16-year-old Stefan Perez helps lead peaceful night of protest in downtown Detroit
On Monday a young voice stepped to the forefront of the protest - 16-year-old Stefan Perez.
Detroit leaders won't let small outside group of agitators take over mostly peaceful protests
nd those arrested were not there to join protesters upset over the killing of George Floyd by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Mayor Mike Duggan sets 8 p.m. curfew in Detroit starting tonight
Today Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James Craig held another 2 p.m. press conference addressing the violent protest this weekend.
Second night of protests as demonstrators clash with Detroit police downtown
Tear gas has been used by groups of police to control the crowds. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said the crowd was smaller than Friday but about 250 and were more agitated.
Hundreds march in downtown Detroit against police brutality
Protesters flooded Michigan Avenue downtown to protest against police brutality Friday in an act of unity.
About 40 detained by Detroit police downtown after Instagram post
About 40 people were detained by officers after a gathering of about 1,000 people Detroit police told FOX 2. A large police presence was seen at Campus Martius and along the Riverwalk where about half of it was closed down by officers.
Ford Fireworks in Detroit moved to TV only event Aug. 31
The Ford Fireworks show has been rescheduled for Aug. 31.
State lawmaker creates outdoor drinking bill to create social districts outside bars
It is not lost on Representative Michael Webber from Rochester Hills. The Republican lawmaker sponsored a bill designed to help out bars and take advantage of warmer weather.
Detroit TCF Center field hospital shuts down but will be ready if needed
When the COVID-19 crisis peaked in Detroit a field hospital was created at the TCF Center for less severe patients to take pressure off metro Detroit hospitals dealing with more dire cases.
MGM Resorts plan safety measures for re-opening
MGM Resorts released a 7-point safety plan for its properties which includes MGM Grand Detroit Casino.
MGM Resorts warns 2,600 employees of possible layoffs due to effect of COVID-19
The layoffs are expected to be temporary but the company can't specify a return to work date as of now.
Downtown Boxing Gym helps children in need, but needs donations for computers for kids
She says her five children ages 6 to 16 love to learn - and thanks to the support of the Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, they are excelling in academics and athletics.
TCF Center to become 900-bed medical site as state calls for volunteers
The TCF Center downtown Detroit will become a nearly 1,000-bed medical site as the state asks volunteers to step up.
Detroit’s 36th district court suspends felony exam, criminal misdemeanor dockets
The 36th District Court in downtown Detroit announced Wednesday that felony exam and criminal misdemeanor dockets are suspended through March 31.
Tin Roof holding concerts online to benefit laid off staff
The new Tin Roof Detroit is showing concerts on their social media pages to raise money for their staff and the artists.
Detroit casino workers worry about coronavirus exposure
Casinos will comply with the governor's executive order to limit large crowds. The board says the casinos are taking similar approaches by separating people into designated areas of 250 people or less. One employee says that is not enough.
Sports betting comes to Detroit, here's what to expect at downtown casinos
MGM Grand Detroit opened the Moneyline Sports Lounge in October, hoping to someday turn it into a betting lounge. Their wishes came true and the new sports betting area is home to 60 TVs, private areas and even a scrolling marquee with a schedule of the day's games.
Detroit police officer shoots self accidentally at headquarters
A Detroit police officer accidentally shot herself at the headquarters Friday
Critic questions why DIA millage is up for vote when current one runs until 2022
The DIA is asking voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to renew a .2 millage next week to keep admission and exhibitions free for people living in the tri-county area. That is about $20 for every $100,000 of a home's taxable value.
Last days of Joe Louis Arena as final steel beams come down
The remnants of Joe Louis Arena are coming down, with the center spine of the structure to be lowered and taken apart,