Rat sightings at DTW gains attention as videos hit the internet

It has been a rough day for Detroit Metro Airport after illegal animal meat was halted in the terminal, and a video of rats from inside scattered across the internet.

TSA facial recognition cameras come to Metro Airport

There is new technology at airports around the country, including right here in Detroit where TSA PreCheck Touchless ID could make traveling safer and quicker.

Rodent, primate meat discovered in travelers' luggage at Detroit Metro Airport

According to Customs and Border Protection, this meat, called bushmeat, that was found at Detroit Metro Airport is not allowed to be imported into the United States because it can spread diseases.

Bag of cherries infested with maggots from 'cherry chomping pest' stopped at Detroit Metro Airport

A bag of cherries infested with a pest that could cause serious damage to Midwest cherry farms was stopped last month at Detroit Metro Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Nebraska man arrested after trying to open Detroit-bound flight's emergency door

A chaotic scene unfolded on a Detroit-bound flight Thursday night when a passenger tried to open the emergency exit before trying to access the cockpit.

Storm damage on Detroit's west side; flight delays at DTW
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When the first round of storms barreled on through Metro Detroit, trees started to fall. Like the one on St. Louis Street just off East Davison in Detroit.

Chinese national linked to dangerous pathogen smuggling attempt at Detroit Metro due in court

A Chinese national and researcher at the University of Michigan linked to an attempt to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the United States through Detroit Metro Airport is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

Los Angeles-bound Spirit plane deboarded after bomb threat
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Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport experienced a terrifying start to their day when a bomb threat forced an evacuation. The plane was moved to a remote location, passengers were safely deplaned and rescreened, and authorities cleared the aircraft after an investigation.

Metro Airport bans Uber Black drivers amid dispute between DTW and rideshare company

A Wayne County Airport Authority rep responded they "are negotiating a dispute pertaining to unpaid airport access fees, and cannot comment further on the relationship between Uber and its drivers."

Weather delays at Detroit Metro Airport brings long day for travelers

Thunderstorms and strong winds impacted thousands of flights throughout the U.S., including Michigan, leaving travelers at Detroit Metro Airport stuck overnight.

Long travel days and delays at Detroit Metro due to a stormy Wednesday
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From Texas to Arkansas to Michigan, thousands of flights were delayed or canceled Wednesday due to widespread storms and rough winds. Ice storms in Toronto were the main reason travelers Tom Barnes and Jeff Spencer were stuck in Detroit overnight.

Second confirmed case of measles in Michigan
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As travelers make their way through Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday, many are reacting to news that the second person to contract measles this year in Michigan.

24/7 Michigan-made store opens at Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit Metro Airport's first ever 24/7 retail store, Corktown Place, features an array of Michigan-made products for travelers passing through or visiting the Mitten state.

Detroit Metro delays: Travelers met with cancelled flights amid heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall is causing a nightmare scenario for travelers at Detroit Metro Airport as hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled due to the bad weather.