Belle Isle tree's evolutionary secret is one half of ancient animal relationship

The massive thorns growing out of a tree on Belle Isle could be a living reminder of the ancient beasts that once roamed Michigan. They're found near the giant slide.

Victim's father: Detroit woman killed amid family feud

Jackquline Joseph, 22, was fatally shot in the chest on Dec. 28, 2023. Her family is still seeking justice.

Detroit Auto Show returning to January time slot in 2025

The Detroit auto show moved to a summer date in 2020 before it was canceled because of the Covid pandemic. It was only held in September for two years.

Metro Detroit snow forecast: How much could fall this weekend

Metro Detroit doesn't fall in the area under a Winter Storm Watch on Friday and Saturday, but the area is still expected to pick up a few inches of snow. Here's how much snow is expected in Southeast Michigan:

US Foods driver strike leads to Detroit public schools food shortage

Students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District currently have fewer meal choices due to the US Foods driver strike.

Double-amputee panhandler, driver killed during fight for gun in Detroit

Clayton Willis –a well-known panhandler– and a driver were both fatally shot while fighting over a gun on Detroit's west side Wednesday.

Detroit named fastest-appreciating housing market, report says

Detroit saw a 9.2% increase – beating out Miami as the fastest-appreciating housing market in a metro area, according to property analytics firm CoreLogic.

$14.5 million in grants help spark five different Detroit developments

"Having a little gap funding to fill in those extra costs goes a long way to help these projects to fruition," said Council President Mary Sheffield.

Family of brave 3-year-old battling brain cancer needs community's help

Eventually, doctors at Children’s Hospital of Michigan found a brain tumor and diagnosed Lily with - ATRT - a very rare brain cancer, amounting to just 10% of all brain cancers in children.

Detroit's basement protection program aims to help 2,000 homes in 11 neighborhoods

Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.

Nonstop Detroit to DTW bus pilot program will launch in spring

A new program will take flyers directly to the airport from the city of Detroit. It will launch at the end of March and cost $15 a trip.

Family needs help burying 11-year-old shot while roller skating

"My baby had the greatest soul ever," said Latrelle Mines' mother. A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help with the 11-year-old's funeral expenses.

Free classes teach Detroit pet owners about care, behavior, more

Detroit pet owners can learn care tips and more at free classes hosted by the city's animal care and control. These classes include education for both new and experienced pet owners.

Michigan toddler rings bell after beating cancer

Kassidy Selman went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant before she was victorious over a rare form of pediatric cancer. She had a giant smile on her face when she rang the bell.