Mary Sheffield selected as Detroit's next city council president

Sheffield, who represents the 5th District in Detroit, was voted to the position by a 7-2 margin, beating out Mary Waters, who was elected to her seat in the previous cycle.

Romulus man charged after allegedly causing crash that killed Allen Park teen while drunk

A Romulus man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed an Allen Park teen. Officials said the man was allegedly drunk when he crossed the centerline on Middlebelt and crashed into Mia Howard.

What's next for Michigan Central Station 34 years after historic Detroit train depot shuttered

The last train left Michigan Central Station 34 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1988. Today, Ford is in the process of finishing up the Detroit train depot's restoration that began in 2018.

Witnesses tell of alleged drunk driver who left trail of crash scenes before bystanders detained him

"They just swiped him up and put him down," Hackenberg said. "He was reaching for his pockets when he was on the ground, and that's when someone decided to use their belt to tie them up."

Woman, 2 children and baby pulled from burning home by Detroit firefighters

Firefighters rescued a woman in her late 20s, a 5-year-old girl, a 2-year-old boy, and a 4-month-old girl. All were hospitalized with smoke inhalation. All are in critical condition.

Taylor man found dead in snow and freezing temperatures

A Taylor man was found dead in the freezing temperatures Sunday morning when authorities said a snowplow worker found him in a transfer station.

2022 Michigan Notable Books showcase diversity of The Mitten

The 2022 Michigan Notable Book Awards list features 20 books published last year that tell stories about The Mitten, from the Detroit area to the west side to the UP and everything in between.

Detroit warming centers open amid freezing temperatures

Four warming shelters have been opened to accommodate those that need some warmth amid the freezing start to the new year.

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting on Detroit's west side

Officers were seen canvassing the sidewalks on Faust Avenue on the city's west side, following a fatal shooting in the area of Schoolcraft Road.

Train derails in Romulus overnight; power lines downed in Huron Twp

In a separate incident, one of the pieces of construction equipment snagged an overhead communication line in Huron Township causing the pole to flex and snapped some power lines.

Alleged armed robbery suspect lead police on chase from Detroit to New Baltimore

Police agencies in New Baltimore and Detroit arrested the suspect after a 30-minute chase Friday. The driver is linked to the armed robbery of a postal worker.

Park Detroit app debuts new and improved features for visiting Downtown

“It’s really designed to help address issues like congestion and pollution, and solve alot of the problems of people who are intimidated coming into an urban area.”