Lawmakers continue assault on Michigan’s medical marijuana law
The latest bill prohibits tenants from smoking or growing pot in their own apartment.
DTE finds 4-month gas leak under abandoned hospital in Detroit
The gas company responded only after Motor City Muckraker published a story about the unaddressed problem in Virginia Park.
Arsonist blamed for 6 successive house fires in Detroit is charged
The fires left most of Detroit without fire protection on a chaotic Sunday afternoon.
Detroit cop suspended for theft is charged in alcohol-fueled car crash
Bond also is awaiting trial on retail fraud charges after she was accused of stealing wine and food from a store in Detroit.
Did ex-Treasurer Dillon steer lucrative Detroit bankruptcy contract to future employer?
State lawmakers are calling for an “immediate investigation” after the Motor City Muckraker revealed that Dillon landed a job with the bankruptcy consultant.
Detroiter charged in quadruple shooting following outburst over tax refund
The 19-year-old man is accused of beating a female tax preparer before opening fire in the tax office.
Mysterious gas leak frightens residents of historic Detroit neighborhood
Neither the fire department nor DTE said they can find the source of what both acknowledge may be a major leak coming from a natural gas line or the underground sewage system.
Arsonist torches 3 houses on Detroit’s east side Sunday, draining city of fire protection
Downtown and most of Detroit were without fire protection for awhile Sunday afternoon because firefighters were busy battling three arsons on the east side.
Argument over refund at tax office in Detroit ends in quadruple shooting
Police are on the hunt for 26-year-old Angel Moore and a friend.
State launches investigation into 17 animal shelters in Michigan for alleged violations
At least three of the shelters are in metro Detroit and involve privately and publicly run facilities.