Detroit police adding 20 BolaWrap Kevlar launchers for non-lethal takedowns
Detroit police were criticized after fatally shooting a 20-year-old in the midst of a mental health crisis in 2022. Officers said the launchers could have led to a different outcome.
Detroit police were criticized after fatally shooting a 20-year-old in the midst of a mental health crisis in 2022. Officers said the launchers could have led to a different outcome.
Detroit City Council approves new district boundaries
Some Detroit citizens will be voting in a different district when the city's next election is scheduled in 2025.
Some Detroit citizens will be voting in a different district when the city's next election is scheduled in 2025.
Detroit city council votes down paying for 6 murals already painted around
Six murals were painted around the city, scheduled to be done before the NFL draft. But the city council unanimously voted against authorizing payment this week.
Six murals were painted around the city, scheduled to be done before the NFL draft. But the city council unanimously voted against authorizing payment this week.
Detroit City Council passes resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza, temporary truce reached
While the resolution in Detroit called for a durable and sustained cease-fire, it passed hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire and an exchange of hostages.
While the resolution in Detroit called for a durable and sustained cease-fire, it passed hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire and an exchange of hostages.
400 cameras coming to Detroit freeways to reduce violent crimes
The cameras will be installed to help Detroit police better investigate freeway shootings. Here are the highways they'll be placed along:
The cameras will be installed to help Detroit police better investigate freeway shootings. Here are the highways they'll be placed along:
Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard
Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.
Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.
Detroit's Chandler Park gets funding approved for giant inflatable air dome
The city has allocated more than $13 million in funding for the dome, despite one councilmember calling the dome a "waste" of money.
The city has allocated more than $13 million in funding for the dome, despite one councilmember calling the dome a "waste" of money.
City council approves 100 license plate readers at 25 Detroit intersections
The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.
The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.
City Council's Mary Sheffield: 'I have not made up my mind' to run for mayor, despite exploratory committee
Sheffield said she formed the committee in the event she decides to run so she's in a position to go for it.
Sheffield said she formed the committee in the event she decides to run so she's in a position to go for it.
Ex-Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey released from West Virginia prison
The 49-year-old former representative pled guilty to accepting $35,900 in bribes during a federal probe into corruption in Detroit.
The 49-year-old former representative pled guilty to accepting $35,900 in bribes during a federal probe into corruption in Detroit.
Detroit City Council bans cashless businesses
Businesses would be prohibited from not accepting cash as a payment, or risk being fined $500.
Businesses would be prohibited from not accepting cash as a payment, or risk being fined $500.
Gun-free zones being considered in these parts of downtown Detroit Tuesday
The city council is expected to weigh a decision of prohibited firearms in certain parts of the city.
The city council is expected to weigh a decision of prohibited firearms in certain parts of the city.
Southwest Detroit neighborhood up for land swap deal with Moroun family
The city council is expected to vote Tuesday on approval of a land swap deal with the owners of the Ambassador Bridge, in exchange for park improvements to Riverside Park.
The city council is expected to vote Tuesday on approval of a land swap deal with the owners of the Ambassador Bridge, in exchange for park improvements to Riverside Park.
Detroit City Council sued over ShotSpotter contract approval
The controversial technology received a $7 million expansion in October.
The controversial technology received a $7 million expansion in October.
Paratransit in Detroit in limbo after council rejects $49M contract
The Detroit Department of Transportation will need to reduce 70% of its services - about 1,000 rides a day if it can't wrangle together a new contract.
The Detroit Department of Transportation will need to reduce 70% of its services - about 1,000 rides a day if it can't wrangle together a new contract.
Major paratransit contract up for vote in Detroit
The proposed contract includes about 70% of offered services in Detroit. If it's not approved, the city says it will face "serious repercussions" from the federal government.
The proposed contract includes about 70% of offered services in Detroit. If it's not approved, the city says it will face "serious repercussions" from the federal government.
Detroit City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter to detect gunshots in the city
After multiple delays, the Detroit City Council has voted to expand the controversial gunshot-detecting technology ShotSpotter, allocating millions of dollars for the program.
After multiple delays, the Detroit City Council has voted to expand the controversial gunshot-detecting technology ShotSpotter, allocating millions of dollars for the program.
Detroit City Council delays vote on ShotSpotter a third time
The Detroit City Council has tabled a vote on the controversial technology for weeks. They approved the initial contract last week but delayed the vote to expand it.
The Detroit City Council has tabled a vote on the controversial technology for weeks. They approved the initial contract last week but delayed the vote to expand it.
Detroit police searching for 80-year-old man who has been missing for nearly a week
Police say he left his residence and did not return home.
Police say he left his residence and did not return home.
Detroit City Council renews ShotSpotter funding, delays expansion vote
Should the city dedicate $8.5 million in funds to expanding ShotSpotter? Police and some civil activists are for the vote, but many others see it as a failed technology.
Should the city dedicate $8.5 million in funds to expanding ShotSpotter? Police and some civil activists are for the vote, but many others see it as a failed technology.