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More than 70 residents of a southwest Detroit neighborhood were evacuated after a water main broke and flooded their neighborhood early Monday. The Pontiac community has rallied to support three youths who had been abandoned at their home. A suspected mail thief was caught in a Livonia trash bin. Detroit will keep its warming centers open through Friday morning because of the cold.
Video released by the Livonia Police Department on Sunday showed the moment officers arrested a man accused of stealing mail after finding him hiding in a dumpster last month.
The city of Detroit is working to address a large water main break on the city's southwest side as cold temperatures remain Monday night. Additionally, the city has set up temporary for residents impacted by the floods.
Metro Detroit communities are still digging out from the weekend snow; resulting in some street parking bans.
Teresa Moon is a Detroit community activist whose love for the city runs deep. Moon works to strengthen the 8 Mile community despite the history of the Birwood Wall.
Since early Monday morning, residents and emergency crews have been dealing with a severe water main break on Detroit's southwest side. The break caused widespread flooding near Beard and Rowan streets.
The Apple Store officially listed a new location in downtown Detroit "coming soon" and is already hiring.
The Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, is requesting access to the IRS' Integrated Data Retrieval System, which would provide access to tax data for businesses and individuals.
Just weeks after the deadly D.C. plane crash, the Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees.
Just days after the Oakland County Sheriff's Office found three children living in deplorable conditions in Pontiac, the community is stepping up and offering to help.
As the winter weather continues, it's becoming more difficult for retailers to keep rock salt on the shelf. But one store in Eastpointe is working to ensure that its customers still have access to it.
Monday morning rush hour traffic saw delays in the Farmington Hills-Southfield area because of an emergency situation on Interstate 696. While crews are still working to determine the cause of the fire, a preliminary investigation points to it starting near the back of the semi's trailer.
Much of the United States is dealing with harsh weather and more is expected. The South saw snow, winds and flash flooding over the weekend.
A Delta Air Lines plane crashed and landed upside down amid wintry conditions Monday at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Texas is seeing its worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years. The outbreak has led to 48 confirmed cases. Alaska, Georgia, New York and Rhode Island are also reporting cases in 2025.
The Trump administration is pushing forward to broker a peace deal and bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Republican Anthony Hudson is joining Michigan's gubernatorial race.
Monday morning rush hour traffic saw delays in the Farmington Hills-Southfield area because of an emergency situation on Interstate 696.
Hundreds of people woke up Monday morning with several feet of standing water inside and outside their homes. The water main break was reported at about 3:30 a.m. in the area of 1020 Beard Street, but flooding expanded beyond that area, including to North Green Street near Interstate 75.
Tele-health is gaining in popularity and providing a safer alternative to the urgent care.
Hattie Mae’s Bistro is serving up Southern soul food in Detroit. The bistro is located at 1404 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit.
The University of Michigan wheelchair basketball program hosted rival Michigan State for its first home game over the weekend.
A 34-year-old Pontiac mother is in custody after Oakland County authorities found three children living at a home in "deplorable shape."
Job cut notices continue to be issued to federal employees.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
One of Michigan's fastest-growing industries is facing a major tax hike this New Year's Day.
New year's resolutions aren't new-- according to the Encyclopedia Brittanica humans have been wanting to improve themselves at the start of the year as far back as the Babylonians.
History was made in Detroit on Thursday, Jan.1, 2026, as Mary Sheffield was officially sworn in as the city's first female mayor.
Mayor Mary Sheffield was sworn in at 10 a.m. in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
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.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Cass Tech High School in Detroit has been producing angelic music for 100 years. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, we take a look inside the classroom where representation and sound collide.
One of Michigan's fastest-growing industries is facing a major tax hike this New Year's Day.
Lake Superior State University in Michigan released its 50th annual "Banished Words List." Some on the list include "6-7," "demure" and "cooked."
While many people were out celebrating New Year's Day, some also celebrated the birth of a baby.
With the new year comes resolutions. New Year's resolutions aren't new. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, humans have been wanting to improve themselves at the start of the year as far back as the Babylonians.