home opener is still eight days away, Wednesday was a chance to get a preview of everything Tigers fans will be getting in on during the 2026 season.
Detroit is expanding its traffic-calming efforts with a new list of streets slated for speed humps in 2026, responding to ongoing complaints from neighbors about speeding and reckless driving on residential roads across the city.
A new State of the Region report from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows the Detroit area is falling behind peer cities in several key economic areas, even as parts of the economy remain resilient.
A 6-year-old Detroit boy is recovering in the hospital after a violent animal attack that left him severely injured. His family said doctors had to amputate one of his arms, and relatives are bracing for additional surgery that could remove the other.
A 37-year-old Detroit man is in jail after being arrested and charged in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl earlier this month, according to Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office
A 13-year-old boy from Inkster has been charged by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy for bringing a gun into his middle school, which is a weapons-free school zone.
A registered sex offender from Westland is back behind bars after federal agents said he was caught transporting graphic images and videos of children as young as infants.
Wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, Dell Crawford, of Detroit, was freed after his second-degree murder conviction was overturned.
The family of 59-year-old Richie Johnson is asking for help finding the driver who struck and killed him in a hit-and-run early Saturday on the city’s west side.
A 6-year-old boy from Detroit remains in the pediatric ICU after a violent animal attack that left him with catastrophic injuries, his family says, injuries that have already led doctors to amputate one of his arms, with relatives bracing for additional surgery that could remove the other.
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.
A man is facing careless discharge of a firearm charges in the death of a 20-year-old woman in Sumpter Township.
A man who was fed up with potholes on one road in Dearborn Heights decided to fix them himself, and city officials have certainly noticed.
Ali Chamy, 18, was so fed up with potholes on Cherry Hill Road in Dearborn Heights that he took matters into his own hands. He bought asphalt at Home Depot and patched two holes himself.
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.
Michelle Denise Hill, 48, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a decade-long scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $2.5 million in federal student aid funds.
A Detroit teen is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, after he killed a man in a shooting and then robbed him of his money last month.
A railroad crossing in Van Buren Township was closed off to traffic Monday morning due to a crash involving a train and a pickup truck.
An alley behind a Detroit woman’s home has been swamped with trash and debris. The city says alleys are technically homeowners’ responsibility, but they are still putting a plan in place to help get the block cleaned up.
A Detroit woman says the alley behind her home is swamped with trash and debris. The city says alleys are technically homeowners’ responsibility, but they are still putting a plan in place to help get the block cleaned up.
Spring cleaning is underway, but a few quick home checks could save homeowners money this season. Simple fixes at windows, doors, the hot water tank and the furnace can improve comfort and energy efficiency without a major investment.
A man is facing a weapons charge after he was found next to a car near a Detroit park with his pants down, according to a criminal complaint.
An early-morning house fire in January left a home destroyed, but a next-door neighbor’s quick actions saved two people and prompted praise from the Detroit Fire Department.
Nathan Baker, 31, of Flat Rock, was indicted on one count of distribution of child sexually abusive material on March 11, 2026.
A junior at Carlson High School in Gibraltar is spreading kindness one box at a time, creating an organization that provides all-in-one birthday celebration kits to children in need across the Downriver area.
A new pre-apprenticeship program in Detroit is offering young people a pathway into construction careers, providing hands-on experience and technical training to the next generation of skilled workers.
A veteran postal worker died inside a sorting machine. Now Congress is demanding answers -- and a visit from the Postmaster General to the Allen Park distribution center.
Detroit is giving eligible homeowners a chance to apply for the Senior Citizen Solid Waste Discount early, so the discount is reflected on their summer property tax bills.
Police seek help identifying two suspects involved in a string of Dollar Store robberies and retail fraud in Detroit.
Mayor Mary Sheffield on Thursday signed an executive order directing the Detroit Public Lighting Authority to begin restoring “mid-block” street lighting on residential streets, a plan city officials say will add at least 3,000 lights and improve visibility between existing corner lights across neighborhoods.
Newly released body camera video shows Canton Township police officers rushing to help after a fiery crash that resulted in 10 people being injured on Wednesday.