Feds: Metro Detroit Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse owner used and housed undocumented workers
He is accused of providing the undocumented workers with sparsely furnished places to live and transportation to his two restaurants.
He is accused of providing the undocumented workers with sparsely furnished places to live and transportation to his two restaurants.
Melvindale Cop Murder: Guilty verdict reached for Michael Lopez in 2024 shooting
The trial of Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said was found guilty on all counts.
The trial of Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said was found guilty on all counts.
Birmingham places moratorium on short-term rentals following shooting at rental property
Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.
Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.
Westbound I-94 blocked after traffic crash in Roseville
Multiple vehicles were involved in a traffic crash that blocked travel on westbound I-94 in Roseville.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a traffic crash that blocked travel on westbound I-94 in Roseville.
Garden City man crashes Tesla into Ferndale Verizon store while fleeing police
The driver of a white-colored Tesla fled police, wove through traffic, and ran a red light before crashing into a Verizon store in Ferndale late last week.
The driver of a white-colored Tesla fled police, wove through traffic, and ran a red light before crashing into a Verizon store in Ferndale late last week.
Wrong school bus scare in Metro Detroit highlights new efforts to protect children
An elementary school student with autism was placed on the wrong school bus, causing panic and police intervention to bring him home safe. Meanwhile, Monday's nightmare highlighted the efforts some Metro Detroit police agencies are already making to give first responders more tools to help people with disabilities.
An elementary school student with autism was placed on the wrong school bus, causing panic and police intervention to bring him home safe. Meanwhile, Monday's nightmare highlighted the efforts some Metro Detroit police agencies are already making to give first responders more tools to help people with disabilities.
Recall petitions for Oakland County Commission Chair gets green light from election officials
Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions got the green light from election officials.
Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions got the green light from election officials.
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for abusing Indigenous girls and women. Here's what to know.
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for abusing Indigenous girls and women. Here's what to know.
Flex Fuel vehicle owners pivot to E85 due to spiking gas prices
Drivers with Flex Fuel vehicles are starting to make the switch to E85 due to the surging gas prices.
Drivers with Flex Fuel vehicles are starting to make the switch to E85 due to the surging gas prices.
Police crack down on distracted drivers with Operation Ghost Rider
It is illegal to hold your phone while driving in Michigan and police across Metro Detroit are cracking down on those who are distracted behind the wheel with Operation Ghost Rider.
It is illegal to hold your phone while driving in Michigan and police across Metro Detroit are cracking down on those who are distracted behind the wheel with Operation Ghost Rider.
Allergy season making people miserable across Metro Detroit
It’s a sunny, warm day across metro Detroit. But for many, this springtime weather is less about heat and sunshine and more about allergies, thanks to a high pollen count over much of southeast Michigan.
It’s a sunny, warm day across metro Detroit. But for many, this springtime weather is less about heat and sunshine and more about allergies, thanks to a high pollen count over much of southeast Michigan.
New safety lights installed in Dearborn Heights
Stop signs are something we all deal with on a daily basis. Now the city of Dearborn Heights is installing special stop signs designed to be more effective.
Stop signs are something we all deal with on a daily basis. Now the city of Dearborn Heights is installing special stop signs designed to be more effective.
Man charged in Melvindale officer's murder takes the stand
Michael Lopez, charged in the 2024 fatal shooting of Melvindale police Cpl. Mohamed Said, took the stand in his own defense today, but was removed by the judge.
Michael Lopez, charged in the 2024 fatal shooting of Melvindale police Cpl. Mohamed Said, took the stand in his own defense today, but was removed by the judge.
Oakland Hills Country Club re-opens after destructive fire years prior
It’s been four years since the iconic Oakland Hills Country Club caught on fire and burned to the ground, but now the clubhouse has been rebuilt.
It’s been four years since the iconic Oakland Hills Country Club caught on fire and burned to the ground, but now the clubhouse has been rebuilt.
Oakland Hills' new clubhouse opens after devastating fire
The clubhouse was rebuilt from the ground up after the original burned down in 2022. Many pieces of memorabilia were saved, including trophies, but some of them that members will see are replicas.
The clubhouse was rebuilt from the ground up after the original burned down in 2022. Many pieces of memorabilia were saved, including trophies, but some of them that members will see are replicas.
Waterford police searching for missing woman who has not been seen for nearly a week
Officials in Waterford are searching for a missing woman who has not been seen in nearly a week.
Officials in Waterford are searching for a missing woman who has not been seen in nearly a week.
Bookstock 2026 at Laurel Park is Metro Detroit's biggest used book and media sale
Running through May 3rd, Bookstock at Laurel Park Livonia is the metro area's largest used book and media sale of the year. Go to Bookstockmi.org for more.
Running through May 3rd, Bookstock at Laurel Park Livonia is the metro area's largest used book and media sale of the year. Go to Bookstockmi.org for more.
E85 - gas at a discount or risky gamble?
As gas prices surge, drivers with more modern vehicles may be inclined to head for the cheaper E85 fuel -- but you need to make sure your car is built for E85.
As gas prices surge, drivers with more modern vehicles may be inclined to head for the cheaper E85 fuel -- but you need to make sure your car is built for E85.
Hanley International Academy lockdown lifted following reported threat, one in custody
One person was arrested after police responded to a threat at Hanley International Academy on Monday.
One person was arrested after police responded to a threat at Hanley International Academy on Monday.
Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin at Bookstock in Livonia
Longtime Detroit Free Press humorist and columnist Neal Rubin is the honorary chair of Bookstock 2026 at Laurel Park running through May 3. It is the biggest used book and media sale in Michigan running all week long in Livonia.
Longtime Detroit Free Press humorist and columnist Neal Rubin is the honorary chair of Bookstock 2026 at Laurel Park running through May 3. It is the biggest used book and media sale in Michigan running all week long in Livonia.