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Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire Damages Popular Southwest Detroit Grocery Store Before Opening
A suspect is in custody after an arson fire damaged a Southwest Detroit grocery store before it opened for business Monday.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - detroit
2 critically injured after fiery crash on Detroit's west side
A fiery two-car crash near 7 Mile and Evergreen roads left two people in critical condition. Detroit police are investigating and have detained the driver believed to be at fault.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Detroit homeowners are losing their houses to deed fraud. Here is how the crime works.
Detroit homeowners are losing their properties to deed fraud, a crime in which scammers forge signatures to steal property titles. The Wayne County unit has opened over 2,300 cases since 2005.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Detroit City Council Votes 6-2 for Earlier Teen Curfew at Ford Fireworks After 14-Year-Old Shot in Takeover
Detroit City Council approved an 8 p.m. teen curfew for the Ford Fireworks by a 6-2 vote. The decision followed a shooting that left 14-year-old Tavuan Clark with a bullet wound inches from his heart during a teen takeover downtown.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Detroit’s Mike Duggan Exits Michigan Governor Race, Clearing Path for Benson
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent campaign for Michigan governor Thursday, citing polling deficits and fundraising shortfalls. His exit clears the path for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and reshapes the 2026 gubernatorial race.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Detroit Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know the State Is Falling Behind on Income, Education, and Jobs
A new Detroit Regional Chamber poll finds 75 percent of Michigan voters don't know the state has fallen to 39th nationally in per-person income. The findings arrive as the Mackinac Policy Conference opens with warnings that Michigan's house is on fire.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Detroit Public Schools Announce $13.5 Million Redesign For 11 Neighborhood High Schools
Detroit Public Schools Community District announces a $13.5 million curriculum redesign for 11 neighborhood high schools, offering five diploma pathways and earlier AP classes to prepare students for college and careers.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan State Police cruiser struck by vehicle after trooper ran across I-696 to avoid being hit, suspect's car then hit patrol vehicle in Detroit
A Michigan State Police trooper ran across I-696 to avoid being struck by a suspect's vehicle during a traffic stop in Detroit, but a second vehicle then hit the patrol car during the incident.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Detroit Population Grows for Third Straight Year as Census Shows 649,000 Residents
New Census Bureau data shows Detroit's population has grown for the third consecutive year, reaching approximately 649,000 residents in 2025 after years of decline.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Human remains found during missing persons search on Detroit's east side
Human remains were found during a missing persons search on Detroit's east side. Police say the remains are not connected to the active investigation and are now treating it as a homicide case.
May 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Detroit Murder Fugitive Captured After 32 Years On The Run
Richard Werstine, wanted since 1993 for the murder of Detroit rocker Rodney Barger, was captured in Panama and returned to face charges in Wayne County after more than three decades on the run.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - sports
Detroit Gets Professional Women's Hockey League Team
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Detroit will become the league's ninth franchise, beginning play in the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena with Ally Financial as the inaugural partner.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local
Detroit bank-turned-home with 2 vaults listed for $1.1 million after HGTV feature
A historic 1925 Detroit bank building with two vaults is listed for $1.1 million after being featured on HGTV. The property includes an adjacent Airbnb generating $40,000 annually.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
bet365 Enters Michigan Market as Latest Online Sportsbook to Launch With Major Detroit Partnerships
bet365 launches online sportsbook and casino in Michigan with major Detroit sports partnerships, replacing PokerStars as the platform provider for Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
April 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - education
Detroit Parents Sue Michigan Over School Funding, Claim State Violated Constitutional Duty
Detroit parents filed a class action lawsuit against the State of Michigan, alleging the state has violated its constitutional duty by chronically underfunding Detroit schools. The lawsuit, filed by law firm Mantese Honigman PC, cites disparities in per-pupil funding, teacher salaries, and educational resources compared to wealthier districts.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Detroit: Michigan GOP Rep. Jamie Thompson Walks Out of Capitol Over Colleague’s Comments About Her Dead Daughter
Michigan State Rep. Jamie Thompson has walked out of the Capitol after recordings surfaced of GOP colleague Jim DeSana disparaging her deceased daughter and calling lawmakers 'scumbags.'
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - accountability
Detroit Businesswoman Fay Beydoun Charged With 16 Felonies in $20 Million Michigan Grant Scandal
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she stole from a $20 million state grant awarded to her nonprofit Global Link International and used taxpayer funds for personal expenses including rugs, furniture, and dinners for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate Leads Bipartisan Push to End Elected University Boards After MSU Crisis
Detroit Rep. Joe Tate joins bipartisan effort to end elected university boards and move AG/secretary of state nominations to primaries, following MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz's abrupt resignation.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Detroit’s Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Rivals Over Corporate Cash in Fiery Michigan Senate Debate
Detroit-area Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attacked rivals Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow over corporate campaign donations during Michigan's first televised Democratic Senate debate at Mackinac.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - accountability
Detroit Gubernatorial Candidates Face Scrutiny as Michigan’s First Financial Disclosure Law Reveals Gaps
Michigan's new gubernatorial candidate financial disclosure law reveals stark differences in transparency. Only three of nine candidates disclosed specific dollar amounts. Detroit-linked candidates Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan filed contrasting reports as the race heats up.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Requests Federal Aid After Deadly March Tornadoes Hit Southwest Communities
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster aid following deadly March 6 tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan that killed four people and caused widespread destruction across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
EPA Approves Detroit Area as Attaining Air Quality Standards After Years of Struggle
EPA redesignates Detroit area as attaining 2010 sulfur dioxide air quality standards after state request met Clean Air Act requirements.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Low-Flying Helicopters Will Map Southwest Michigan's Groundwater Using Advanced Geophysical Technology
A new USGS and EGLE collaboration will use low-flying helicopters with electromagnetic sensors to create 3-D maps of Southwest Michigan's groundwater reserves to depths exceeding 1,000 feet, helping better understand and protect the state's critical water resources.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Governor Whitmer Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration after March 6 tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan's deadliest weather event in nearly five decades, destroying 33 homes and causing widespread damage across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Historic State of the City Speech at Mumford High School
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield made history by delivering her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, unveiling plans for neighborhood investment, housing, education partnerships, public safety, and population growth.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Detroit Region: Whitmer Breaks Ground on $16 Billion AI Data Center as Critics Call It a Betrayal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $16 billion AI data center in Saline Township alongside OpenAI and Oracle executives. Critics say the project strains local resources and offers few permanent jobs. The facility is part of the $500 billion Stargate Project.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Michigan Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties after deadly March tornadoes that killed four people and destroyed dozens of homes. Federal aid could include low-interest disaster loans and grants for housing and repairs.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Holtec Completes Critical Restart Milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southwest Michigan
Holtec International completes critical passivation milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant, bringing reactor back to operating temperature and pressure for first time since 2022 shutdown, with restart expected in 2026.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - accountability
Nesbitt Demands Federal Probe Into Whitmer’s Ties to $20 Million Grant Scandal
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has demanded a federal investigation into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ties to Fay Beydoun, a metro Detroit businesswoman facing 16 felony charges over a $20 million state grant. The political clash intensifies as the 2026 gubernatorial race heats up.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Democrats Launch Billboard Campaign Blaming Duggan for Toxic Dirt Scandal
Michigan Democratic Party launches billboard campaign along Detroit highways criticizing former Mayor Mike Duggan for leaving contaminated soil at demolition sites, as the independent candidate runs for governor
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Romulus: ICE Drops $34.7 Million Detention Center Plan After Nessel Lawsuit
ICE and DHS have abandoned plans to convert a $34.7 million Romulus warehouse into an immigration detention center, following a lawsuit by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus. DHS plans to sell the property instead.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - sports
Sherman Lewis, Michigan State All-American and Former Lions Offensive Coordinator, Dies at 83
Sherman Lewis, a Michigan State All-American and former Lions offensive coordinator who won four Super Bowls, died Friday at age 83.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Harris and Booker Slam Trump at Michigan Democratic Luncheon, Honor Women in Politics
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker delivered scathing rebukes of President Trump at a Michigan Democratic Party luncheon honoring women in politics.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Four Michigan Legislators Seek Over $6.7 Million in Arts Earmarks for 2027 State Budget
Four Michigan House members seek over $6.7 million in taxpayer funding for orchestras and theater projects in the 2027 state budget proposal, raising questions about earmarks and constitutional requirements.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Michigan Lawmakers Seek Millions for Theaters and Orchestras as Budget Earmarks Draw Scrutiny
Four Michigan House members are seeking $6.7 million for theaters and orchestras as the 2027 budget draws scrutiny over earmarks targeting specific organizations.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Warren: Innocent Driver Killed After Juveniles Fleeing Police Crash Into His Car
A 48-year-old Detroit man died after a Dodge Ram fleeing Warren police ran a red light and struck his car. Four juveniles were arrested. One suspect remains at large. Police say the group is linked to at least 15 vehicle thefts in Warren.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Whitmer Says She Will Not Run for President in 2028. Then She Backtracks Hours Later
Governor Gretchen Whitmer told a Detroit reporter she will not run for president in 2028. Hours later at the Mackinac Policy Conference, she backtracked and said 'never say never.'
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Flint Sheriff Swanson Gains Open Lane as Mike Duggan Drops Out of Michigan Governor Race
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the Michigan governor race, clearing the field for Democratic candidates including Flint's Chris Swanson and Republican John James. The withdrawal reshapes the August primary race.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Former Michigan National Guard Member Charged With Planning ISIS Attack At Warren Army Base
Federal authorities arrested a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack on the TACOM facility at Detroit Arsenal in Warren. The suspect faces charges including providing material support to ISIS and distributing information about destructive devices.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Kalamazoo's Lynn Chen-Zhang, Charles Zhang to Receive Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Kalamazoo philanthropists Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang will receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for their decades of community service and business leadership in Southwest Michigan.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Two schools close in Grand Rapids after deadly shooting sparked by soccer dispute
Two people died in a shooting Tuesday night in Southwest Grand Rapids after a suspect was turned away from joining a soccer game. The incident led to the closure of Southwest Elementary and Southwest Middle High School.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Democrats Nominated Washtenaw Prosecutor Eli Savit for Attorney General After First-Round Win Over Karen McDonald
Michigan Democrats nominated Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit as their attorney general candidate at their state endorsement convention in Detroit, where he defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in the first round of voting.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Democrats Pick Savit and Gilchrist as General Election Candidates in Record Convention
Michigan Democrats nominated Eli Savit and Garlin Gilchrist for attorney general and secretary of state respectively at a record convention in Detroit with over 7,200 delegates.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Democrats Hold Endorsement Convention as Candidates Battle for Statewide Offices
Michigan Democrats held their 2026 State Endorsement Convention in Detroit on April 19, with candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other statewide offices making their cases ahead of the August primary.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Tougher Penalties for Cargo Theft as Truckers Battle Organized Crime
Michigan House passed two bills enhancing criminal penalties for cargo theft to combat organized crime targeting truckers in Detroit and across the state. The legislation could add up to 10 years in prison for convicted offenders and is now awaiting Senate consideration.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Lawmakers, Governor Seek Federal Disaster Aid After Deadliest Tornadoes in 50 Years
Michigan Governor and congressional delegation seek major federal disaster declaration after deadly March 6 tornadoes kill four and destroy dozens of homes in southwest Michigan, marking the state's deadliest weather event in nearly 50 years.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - policy
Michigan Attorney General Wins Legal Battle to Restore Federal Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secures federal court order restoring the BRIC disaster mitigation grant program, enabling communities to prepare for future tornadoes and severe weather after devastating March tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
U.S. Education Secretary McMahon Urges Michigan to Join Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Metro Detroit and urged Governor Whitmer to join a federal tax credit scholarship program that would allow donors to receive tax benefits for contributions to nonprofit scholarship funds for K-12 students.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Former House Speaker Joe Tate Announces He Won't Seek Re-election, Ends Historic Legislative Career
Former House Speaker Joe Tate, Michigan's first Black House speaker, announced he will not seek re-election to his Detroit-based seat, ending his historic legislative career after serving as speaker from 2023 to 2025.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources