New $11 million Detroit animal shelter able to house 200-plus pets for adoption

For years the city's strays - and the people who care for them - have needed a new shelter. The current one on Chrysler Drive is old and doesn't have enough space.

DOJ leader visits Detroit to discuss crime reduction strategies

United States Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco is in Detroit on Tuesday to discuss crime reduction strategies with other leaders.

Major upgrades will close 3 Dearborn pools this summer

Major upgrades are coming to three Dearborn public pools. Ten Eyck, Lapeer, and Summer Stephens pools will be closed this summer for the projects.

Red Wings playoff chances still alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

Lucas Raymond scored 4:35 into overtime after a game-tying goal with 1:17 left in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Court at Detroit city hall halting in-person services during NFL Draft week

The Third Circuit Court in Detroit will halt in-person operations that would be held at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center during the week leading up to the NFL Draft.

Tax Day 2024: Delayed filing allowed for Michigan counties impacted by flooding, severe storms

Residents of nine Michigan counties impacted by severe weather last summer have a few extra months to file their taxes. Monday is Tax Day, but residents in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties don't have to file their individual or business tax returns until June 17.

Young mother killed, leaving two daughters behind

The young mother had just dropped her mother off at a hospital before she was killed in a car crash in Wayne.

Six people arrested following Westland police chase

Just before 2:30 a.m. April 11, Westland police were called to the 35000 block of Hunter Avenue on a report of an attempted car theft, that ended in a crash with six people arrested.

One arrested after chase leads to crash on Detroit’s west side

According to police officers were out looking for a suspect who was wanted for several robberies in home invasions in the area, and located a suspect, who then fled in a vehicle.

Dearborn Schools launching new cybersecurity program

Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the City of Dearborn and Henry Ford College to create the comprehensive cybersecurity program, which was funded in part by a $250,000 state grant. 

Dearborn motorcyclist charged after leading police on several pursuits while armed

Farmington Hills police were able to arrest the 26-year-old driver after his motorcycle ran out of fuel, bringing his joyride that spanned several cities to an end.

DTE substation in Detroit catches fire

Emergency crews responded to a DTE substation Friday afternoon when reports of a fire at a building in Detroit came in.