Detroit police officer accidentally shoots self while using bathroom
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit police officer accidentally shot himself while using a bathroom at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center early Friday. Police confirmed that the officer was inside a bathroom at the county building when the accidental discharge happened. The officer suffered a gunshot wound to the...
Recycle Old Electronics April 18–19 and Get Free Admission to the Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo is hosting an e-recycling event where people can drop off old electronics and earn free zoo tickets this month. The event will take place April 18–19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the zoo’s parking lot located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak.
Auto parts retailer Detroit Axle braced for tariff Armageddon, but it didn’t come
FERNDALE, Michigan - Nearing a year ago, the automotive aftermarket parts retailer Detroit Axle filed a notice with the state that the family-owned company would lay off more than 100 employees at its headquarters and warehouse here in response to increased tariffs. The company braced for "Armageddon," said Mike...
Man charged in bomb hoax that caused plane’s emergency landing in Detroit
DETROIT, MI - The man accused of threatening to blow up a plane, prompting an American Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Detroit, has been charged in federal court in Detroit. The flight with more than 150 passengers and crew members was en route to Chicago from New...
Group challenges expansion of Wayne County hazardous waste landfill
Michigan Against Atomic Waste files an administrative appeal challenging state approval of a 5.2-million-cubic-yard expansion for Wayne Disposal.
Toddler Tantrum Hack, Detroit Style (Top 5 Words)
There’s a new parenting hack making the rounds online (including today.com on Wednesday) that sounds ridiculous… until you think about it for five seconds and go, “yeah, that might actually work.”. Parents are claiming you can stop a toddler meltdown dead in its tracks by suddenly yelling...
Renaissance Estates residents in Ecorse react to management’s eviction warning over large crowds, late-night...
ECORSE, Mich. – Residents at Renaissance Estates in Ecorse are speaking out after management posted notices on their doors warning tenants about large crowds, heavy foot traffic and late-night gatherings -- and threatening eviction for those who don’t comply. The letter, confirmed as authentic by the property...
Metro Detroit city loses 15-year permit fee battle, ordered to pay $575K
TROY, MI - A 15-year legal battle over how cities charge building permit fees has ended with a major ruling against the City of Troy. The Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM) announced the outcome this week, saying the court’s final decision orders Troy to pay approximately $575,000 in attorney and expert...
3 Retail Giants Leaving Michigan in May 2026
MICHIGAN STATE - Michigan's retail landscape is undergoing a massive transformation this spring, with several major brands scaling back their brick-and-mortar footprints. Driven by shifting consumer habits, increased competition, and the lingering effects of inflation, empty storefronts are becoming a more common...
Chick-fil-A opens in Lincoln Park
The new Chick-fil-A in Lincoln Park is offering a free entree or kids’ meal if you show up in a cow print on opening day, Thursday, April 2. The restaurant chain said in a release that the deal is in force whether you wear a full cow costume or a cow-spotted accessory inside the restaurant or at the drive-through....

















