Detroit shelter overcrowding forces families to sleep in cars
DETROIT – People looking for housing say there aren’t enough beds inside one of Detroit’s biggest shelters, so they are resorting to sleeping inside their cars, sometimes for months, outside the front door. Just a few weeks ago, the center’s deputy director told me there were about...
Woman injured in stabbing at Dunkin’ Donuts in Lincoln Park; suspect in custody
Police are investigating after a stabbing inside a Downriver Dunkin' Donuts on Tuesday that injured one customer.
Police respond to ‘active shooter’ call, arrest man who tried to get into Romulus...
A man is in police custody after he reportedly tried to get into a Wayne County middle school with a gun. The school was put under a soft lockdown.
Detroit firefighter dies at home after shift, cause of death undetermined
FOX 2 - A veteran Detroit firefighter from Squad 4 died Monday, the DFD commissioner announced today. Patrick Trout died at home after working a full shift Sunday overnight into Monday according to sources. The cause of his death has not been determined. Trout, 47, was a member of Detroit...
Man to spend decades behind bars for killing retired Detroit police officer
DETROIT – A 34-year-old man from Detroit will spend decades in jail for killing a retired police officer. According to authorities, Erik Delano Davis shot and killed retired Detroit police officer Stefon Hodo during an argument in 2022. He reportedly moved his body to another location before breaking into Hodo’s home...
Six Restaurant Openings to Watch in Detroit for 2026
Woodward Avenue stays serving as a scoreboard for Detroit’s momentum. New storefront signs go up, opening dates shift, and residents keep receipts on what actually arrives and who it serves. Current 2026 plans point to a mix of national brands, award-winning hospitality, and Detroit-rooted food entrepreneurs bringing...
Bakery makes life-sized Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown cakes
Last year, the bakery tackled Amon-Ra St. Brown's ultimate headstand touchdown celebration.
More Than 1,100 Michigan Auto Workers Laid Off at EV Plant
More than 1,100 Michigan auto workers are out of work after permanent layoffs at a major EV plant. What was once billed as the future of manufacturing is suddenly looking a lot less secure.
Detroit suburb agrees to a $3.25 million settlement in the case of woman found...
Funeral Home-Woman Alive Erica Lattimore/Fieger Law A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at home but then gasped for air and opened her eyes when her body bag was unzipped at a funeral home. Southfield paramedics were accused of gross...
Zion Foster Killed By Her Favorite Cousin in Eastpointe Michigan
On January 04, 2022, Zion Foster was a 17 year old girl living in Eastpointe, Michigan, a close in community on the northeastern edge of Metro Detroit. It was the kind of winter night when the air cuts sharp, streets empty earlier, and a short trip across town can feel longer than it does in daylight. Zion’s...
