Case dismissed against Detroit officer charged in fatally striking 71-year-old

"The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office respectfully disagrees with the Court’s decision and will be appealing the dismissal of the charges," said Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller in a news release.

Free family fun: Clark Park Winter Carnival returns to Detroit Saturday

The carnival and hockey games will take place in Clark Park in Detroit. Food, women's and men's hockey games, music, carriage rides, a petting zoo, and more will be available.

Detroit snow totals: how much to expect Thursday and Friday

Detroit will see snow to end the week -- how much to expect and why it's going to wreak havoc on the roads again.

Residents sleep in coats after Highland Park building loses heat for days

The Oasis, built in the 1920s, used to be the old YMCA building in Highland Park. While operating as a homeless shelter, about 50 men on parole are housed in the building.

Freezing temperatures are lethal for dogs left outside - and illegal

"An imminent threat to the health and safety of the animal or the health and safety of the public," he said. "When that is present we have the authority to enter private property to take animals."

Detroit city council votes down paying for 6 murals already painted around

Six murals were painted around the city, scheduled to be done before the NFL draft. But the city council unanimously voted against authorizing payment this week.

Dog brought to Metro Detroit shelter in 'horrific condition'; reward offered for information

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is seeking information about a badly injured dog who was brought to the Dearborn shelter over the weekend. The dog had numerous bites and infected wounds.

2024 NFL Draft in Detroit is more than another event, commissioner says

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico will visit Detroit on Wednesday to discuss what the 2024 draft means for the city.

Man blocks Dearborn road, pulls gun on driver

Dearborn police are looking for a man who used his Ford F-150 truck to block the path of another driver before pulling a gun on them and demanding they get out of their vehicle.

Lions home playoffs bring economic boost to Detroit

According to the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, a home NFL playoff game brings about $20 million to the city.

Garden City residents left without heat in cold weather, criticize late DTE response

Several residents on Rosslyn Avenue in Garden City were forced to endure the freezing temperatures when they woke up without working furnaces Monday morning.

Detroit nonprofit urges pet safety after rescuing dogs abandoned in bitter cold

Many dogs rescued by the non-profit are discovered in deplorable conditions. On Monday, some were even found chained, preventing them from seeking any shelter.