Detroit sets new record for first-day early voting

Ahead of a highly-anticipated midterm election, Detroiters set a new first-day record for early voting.

Lions fan completes 313-mile run from Green Bay to Detroit to support wife's cancer fight

A Detroit Lions fan completed a 313-mile run from Green Bay to Ford Field, raising more than $76,000 for cancer research and resources in honor of his wife's breast cancer journey.

Lions fan raises money for 'Game on Cancer' with ultramarathon run
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An ultramarathon runner who made the journey from Lambeau Field in Wisconsin to Ford Field in Detroit completed an incredible journey for a great cause Saturday.

Obama rallies with El-Sayed, Democrats in Detroit
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Former President Barack Obama campaigned with Michigan Democrats, including Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, at a rally in Detroit. The “One Michigan” rally was hosted on Oct. 24 at Cass Technical High School.

'The Atlanteans' with Alex Bos
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Alex Bos is a Michigan native and Detroit-based speculative fiction author. Her latest book, The Atlanteans, takes the classic Frankenstein in the underwater mythological city. After twin brothers Carlo and Anthony's cruise ship capsizes, Carlo finds himself in the lost city of Atlantis, having suffered a change in his physical and metabolic form. He soon learns that he might be the key in saving humanity from an upcoming extinction. 

Convicted Detroit nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios sentenced to 12-15 years in prison

The former Detroit Medical Center employee was found guilty on two criminal sexual conduct charges and acquitted on three other counts following a jury trial in September.

Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago this Halloween

Halloween marks 100 years since Harry Houdini's death in Detroit. Here's a look back at his final performance in the Motor City – and the magician's showmanship and mystery.

Survey: 52% of Midwesterners lack rainy day funds

A recent survey shows that the majority of Midwesterners wouldn’t have enough money to cover their living expenses if they lost their job.

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food.

Detroit Auto Show 2027 tickets now on sale: What to know

Get the chance to see interactive exhibits, look inside new vehicles, learn about them and even go for rides on off-road terrain tracks popularized by the Ford Bronco and Jeep exhibits.

Detroit activists list 3 demands after police shooting
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Activists are calling for increased transparency and better accountability within the Detroit Police Department following the shooting of Alonzo Lee-Perkins. 

Detroit's top cat and dog names of 2026

Rover has released its 14th annual most popular cat and dog names for 2026, including the top names for Detroit.

Grace Nolan, elite runner, killed night before leading Freep marathon

Grace Nolan, a 25-year-old elite Michigan runner, was killed in a crash last weekend – the night before she was set to lead the Detroit Free Press marathon.

Suspect in custody after Detroit motorist shot while following juveniles who tried breaking into car

A gunman shot a motorist who had been following them after three suspects tried breaking into vehicles near Detroit's midtown. Detroit police said the suspects were juveniles no older than 14 years old.