Detroit Mayor declares State of Emergency after tornado hits city's east side
Mayor Sheffield announced on Friday that she has signed an Executive Order declaring a Local State of Emergency. This comes after Detroit had its first tornado in nearly three decades, primarily hitting the city's Eastside, collapsing structures and uprooting trees.
Mayor Sheffield announced on Friday that she has signed an Executive Order declaring a Local State of Emergency. This comes after Detroit had its first tornado in nearly three decades, primarily hitting the city's Eastside, collapsing structures and uprooting trees.
Detroit EF-2 tornado touched down on city's east side, NWS says
A tornado touched down in Detroit on the city's east side during the bad weather blitz on Thursday, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
A tornado touched down in Detroit on the city's east side during the bad weather blitz on Thursday, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
Metro Detroit storms: 250K outages amid trail of damage; more active weather on way
The National Weather Service is working to assess that damage as well as confirm whether or not a tornado touched down on Detroit's east side.
The National Weather Service is working to assess that damage as well as confirm whether or not a tornado touched down on Detroit's east side.
Allen Park impacted by severe storm damage as power outages effect Metro Detroit
Crews are racing to clear the wreckage across Metro Detroit after a brutal back-to-back storm system hammered the region over the last 24 hours.
Crews are racing to clear the wreckage across Metro Detroit after a brutal back-to-back storm system hammered the region over the last 24 hours.
I-96 local lanes reopened after storm-caused mudslide at Schaefer
The I-96 westbound local lanes were reopened Thursday morning after a closure to clear a reported mudslide at Schaefer.
The I-96 westbound local lanes were reopened Thursday morning after a closure to clear a reported mudslide at Schaefer.
Illinois man charged with criminal sexual conduct involving a minor at Comerica Park
A day at the ballpark turned into a nightmare for a minor as a man was arrested for allegedly getting a little too close.
A day at the ballpark turned into a nightmare for a minor as a man was arrested for allegedly getting a little too close.
Detroit man pleads guilty in $7 million tax scheme involving 200-plus false returns
Prosecutors said Underwood "ghost prepared" these returns, meaning he left the paid preparer section blank so the returns appeared to be self-prepared.
Prosecutors said Underwood "ghost prepared" these returns, meaning he left the paid preparer section blank so the returns appeared to be self-prepared.
SB Lodge freeway reopens at Livernois after crash with motorcycle, semi-truck
The Lodge freeway was closed at Livernois Wednesday morning as first responders deal with a crash scene.
The Lodge freeway was closed at Livernois Wednesday morning as first responders deal with a crash scene.
Argument leads to deadly shooting on Detroit's east side
The shooting scene took place in the area of Arden Park and John R, close to Woodward, at about 1:30 a.m.
The shooting scene took place in the area of Arden Park and John R, close to Woodward, at about 1:30 a.m.
Detroit shoppers at Mike’s Market received free groceries during special giveaway
Hundreds of grocery shoppers in Detroit walked away happy campers when all of their food was paid for. It got so busy they had to shut the place down.
Hundreds of grocery shoppers in Detroit walked away happy campers when all of their food was paid for. It got so busy they had to shut the place down.
Metro Detroit temperatures: Schools in Detroit dismiss students amid extreme heat
The month of September ushered in extreme heat across Metro Detroit. Temperatures will be above the 90-degree mark on Tuesday and Wednesday and that’s got the state’s largest school district making adjustments.
The month of September ushered in extreme heat across Metro Detroit. Temperatures will be above the 90-degree mark on Tuesday and Wednesday and that’s got the state’s largest school district making adjustments.
Invasive moth new to US intercepted at Detroit airport
Border agents at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted a potentially destructive insect earlier this year.
Border agents at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted a potentially destructive insect earlier this year.
Bookstore staffers in Detroit discover explosive acid among stacks of books
A bizarre and potentially dangerous discovery was made at a used book store in Detroit. The staffer who found it knew she had to alert the fire department.
A bizarre and potentially dangerous discovery was made at a used book store in Detroit. The staffer who found it knew she had to alert the fire department.
'It could’ve been anyone:' Family of Inkster stabbing victim opens GoFundMe
A Westland woman remains hospitalized one week after being stabbed inside a Dollar Tree store in Inkster. A 22-year-old man is facing a number of charges, including assault with intent to murder, for allegedly committing the crime.
A Westland woman remains hospitalized one week after being stabbed inside a Dollar Tree store in Inkster. A 22-year-old man is facing a number of charges, including assault with intent to murder, for allegedly committing the crime.
Worker at Wayne Ford plant injured on the job Monday morning
Two ambulances and police cars were at the Michigan Avenue facility, at about 6 a.m. when SkyFOX flew over the scene.
Two ambulances and police cars were at the Michigan Avenue facility, at about 6 a.m. when SkyFOX flew over the scene.
2026 Detroit Jazz Festival Guide: What to know
Detroit's Jazz Fest is back for its 47th year at Hart Plaza. Here's everything you need to know about the Labor Day Weekend festival celebrating all things jazz.
Detroit's Jazz Fest is back for its 47th year at Hart Plaza. Here's everything you need to know about the Labor Day Weekend festival celebrating all things jazz.
'Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer' with Renette Jackson
"Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer" is a practical guide written by seasoned legal professional Renette Jackson. The book draws from over two decades of legal experience and a deeply personal perspective shaped by parenthood. This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a lecture. It’s real-life preparation rooted in real law.
"Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer" is a practical guide written by seasoned legal professional Renette Jackson. The book draws from over two decades of legal experience and a deeply personal perspective shaped by parenthood. This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a lecture. It’s real-life preparation rooted in real law.
'Woman in Pink' with Megan Schikora
Megan Schikora worked in mental health & taught writing for many years, all the while squeezing her own writing into the margins of her time. Her debut novel 'A Woman in Pink' was a Writing Award Short List Choice for the Page Turner Awards.
Megan Schikora worked in mental health & taught writing for many years, all the while squeezing her own writing into the margins of her time. Her debut novel 'A Woman in Pink' was a Writing Award Short List Choice for the Page Turner Awards.
Six workers injured in accident at Ford Field after Ed Sheeran concert
Six workers were injured in an accident in Ford Field’s vehicle tunnel following Saturday night’s Ed Sheeran concert.
Six workers were injured in an accident in Ford Field’s vehicle tunnel following Saturday night’s Ed Sheeran concert.
'Oscar Wars' with Michael Schulman
Michael Schulman is a writer living in New York City. His latest book is “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears.” His first book, “Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," about the actress’s artistic coming-of-age in the 1970s, was a New York Times bestseller. He's a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he has contributed since 2006 and primarily covers arts and culture.
Michael Schulman is a writer living in New York City. His latest book is “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears.” His first book, “Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," about the actress’s artistic coming-of-age in the 1970s, was a New York Times bestseller. He's a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he has contributed since 2006 and primarily covers arts and culture.