Detroit's popular UFO Factory closing

The UFO Factory, a popular bar in Detroit's Corktown, is closing after 10 years.

1 killed in Detroit house fire

One person died in a house fire on Detroit's east side.

Detroit to host 'peacenics' in June to curb gun violence

The peace-promoting picnics will feature free food, a petting zoo, and multiple vendors who will provide diverse services to Detroiters.

Contractor ordered to pay $4.7M for filling holes with dirty dirt in Detroit

The owner of Den-Man Contractors, based out of Warren, has been ordered to pay $4.7 million to the City of Detroit and is banned from doing business in the city for the next 20 years.

From homelessness to stability: Pope Francis Center opens new campus in Detroit

The building, which will also become PFC's new headquarters, features a number of services to help the homeless – such as substance abuse rehab, mental health assistance and job training.

Zion Foster's mom sheds tears at sentencing for daughter's convicted killer

Her first license and her first prom; her high school graduation and starting a career and a family. Those were some of the experiences that Zion Foster's mom told the court Monday morning that her daughter would not have after she disappeared two years ago.

Tour Michigan Central with virtual walk-through

A digital experience provides a wide open tour of Michigan Central's main floor, including the grand waiting room and south concourse.

Michigan Central before and after photos

After the last train left Michigan Central in 1988, the building was left to rot for the next three decades, until Ford purchased the old depot. Check out these before and after shots of Michigan Central:

Inside Michigan Central: Take a photo and video tour ahead of this week's grand opening

Michigan Central in Detroit is reopening after decades of being abandoned and years of renovations by Ford. Take a look inside at the work done to the historic train depot that once saw upwards of 4,000 travelers a day.

Lincoln Park bilingual education teacher honored with Unsung Educator Award

While calling little attention to herself, Ahmad has worked tirelessly for 13 years to serve Lincoln Park’s growing multilingual learner population, taking on the role of teacher, coach, translator, counselor and director for the district’s multilingual learners.

Dearborn Heights student earns nearly $10 million in scholarships

Star International Academy announced this week that Ahmed Jawad, a graduating senior, has earned $9,926,344 in scholarships, setting a new record for the district.

5 injured in crash involving Detroit EMS rig

The firefighter in the back of the EMS rig had to be extricated and was significantly injured, says DFD.

1 hurt, 5 arrested in Melvindale officer-involved shooting

MSP says all the suspects ran from the scene and five of the six suspects are in custody. Two of the suspects are adults and three are juveniles.

Detroit shootings rise with warmer weather, complicating reduction efforts

A week after the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan unveiled a yearly plan to quell gun violence in the summer, there has been an uptick in shootings in rapid succession.

Highland Park water tower defaced by racist graffiti

"Being persecuted already as a Black person is hard enough, but to do it on property that belongs to a Black community in a racist way - it baffles me," said Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald.