Movement Music Festival 2025

Thousands of people moving to the beat of the movement. You get it? It's the music festival at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit that draws thousands. Now it's the world's longest-running music festival.

FBI visits Hamtramck amid several investigations

The next council meeting is Tuesday where, with a quorum, a decision can be made on whether to vote on reinstating him. Over two hours of public comment led to an emotional statement from Mayor Amer Ghalib who took issue with the City Manager Max Garbarino suspending the police chief. Another officer is also suspended as allegations he made against the chief are investigated.

Two arrested after fleeing police in Detroit

Detroit police said the incident occurred when officers were doing an investigation at Mettetal and Fullerton at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. That was when they saw two people they were looking for exiting a house. The suspects then got into a vehicle and crashed into one of the Detroit police scout cars. They then drove off from the scene.

Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza returns to form Friday

Located in Hart Plaza, the Dodge Fountain returned to service in 2024 thanks to a $6.7 million restoration. It had laid dormant for several years before officials saw its return to form.

Pokémon are being stolen from Metro Detroit shops

Everyone remembers Pokémon cards, a huge thing in the 90s, and now in 2025, they are a hot ticket item for thieves. Novelty shops had them swiped from their shelves, with thieves using hammers to get at some high-dollar cards, and they hit not one but two stores in Metro Detroit.

Rapper 'Skilla Baby' shot in targeted shooting, sources say

According to multiple sources, rapper Trevon Gardner, also known as Skilla Baby, was shot in the area of 8 Mile and Beech Daly. Preliminary information suggests he was allegedly targeted in a black SUV that was shot multiple times, eventually crashing into a building off the road.

Detroit Jewish community reacts to Washington DC murders

The Jewish Federation of Detroit says it's part of a growing anti-Semitic culture. In 2024, their building was vandalized, as well as other properties connected to the Jewish community, including the Max Fisher Federation Building.

How $43M is saving Detroit basements

After historic 2021 floods damaged thousands of homes, Detroit is using $43 million in federal funds for a Private Sewer Repair Program, helping residents fix their private sewer lines to prevent future basement flooding.

Detroit expands Private Sewer Repair program

Thanks to $43 million, the city of Detroit is able to expand a plan to repair private sewer lines -- and saving thousands of homes from future flooding like was experienced in 2021.