Charles Simms nominated as Detroit's new permanent fire commissioner
Charles Simms has served as the interim commissioner for the fire department since January 2022. Since then, he's boosted the number of ambulances on the street while decreasing their response times.
Charles Simms has served as the interim commissioner for the fire department since January 2022. Since then, he's boosted the number of ambulances on the street while decreasing their response times.
DPD task force reducing Downtown Detroit car break-ins
A Detroit police task force is actively working on reducing car break-ins and other criminal activities Downtown.
A Detroit police task force is actively working on reducing car break-ins and other criminal activities Downtown.
DTE, Habitat for Humanity build 5 new Detroit homes for veterans in need
“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."
“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."
Detroiters put city's tax plan proposal to the test with new estimator
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death
Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times.
Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times.
Thieves steal $5K worth of gear from The Kniffness before Detroit concert
The Kiffness, South African artist known for mashups of humans and animals, had to cancel a Detroit show after thieves stole $5,000 worth of gear.
The Kiffness, South African artist known for mashups of humans and animals, had to cancel a Detroit show after thieves stole $5,000 worth of gear.
Striking casino workers ask Detroit City Council for picket line safety
A "Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights" was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.
A "Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights" was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.
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.
'You ain't fit to live': Grandmother of Patrice Wilson's passionate plea for maximum jail time
Patrice Wilson was a 29-year-old nurse at Detroit Medical Center who left her job on the morning of May 13 when she was kidnapped and later found murdered in her own car. On Tuesday, the man who disguised himself in a wig, hat, and glasses before the kidnapping was sentenced for her murder.
Patrice Wilson was a 29-year-old nurse at Detroit Medical Center who left her job on the morning of May 13 when she was kidnapped and later found murdered in her own car. On Tuesday, the man who disguised himself in a wig, hat, and glasses before the kidnapping was sentenced for her murder.
Man gets prison time for shooting at Wayne County deputies during Detroit chase
A Detroit man was sentenced Monday to 7-20 years in prison after shooting at Wayne County deputies during a chase.
A Detroit man was sentenced Monday to 7-20 years in prison after shooting at Wayne County deputies during a chase.
Detroit police ask for help locating 14-year-old girl who left home on Oct. 31
She was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, turquoise and blue jogging pants and white and blue Nike tennis shoes.
She was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, turquoise and blue jogging pants and white and blue Nike tennis shoes.
US postal workers hold rally after being targets in rash of crime: 'Enough is enough'
Two mail carriers who spoke at the rally Monday shared stories of having guns held to their heads as they went to a lock box to get the mail.
Two mail carriers who spoke at the rally Monday shared stories of having guns held to their heads as they went to a lock box to get the mail.
With challenges building for striking Detroit casino workers, council puts out donation bins
With cold weather settling in, the elements represent another challenge for the thousands of custodians, card dealers, and service staff striking for a better contract.
With cold weather settling in, the elements represent another challenge for the thousands of custodians, card dealers, and service staff striking for a better contract.
Speeding teen driver killed in rollover crash after losing control on I-96 curve in Detroit
A Dearborn teen was killed in a crash after losing control on a curve on I-96 in Detroit.
A Dearborn teen was killed in a crash after losing control on a curve on I-96 in Detroit.
Unidentified woman found dead, wrapped up at intersection in Detroit
The woman was wearing a black top, blue jeans, jewelry and one white Nike shoe, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
The woman was wearing a black top, blue jeans, jewelry and one white Nike shoe, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroit neurosurgeon's murder case could get update 'soon', police chief says
The murder investigation has only grown in its mystery after a break-in at Devon Hoover's home was reported days after police found his body wrapped in a sheet in the attic of his mansion.
The murder investigation has only grown in its mystery after a break-in at Devon Hoover's home was reported days after police found his body wrapped in a sheet in the attic of his mansion.
Christmas tree selected for downtown Detroit gets lifted into Campus Martius
The annual tree lighting will take place later this month. The 64-foot tall spruce was chopped down in northern Michigan.
The annual tree lighting will take place later this month. The 64-foot tall spruce was chopped down in northern Michigan.
2 shot on Lodge Freeway after leaving Detroit club, police say
Two men were injured in a shooting early Friday on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit, Michigan State Police said.
Two men were injured in a shooting early Friday on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit, Michigan State Police said.
Detroit man sentenced to life without parole for 2021 double murder
A Detroit man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2021 shooting that killed two people.
A Detroit man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2021 shooting that killed two people.
Jury finds Jacob Hills murder suspect guilty; sentencing adjourned until Nov. 17
The man who shot and killed 18-year-old Jacob Hills will be sentenced later this month after a jury found him guilty.
The man who shot and killed 18-year-old Jacob Hills will be sentenced later this month after a jury found him guilty.