Nonprofit 'Hey Yall Detroit' halts operations amid ICE raid fears in Texas
A Detroit nonprofit has ceased operations as the founder says it was due to fears of ICE raids and arrests of immigrant farmworkers in Texas.
A Detroit nonprofit has ceased operations as the founder says it was due to fears of ICE raids and arrests of immigrant farmworkers in Texas.
Human trafficking in Michigan: Officials host roundtable to raise awareness
Top prosecutors in Michigan are raising awareness about human trafficking, with her office wanting people to know it is not always what you may think it is.
Top prosecutors in Michigan are raising awareness about human trafficking, with her office wanting people to know it is not always what you may think it is.
Lafayette Coney Island temporarily closes after second rat infestation
A Detroit landmark coney island will close down temporarily to address an infestation, and it is not the first in its history.
A Detroit landmark coney island will close down temporarily to address an infestation, and it is not the first in its history.
Detroit 4-year-old shoots self in hand, multiple guns found in home
A Detroit 4-year-old shot himself in the hand after finding a loaded and unsecured gun on Friday.
A Detroit 4-year-old shot himself in the hand after finding a loaded and unsecured gun on Friday.
Getting around Belle Isle: State recommends improvements to mobility on Detroit island
The results of a 2 1/2 study of mobility on Belle Isle include recommendations for improving how people get around the Detroit island.
The results of a 2 1/2 study of mobility on Belle Isle include recommendations for improving how people get around the Detroit island.
'It was already too late': 72-year-old woman killed in Redford Township house fire
A woman died Thursday in a Redford Township house fire.
A woman died Thursday in a Redford Township house fire.
'Save A Lot' skimmers: Detroit police looking for alleged criminal duo
Police say two suspects are targeting grocery stores throughout Metro Detroit, planting skimmers to try and steal money from unsuspecting shoppers.
Police say two suspects are targeting grocery stores throughout Metro Detroit, planting skimmers to try and steal money from unsuspecting shoppers.
Nonverbal child's iPad stolen at Pistons game: Family seeks help
A child with a rare epilepsy disorder that robbed him of his speech, lost his only form of communication during the Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena: his iPad.
A child with a rare epilepsy disorder that robbed him of his speech, lost his only form of communication during the Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena: his iPad.
Fire crews living with no heat in Detroit firehouse
The group of firefighters work at Detroit's Firehouse Engine 55, Ladder 27, and have had to live without heat in their part of the building.
The group of firefighters work at Detroit's Firehouse Engine 55, Ladder 27, and have had to live without heat in their part of the building.
Renaissance Center Future: GM and Bedrock want to turn site into 'truly public infrastructure'
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
VA hosting Downriver events for veterans to learn about benefits
The Veterans Administration is holding two events this month to help vets Downriver learn about their benefits.
The Veterans Administration is holding two events this month to help vets Downriver learn about their benefits.
Detroit woman killed in crash after losing control, hitting semi on I-75 in Monroe County
A Detroit woman was killed in a crash on I-75 in Monroe County.
A Detroit woman was killed in a crash on I-75 in Monroe County.
Drunk driver that allegedly killed 7-year-old offered shorter sentence in 7-Mile crash
A drunk driver in November ran a red light on Detroit’s east side hitting another car, killing 7-year-old Jerome Coleman Junior and causing his 5-year-old sister severe head trauma.
A drunk driver in November ran a red light on Detroit’s east side hitting another car, killing 7-year-old Jerome Coleman Junior and causing his 5-year-old sister severe head trauma.
Detroit Fire Department honors 90-year-old Chaplain on his birthday
A Detroit fire chief was honored when turning 90 on Wednesday. His colleagues used this celebratory moment to tell him thank you for his years of service.
A Detroit fire chief was honored when turning 90 on Wednesday. His colleagues used this celebratory moment to tell him thank you for his years of service.
Water main break leaves two Dearborn Heights cars frozen in a thick layer of ice
The weather has been frightful across Southeast Michigan as a multi-day deep freeze has left dangerous conditions for people outside. It did not help for two people in Dearborn Heights, whose cars were in the path of a water main break.
The weather has been frightful across Southeast Michigan as a multi-day deep freeze has left dangerous conditions for people outside. It did not help for two people in Dearborn Heights, whose cars were in the path of a water main break.
Hot off the presses! Detroit Free Press printing facility in Sterling Heights to close
It is the end of an era for newspapers in Metro Detroit as the printing presses will be shutting down in August.
It is the end of an era for newspapers in Metro Detroit as the printing presses will be shutting down in August.
Trump immigration policy: Nothing 'off-limits' for immigration enforcement raids
President Trump says they will allow agents to enter and make arrests of immigrants in sensitive spaces previously off limits, like churches, schools, and hospitals. Meanwhile, a local church hopes to keep immigrant families from being separated.
President Trump says they will allow agents to enter and make arrests of immigrants in sensitive spaces previously off limits, like churches, schools, and hospitals. Meanwhile, a local church hopes to keep immigrant families from being separated.
Detroit mortgage rates are climbing, a sign of an improving housing market, nonprofit says
The number of mortgages approved in Detroit in 2012 was around 200. In 2023, the number climbed to 3,600.
The number of mortgages approved in Detroit in 2012 was around 200. In 2023, the number climbed to 3,600.
Metro Detroit weather: Drivers experience car troubles during freezing weather
Metro Detroit drivers may have noticed an increasing number of cars stranded on the side of the highway during the couple of days of freezing weather.
Metro Detroit drivers may have noticed an increasing number of cars stranded on the side of the highway during the couple of days of freezing weather.
Frigid temperatures rupturing water mains and flooding streets in Detroit
The freezing temperatures this week is causing headaches all around the city of Detroit, rupturing water mains and flooding streets.
The freezing temperatures this week is causing headaches all around the city of Detroit, rupturing water mains and flooding streets.



















