Leadfoot Crackdown: Detroit Rolling Out 312 New Speed Humps
Detroit drivers who like to gun it down side streets are about to hit a lot more bumps. The city plans to install 312 speed‑hump devices on residential blocks this year as it ramps up its traffic‑calming program, focusing on streets near schools, parks and popular cut‑through routes. Neighbors who would rather keep...
Roseville man accused of abusing young girls, producing images of 7-year-old
A 19-year-old Roseville man is accused in federal and state cases of producing and sharing child sexually abusive material, according to a federal criminal complaint and local law enforcement. A Homeland Security Special Agent said investigators were alerted Feb. 25, 2026, after the National Center for Missing and...
Woman dies after being struck by car on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
DETROIT – A woman has died after she was struck by a car on the Lodge Freeway early Friday morning, and police are searching for the driver. It happened on the southbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway near Clairmount at around 2:30 a.m. on March 27. When Michigan State...
Detroit Ranked Among Most Dangerous U.S. Cities
Detroit ranks among America’s most dangerous cities in a new WalletHub report—but it’s not just about crime. Here’s what goes into the ranking and why it matters.
80 Fake Students Used in Michigan College Aid Fraud
DETROIT, MI (WOWO) A Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded the federal government of more than $2.5 million in student aid over a decade. Michelle Denise Hill, 48, submitted false applications for over 80 people claiming to attend Wayne County Community College, according to the U.S. Department...
New Jack in the Box Coming to Metro Detroit in 2026
Get ready, Michigan! A fast-food favorite is back on the scene, and locals are buzzing with excitement about those classic burgers and crispy tacos.
Maple tapping in the sugarbush: Indigenous ties and community building with Black to the...
The process of making maple syrup is shown in photos of Black to the Land Coalition’s boil down. Click photos to enlarge. Credit: Isaiah Lopez, WDET. Mid-February through March can be an exciting time across southeast Michigan. With spring being around the corner, people are looking to get out once again and connect...
📅 April 1: Detroit Special Land Use Hearings on Banquet Hall, Tobacco Shop, and...
The City of Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department will hold Special Land Use Hearings on April 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 895 1710 6887) or by phone at 1-267-831-0333.
Detroiters weigh in on survey over ‘economic zone’ concept for Belle Isle
A survey conducted by Mitchell Research & Communications took the temperature of Michiganders and Detroiters on their thoughts toward a proposal to turn Belle Isle into a “special economic zone."
Michigan Man Near A Shelter Notices Something About One Dog That Stops Him Mid...
As someone who cares deeply about animal rescue, one question has stayed with me for a long time. Why do some dogs seem to completely shut down after arriving at a shelter?. People often point to the obvious explanations, the constant noise, the tight spaces, the unfamiliar surroundings. Yet plenty of dogs experience...

















