Belle Isle tree's evolutionary secret is one half of ancient animal relationship

The massive thorns growing out of a tree on Belle Isle could be a living reminder of the ancient beasts that once roamed Michigan. They're found near the giant slide.

Expect SMART bus delays this weekend due to winter storm

SMART buses may experience delays over the weekend due to severe weather conditions, according to a news release.

Victim's father: Detroit woman killed amid family feud

Jackquline Joseph, 22, was fatally shot in the chest on Dec. 28, 2023. Her family is still seeking justice.

Westland mom who advocated for domestic violence survivors killed by partner

Kelly Mays had survived domestic abuse herself years ago and even turned toward helping other survivors. Her daughter found her stabbed to death in her Westland apartment last week.

Detroit Auto Show returning to January time slot in 2025

The Detroit auto show moved to a summer date in 2020 before it was canceled because of the Covid pandemic. It was only held in September for two years.

Metro Detroit snow forecast: How much could fall this weekend

Metro Detroit doesn't fall in the area under a Winter Storm Watch on Friday and Saturday, but the area is still expected to pick up a few inches of snow. Here's how much snow is expected in Southeast Michigan:

US Foods driver strike leads to Detroit public schools food shortage

Students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District currently have fewer meal choices due to the US Foods driver strike.

Double-amputee panhandler, driver killed during fight for gun in Detroit

Clayton Willis –a well-known panhandler– and a driver were both fatally shot while fighting over a gun on Detroit's west side Wednesday.

Detroit named fastest-appreciating housing market, report says

Detroit saw a 9.2% increase – beating out Miami as the fastest-appreciating housing market in a metro area, according to property analytics firm CoreLogic.

$14.5 million in grants help spark five different Detroit developments

"Having a little gap funding to fill in those extra costs goes a long way to help these projects to fruition," said Council President Mary Sheffield.

Family of brave 3-year-old battling brain cancer needs community's help

Eventually, doctors at Children’s Hospital of Michigan found a brain tumor and diagnosed Lily with - ATRT - a very rare brain cancer, amounting to just 10% of all brain cancers in children.

Detroit's basement protection program aims to help 2,000 homes in 11 neighborhoods

Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.