Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave

The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.

Southwest Detroit water main break cleanup underway a week later

A week after a water main break sent water spewing for blocks in Southwest Detroit, crews will be out cleaning up the mess.

Middlebelt Hill sledding incident leaves woman hospitalized, spurs safety concerns

A fun day of sledding at a popular Metro Detroit hill turned into a nightmare, leaving a woman in critical condition. That hill is Middlebelt Hill, also known as 'Dead Man's Hill,' in Westland.

$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans

President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

Warren police officer saves homeless family from freezing cold

A mother and her children are sleeping in a warm place Wednesday night all thanks to a Warren police officer who noticed the family in need during the chilly week in Metro Detroit.

Southwest Detroit water main break cause still under investigation

The cause of a massive water main break that flooded about a square mile of Southwest Detroit on Monday is still under investigation.

Amid government cuts, concerns rise for veterans' services and programs

"We don't know what the staffing levels are going to be at these hospitals and other veterans hospitals around the country," Dingell said.

Todd Bettison approved as Detroit's new police chief

The Detroit City Council officially voted to approve Todd Bettison as the city's new police chief during Tuesday's meeting.

Woodward Corridor Plan: How to share feedback on future of road

MDOT has been collecting data on traffic, pedestrian safety, and more along the road from Detroit to Pontiac, with the goal of improving Woodward to meet the needs of all users, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and those who use public transit.