Detroit mom charged after daughter’s fatal shooting
Tonya Johnson has been charged in felony firearm, second-degree child abuse, and safe storage violations after leaving a loaded firearm in her vehicle where one of her kids got a hold of the weapon and fatally shot his 6-year-old sister.
Fair Lane in Dearborn, MI, Seems Modest at First, But the Estate Tells a...
The driveway at Fair Lane does something unusual. It hides the house from you. Landscape architect Jens Jensen planted the entrance path through dense woodland and curved it just enough that you see nothing but trees until the last moment. Then the house breaks open in front of you. It...
The Tiny Michigan Deli With Sandwiches So Good You’ll Dream About Them
In Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, there’s a little spot that’s about to become your new obsession. Mudgie’s Deli & Wine Shop is where sandwich dreams come true, and yes, you will actually dream about these sandwiches later. Listen, we need to have a serious conversation about what...
Detroit, MI Weather Alert: 60 MPH Storm Risk Near I-94 Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Detroit, Michigan – Thunderstorms could bring strong winds and hail to parts of southeast Michigan later today and again Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, thunderstorms...
Police investigating shooting in Henry Ford St. John Hospital parking lot
An investigation is underway after a shooting involving a security officer in the parking lot of Henry Ford St. John Hospital early this morning, officials say.
5 Burger Spots in Dearborn, Michigan that Keep Locals Coming Back for More
Dearborn is famous for its Middle Eastern food and Ford history, but the burger scene is strong too. Whether you want classic American or a burger with Mediterranean flair, locals have opinions. 1. Miller’s Bar. Miller’s is a Dearborn legend—no frills, cash only, and consistently named one of Michigan’s...
Detroit home repair programs to take applications. How to apply.
Two free Detroit home repair programs will begin taking applications next week. Home repair is an expensive and persistent issue in the city of Detroit, often hitting seniors the hardest . The city has, in recent years , used federal pandemic dollars to make a dent, but demand has been high , resources are limited...
Still Rolling Pasta by Hand After 30 Years and 3 Generations
There is a small Italian restaurant in Southgate, Michigan, that has been quietly doing something most places stopped doing decades ago: rolling pasta by hand, every single day, the way it has always been done. Three generations of one family have kept this tradition alive, and the result is the kind of food that...
Man accused of letting dog freeze to death on Detroit’s east side
DETROIT – A 36-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after reportedly abandoning his two pet dogs, leading to one freezing to death. According to authorities, officers with the Detroit Police Department and Animal Care and Control received a tip on Feb. 1 about two neglected dogs at a home on Garland Street,...
Local teen’s act of kindness caught on camera
18-year-old Mostafa Al Maleki helped an elderly woman walking home very slowly, struggling to get there in Dearborn Heights this week. Mayor Mo Baydoun also stopped to help, on his way to deal with his own personal fallout from the war in Iran.

















