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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.

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.

Man convicted in arson that killed firefighter Walter Harris may get reduced sentence

By Steve Neavling on August 13, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Fire  

Man convicted in arson that killed firefighter Walter Harris may get reduced sentence

The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed the 41-year prison sentence of Mario Willis.

Suspicious newspaper box prompts evacuation of Detroit News, Free Press

By Steve Neavling on July 12, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Featured Stories, Fire  

Suspicious newspaper box prompts evacuation of Detroit News, Free Press

The box, with the stenciled words “POW,” was dropped off on the eve of the anniversary of the 1995 newspaper strike.

Beloved family dog dies after being covered in blood, feces at city of Detroit shelter

By Steve Neavling on July 12, 2015   City Government, Featured, Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

Beloved family dog dies after being covered in blood, feces at city of Detroit shelter

Veronica Seward was horrified when she saw her 2-year-old pit bull bleeding profusely, laying motionless in a pile of his own feces inside a dirty cage at the Detroit Animal Control Shelter.

Demolition by implosion set for Park Avenue building at Red Wings arena site

By Steve Neavling on July 1, 2015   Featured, posts  

Demolition by implosion set for Park Avenue building at Red Wings arena site

The historic Hotel Park Avenue will come crashing down with the assistance of explosives at the site of the new Red Wings arena.

Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 14, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Featured Stories, Fire  

Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

Gas was doused on the roof of the cannabis store and set afire.

Mayor Duggan lies about role in Hotel Park Avenue demo; vote is Wednesday night

By Steve Neavling on June 10, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Featured, Government, History, Mayor's Office  

Mayor Duggan lies about role in Hotel Park Avenue demo; vote is Wednesday night

It’s an odd position for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: He may not get his way.

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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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