Man charged with murder after 2 people found dead in basement of Detroit home

Murder charges are pending in the case of two people who were found dead last March in the basement of a Detroit home.

• Jan 30

Forgotten Harvest hosts emergency food distribution drive-thru event in Warren

Metro Detroit nonprofit Forgotten Harvest has recently declared an emergency food distribution.

• Jan 30

Metro Detroit businesses respond to calls for National Shutdown on Jan. 30

A campaign called "National Shutdown" was widely shared on social media and asked for "No Work. No School. No Shopping. Stop Funding ICE."

• Jan 30

Detroit, Toledo zoos exchange male polar bears as part of breeding effort

The Detroit Zoo and the Toledo Zoo have exchanged the care of two polar bears as part of an effort to support breeding populations among zoo habitats.

• Jan 30

Narcotics, firearms and vehicles seized in Metro Detroit drug investigation

The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led an investigation that included six search warrants served Jan. 22 in Detroit and Downriver.

• Jan 30

Metro Detroit funeral arrangements impacted by severe winter weather

Flight disruptions relating to winter weather have impacated funeral arrangement schedules for loved ones, a funeral director says.

• Jan 30

Nonprofit Common Ground ends adult crisis services amid funding dispute

The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.

• Jan 29

Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for most NHL points by U.S.-born player

Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.

• Jan 29

Former U.S. Postal Service employees plead guilty in $63M mail theft scheme

Four Metro Detroiters, including two former U.S. Postal Service employees, have pleaded guilty to their part in a $63 million scheme involving checks that were stolen from the mail​ and then resold.

• Jan 29

After Ontario shake, how likely are earthquakes in Southeast Michigan?

Michigan occupies a quiet corner of the North American craton, a geologically stable area that has remained relatively calm for millions of years.

• Jan 29

Southeast Michigan schools closed for Friday amid bitter cold temperatures

Dozens of school closing notices were issued for Friday, Jan. 30, in response to the bitter cold in Southeast Michigan.

• Jan 30

Michigan has record cougar reports in 2025, including some cubs

Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.

• Jan 29

Four Michigan House Democrats visit Minnesota to "stand in solidarity"

A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers was in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.

• Jan 29

Michigan fire officials share home heating mistakes to avoid this winter

When temperatures plummet, people will do anything to stay warm in their homes, but oftentimes, that comes at a risk.

• Jan 29

Another cold weather advisory in Southeast Michigan for Friday

A cold weather advisory remains in effect Friday morning for part of the Metro Detroit area.

• Jan 30

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