Kids criminalized over lack of mental health care
County officials say overcrowding and understaffing are major concerns at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
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County officials say overcrowding and understaffing are major concerns at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
The motion granted by Chief Judge Patricia Fresard extends through March 31, 2024.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is reminding residents that the ramps at the interchange of I-275 and I-94 will be closed for two months so crews can complete necessary work on the Revive275 project before the Detroit Metro Airport begins road work this summer.
A man won $589,042 after purchasing a winning lottery ticket at Parts & Labor Bar, located at 17993 Allen Road in Melvindale.
Property tax values in Wayne County have continued to rise and were up 9.85% in 2022.
The Revive 275 project is going into another phase that could slow down your commute.
The city, Wayne County, the federal government, and community leaders are joining forces in an effort to make Detroit safer.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the construction phase will repair bridges and ramps connecting Interstate 275 with I-94, Ford and Michigan Avenue.
With April marking Child Abuse Awareness Month, children advocates say the number of cases in Wayne County has increased to pre-pandemic levels.
Earlier this week, the city requested the state look into its finances, but a former mayor of the city is now saying the problem started from decisions made in Lansing.
The ruling now has the city on the clock to pay it's mounting debt, but city officials say they don't have the money to pay.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $2,500 reward for information in the case of Montez Wilkerson.
A Detroit man who spent 15 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit is now leading an effort to advocate for those in the position he was once in.
Three Wayne County workers are charged after being accused of working at a private business while on the clock and using county materials to refurbish the business.
There's been around 500 more cars stolen in the city of Detroit compared to this same time last year, according to Detroit police.
Wayne County is in need of help. A public health state of emergency was recently declared at the juvenile detention facility.
One week since a 12-year-old child was allegedly sexually and physically assaulted by three other inmates, the Wayne County Executive is declaring a public health emergency at the facility.
Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar joined members of the faith community to raise concerns about the EPA's new proposed standards on soot.
Chris Lambert, the CEO of Life Remodeled, called the board's decision an "extreme disappointment".
Officials confirmed on Friday the termination of Mark Roland, who was the deputy director of administration of the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
A Wayne County man won $1 million playing Michigan Lottery's Millionaire Maker II game after he had a feeling he'd win big on it.
Wayne County asked Michigan State Police to investigate an alleged physical and sexual assault of a youth at the juvenile detention center.
After multiple power outages left several Michigan residents in the dark, those frustrated expressed their concerns at a town hall on Monday in Westland.
Authorities say a Lincoln Park man is under investigation after three classic cars that were reported stolen in Macomb County have been found.
A woman from Wayne County was shocked when she won $500,000 from a scratch off lottery ticket because she had initially thought it was a non-winning ticket.
Some of the city's biggest points include a focus on youth engagement and addressing problem locations in the city.
The rain is finally coming to an end for much of Michigan, but the impact of these storms over the past few days remains in many areas in Metro Detroit, like in Utica, where dealing with floods has become a way of life.
This past week has been a wild one in the weather department.
One person was taken into custody after a shooting was reported on Thursday at a church in Oakland County, Michigan.
A Michigan man who was convicted of murdering a woman has pleaded no contest in connection with four cases involving assault or attempted assault while he was in the Macomb County Jail.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex on Thursday as crews work to keep the dam from failing due to high water levels.
In downtown Cheboygan, Michigan, businesses are preparing for possible flooding as water levels remain high at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex.
Concerns are growing in Monroe County, Michigan, where some residents in Whiteford Township say their wells are running dry.
A tornado has been confirmed in Branch County, adding to those already reported from the April 14-15 severe weather outbreak.
Some of the city's biggest points include a focus on youth engagement and addressing problem locations in the city.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
According to his attorney, Brian Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, continues.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
More than 100 Detroit high school students traded their classrooms for hard hats at the Sachse Construction Academy.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said on Thursday she wants city government and police to be proactive in responding to safety issues like block parties, drag racing and conflict resolution as temperatures rise into the summer.
In downtown Cheboygan, Michigan, businesses are preparing for possible flooding as water levels remain high at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex along the Cheboygan River.
The rain is finally coming to an end for much of Michigan, but the impact of these storms over the past few days remains in many areas in Metro Detroit, like on Davis Drive in Utica, where dealing with floods has become a way of life.
Concerns are growing in Monroe County, Michigan, where some residents in Whiteford Township say their wells are running dry.