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Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Here’s what to knowThe arrest of nine people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to several cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
What happened in court for U of M scholar accused of bringing harmful fungus through DTW
Read full article: What happened in court for U of M scholar accused of bringing harmful fungus through DTWA University of Michigan Chinese scholar was in court this week in connection with allegedly smuggling a potentially dangerous agricultural pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport last summer.
Detroit’s Silence the Violence rally marks 18 years of remembrance
Read full article: Detroit’s Silence the Violence rally marks 18 years of remembranceGun violence has overtaken other causes as the leading cause of death for children, leading to increased advocacy for public safety measures.
Man makes bomb threat at Detroit Metro Airport after missing flight -- what we know
Read full article: Man makes bomb threat at Detroit Metro Airport after missing flight -- what we knowWhen told he needed to rebook, he reportedly called Spirit Airlines and claimed someone would attempt to blow up the plane and urged the airline not to let the flight board.
Westland man’s ISIS support leads to conviction on multiple charges
Read full article: Westland man’s ISIS support leads to conviction on multiple chargesAuthorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Spirit of Detroit turns orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Read full article: Spirit of Detroit turns orange for National Gun Violence Awareness DayThe Spirit of Detroit statue was clad in orange as part of a “Silence the Violence” rally, marking National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
23-year-old behind Detroit Metro Airport bomb scare arrested while attempting to board another flight
Read full article: 23-year-old behind Detroit Metro Airport bomb scare arrested while attempting to board another flightMonroe resident John Charles Robinson, 23, was arrested on a criminal complaint for calling Spirit Airlines and reporting a fake bomb threat for a flight departing from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Dearborn Heights man killed after crashing into gravel hauler on I-94
Read full article: Dearborn Heights man killed after crashing into gravel hauler on I-94A Dearborn Heights man died early Friday morning after rear-ending a gravel hauler that was parked on the shoulder of I-94 near Southfield Freeway, police said.
Detroit shelter offers extended hours to connect dogs with new families for Furry Thursday event
Read full article: Detroit shelter offers extended hours to connect dogs with new families for Furry Thursday eventDetroit Animal Care and Control kept its doors closed late for a very special “Furry Thursday” event.
Private investigator hired to probe allegations of discrimination in Melvindale Police Department
Read full article: Private investigator hired to probe allegations of discrimination in Melvindale Police DepartmentIn what was an at times tense meeting, the Melvindale City Council voted to hire a private investigator to investigate several issues within the city’s police department.
Bond hearing delayed for Universtiy of Michigan scholar accused of bringing crop fungus through DTW
Read full article: Bond hearing delayed for Universtiy of Michigan scholar accused of bringing crop fungus through DTWA University of Michigan Chinese scholar will remain in custody after a federal judge rescheduled her detention hearing in a case involving the alleged smuggling of a potentially dangerous agricultural pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport last summer.
1 arrested after shots fired from rented Lamborghini during wedding celebration in Dearborn
Read full article: 1 arrested after shots fired from rented Lamborghini during wedding celebration in DearbornDearborn police seized a rented Lamborghini after shots were fired from the luxury sports car during a wedding celebration.
Steel, aluminum tariffs rise to 50% -- Experts say higher consumer prices are coming to US
Read full article: Steel, aluminum tariffs rise to 50% -- Experts say higher consumer prices are coming to USThe impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs will soon be felt by many. As of June 4, U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum have doubled to 50%. While some praise the action, others worry about its impact on household budgets.
Detroit Parks Coalition announces expanded summer programming
Read full article: Detroit Parks Coalition announces expanded summer programmingThe Detroit Parks Coalition has announced an enhanced summer programming schedule and substantial accessibility improvements for 30 parks in Detroit.
Presidential pardon scheme, election crimes cited in explosive Hamtramck lawsuit
Read full article: Presidential pardon scheme, election crimes cited in explosive Hamtramck lawsuitA series of investigations has thrust the city of Hamtramck into the spotlight, with allegations ranging from election fraud to a presidential pardon scheme, culminating in a lawsuit filed against the mayor, suspended police chief, and all six city council members.
Lawsuit claims teen was killed by Detroit police officer who tripped, fired into crowd
Read full article: Lawsuit claims teen was killed by Detroit police officer who tripped, fired into crowdA $25 million lawsuit is alleging a Detroit police officer stumbled and began recklessly shooting into a crowd of people at a block party.
Westland man’s radicalization journey ends in guilty verdict for ISIS support
Read full article: Westland man’s radicalization journey ends in guilty verdict for ISIS supportAuthorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Westland man’s radicalization journey ends in guilty verdic for ISIS support
Read full article: Westland man’s radicalization journey ends in guilty verdic for ISIS supportAuthorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Do Detroiters approve or disapprove of President Trump? What our poll found
Read full article: Do Detroiters approve or disapprove of President Trump? What our poll foundDo Detroiters approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump has done as president of the United States? Here's what our poll found.
Detroit voters strongly oppose city supporting federal government in immigrant removal
Read full article: Detroit voters strongly oppose city supporting federal government in immigrant removalDetroit voters strongly oppose the city supporting the federal government in removing undocumented immigrants from Detroit, according to a poll.
Overnight lane closures on I-75 Rouge River bridge scheduled for Thursday. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Overnight lane closures on I-75 Rouge River bridge scheduled for Thursday. Here’s what to expectPart of I-75 will have intermittent overnight lane closures on Thursday as crews complete pier work under the Rouge River bridge, MDOT said.
Detroit police launch homicide investigation after man dies from blunt force injuries
Read full article: Detroit police launch homicide investigation after man dies from blunt force injuriesThe Detroit Police Department is investigating an assault as a homicide after Lamar Williams was assaulted with a blunt object.
Laser pointed at Detroit police helicopter from Canada sparks felony investigation
Read full article: Laser pointed at Detroit police helicopter from Canada sparks felony investigationSomeone across the river in Canada might have thought they were having fun by pointing a laser at a Detroit police helicopter, but the person who did it could be in serious trouble.
Detroit 4th grader wins school talent show with strong rendition of ‘Defying Gravity’, video goes viral
Read full article: Detroit 4th grader wins school talent show with strong rendition of ‘Defying Gravity’, video goes viralA fourth-grader from Detroit is capturing hearts around the globe with her incredible talent.
Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levels
Read full article: Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levelsSmoke from Canadian wildfires cast a hazy shadow over Detroit’s skyline Tuesday, prompting health officials to highlight Wayne County’s expanded air quality monitoring system for residents.
‘It reads out of a season of The Sopranos’: Hamtramck officials facing suit over alleged corruption
Read full article: ‘It reads out of a season of The Sopranos’: Hamtramck officials facing suit over alleged corruptionSuspended Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino and Police Officer David Adamczyk filed a lawsuit Monday against city officials, alleging widespread corruption, election fraud and retaliation for exposing misconduct.
WDIV partners with Detroit fashion show to benefit nonprofit -- buy tickets here
Read full article: WDIV partners with Detroit fashion show to benefit nonprofit -- buy tickets hereA night of fashion and philanthropy is coming to Downtown Detroit, as Local 4 partners with the Junior League of Detroit’s Second Act Soiree and Fashion Show.
13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrests
Read full article: 13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrestsThe arrest of 10 people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to 13 cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
Couple smuggled dangerous, damaging fungus into DTW for work at U of M lab, feds say
Read full article: Couple smuggled dangerous, damaging fungus into DTW for work at U of M lab, feds sayA couple smuggled a fungus into Detroit Metro Airport that’s responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of damage and major health defects in humans and animals, federal officials said. They allegedly planned to work on it at a University of Michigan lab.
Metro Detroit-area Ukrainian American reflects on war, resistance after major sneak attack
Read full article: Metro Detroit-area Ukrainian American reflects on war, resistance after major sneak attackOn Sunday, Ukrainian fighters smuggled more than 100 drones deep into Russian territory. Once inside, the drones blew up 40 Russian aircraft. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Operation Spider’s Web managed to take out about 34%, or a third of Russia’s fleet.
$16M Orchard Village project delivers affordable housing, community renewal for Detroit residents
Read full article: $16M Orchard Village project delivers affordable housing, community renewal for Detroit residentsNeighbors in the Old Redford area of Northwest Detroit are celebrating the transformation of some once-neglected lots into a vibrant community, thanks to the development of Orchard Village Apartments.
Van Buren police warn against dangerous TikTok ‘Door Kicking Challenge’
Read full article: Van Buren police warn against dangerous TikTok ‘Door Kicking Challenge’Police are warning residents about a dangerous social media trend that has reached Van Buren Township, where teens are deliberately kicking in front doors of homes as part of the “Door Kicking Challenge.”
Lawsuit alleges corruption, retaliation by Hamtramck mayor, police Chief, and council
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges corruption, retaliation by Hamtramck mayor, police Chief, and councilMarko Law, PLLC, a Michigan civil rights firm, has announced a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Mayor Amer Ghalib, police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, and several city council members.
Detroit chefs to face off in ‘Iron Chef’-style competition to raise funds for local nonprofit
Read full article: Detroit chefs to face off in ‘Iron Chef’-style competition to raise funds for local nonprofitTwo of Detroit's top chefs will face off in the Iron Chef Detroit II competition on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to raise funds for Cass Community Social Services.
Michigan girls high school flag football league holds first state championship
Read full article: Michigan girls high school flag football league holds first state championshipFord Field welcomed a groundbreaking moment in Michigan high school sports Sunday as several teams competed for the state’s first-ever girls flag football championship.
Federal Job Corps program halts operations in Detroit
Read full article: Federal Job Corps program halts operations in DetroitThe U.S. Department of Labor’s sudden suspension of its Job Corps program has left hundreds of young people in Detroit without housing and career training, forcing many to scramble for alternatives.
Father learns daughter is alive in Detroit, months after cremating misidentified remains
Read full article: Father learns daughter is alive in Detroit, months after cremating misidentified remainsThe medical examiner’s office told a father in upstate New York that his missing daughter was dead. But months later, he learned it was not true. She is alive here in Detroit.
Standoff situation closes Southfield Road between Allen Road and Fox Avenue in Wayne County
Read full article: Standoff situation closes Southfield Road between Allen Road and Fox Avenue in Wayne CountyAn active scene is unfolding at a Marathon gas station where police from Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Southgate, and Michigan State Police are negotiating with a man who is held up inside with a knife.
Police seek person of interest in shooting outside Martin Luther King High School in Detroit
Read full article: Police seek person of interest in shooting outside Martin Luther King High School in DetroitThe Detroit Police Department is looking to speak to a person of interest who was reportedly in the area at the time of the shooting.
Lawsuit filed against Melvindale Police Department, alleging racial discrimination and harassment
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Melvindale Police Department, alleging racial discrimination and harassmentA lawsuit was filed against the Melvindale Police Department, claiming an officer was racially discriminated and targeted during his time there by his coworkers.
Comerica Bank, Grand Prix host career field trip for Detroit students
Read full article: Comerica Bank, Grand Prix host career field trip for Detroit studentsDuring Comerica Free Prix Day on Friday, at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, representatives from the Detroit Grand Prix and Comerica Bank will host students from Breithaupt Career Technical Center in Detroit.
Shell casings mark scene of gunfire in parking lot of Detroit’s Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Read full article: Shell casings mark scene of gunfire in parking lot of Detroit’s Martin Luther King Jr. High SchoolShell casings have marked the scene of gunfire in the parking lot of Martin Luther King High School on Detroit’s east side.
‘Let’s go hunt’: Melvindale police officer files discrimination lawsuit against his own department
Read full article: ‘Let’s go hunt’: Melvindale police officer files discrimination lawsuit against his own departmentThe officer claims he would try to report the behavior, only for the incidents to allegedly never be investigated.
State, city officials address growing concerns at Vista Maria
Read full article: State, city officials address growing concerns at Vista MariaLaw enforcement sources confirm that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been in contact with authorities to address growing concerns involving Vista Maria, a residential facility for vulnerable girls in Dearborn Heights.
Motor City Contractor Fund helps Metro Detroit builders land big projects across US
Read full article: Motor City Contractor Fund helps Metro Detroit builders land big projects across USExisting Detroit-based contractors now have an opportunity to learn about growing their businesses through the Motor City Contractor Fund (MCCF).
Child seriously injured after thrown into windshield during crash on I-96, police say
Read full article: Child seriously injured after thrown into windshield during crash on I-96, police sayA 3-year-old child is seriously injured after being thrown into a windshield during a three-car crash on I-96 in Detroit.