Proposed 'Pay As You Stay' Program Would Wipe Out All Penalties, Interest, Fees On Back Property Taxes

Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree called on the state legislature to implement a sweeping new approach to assist tens of thousands of Detroiters and Wayne County residents who owe back property taxes avoid foreclosure. The plan builds on steps the City and County have already taken to reduce occupied home foreclosures by 94 percent since 2015.

• Oct 11, 2019

MDOT To Host Public Meeting For 2020 I-275 Project In Wayne County

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss a planned I-275 repair project for 2020 in the townships of Canton, Plymouth, and Northville, and the city of Livonia.

• Oct 7, 2019

Man To Stand Trial In Fatal Dog Mauling Of 9-Year-Old Detroit Girl

A 33-year-old Detroit man will stand trial in the fatal dog mauling of a 9-year-old girl.

• Oct 3, 2019

Prosecutor: Suspected Serial Killer Charged In Deaths Of Four Women In Detroit

A man has been charged in the killings of four women in Detroit, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a press conference Wednesday.

• Sep 19, 2019

MDOT Provides I-75 Oakland, Wayne County Construction Update

The Michigan Department of Transportation is updating the public on the I-75 construction in Oakland and Wayne counties.

• Sep 3, 2019

This Weekend: Multiple Freeways To Close In Metro Detroit

Michigan Department of Transportation contract crews are gearing up for multiple lane closures and total closures on Metro Detroit state roadways this weekend in order to maintain project deadlines, many of which are scheduled to be finished by the end of the summer/early fall.

• Jul 26, 2019

MDOT Lifts Traffic Restrictions To Ease Fourth of July Travel

The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on more than two-thirds of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.

• Jul 3, 2019

Lane Closures Scheduled In July For I-94 Between I-275, US-24

The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $15.5 million to perform heavy maintenance on 12 bridges and road maintenance on I-94 between I-275 and US-24.

• Jun 28, 2019

Michigan Matters: Partnering To Help Students Succeed At School

Michigan Matters host Carol Cain talks with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Woodward and Oakland Schools Superintendent Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson and Sara Gold, Director, Basic Needs and Child Nutrition, United Way for Southeastern Michigan about how Oakland Schools can be healthier.

• Mar 1, 2019

Michigan Matters: Lexus Velodrome Charts Bold Path From Motor City

Dale Hughes, Executive Director of the Detroit Fitness Foundation, the non-profit which operates the Lexus Velodrome has big plans. He talked about them with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host of Michigan Matters as he will add more racing events at the Velodrome.

• Feb 22, 2019

Michigan Matters: Congressman John Dingell's Imprint and Helping the Community

Congressman John Dingell's legacy went far beyond Detroit or Michigan as the Michigan Matters roundtable of Warren Evans, Sandy Baruah, and Amy Nederlander talked about as they joined Host Carol Cain and shared stories.

• Feb 8, 2019

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Bought In Wayne County

A lucky Michigan Lottery player who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Wayne County for Friday's drawing is walking around with a ticket worth $1 million.

• Oct 29, 2018

Wayne County Prosecutor To Decide Whether Jail Deaths Will Bring Charges

The Wayne County prosecutor is holding a news conference to discuss the investigations of two deaths at Detroit-area jails.

• Oct 1, 2018

Deadline Extended For Wayne County Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Officials in Detroit and Wayne County have extended a deadline for home owners to avoid tax foreclosure.

• Jul 31, 2018

Wayne County Gun BuyBack Seeks to Get Weapons Off Streets

The Wayne County sheriff's office is working to get guns off the streets to decrease shootings.

• Jul 10, 2018

How Much Money You Need to Earn for a Modest Apartment in Wayne County

he typical household in Wayne County must earn $18.08 an hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rate, according to a new report by affordable housing advocates.

• Jun 22, 2018

Wayne County Approves New Criminal Justice Center Deal

Wayne County officials have approved a deal for a new criminal justice center just north of downtown Detroit.

• Jun 7, 2018

Ex-County Employee Charged in Cell Phone, iPad Scheme

A former telecommunications manager has been charged in a scheme that saw more than 200 cellphones and iPads valued at over $90,000 ordered under a Wayne County contract.

• May 2, 2018

Celebrate Earth Day for Free at the Belle Isle Nature Center

DETROIT — To celebrate Earth Day this year the Belle Isle Nature Center is hosting its second annual Green Day on April 21. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids and families can get in on indoor and outdoor activities, including earth-friendly crafts, nature hikes and zookeeper talks. This event is free and open to the public.

• Apr 13, 2018

Wayne County Officials Confirm Another Hepatitis A Case In Restaurant Worker

Wayne County Officials have confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a local restaurant worker.

• Nov 3, 2017

Redevelopment Expected At McLouth Steel Plant In Trenton

The City of Trenton heard from developers tonight, who are planning a development at the old McLouth Steel plant. The site would bring in over $1 million in tax revenue for the city. 

• Sep 25, 2017

Mosquitoes Capable Of Spreading Zika Virus Found In Wayne County

While the Asian Tiger mosquito can spread the Zika virus, health officials say there's been no evidence of Zika virus-infected mosquitoes in the state at this time.

• Aug 25, 2017

Local Man Arraigned In Death Of Road Repair Worker

Bobby Lee Collins of Lincoln Park is facing reckless driving and causing death and injury in a work zone charges. 

• Jul 29, 2017

Best Sledding Hills In Metro Detroit

Middlebelt Hill in Westland and Beverly Hills Village Park in Franklin are a couple of the many great places to take the family for a day of sledding in Detroit. Get ready for some good old fashioned Michigan fun with our favorite sledding hills.

• Dec 12, 2016

Wayne County Voters To Be Asked For Extra Money For Schools

Officials say the tax would provide more than $385 per student in additional resources per year for six years.

• Jul 21, 2016

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