Proposed North + South Passenger Rail aims to connect cities along renovated freight tracks
After more than 70 years without public transportation between northern and southern Michigan, the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is proposing to upgrade an existing freight route to establish the North + South Passenger Rail, a train service connecting communities from Detroit to Petoskey. Groundwork is...
Sheffield’s Proposed Budget Calls For Slight Property Tax Cut, Pay Hike for City Workers
Mary Sheffield on Monday proposed her first budget as Detroit mayor, calling for a slight property tax cut, increased funding for public transportation, and a pay hike for city workers, BridgeDetroit reports. Sheffield's proposed $3 billion budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year also includes new streetlights and...
Fans Anticipate Dogstar’s August Concerts In Southwest Michigan
Keanu Reeves is back in Michigan, and fans are buzzing! Can you feel the excitement building for this summer's shows?
Wayne County deeds office limits in-person access
Wayne County's "library of land records," where residents record deeds, mortgages and other documents, has required appointments for in-person service since October. Why it matters: The county's Register of Deeds provides essential property services, yet the new policy can leave residents waiting days for access and...
Sheffield prioritizes bus driver pay, homelessness services, youth programs in $1.55B spending plan
It’s the first time in over a decade that a new mayor has set the city’s spending priorities. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Sheffield prioritizes bus driver pay, homelessness services, youth programs in $1.55B spending plan
Gross! Detroit Police Officer Arrested Amid Accusations Of Stealing Explicit Photos From Detained Woman’s...
“It is just kind of scary to think that you’re someone who is here to protect people, that’s your job, that’s what you’re supposed to do, and yet you chose to do something like that." Derond Crawford, a member of the Detroit Police Department, has been...
Wayne County man accused of robbing former employer’s armored truck at gunpoint pleads guilty
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A Wayne County man charged with allegedly robbing an armored truck at gunpoint has pleaded guilty to his charges. Antoine Lashawn Ward, a former Brink’s employee, was federally charged in 2024 after he robbed his ex-employer’s armored truck in Harper Woods. Just after...
Detroit Mom Left 5 Kids Alone in Car With Loaded Gun To Get Food...
A Michigan mother of five is facing serious charges following the death of her 6-year-old daughter. Tonya Charisse-Annice Johnson, 41, reportedly left her five kids, ages 2 to 11, alone in her car while she ran inside a Detroit restaurant to get food. While Johnson was inside, one of her children reportedly got hold...
‘I can’t enjoy my retirement’: Sterling Heights seniors say rising lot rent is forcing...
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A Sterling Heights manufactured home community has seen a near 85% increase in lot rent price since the current owners took over, according to resident records. Those concerned residents reached out to Local 4 to get help. Residents say they are currently paying $786 a...
Kroger brings back customer appreciation week with daily deals
When it comes to tackling higher grocery prices, which are up nearly 3% from this time last year, consumers are on the hunt for deals. One deal that is kicking off Wednesday, March 11, that may be of interest is Kroger’s Customer Appreciation Week.First launched in 2024, this is the fourth time the nationwide grocer...
