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.
Car crashes through DTW’s McNamara Terminal, raising security concerns
Read full article: Car crashes through DTW’s McNamara Terminal, raising security concernsA security breach at Detroit Metropolitan Airport has sparked safety concerns after a car smashed through the entrance of McNamara Terminal on Friday evening.
‘Confusing and unnecessary’: Melvindale residents question snow emergency sirens after weekend alerts
Read full article: ‘Confusing and unnecessary’: Melvindale residents question snow emergency sirens after weekend alertsCity officials in Melvindale are expected to meet later this week to review when to declare a snow emergency.
Northville man sentenced to 60–180 months for sexual conduct with teen
Read full article: Northville man sentenced to 60–180 months for sexual conduct with teenMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Charles Laurence Willis, 22, of Northville, was sentenced after pleading guilty in November 2025 to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person aged 13 to 15.
Local author opens book-and-wine lounge, bringing new energy to Detroit’s Corktown
Read full article: Local author opens book-and-wine lounge, bringing new energy to Detroit’s CorktownTamela Todd, owner of Sip n Read in Detroit's Corktown, has transformed her passion for reading and wine into a thriving community space that’s quickly becoming a neighborhood hub.
3-year I-94 rebuild project in Metro Detroit begins soon. Here’s where it is, what to know
Read full article: 3-year I-94 rebuild project in Metro Detroit begins soon. Here’s where it is, what to knowThe Michigan Department of Transportation will soon begin construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.
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.
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 buyer’s plan to rob his supplier backfired, and that led to a woman being killed at a storage facility. Now there’s a Michigan connection to this cross-country murder case.
‘Any dog outside is an emergency’: As bitter cold hits Detroit, animal control warns about outdoor pets
Read full article: ‘Any dog outside is an emergency’: As bitter cold hits Detroit, animal control warns about outdoor petsAs frigid temperatures settle across metro Detroit, Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) says it’s 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, it’s tough to be outside — but some people have no choice. At a bus station in downtown Detroit, the cold is palpable. One man said he doesn’t 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.
‘She’s so strong’: Detroit family shares recovery journey of 5-year-old girl hit by car
Read full article: ‘She’s so strong’: 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.
‘It just kept getting deeper’: Burst water main freezes street in Melvindale, forcing residents indoors
Read full article: ‘It just kept getting deeper’: Burst water main freezes street in Melvindale, forcing residents indoorsA burst water main near Robert and South Dearborn streets in Melvindale left the street ice-covered, forcing some residents to stay inside Friday morning.
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.
2 deaths, 1 plea deal: Desmond Burks admits guilt in Detroit neurosurgeon’s killing, road rage death
Read full article: 2 deaths, 1 plea deal: Desmond Burks admits guilt in Detroit neurosurgeon’s 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.
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.
Michigan man linked to Texas storage unit murder: What we know and what we don’t
Read full article: Michigan man linked to Texas storage unit murder: What we know and what we don’tA Michigan man has been linked to a murder at a storage facility in Texas, and while we have some details from court documents, there are many questions remaining about the case.
Detroit shelter looking for families to adopt foster dogs for 2 weeks during bitter cold
Read full article: Detroit shelter looking for families to adopt foster dogs for 2 weeks during bitter coldDetroit Dog Rescue is urgently calling for families to foster dogs for two weeks to protect them from the brutal cold.
Cold snap triggers multiple water main breaks across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cold snap triggers multiple water main breaks across Metro DetroitFreezing temperatures are wreaking havoc on Metro Detroit’s infrastructure as crews scramble to respond to multiple water main breaks across several communities.
Detroit neurosurgeon murder case: What happened during first day of jury selection
Read full article: Detroit neurosurgeon murder case: What happened during first day of jury selectionJury selection began Tuesday in the case against Desmond Burks, the man accused of killing prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover.
Michigan man planned to rob drug dealer, got duped, killed middleman’s wife in Texas, cops say
Read full article: Michigan man planned to rob drug dealer, got duped, killed middleman’s wife in Texas, cops sayPolice believe a Detroit man shot and killed a woman in Texas in November 2025 over a drug deal gone wrong, and he has not yet been arrested.
How Michigan man’s plot to rob drug supplier led to murder of middleman’s wife at storage unit, cops say
Read full article: How Michigan man’s plot to rob drug supplier led to murder of middleman’s wife at storage unit, cops sayA plot by a Michigan man to rob his drug supplier led to the murder of the middleman’s wife at a storage facility, according to police.
Timeline: What to know about murder case of well-known Detroit doctor as Desmond Burks faces trial
Read full article: Timeline: What to know about murder case of well-known Detroit doctor as Desmond Burks faces trialJury selection for the trial of Desmond Burks, 35, is set to begin Tuesday morning after multiple delays.
How Detroit CBP uses K-9 units, intelligence to block drug trafficking at northern border
Read full article: How Detroit CBP uses K-9 units, intelligence to block drug trafficking at northern borderThe Detroit Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted approximately 4,400 pounds of cocaine and about 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine during the past fiscal year, highlighting intensified enforcement efforts at the northern border.
A few people get mail sent to her house. So CURE is denying Michigan woman’s stolen car claim
Read full article: A few people get mail sent to her house. So CURE is denying Michigan woman’s stolen car claimA Michigan woman said CURE insurance is denying her claim after her $22,000 car was stolen out of her driveway. And it’s because other people sometimes receive mail at her house.
City of Detroit reminds residents of warming centers, respite as dangerously frigid temps approach
Read full article: City of Detroit reminds residents of warming centers, respite as dangerously frigid temps approachThe 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.
Communities across Metro Detroit honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with marches, services, reflection
Read full article: Communities across Metro Detroit honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with marches, services, reflectionFrom marches to service projects, communities across Metro Detroit are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Trial to begin for Desmond Burks in murder of Detroit neurosurgeon Devon Hoover
Read full article: Trial to begin for Desmond Burks in murder of Detroit neurosurgeon Devon HooverDesmond Burks is the man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon Devon Hoover. His trial is set to begin on Tuesday, (Jan. 20), with jury selection. For the loved ones of Hoover, the wait has been long—about six weeks since the last delay, but years since the tragedy.
CURE Insurance denies coverage for Detroit woman’s stolen car, cancels policy for ‘misrepresentation’
Read full article: CURE Insurance denies coverage for Detroit woman’s stolen car, cancels policy for ‘misrepresentation’A Detroit woman says her car was stolen out of the driveway last summer while she was sleeping. It was later found to be a total loss, but she says her insurance is canceling her policy for what they call misrepresentation.
City of Detroit offers shelter options amid cold weather emergency
Read full article: City of Detroit offers shelter options amid cold weather emergencyTemperatures struggled to rise above the teens on Sunday, with even colder weather expected Monday, and the city of Detroit says there are numerous options for those seeking shelter from the cold.
Detroit Auto Show boosts local hotels, restaurants and bars with increased visitors
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show boosts local hotels, restaurants and bars with increased visitorsThe Detroit auto show is drawing large crowds, and local businesses are feeling the positive impact. Hotels, restaurants and bars across the city are seeing more faces and increased business during the event.
Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive rides
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive ridesThe Detroit Auto Show opened to the public Saturday, Jan. 17, drawing crowds eager to see the latest vehicles and automotive technology.
Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lot
Read full article: Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lotA 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.
Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in Dearborn
Read full article: Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in DearbornA Ford worker was suspended after calling President Donald Trump a “pedophile protector” during his visit to a plant in Dearborn this week, which resulted in the president flipping him off.
Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving death
Read full article: Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving deathA judge has been removed from a case that sparked debate over how accountable parents should be for their children’s reckless driving.
Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 years
Read full article: Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 yearsThe owners of Dittrich Furs are still retiring, but they will continue restocking as they run a liquidation sale in Detroit.
Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud scheme
Read full article: Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud schemeA Detroit woman due in federal court this week is accused of running a decade-long scheme that used other people’s identities to obtain millions of dollars in federal student aid — and then routed much of that money back to herself through bank accounts, debit cards and Cash App transfers, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Wayne County.
Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentenced
Read full article: Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentencedThe passenger who attempted to open an exit door mid-flight while heading to Detroit Metro Airport from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced.
Detroit hospital knew more than it admitted in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation, lawsuit alleges
Read full article: Detroit hospital knew more than it admitted in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation, lawsuit allegesAn additional lawsuit was filed against Sinai-Grace Hospital on Friday, saying the hospital knew more than it initially admitted in the investigation into a former nurse accused of sexually abusing patients.
Detroit firefighter dies hours after completing shift; department declares presumed line of duty death
Read full article: Detroit firefighter dies hours after completing shift; department declares presumed line of duty deathA veteran Detroit firefighter died suddenly at his home just hours after completing an overnight shift earlier this month.
Detroit gets second Bruno Mars concert after record-breaking ticket sales
Read full article: Detroit gets second Bruno Mars concert after record-breaking ticket salesGlobal superstar Bruno Mars has added a second show at Ford Field in Detroit, along with 30 other new dates, to his highly anticipated “The Romantic Tour.”
‘Horrible investigation:’ Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his death
Read full article: ‘Horrible investigation:’ Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his deathLawsuits have been filed against Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services and specific Child Protective Services workers, accusing them of negligence in the case of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher, who died in 2023 from severe abuse and torture.
‘Here to serve’: Volunteers step up to help seniors, disabled residents after heavy snow
Read full article: ‘Here to serve’: Volunteers step up to help seniors, disabled residents after heavy snowThis city-supported initiative focuses on clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways, ensuring the safety and mobility of those who cannot shovel themselves.
Detroit Auto Show returns to January with expanded experience at Huntington Place
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show returns to January with expanded experience at Huntington PlaceThe Detroit Auto Show is back, and whether you’re into muscle cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, or the tech surrounding cars, Huntington Place is where you need to be.
‘He’s in imminent danger’: Dearborn family fights deportation of father of 6 detained by ICE
Read full article: ‘He’s in imminent danger’: Dearborn family fights deportation of father of 6 detained by ICEA Dearborn family is making a final push to stop the deportation of a 61-year-old father of six who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since October.
Detroit local sales tax could raise $72 million but legal hurdles remain
Read full article: Detroit local sales tax could raise $72 million but legal hurdles remainAs Detroit city leaders weigh new ways to boost revenue, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan is publicly releasing estimates on what a local sales tax could bring in.
Wayne County homeowner fights for repairs after fire damage, restoration company denies claims
Read full article: Wayne County homeowner fights for repairs after fire damage, restoration company denies claimsMore than a year after a fire damaged part of her Belleville home, Shawna Clark says little has changed -- and she’s given up hope that it will.
Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firam charges
Read full article: Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firam chargesA Detroit man was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison following his convictions for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
List: Detroit offers shelter, warming centers as temperatures drop into teens
Read full article: List: Detroit offers shelter, warming centers as temperatures drop into teensAs temperatures are expected to drop into the teens with wind chills in the single digits, Detroit is opening an overnight shelter and warming centers to keep residents safe.
What UAW said about Ford worker being flipped off by President Trump in Detroit
Read full article: What UAW said about Ford worker being flipped off by President Trump in DetroitThe United Auto Workers union has released a statement regarding President Donald Trump flipping off its members during his visit to Detroit.
Over $440,000 raised for Ford worker suspended for calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’
Read full article: Over $440,000 raised for Ford worker suspended for calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’More than $440,000 has been raised for the Ford worker who was suspended for calling President Donald Trump a “pedophile protector.”
Trump caught on video flipping off Ford worker during plant visit in Dearborn, automaker responds
Read full article: Trump caught on video flipping off Ford worker during plant visit in Dearborn, automaker respondsPresident Donald Trump was caught on video flipping off a Ford worker during his visit to Dearborn Tuesday afternoon, and the automaker responded to the incident.
Michigan Department of State, Jocelyn Benson, sued over alleged retaliation against Black employees
Read full article: Michigan Department of State, Jocelyn Benson, sued over alleged retaliation against Black employeesFour African American employees of the Michigan Department of State have filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court, accusing the agency and several senior officials of a pattern and practice of race-based discrimination, retaliation for complaining about unfair treatment, and a racially hostile workplace.
What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in Detroit
Read full article: What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in DetroitFord Motor Company issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump flipping off its workers during his visit to Detroit.
Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation sale
Read full article: Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation saleAfter 132 years in business, Detroit institution Dittrich Furs is closing its doors for good.
Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community project
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods high school students turn shoe design assignment into community projectWhat began as a business and marketing assignment at Grosse Pointe North High School quickly grew into something bigger than product design.
‘My life has fallen apart’: Fiancée of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visit
Read full article: ‘My life has fallen apart’: Fiancée of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visitAs President Donald Trump visited Detroit on Jan. 13, the fiancée of Nicholas Acker, a 36-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee who died in a workplace accident last November, posted a heartfelt message on social media addressed to Trump about her fiancé’s sudden, horrific death.
President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concerns
Read full article: President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concernsPresident Donald Trump returned to Detroit on Tuesday, defending his economic policies at the Detroit Economic Club even as new inflation figures show continuing price pressures and local business leaders express concerns about economic uncertainty.