Detroit drone delivery testing starts in Corktown

The idea is moving cargo in the last mile of delivery using drones starting from a rooftop — straight to you.

Dearborn mayor gives statement, doesn't apologize to resident he called racist

On Tuesday the Dearborn held its first meeting since the viral clash where Mayor Abdullah Hammoud lambasted a resident who is a Christian minister.

Assistant to former Inkster mayor pleads guilty to lying to feds

A month after former Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly was sentenced for taking bribes, his executive assistant admitted to lying to federal investigators.

Man who threatened parents, kids at Michigan Jewish preschool sentenced to prison for gun crime

After going on an antisemitic rant that included threats against parents and children outside of a Bloomfield Hills preschool years ago, Hassan Chokr is headed to prison for possessing guns following the verbal assault, according to federal authorities.

Michigan budget countdown continues as government shutdown looms

As former ball player Yogi Berra used to say, "It's not over till it's over," but under the dome this week, there is more positive energy that it will be over with a new budget and a road fix plan.

Belle Isle faces severe cuts as Michigan government shutdown looms

Belle Isle is caught in the crossfire of a budget showdown between Michigan Senate Democrats and House Republicans. Even as it weighs potentially drastic cuts to its services, officials aren't sure what a shutdown would do to services.

Attempted thieves smash U-Haul through Detroit Metro PCS

Thieves smashed a U-Haul truck through a Detroit Metro PCS store early Wednesday, but police don't think they made off with anything.

Gas meter installation leads to mess on Detroit's west side

Generally, a new outside gas meter is a good thing, but one on the west side of Detroit created a giant sinkhole. Now companies seem to be pointing the finger at each other.

Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield accepting free tickets sparks scrutiny

A recent post on Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield’s Instagram shows a shout-out from hip-hop artist Jeezy during a performance in Detroit last week.

Man shot to death during custody dispute in Detroit

Detroit Police Cmd. Matthew Fulgenzi said they were called to the 600 block of Delaware Street at about 4:15 p.m. when they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital and later died.

Teen on mini-bike struck, critically injured in hit-and-run on Seven Mile

Detroit police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a 14-year-old boy critically injured Saturday night near Seven Mile and Archdale Street.

2 dead after SUV, motorcycle crash on Detroit’s east side

Detroit police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV early Saturday on the city’s east side along Gratiot Avenue.

Police suspend Detroit high school football game due to crowd concerns

Jay Alexander, executive director of the Detroit Public School League, said the game was forced to shut down by police after a large number of people entered the stadium without tickets by jumping perimeter fences.

Liver failure diagnosis inspires Detroit entrepreneur to start wellness business with Motor City Match grant

Vivacious Luxury Spa owner Ayana Hall, who has 22 years in the beauty industry, founded the spa after overcoming a 2023 stage 2 liver failure diagnosis that refocused her on wellness.

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Ayana Hall, a Detroit native with 22 years of experience in the beauty industry, founded Vivacious Lady Luxury Spa to give back to her community while bringing elevated standards to the city?s salon scene.