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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 2-year-old girl was pulled from Versluis Lake after nearly drowning; bystander CPR and a Kent County deputy helped revive her before she was taken to a hospital.
A power outage at Marathon's Detroit refinery forced safety flaring and temporarily closed Schaefer Road while crews and state officials monitored air quality.
A 37-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run along the I-94 service drive in Van Buren Township; police are asking for tips and any video that could help.
Sports in ...
Kevin McGonigle earned his first All‑Star nod after a whirlwind rookie run that included an eight‑year extension and an Opening Day breakout. He’ll head to Philadelphia for next Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon with heavy downpours possible in Detroit. Expect flooded streets and delay-prone commutes.
A gas leak on Dorothea Street led to evacuations before crews contained the leak and residents were allowed home. Officials warned against fireworks near the scene.
Light rain this morning with storms likely mid-to-late afternoon. Highs near 90 with gusty winds possible.
Relatives say an 18-year-old shot by Detroit police during a foot pursuit near Bates and Farmer was struck in the back; investigators and prosecutors are reviewing the case.
Video shows a stranger set a Detroit homeowner’s American flag on fire; a neighbor’s air horn and a new resident’s quick action helped stop the blaze.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby (Casada Sorrell) pleaded no contest to a felony possession charge tied to a January 2025 Sterling Heights stop. Sentencing is set for August 20, 2026.
A Novi man accused of hijacking an ambulance was bound over to circuit court and released under house arrest with psychiatric monitoring and medication conditions.
A 30-year-old Eastpointe woman was struck and killed while crossing 8 Mile Road at John R in Hazel Park; police say the driver remained at the scene and tests showed no alcohol or drugs.
Fourteen Michigan beaches were placed under bacteria advisories or closed ahead of the July 4 weekend. EGLE and county health divisions list affected sites and testing thresholds.
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