Oakland County Sheriff discusses new Human Trafficking Taskforce
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the suspect, 61-year old Damon Napier, was arrested for his alleged involvement in trafficking two women out of Metro Detroit. Both cases took place out of Oakland and Macomb Counties.
House attempts to block Michigan tipped wage law
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would block the state's planned increases for tipped wage workers.
Nonprofit meeting homeless on a frigid Michigan night
An outreach manager with the Covenant House was busy late Wednesday night hoping to connect with people who don't have a place to live. During freezing nights like those in January 2025, it can be deadly without shelter.
General Motors, Bedrock outline RenCen plans
Both the automaker GM and the real estate developer Bedrock have big plans for the Renaissance Center, the jewel of Detroit's skyline. Officials from both companies outlined what they want to do to the site during the city's policy conference.
Suspect arrested in stabbing of Orion Township caseworker
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says a refugee helped by the caseworker somehow tracked down their home on Red Root Road, showed up there, and stabbed them repeatedly. Officials say the victim was sent to the hospital in critical condition.
Detroit Fire Department special salute for 90-year-old Chaplain
When responding to a deadly plane crash scene near Detroit Metro Airport back in 1987, Aren knew Chaplains work was his calling
Dearborn Heights water main break leaves vehicles trapped in coating of ice
Cheryl Fritz, a grandmother in Metro Detroit, went on a vacation with her two grandchildren, who left their cars at her house as they went to Nashville, Tennessee.
Detroit Free Press printing facility to close
Officials report that the owners of the Free Press, Gannett, did not come to terms with the landlord to renew the lease.
Nothing "off-limits" for immigration enforcement raids, says Trump administration
It was January 2018 that the Rranxburgaj family entered a sanctuary within Central United Methodist Church as refugees from Albania. Ded was caring for his ailing wife, the mother of his children, when he was ordered deported under the first Trump administration.
Mortgage data out of Detroit tells a fascinating tale
From 2012 to 2023, the number of mortgages in Detroit have sky rocketed from the low hundreds into the thousands. Here's what that housing data means for the city and how it can inform bigger decisions.
Jocelyn Benson announces run for governor
The Democratic Secretary of State is the first official member of the party to announce a formal campaign for governor.
Metro Detroit drivers face car troubles during feep freeze
Some drivers, like Derek Reynolds, saw nearly two dozen abandoned cars with flat tires during their commute. Reynolds was among many who prayed he would not be next. Unfortunately, he was.
Freezing temperatures causing water main breaks in Detroit
The frigid temperatures are causing other issues around the city, and not just because of how hazardous the cold weather is. Detroit's aging infrastructure is cracking due to the extreme cold.
Drone captures children playing on frozen Lake Michigan
A drone photographer filmed two children and an adult sitting on the edge of the ice covering Lake Michigan on Saturday, January 18, wanting his footage to work as a warning against this dangerous behavior. Credit: Nate’s Dronography via Storyful
Metro Detroit man among 1,500 pardoned by Donald Trump for Jan. 6 role
President Trump granted pardons to about 1,500 people convicted of offenses related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot while also commuting the sentences of another 14 people who participated in the Capitol riot.
Councilwoman warns of immigration officials in southwest Detroit
One of the first executive orders signed by President Trump had to do with deporting undocumented immigrants. Now, a Detroit city councilwoman is warning that immigration officers have been spotted in Southwest Detroit.
Getting dogs out of the extreme cold in Metro Detroit
On Tuesday, the Detroit Dog Rescue showed up to a home where a German Shepard puppy was kept inside with their parents left outside in the cold. The temperature was 3 degrees, feels like -10 degrees.
Redford mother fighting to support son's recovery after car crash
A young man from Redford is in for the fight of his life after a horrible car crash back in October. His road to recovery is anything but certain, but his mother is fighting to get him the help that he needs to hopefully walk and talk again.
Home values increase in Detroit
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference on Tuesday explaining why owning a home in Detroit is paying off year after year.
Detroit neighborhood floods and freezes after water main break
A neighborhood on Detroit's west side is nearly frozen solid after a water main broke and then flooded the street.