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With no public input, city sells historic Tiger Stadium field for just $1

By Michael Betzold on April 13, 2016   City Government, Featured, Featured Stories, Government, Headline  

With no public input, city sells historic Tiger Stadium field for just $1

How a controversial group managed to buy a historic baseball field for just $1 without the public knowing.

Love & Hope: 20 inspiring murals in Detroit’s neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling on March 25, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Featured, Featured Stories, Headline, Photo Gallery  

Love & Hope: 20 inspiring murals in Detroit’s neighborhoods

Among the blight and poverty in many of Detroit’s neighborhoods are colorful reminders of perseverance and pride.

Detroit firefighter, 3 residents injured at second-alarm apartment blaze

By Steve Neavling on February 18, 2016   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Fire  

Detroit firefighter, 3 residents injured at second-alarm apartment blaze

The fire broke out in an occupied apartment building on Detroit’s northwest side.

Man died after plunging into frigid Detroit River from Princess Riverboat

By Steve Neavling on January 20, 2016   Featured, Featured Stories, Police  

Man died after plunging into frigid Detroit River from Princess Riverboat

Murder or suicide? Police are investigating.

Gov. Snyder reneges on promise to release Flint water emails this morning

By Steve Neavling on January 20, 2016   Featured Stories, Flint Water Crisis, Government, State of Michigan  

Gov. Snyder reneges on promise to release Flint water emails this morning

Snyder promised to release e-mails related to the Flint water crisis this morning but has failed to deliver.

Ousted Detroit Land Bank director was drunk on job, stalked employee

By Steve Neavling on November 4, 2015   Featured, Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

Ousted Detroit Land Bank director was drunk on job, stalked employee

The director was a close friend and political ally of Mayor Mike Duggan.

Two EMS workers stabbed and slashed while helping victim in Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on October 20, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Two EMS workers stabbed and slashed while helping victim in Cass Corridor

The EMS workers, who were bleeding profusely, climbed into their ambulance and rushed to the hospital.

Gunman carjacks, abducts elderly women from Motor City Casino garage

By Steve Neavling on September 18, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Gunman carjacks, abducts elderly women from Motor City Casino garage

The women were leaving the casino when a gunman forced them into their car.

15 classic posters from Dally in Alley in the Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on September 12, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Featured Stories  

15 classic posters from Dally in Alley in the Cass Corridor

The 38th annual Dally in the Alley kicks off today in the Cass Corridor.

Police on hunt for dad accused of raping daughter, stabbing son-in-law

By Steve Neavling on September 8, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Police on hunt for dad accused of raping daughter, stabbing son-in-law

Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter and then stabbing his son-in-law before fleeing with the couple’s car.

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Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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