Man found dead inside Detroit manhole on west side
Police are investigating whether the victim was trying to steal copper electrical wires in the exposed manhole near Pacific.
Bed bugs found in Detroit ambulance
Bed buds were reported on DDOT buses a few weeks ago. In Warren, a library was closed after an infestation. And now the blood-sucking insects were found on a Detroit ambulance.
Photos: Protests over water shutoffs increase, drawing about 1,000 to downtown Detroit
People descended on downtown Detroit to protest Detroit’s massive water shutoffs, and they were accompanied by nurses who warned of an impending “public health emergency.”
Detroit unveils ‘Nelson Mandela Drive’ along waterfront
Detroit plans to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s birthday today by renaming a street along the riverfront in his honor and celebrating his 1990 visit to the city.
GP Park denies intentionally building a street-blocking shed in Detroit
One councilman responded: “It is insulting for us to be continually portrayed as racists when we are not.”
DDOT bus driver accused of driving drunk, striking car, not stopping
A DDOT bus driver was arrested for driving drunk on the job and striking a parked car without stopping while on his regular route on Detroit’s east side.
Channel 7’s Rexroth: ‘Within an instant everything was very different’
WXYZ’s chief meteorologist recounted the fireworks accident that led to the loss of his eye on July 4.
Plan would convert Metropolitan Building into apartments in Detroit
Detroit’s Downtown Development Authority is negotiating the sale of the 89-year-old building to a group of developers that wants to build 60 high-end apartments with commercial and retail space on the lower floors.
About 10 protesters arrested at rally today over Detroit water shutoffs
Among those arrested were pastors and seniors, who were placed in the backs of police cars and hauled off.
Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos can’t sue the government, judge rules
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Insane Clown Posse, saying the federal government is not responsible for what happens after fans of the rap-metal duo are labeled as gang members.