Michigan's minimum wage to increase in 2026. See how much it is going up.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Detroit's residential blight removal program in its final stages
Before the launch of the residential blight removal program in 2014, the Land Bank owned 47,000 abandoned houses across the city.
Legal guardians of 9-year-old boy who died from untreated pneumonia head to trial
A district court judge ruled the legal guardians of a young Detroit boy who died under their care will now stand trial.
Detroit man to stand trial for ex-wife's murder at Henry Ford Hospital
On Thursday, prosecutors set their case against Mario Green, 53, for the death of 40-year-old Latricia Green in August 2025.
2 men accused of carjacking, attempted murder of ATF agents in Detroit
For more than a week in early November, nearly a dozen houses and cars in Detroit were shot at, leaving one person seriously injured.
Deputy fire chief testifies in Michigan hyperbaric chamber explosion case
The lead fire investigator took the stand as testimony continued on Tuesday to figure out what caused a Michigan hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper back in January.
5 Michigan health systems continue hepatitis B vaccines for newborns
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
Testimony continues in deadly hyperbaric chamber explosion preliminary exam
Tamala Peterson, Gary Marken, Alita Moffitt and Jeffrey Mostellar are accused of not following safety protocols while working at the Oxford Center in Troy.
Michigan lawmakers fight for release of construction worker detained by ICE
Eight Michigan Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter, urging ICE to release a construction worker on bond after he was detained by federal agents.
Detroit's Alden Towers left without heat, building owners facing fines
For nearly a month, residents have dealt with the HVAC system working on and off, with the building saying the cause is a broken boiler.
Michigan cannabis industry group plans to appeal pending 24% wholesale tax
A Michigan Court of Claims decision leaves in place a wholesale tax on cannabis starting Jan. 1.
Leland House reaches deal with DTE to keep power on
Residents of Leland House in Detroit will not have to move out of their homes thanks to an agreement reached with DTE.
City of Detroit expands resources for homeless residents amid cold weather
As Michigan approaches the coldest day of the year, some of the most vulnerable residents in Detroit face a difficult reality: staying safe and warm while dealing with homelessness.
Detroit apartment tenants displaced after power shut off
A new filing on Monday gave the owners until Thursday to pay, giving residents a little more time.
Detroit announces redevelopment plan for part of former Packard Plant site
The proposal includes a new 393,000-square-foot industrial building designed to create 300 manufacturing jobs, affordable housing units, a museum celebrating Detroit's electronic music scene and the city's first indoor skate park.