Woman killed in Southgate house explosion to be remembered in vigil

Southgate, Michigan, residents are grieving after a house explosion killed 37-year-old Amber Benedict and injured her husband.

• Apr 13, 2025

Southgate couple still reeling after losing home in deadly explosion

The explosion affected nearby neighbors, including Bob and Kathy Wood. Their home was destroyed.

• Apr 10, 2025

Family of victims involved in deadly Southgate house explosion grieving

Family members of the victims involved in last week's house explosion in Southgate, Michigan, continue to grieve and search for answers.

• Apr 7, 2025

Woman dies after house explodes in Southgate, man severely injured

A 37-year-old woman died after a house exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning.

• Apr 4, 2025

HopCat to open its next craft beer bar, restaurant in Southgate

HopCat, a bar and restaurant chain with several locations in Michigan, has announced a Southgate site.

• Feb 21, 2025

Wayne County prosecutors charge man for alleged human trafficking, prostitution operation

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has charged a 70-year-old man accused of running a human trafficking and prostitution operation inside his home.

• Dec 6, 2024

Michigan man arrested after allegedly running over Cedar Point employee, police say

A 26-year-old Michigan man was arrested and charged after he allegedly ran over a Cedar Point employee in a parking lot last week.

• May 15, 2024

Riverview woman charged in Southgate fatal wrong-way crash

Alyssa Taylor Usher, 30, of Riverview, has been charged after killing a 44-year-old woman in a wrong-way crash in Southgate.

• Mar 19, 2024

Southgate man convicted of sexually exploiting 15-year-old

A Southgate man was convicted Tuesday of multiple counts of sexually exploiting a 15-year-old.

• Dec 1, 2023

Southgate Police Department investigate shooting, search for suspect

The Southgate Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Nov. 17.

• Nov 30, 2023

'I've got nothing": Displaced families react after Southgate senior living community fire

Over 50 families are without a home after a massive fire took over a senior living complex in Southgate.

• Oct 5, 2023

Authorities respond to fire at Southgate senior apartment complex

Fire personnel have responded to a large fire Tuesday at a senior apartment complex in Southgate.

• Oct 3, 2023

Michigan man gets 20 years for distributing meth that killed 2 people

A Southgate man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine that left two people dead, officials said.

• Sep 27, 2023

Southgate Community Schools welcomes new comfort dog

Southgate High School is welcoming a new comfort dog and it is a first-of-its-kind for the district.

• Mar 23, 2023

Southgate officials warn business that mural violates city ordinance

The city of Southgate sent a warning letter to a local business owner about a mural on her building.

• Sep 20, 2022