Jack-knifed semi leaks diesel on I-75, blocking traffic heading southbound
The semi-truck driver told police a passenger car cut him off, causing him to crash.
The semi-truck driver told police a passenger car cut him off, causing him to crash.
Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs
Several parents have filed the lawsuit alleging abuse of power and a cover-up of child abuse, focusing on the Moses Field Elementary School.
Several parents have filed the lawsuit alleging abuse of power and a cover-up of child abuse, focusing on the Moses Field Elementary School.
Detroit Free Press food critic wins James Beard Award
Detroit Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay Green was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Detroit Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay Green was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Suspect wanted after assaulting man, stealing money from his pockets at Detroit liquor store
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who they say assaulted a man and stole money from the victim at a liquor store on 8 Mile last week.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who they say assaulted a man and stole money from the victim at a liquor store on 8 Mile last week.
Investigators find fake fed badges, stolen guns after man allegedly shoots at wife in Detroit alley
An investigation after a man allegedly shot at his wife in a Detroit alley led police to fake badges and a cache of guns, including stolen firearms, at his Melvindale home.
An investigation after a man allegedly shot at his wife in a Detroit alley led police to fake badges and a cache of guns, including stolen firearms, at his Melvindale home.
Detroit's community-driven comeback on display in Fitzgerald neighborhood
Residents believe the area near Livernois and Six Mile bottomed out in 2015, when vacant homes and blight dominated the streetscapes. Quite the revival has taken hold since then.
Residents believe the area near Livernois and Six Mile bottomed out in 2015, when vacant homes and blight dominated the streetscapes. Quite the revival has taken hold since then.
14-year-old dies from accidental shooting while making video on Detroit's east side
It's unclear how the teen got ahold of the weapon. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after being struck in the side.
It's unclear how the teen got ahold of the weapon. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after being struck in the side.
Water main breaks continue to spike in Detroit despite warmer weather
"It’s not really about the air temperature," he said. "But the Detroit River, when it gets hot dramatically, that water is running through pipes and aging infrastructure, it can burst those pipes."
"It’s not really about the air temperature," he said. "But the Detroit River, when it gets hot dramatically, that water is running through pipes and aging infrastructure, it can burst those pipes."
2 Detroit gas station arson incidents happen within 12 hours; one with blowtorch inside store
One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.
One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.
Detroit clinic helps Michigan drivers get their suspended licenses back -- What to know
Detroit drivers can get help to reinstate their licenses during a Road to Restoration clinic Wednesday.
Detroit drivers can get help to reinstate their licenses during a Road to Restoration clinic Wednesday.
Investigations continue after violent Father's Day weekend leaves 4 dead in Detroit
More than 20 people were shot and four were killed during a violent Father's Day weekend in Detroit.
More than 20 people were shot and four were killed during a violent Father's Day weekend in Detroit.
Suspect torches Detroit gas station after pouring trash can full of gas inside business
A suspect lit a Detroit gas station on fire while a clerk was inside early Tuesday.
A suspect lit a Detroit gas station on fire while a clerk was inside early Tuesday.
Taco & tequila fests, summer festivals, family fun day, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
This weekend is all about the festivals - from tacos fests to annual summer fests and more. Here's what's going on around Metro Detroit:
This weekend is all about the festivals - from tacos fests to annual summer fests and more. Here's what's going on around Metro Detroit:
Upgraded public space replacing old Belton-Mark Twain Park in Detroit to be unveiled this week
Funding from the city of Detroit and the Embassy of Qatar both helped the Islamic Center of Detroit build a new park in the city.
Funding from the city of Detroit and the Embassy of Qatar both helped the Islamic Center of Detroit build a new park in the city.
We Run 313 celebrates Juneteenth with symbolic 2.5-mile Detroit route
"This is our holiday, that we have something to celebrate, and that we’re getting the community involved, others involved, our allies involved, it fills my heart with joy," said Garrett.
"This is our holiday, that we have something to celebrate, and that we’re getting the community involved, others involved, our allies involved, it fills my heart with joy," said Garrett.
Activists, advocates fight to end 'death by poverty'
While women of color and children are disproportionately impacted by poverty - this is something that cuts across racial and political lines.
While women of color and children are disproportionately impacted by poverty - this is something that cuts across racial and political lines.
Suspects in stolen SUV crash into Detroit home
A police chase Monday morning ended when the suspects crashed into a Detroit home.
A police chase Monday morning ended when the suspects crashed into a Detroit home.
Detroit pastor cuffed outside his church during ‘church jacking'
A Detroit pastor was handcuffed outside of his own church as someone else tried to take over the building. The biggest issue, he says, is how police treated him.
A Detroit pastor was handcuffed outside of his own church as someone else tried to take over the building. The biggest issue, he says, is how police treated him.
Detroit neighbors where 8-year-old killed say speeding typical
After an 8-year-old boy was killed on Detroit's west side the day before Father's Day, neighbors say it's common to see drivers speed through the area.
After an 8-year-old boy was killed on Detroit's west side the day before Father's Day, neighbors say it's common to see drivers speed through the area.
Parent, toddlers reunited after kids found wandering Detroit, police say
A note from police say two young boys, ages 2 and 3, were found wandering the area of the Dexter Linwood neighborhood when a good Samaritan brought them in.
A note from police say two young boys, ages 2 and 3, were found wandering the area of the Dexter Linwood neighborhood when a good Samaritan brought them in.