Detroit

Rianna Jones, a 13-year-old girl, went missing from her residence on the 18600 block of Fairport Street in Detroit after leaving on Saturday, August 1st. Police are actively seeking information regarding her whereabouts. Anyone with details is advised to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct or Crime Stoppers.

A stolen car chase involving Redford police crashed into a Detroit man's truck on his property in Detroit. Caronne Cannon and his fiancée Aiesha Heard expressed frustration and anger over the incident, particularly because they feel ignored by authorities afterward. The family is demanding accountability from the department following the crash.

Detroit police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Detroit's east side. The incident left four family members injured, including one 10-year-old.

Following a quadruple shooting involving a mother, her 10-year-old son, and two relatives on Haverhill Street, Ceasefire Detroit urged the community to speak up with information. Tamara Smith of Ceasefire Detroit highlighted that sharing tips is critical for solving violent crimes and encouraged residents to use Crime Stoppers. Both Ceasefire Detroit and DPD appealed directly to the public for any information regarding the shooting.

Wayne County revived a property tax relief program known as PAYS to help residents reduce delinquent taxes and avoid foreclosure. Financially struggling homeowners must first apply for Detroit’s Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program, which is the pathway to qualify for county assistance. Additional tax debt can potentially be eliminated through the Gilbert Family Foundation’s Detroit Tax Relief Fund.

Detroit's Black population experienced significant growth during the Great Migration, driven by opportunities like Henry Ford’s assembly lines. However, structural racism systematically excluded Black Detroiters from quality neighborhoods and medical care. Institutions like Dunbar Memorial Hospital provided not only curative medicine but also advocacy and professional training for advancement.

Side Hustle Lounge in Detroit was named the winner of the best cocktail bar category for Metro Detroit at the Vote 4 The Best event. The top five finalists included locations such as Candy Bar and Cache’ Cocktails and Wine Bar in St. Clair Shores, and Miller’s Place in Capac. Overall, the voting effort received more than 163,000 votes from supporters of local businesses across 80 different categories.

Wasik Funeral Home was announced as the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best funeral home in Metro Detroit. More than 163,000 votes were cast during the finalist phase, supporting local businesses across 80 different categories. Finalists included Wasik Funeral Home, The House of Johnson Funeral Home, Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, Kemp Funeral Home, and Rahman Funeral Home.

Temple Collective Medspa in Milford has been named the winner for best day spa in Metro Detroit during this year's Vote 4 The Best event. Top five finalists included Beach House Day Spa, Woodhouse Spa, MassageLuXe, and Eden Day Spa. The voting initiative collected over 163,000 votes across 80 different local business categories.

Sada Baby pleaded no contest on July 2 to possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams. As part of the plea agreement, he was sentenced to six months probation while also having the habitual offender enhancement dismissed.

Southeast Michigan will experience beautiful weather and low humidity today and Friday, but conditions are expected to turn wetter, cooler, and windier for the weekend. Additionally, a deep partial lunar eclipse is set to be visible in Detroit on the night of Thursday, August 27, until early Friday, August 28, 2026.

An Oklahoma man named Leigh Kirkpatrick survived cardiac arrest at the One Campus Martius building in Detroit after receiving help from bystanders and first responders who utilized an AED. To give back to those who helped save his life, Kirkpatrick and his wife donated five AED units to the city of Detroit. He returned to the city to celebrate his 80th birthday with many of the people involved.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit Field Division seized about 8.5 million doses of fentanyl, 142 guns, and recovered $2.6 million in assets during an operation that led to 176 arrests. The effort continues the fight against fentanyl trafficking in Detroit and across the region ahead of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Bedrock Detroit and General Motors are seeking public input on plans to redesign the Renaissance Center and 30 acres of land east of it. The Riverfront Community Hub at 521 Atwater Street opened to allow residents to learn about the history and share their vision for the future community hub. The development team is involving the public through a process that includes multiple community meetings in various city council districts.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison provided an update on a fatal stabbing that occurred on Marx Street, noting the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute involving a 17-year-old girl and her boyfriend. During his event, he also addressed the Dearborn protest, confirming that DPD monitored the situation and provided resources to Dearborn police through mutual-aid agreements. Bettison emphasized regional cooperation as part of a "One Detroit" approach while crediting community efforts for declining crime in Detroit.

Tin Roof Detroit was announced as the winner of the best rooftop bar in Metro Detroit category by Vote 4 The Best. Five finalists were listed, including DOX Grillhouse and Kamper’s Rooftop Bar. Overall, the voting effort garnered more than 163,000 votes supporting local businesses across 80 different categories.

Individuals have an opportunity to learn how to document public meetings starting next Wednesday. Participants can also apply to work or volunteer at the Detroit Public Theatre. The initiative encourages people to get involved with local government in Detroit.

General Motors and Bedrock are leading a proposed $1.6 billion reconfiguration of the Detroit Renaissance Center and nearby riverfront land. The project kicked off a series of community benefits meetings designed to include resident input. However, local advocates have raised concerns about the project's scope, timeline, housing equity, and argued that the current process is being rushed.

A 13-year-old boy from Detroit was charged after allegedly shooting his father and fleeing with a vehicle and family dog. The teen, who has been given an adult designation, is currently being held in Miami County, Ohio, while officials work to extradite him back to Michigan.

A Detroit man named John Calhoun was charged with allegedly smuggling narcotics into Michigan Department of Corrections facilities through the mail after an investigation involving MDOC, Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. He faces multiple felony charges, including conducting a criminal enterprise and bringing contraband into prisons, following the interception of packages sent to eight correctional facilities. The man is scheduled to appear again in 36th District Court on Aug. 24.

Detroit celebrated the opening of Rohns Apartments in Gratiot Woods, a transformed historic building now offering 17 new affordable units. This development is part of Detroit’s efforts to expand housing through the Payment instead of Taxes (PILOT) program, which simplifies and speeds up the approval process for qualifying affordable developments. These efforts are supported by Mayor Mary Sheffield's Rise Higher Community Framework.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night across Metro Detroit as a cold front moves through Southeast Michigan. Conditions improve quickly starting Wednesday morning with increasing sunshine, leading to highly favorable outdoor weather on Thursday and Friday. While Saturday has increased chances of showers and thunderstorms, Sunday is forecast to be much better, offering mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.

A home repair program in Detroit is currently assisting over 100 households by addressing what estimates suggest is a billion-dollar problem. Applications for the program are scheduled to open next month, offering opportunities for more residents.

A 15-year-old boy from Detroit has been charged following the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Ejon Banks. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026, near Longfellow Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Prosecutors allege that a physical altercation escalated when the teenager stabbed Banks multiple times with a knife and also allegedly took his handgun before fleeing.

Eastern Market Brewing Company in Detroit was named the winner of this year's Vote 4 The Best category for best brewery in Metro Detroit. The contest saw more than 163,000 votes received during the finalist phase across 80 different local categories. A list of five finalists included Northern Wind Brewing, Copper Hop Brewing Company, Dragonmead Brewery, and Baffin Brewing Company.

Detroit 911 dispatcher Latonya Estes was recognized for using a fire engine siren's sound to guide crews toward an unconscious man. After the man could only give a vague location near Puritan Avenue and Schaefer Highway, Estes realized the receding siren helped direct Engine 30. Firefighters eventually located the man, who has since been released from the hospital.

Michigan's economy is transitioning, shifting focus from its traditional industrial base to a booming health care sector. This transformation is visible as General Motors moves and Henry Ford Health plans to build a 20-story hospital down the street from the former GM building, while institutions like the University of Michigan allocate millions for new medical facilities across the state.

Detroit Public Schools Community District implemented a 'health hubs' initiative in 2023 to address chronic absenteeism by providing free health, wellness, and essential services at local schools. These hubs offer assistance with resources like food, utilities, clothing, dental/vision care, and school supplies. School officials report that students who connected with the health hubs showed increased attendance, with average daily attendance up by about 2%.

The program called "We Walk Detroit" promotes health and wellbeing through organized walks. These activities take place along the city of Detroit on Sunday mornings.

Since 2019, Arboretum Detroit has planted over 1,800 trees across more than 55 formerly vacant parcels in Poletown East, creating connected green spaces. The organization acquires land through the Detroit Land Bank Authority and private donations to protect these emerging forests from speculation or development. This ongoing effort tests what long-term stewardship of vacant urban land can look like.

Kanaei Harris, 13, and his sister Romance Brooks, 15, were struck by a car while riding e-bikes in Redford on Saturday night. Kanaei has been admitted to intensive care at Children’s Hospital in Detroit with brain swelling and is unresponsive. Both siblings sustained multiple serious injuries.

A resident of Detroit’s Dayton Street reported that her home had been saddled with months of illegally dumped trash. After calling Local 4, the city intervened, sending crews from the Department of Public Works to clear the pile. City officials advised residents on using the Improve Detroit app for reporting future sanitation problems.

A new initiative called Graduate 313 will provide college and career resources in Detroit neighborhoods to middle schoolers through adult learners. The program is a partnership involving the Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation and Detroit College Access Network (DCAN). Services offered locally include one-on-one advising, emergency grants, wraparound services, and college field trips.

Detroit's Occupy the Summer program wrapped up after two months of weekly events designed to give young people positive activities. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison stated that the city has not had a teen takeover since the program began, noting a measurable reduction in youth violence compared to last year.

Following reports of a shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan, law enforcement found multiple casualties, including five people killed and one suspect named Chad Hickman who was also deceased. The incident occurred at two homes and a wooded area near Whitlock Lake. Police are conducting a thorough investigation but have not released detailed information on how the deaths occurred.

A woman was killed and another injured during a shooting that occurred on Detroit’s west side near Whitcomb and Chicago. Police responded to the area after receiving calls of shots being fired at a gathering. Authorities confirmed the second woman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and police stated the investigation was an isolated incident.

Detroit voters approved $112 million annually for DPSCD over ten years through a millage vote, reflecting community desire for improved education. Despite this funding win, leaders are pushing for greater parental input on how funds are spent and addressing persistent underfunding issues in facilities and programming. The article notes that statistics show the majority of students graduate unprepared for college and trade schools.

Coco Fahoome, widow of Detroit firefighter Dale Fahoome, is appealing to the City of Detroit for a 'line of duty' designation following his death from stage 4 esophageal cancer. She argues that this status would provide significant financial and health benefits, citing the department’s inconsistency in awarding such designations.

A Detroit man has been charged for his alleged connection to the theft of catalytic converters. The theft occurred from multiple buses located at a senior assisted living facility.

A mother of three is accusing DPD of wrongfully raiding her house on Tuesday morning. Detroit police stated that the raid was warranted and conducted as part of a search related to a homicide investigation.