Former Romulus mayor gets probation for theft, misuse of $15K in campaign funds
Officials say LeRoy Burcroff, 59, used campaign funds to pay for yacht dues, a family wedding and a Florida vacation.
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Officials say LeRoy Burcroff, 59, used campaign funds to pay for yacht dues, a family wedding and a Florida vacation.
The Small Business Operators Arriving Ready (SOAR) program, starting on Feb. 13, will allow small businesses to operate specialty retail shops at Evan Terminal.
In 2023, 96 guns were stopped at TSA security checkpoints at Detroit Metro Airport. Nationwide, 6,737 guns were stopped, which is the highest number of guns stopped in a single year in TSA history.
A 35-year-old Romulus man was arraigned on charges in connection to a crash that left two dead on Jan. 6.
Hunker down, travelers, construction is coming to Dingell Dr. on Detroit Metro Airport's campus.
The Romulus Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a car Thursday morning.
Several train cars derailed in Romulus on Thursday morning. Officials say no one was injured, and there is no danger to the public.
A 28-year-old Romulus man has been charged in connection to a crash that left the Eastern Market CEO injured and killed his wife, officials said.
State police are closing westbound I-94 near Wayne Road to search for evidence in connection to a report they received Monday night.
On August 16, 1987, the flight heading to Phoenix crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 154 onboard. Two more people perished on the ground.
A 32-year-old Detroit man was killed after crashing into the back of a car on I-94 in Romulus Sunday evening, state police said.
The Great Lakes Water Authority issued the advisory Friday afternoon due to pressure loss in the cities.
GLWA advises residents not to drink the water without it boiling it. Additionally, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.
Michiganders have more time to make public comments regarding the relicensing of a toxic waste facility in Romulus. The site garnered attention after it received waste from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
State officials have reopened the public comment period on the relicensing of the aboveground hazardous waste operations at the Romulus facility that received waste from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
City officials say from Feb. 20 through Feb. 24, the facility in Romulus received about 313,807 gallons of product in 63 shipments.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
A live auction is set for Friday, Dec. 19, for the life ring that was discovered by Larry Orr in 1975.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.