Melvindale settles police tasing lawsuit for $1M, insurance carrier drops city
The city of Melvindale agreed to a $1 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed against a controversial police lieutenant currently facing assault charges.
Roseville wrestling referee charged with sending inappropriate messages to teen
WARREN, Mich. – A Roseville man who served as a high school wrestling referee has been charged with sending inappropriate messages to a teen on social media. In a case that largely flew beneath the radar for the past six weeks, 43-year-old Stephen Livings was arrested by Warren police on Dec. 19.
Man pleads guilty to dragging Michigan State Police trooper while fleeing traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A Detroit man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Jackson while a Michigan State Police trooper was hanging from the window of his car has taken a plea deal. Tavion William Beasley, 24, pleaded guilty Feb. 4 to one count each of assault with...
Detroit’s Oldest Biergarten Is A Beloved German Restaurant With Authentic Flavors And Craft Brews
If you think you need to book an international flight to Germany to experience an authentic German beer garden, think again. Nestled in Detroit — the surprising Michigan city that's known as "The Paris of the Midwest" for its French heritage and stunning architecture — is Jacoby's, a beloved and historic biergarten...
Several vehicles stolen from storage lot near Detroit Assembly Complex
A vehicle storage lot in the area of Mack Avenue and Connor Street was entered early Wednesday.
Dearborn mayor says $200M in outside funding is reshaping the city
DEABORN, MI - Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says infrastructure, growth and redevelopment define Dearborn’s second-term priorities, fueled by about $200 million in outside funding. “For me, it’s less about which issue comes first, they’re all at the top,” Hammoud said in a recent interview with MLive. “Infrastructure is top...
This vanishing Downriver prairie is so rare experts are racing against time to save...
Conservation experts say a 440-acre block of undeveloped land Downriver hosts a range of biodiversity and ecological richness worth more than any future construction project. The Michigan Land Conservancy has a $6 million campaign to save a tract in Brownstown Township called Sibley Prairie, which contains a special...
Detroit Opens Applications for $4,500 Cash Payments to Expectant Mothers
Detroit mothers know the math of survival before the first ultrasound photo ever makes it to the fridge. Rent due. DTE notice. A grocery cart that costs more each week. A body doing the work of building life while the bills keep coming. Rx Kids, a cash aid program designed...
11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Car While Getting Snacks. His Mom Knew Something...
Jacob Robinson, 11, left home to walk to a nearby store when he was struck, according to his mom
150 workers wanted for new Nino Salvaggio store in Wayne County
LIVONIA, Mich. – Nino Salvaggio is looking to hire about 150 workers for its new store that’s opening in Wayne County next month. The family-owned specialty market is preparing to open a new store on Schoolcraft College’s campus in Livonia in early March. This store will join...

















