Frustrated Hundreds Jam Wayne County Treasurer's Office In Last Minute Rush To Pay Tax Bills
With hundreds of discontented Detroiters squeezed into a small space, the deadline has a lot of people scrambling...and complaining.
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With hundreds of discontented Detroiters squeezed into a small space, the deadline has a lot of people scrambling...and complaining.
Evans said the move won't do much to dent the county's deficit, but a freeze is needed as a long-term plan is developed.
Officials are giving jury dodgers in Wayne County one last chance to ask for forgiveness before they're forced to pay the price for avoiding their civic duties.
The DIA is encouraging residents in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties to check out the museum as part of their free "county days" initiative.
Evans' predecessor, Robert Ficano, reported the county's accumulated deficit was about $60 million. Evans says it's nearly $70 million.
About 76,000 Wayne County properties are in foreclosure, including 62,000 in Detroit.
The victims had recently purchased the home on Piedmont in Detroit through auction.
Wayne County has begun tax foreclosure proceedings on nearly 75,000 properties.
Warren Evans was elected by a wide margin Tuesday to take the seat of Wayne County Executive, vacated by Robert Ficano.
Administrators say over the past year, more than 35,000 people who were supposed to report for jury duty never showed up.
AECOM says the county is completely to blame due to revisions and a lack of decision-making which impacted the progress, schedule and potential costs of the project.
The county is in the process of sending roughly 80,000 property owners notice that their property is subject to foreclose.
Oakland County is joining the new regional authority to take over operations of Detroit's water system.
The unit, which was disbanded a year ago due to budget cuts, was revived as a pilot program.
The results are in from a wide-scale police operation in Wayne County aimed at getting criminals off the streets.
A new regional authority will now take over operations of Detroit's water system with the approval of the Wayne County Commission.
It's not what motorists are used to seeing, but officials say it's correct.
Prosecutors say the trio lied to the county commission with regard to the status of the building of the jail.
"We're tying to put as many agencies together at the same place at the same time. It's a one-stop shop."
The latest figures: Wayne County estimates flood damage at $340 million.
In less than two years, nearly 70 homes have been fixed up, with dozens of new long-term jobs created with the help of the Wayne County EDGE.
Judge Gregory Bill dismissed the case because of insufficient evidence and ordered the tether to be removed as a condition of her bond.
Hampton, a retired Wayne County Sheriff's deputy, said that the move would emulate what has already been done in cities like Pontiac and Mount Clemens.
Instead of shooting toward the sky, the fireworks shot out horizontally about 10:30 p.m. Friday on the city's west side.
Wayne County Clerk staffers have determined Congressman John Conyers does not have enough valid signatures to have his name put on the August Primary ballot.
A resident of Troy has lost a little over $2,000 as a result of an online purchase fraud, police said.
A Detroit man was confronted by police in Dundee after authorities were alerted to a possible identity theft situation in progress.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
A Warren man faces 10 felony charges in the aftermath of a shooting and high-speed pursuit Sunday in Macomb County.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
A resident of Troy has lost a little over $2,000 as a result of an online purchase fraud, police said.
A proposed data center in Saline Township, Michigan, is moving forward after DTE Energy received approval to supply power.
A Detroit man was confronted by police in Dundee after authorities were alerted to a possible identity theft situation in progress.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
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.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
When a Dan Campbell press conference is a reading lesson, it's hard not to pay attention.
Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach Sherrone Moore.
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.
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.
The Jagged Fork has six locations across Metro Detroit. Their staff presented some of the customer favorites that include French toast, pancakes and other items.
The Michigan Good Food Fund, a network for Michigan's food and farm entrepreneurs, features more than 20 recommendations on its 2025 Good Food Holiday Gift Guide.
The Turtleneck and Holiday Sweater Extravaganza has been running for over 20 years in Michigan, but 2025 will be its last edition. Here's a preview to the fundraiser party that takes place Saturday in Royal Oak on behalf of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Gusty winds, cold temperatures and a chance of some snow showers are in store for our Friday, but warmer temps make it into our 7-day forecast. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tell us when we can expect a warm up.
The investigation continues into a shooting at a Westland Kroger store. DTE was granted permission to power a proposed data center in Saline Township. Other top stories and weather.