Detroit News

Police: Detroit man lived with corpse for 6 months

Detroit - A routine eviction turned up a startling surprise for police in Redford Township, when they stumble upon a decomposing body, that a man is accused of living with.

In the Media by Eric Morales

ACLU complains Detroit police dump homeless people outside city

Detroit - After a year-long investigation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has accused Detroit police officers of "kidnapping" homeless people and stranding them in other areas, often outside the city limits.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

White supremacist 'hit list' prompts FBI concerns in Detroit

Detroit - The FBI has issued alerts to Jewish and civil rights leaders in the Metro Detroit area after the arrest of an alleged white supremacist in an Ohio suburb uncovered what is believe to be a “hit list” as well as an arsenal of high-powered weapons.

In the Media by Pierre Waithe

Detroit Mayor optimistic despite harrowing economic figures

Detroit - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing spent a large majority of his ‘State of the City’ declaration optimistically outlining all of the city’s cost-cutting and revenue-boosting ventures.

In the Media by Ruben Flam-Shepherd - 1 comment

Photo essay — Detailing some of Detroit's diverse neighborhoods Special

Detroit - Detroit's neighborhoods, in many places, barely resemble one another. I am currently working on a photo book that chronicles these stark differences.

Digital Journal Report by Matt Harding - 4 comments

Detroit's mayor and city council at odds; cutbacks ordered

Beginning in January, Detroit, mired in debt and a shadow of the fuel-injected powerhouse of years past, implements paid furloughs and “other cost-savings actions” to control staggering government deficits.

In the Media by Larry Clifton - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Proposal 6 defeat paves way for new bridge to Canada from Detroit

Detroit - Proposal 6 would have required Michigan residents to vote on any new international crossing to be built between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. The measure was defeated by more than 60 percent.

In the Media by Ken Hanly - 1 comment

Detroit's Fox Theatre has busy schedule ahead Special

Detroit - Detroit's Fox Theatre has a couple of busy months ahead of it. Bob Dylan, R. Kelly and Daughtry are some of the big acts coming to the Motor City before the end of the year.

Digital Journal Report by Matt Harding

Remembering a Boxing Legend

Detroit - On October 25, 2012 the "Godfather of Detroit Boxing," Hall of Fame boxing trainer Emanuel Steward died from an undisclosed cause.

In the Media by Dane Swan - 1 comment

World Series: Giants take 2-0 lead over Tigers, Bumgarner sharp

San Francisco - Thanks to pitcher Madison Bumgarner's two-hitter, the San Francisco Giants now enjoy a comfy 2-0 lead in the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. Outfielder Hunter Pence proved to be another Giants hero with an RBI and run.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 1 comment