Southwest Detroit
Coverage of Southwest Detroit in the Nexus archive.
- What it means that the EPA wants to call Detroit’s air ‘clean’ and why residents say it isn’t
The EPA proposes to redesignate Detroit's air quality as meeting national ozone standards, but residents and environmental advocates argue that pollution levels remain dangerously high, particularly in Southwest Detroit, citing health issues like asthma and cancer. A recent study by the American Lung Association graded Detroit's air an 'F' due to ozone and pollution levels.
- SW Detroit residents hope opening of Gordie Howe Bridge will bring relief from truck traffic & noise
The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened, aiming to reduce truck traffic and noise in Southwest Detroit. Residents hope the bridge will shift commercial traffic away from neighborhood streets, improving safety and quality of life. The opening occurs amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions, though community focus remains on local relief.
- Man found guilty in deadly shooting outside Southwest Detroit apartment complex
A Detroit man was found guilty of shooting and killing a Westland man outside a Southwest Detroit apartment complex. Damon Bentley, 27, was convicted of first-degree murder, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon following a trial. The shooting occurred on May 4, 2025, and Bentley was sentenced on July 21, 2026.
- Sterling Heights police swarm business in SW Detroit early Wednesday morning
Sterling Heights police conducted a large operation in Southwest Detroit early Wednesday morning, resulting in at least one person being taken into custody.
- Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problems
Canadian wildfire smoke caused Detroit's air quality index (AQI) to exceed 500, a hazardous level, exacerbating existing pollution issues in Southwest Detroit. The area faces long-term health impacts from over 40 major and minor polluters, prompting State Sen. Stephanie Chang and Rep. Donovan McKinney to introduce legislation addressing cumulative pollution effects in overburdened communities.
- Firefighters work to contain warehouse fire in Southwest Detroit
Firefighters are working to contain a large fire at the Cummings-Moore Graphite Co. warehouse in Southwest Detroit, which has produced significant black smoke. The cause of the blaze and whether anyone was inside the building remain unknown.