Charles Simms nominated as Detroit's new permanent fire commissioner
Charles Simms has served as the interim commissioner for the fire department since January 2022. Since then, he's boosted the number of ambulances on the street while decreasing their response times.
Charles Simms has served as the interim commissioner for the fire department since January 2022. Since then, he's boosted the number of ambulances on the street while decreasing their response times.
Wayne County Lightfest prepares to illuminate Hines Park for holiday season
Tens of thousands of lights will illuminate Hines Park during the annual Wayne County Lightfest.
Tens of thousands of lights will illuminate Hines Park during the annual Wayne County Lightfest.
Former Wayne County employee sentenced to prison for $2.3 million fraud scheme
A former Wayne County Road Division employee will spend time in prison for a $2.3 million fraud scheme.
A former Wayne County Road Division employee will spend time in prison for a $2.3 million fraud scheme.
$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
DPD task force reducing Downtown Detroit car break-ins
A Detroit police task force is actively working on reducing car break-ins and other criminal activities Downtown.
A Detroit police task force is actively working on reducing car break-ins and other criminal activities Downtown.
Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Lincoln Park barricaded suspect surrenders to police after standoff
Nearby Lafayette Elementary was under a lockdown amid the police situation, which has now been lifted.
Nearby Lafayette Elementary was under a lockdown amid the police situation, which has now been lifted.
DTE, Habitat for Humanity build 5 new Detroit homes for veterans in need
“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."
“We enlisted to a cause greater than ourselves," said Gary Tanner. "So when we come back, we’re looking for things like this to donate our time to help us not only give back, but it’s therapeutic for us as well."
Detroiters put city's tax plan proposal to the test with new estimator
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
The Land Value Tax Plan is still a ways away from becoming law. But citizens can find out how much they would save now.
State Rep Coleman says UAW support helped fuel his mayoral win in Westland
"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."
"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."
Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death
Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times.
Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times.
2 suspects wanted after chasing, hitting minibike rider in Taylor
Taylor police are looking for two drivers after a minibike rider was chased and eventually hit over the weekend.
Taylor police are looking for two drivers after a minibike rider was chased and eventually hit over the weekend.
Michigan Democrats lose majority in House after Westland, Warren mayoral races
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
Thieves steal $5K worth of gear from The Kniffness before Detroit concert
The Kiffness, South African artist known for mashups of humans and animals, had to cancel a Detroit show after thieves stole $5,000 worth of gear.
The Kiffness, South African artist known for mashups of humans and animals, had to cancel a Detroit show after thieves stole $5,000 worth of gear.
4 Metro Detroit cities vote 'no' to marijuana dispensaries
If approved, Birmingham would have been able to have one recreational marijuana store and one medical marijuana store. In Keego Harbor and Grosse Pointe Park, two marijuana businesses would have been allowed. The ballot proposal in Rochester would have allowed for three marijuana businesses.
If approved, Birmingham would have been able to have one recreational marijuana store and one medical marijuana store. In Keego Harbor and Grosse Pointe Park, two marijuana businesses would have been allowed. The ballot proposal in Rochester would have allowed for three marijuana businesses.
Election results: State Rep Coleman to win Westland mayoral seat among other close races
Kevin Coleman had 59 percent of the vote to Londeau's 40 percent with 100 percent of the vote in.
Kevin Coleman had 59 percent of the vote to Londeau's 40 percent with 100 percent of the vote in.
State House Democrat power balance may take hit with mayoral races in Warren, Westland
In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.
In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.
Striking casino workers ask Detroit City Council for picket line safety
A "Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights" was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.
A "Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights" was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.
Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard
Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.
Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.