A one-year Motor City Muckraker investigation found that the city’s antiquated water system and hydrants are in far worse condition than Detroit was willing to admit.
The Free Press offered to pay the original reporter “for his unintended contributions to Sharp’s story.”
Detroit firefighters are raising money in hopes of finding the killer of David Madrigal, a beloved fireman who was found bludgeoned to death in his west-side home on Monday.
The 35-year-old man was wanted on a misdemeanor probation violation.
David Madrigal was preparing to retire next year to enjoy his life as a grandfather.
The 59-year-old was a beloved firefighter and proud grandfather.
Two Detroit EMS workers are accused of punching and slapping a man in the face while he was having a seizure.
It was another bad day for Detroit’s aging fleet of rigs.
The charges come as city and federal officials investigate Mayor Mike Duggan’s handling of demolition contracts.
At least 32 people have died in Detroit fires this year.