What we’re reading: Southfield council expected to vote on data center with closed-loop water...
Metrobloks, the developer of a proposed data center in Southfield, says it's on a smaller scale than most — 100 megawatts — and will use a closed-loop water system.
Detroit police release new security video of barbershop homicide suspects
Police have released new security video of two people that they believe are connected to a double homicide that happened at a Detroit Barbershop back in November.
Detroit Transportation Corporation Appoints Cliff Powell as New Transit Police Chief
The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC) has appointed Cliff Powell as the new Chief of Transit Police, a move that strengthens the city’s commitment to safety and community engagement within its growing transit system. With over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, including two decades with the Detroit...
Detroit Dad Steps Up To Help Girl In Freezing Weather
In the chill of a Detroit morning, one father's instinct to protect shines a light on community care and responsibility.
Woman taken into custody after hours-long standoff at Warren home, streamed on Facebook live
A woman has been taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with Warren Police. A woman has been taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with Warren Police.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Seeks Termination of Restitution Payments to City
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is seeking to shake off the financial shackles of his past by asking a federal judge to terminate his obligation to pay restitution to the City of Detroit. According to WWJ Newsradio 950, in a federal court filing, Kilpatrick argued that he has met the financial obligations...
Detroit girl speaks out at sentencing for man who slashed her throat
An 8-year-old Detroit girl who survived a brutal throat-slashing attack at a city park last year faced her attacker in court as he was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
Woman recognized for her work as a welder during World War II
METRO DETROIT — Maryellen Robbins, 101, was recently recognized as a Rosie the Riveter for her service as a welder at a plant in Detroit during World War II. However, it is a title she doesn’t quite believe is hers. “I never really gave it much thought. Personally,...
Data center plan emerging for 280 acres off I-94 in Southeast Michigan
VAN BUREN TWP., MI — Another potential proposal for a hyperscale data center to power artificial intelligence and other computing technologies has popped up in southeast Michigan. Panattoni Data Center Group is looking to develop a data center on about 280 acres in Van Buren Township, near Belleville in...
Automotive company agrees to pay $1.5M to settle alleged PPP loan fraud
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
