Opportunity in infrastructure: Whitmer signs executive directive for workforce training
"Bridges and roads are not Republican or Democratic, they are an absolute essential and that's why this work matters," she said.
Whitmer signs directive supporting Michigan opportunity with infrastructure training
From roads to bridges, the state is tackling Michigan's aging infrastructure. The work ahead also includes pipes, public transit - and the internet and electric vehicles, says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Will students' encampment affect U-M commencement?
University of Michigan students continue to call for divestment from Israel despite graduation coming up. In preparation of the ceremony, a letter was recently sent to families of students, informing them that the landscape on campus may be filled with protesters.
Man shot by police in Belle Isle
According to Michigan State Police, the Wayne County Sheriff tether unit was attempting to arrest the man, as he was wanted for absconding.
Detroit NFL Draft gets rave reviews
The NFL Draft in Detroit was a successful one. City leaders and other locals celebrated the achievement in a press conference on Monday, after it was all over.
Tigers-Cardinals game at Comerica Park postponed due to bad weather
Due to some scattered storms in southeast Michigan, Monday's Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals game at Comerica Park has been postponed to Tuesday.
Sex assault reported inside parking structure on U-M campus in Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan Police Department is investigating a sexual assault in a parking garage on Sunday.
Warren man found guilty for killing ex-girlfriend in front of her children
Rockett went to the home of his ex-girlfriend and shot her 15 times in front of her children.
Man wanted for absconding shot by police on Belle Isle during arrest attempt
An electronic monitor helped the tether unit track down a criminal sexual conduct suspect at Belle Isle. He was armed and pointed a rifle at officers before he was shot, according to police.
Business owners celebrate successful NFL Draft
The successful hosting of the NFL Draft didn't just add momentum behind the city's revival, but it gave local businesses a foundation to build on ahead of more events and successes coming to Detroit.
How Detroit's start to the draft was almost derailed
Technical difficulties almost spilled into the production of the NFL Draft in Detroit when a fiber optic cable that was cut caused the police department's command center to go dark. Fortunately, the mayor knew who to call.
Detroit takes victory lap after successful draft, even as it was almost derailed
Before the draft started, it was almost derailed, the Detroit mayor said Monday. Hours before it was to start, he got a call from the police chief: the real-time command center had gone dark.
Deadly ORV accident in southern Michigan caused by alcohol, state police say
State troopers were called to a field late Saturday night after reports of a off-road vehicle rolling over several times.
Detroit shines while hosting NFL Draft
The headline of the week was that Detroit shattered the attendance record for NFL Draft events. But go a layer deeper and the benefits of successfully hosting the draft and drawing such big crowds is revealed in myriad more ways.
Gas prices on the rise again after setting 2024-high
The state set a new 2024-high for gas prices last week. The trend could continue into the next week.
Southfield Freeway construction begins April 29
Plan on road closures being in effect through the fall as both directions of the highway get resurfaced. Plan on at least one lane closure the entire time.
Patient fires gun at employee, shoots self inside Detroit hospital
A patient fired a gun at an employee at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit before he turned the gun on himself over the weekend. The suspect remains in critical condition.
Metro Detroit non-profit delivers supplies to tornado victims in Nebraska
Volunteers with Disaster Relief at Work (DRAW) headed to Nebraska to help with relief efforts after tornadoes ripped through several Midwestern states. The non-profit organization brought buckets filled with emergency supplies. To find out how you can help, visit: drawbuckets.org
NFL Draft in Detroit: Local businesses boast positive economic impact
While crews began to dismantle the NFL Draft staging area in downtown Detroit, the excitement and economic boost the event brought to town lives on.
NFL Draft brings economic boost to Detroit businesses
While crews began to dismantle the NFL Draft staging area in Detroit, the excitement and economic boost the event brought to town lives on.