Detroit Mayor Sheffield: “We Will Not Tolerate What We Saw This Weekend’
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday responded to the chaos and violence involving teen takeovers in parts of downtown Detroit over the weekend, saying, "we will not tolerate what we saw this weekend." "I want to be very clear that while this administration is creating safe spaces and investing in...
State suspends Detroit truck driving school after Local 4 investigation
DETROIT – The state of Michigan has suspended the operations of a Detroit truck driving school after a Local 4 investigation. The Investigators at Local 4 looked into the Detroit Training Center after the lives and futures of several students were put on hold while the state investigated training they received.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Melvindale Cpl. Said
A man convicted of murdering a Melvindale police officer will learn his sentence on Friday, May 22. Wayne County Circuit Judge Bridget Hathaway could give Michael Lopez up to life in prison. A jury found Lopez, 45, guilty on April 28 of first-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of Cpl. Mohamed Said, 26. The jury a
Attorneys announce lawsuit against Wayne County Detention Facility over alleged abuse
(FOX 2) - Attorneys announced a federal lawsuit against Wayne County, the Michigan DHHS and current and former staff at the William Dickerson Juvenile Detention Facility. This comes after allegations of abuse and civil rights violations involving a former detainee. Big picture view:. On Monday, Sam Bernstein Law announ
Protesters take fight over proposed Romulus ICE detention center to downtown Detroit
DETROIT, MI - About 50 protesters gathered outside Detroit’s federal courthouse Monday to oppose the proposed Romulus ICE detention center, urging state and local leaders to take action to block the project after a scheduled court hearing was postponed. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition to Shut the Camps...
Consultants to drill down on rental unit accessibility for Detroiters with disabilities
Much of Detroit’s housing stock isn’t accessible to residents with disabilities and city officials say they aren’t going to make any assumptions about what Detroiters need. The City Council last week signed off on a $208,000 contract with national architecture and accessibility consultants expected to drill down...
Readers reveal Metro Detroit bagel favorites
Definitely love their bagels. Why it matters: We asked for your favorite bagels last week and our inbox was flooded with suggested shops from Dearborn to Traverse City. John D: Bagel Spot in Auburn Hills is phenomenal! Massive bagels and so many great sandwiches and toppings to choose from. Homemade cream cheeses as we
Motor City Braces As Heat Cranks Up And Storm Threats Move In
Detroit rolled into this morning under clear skies and thick, sticky air, with temperatures already near 72°F at local observing sites and a fast warm-up on deck. Highs are expected to jump to around 87°F this afternoon, and forecasters say the atmosphere will be juiced for late-day storms. If you have outdoor plans la
Dreamcatcher with monkey skull, python bones intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport
ROMULUS, Mich. – Officials at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted a dreamcatcher made of a monkey skull and python bones. These items are both protected species that require permits, dead or alive. The custom border protections (CBP) recommends that you review the U.S. Fish and Wildlife page and contact the...
Man sentenced to life for fatal shooting in Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong
FLINT, MI – The 31-year-old Detroit man found guilty of killing a Fenton Township man in a Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Judge Khary L. Hanible sentenced Omar Brogdon during a hearing on Monday, May 18, at...

















