Jury awards $1.1M to victim of awful texting crash
“The jury found that she will experience horrific pain the rest of her life,” the victim’s attorney said.
Packard Plant burns; developer misses deadline to buy ruins
It was back to usual at the abandoned, sprawling Packard Plant on Detroit’s east side.
Council President Charles Pugh resigns after landing new job
“I needed some time to recover from this situation that hit me like a tsunami,” Pugh told the Free Press.
Napoleon relies on out-of-staters for 42% of campaign cash in last period
Napoleon raised $37,000 from CEOs, attorneys and contractors from other states, compared to $21,500 from Detroiters.
State lawmakers try to narrowly define who’s a journalist
The bill would bar on-line journalists from accessing some police records, making an exemption for newspaper, TV and radio reporters.
Photos: Beautiful homes hit auction block in Detroit
From stately tudors to roomy colonials, this year’s Wayne County auction has plenty of bargains.
Chicago investor closer to buying vacant Packard Plant
The plan calls for turning the abandoned plant into a sprawling hub for housing, office space and entertainment.
Napoleon pledges to cut crime by whopping 50%
The mayoral candidate made big promises to drastically improve life in Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Audio: Listen to 911 call that led to capture of fugitive
“You gonna see him because he’s the only one walking up Harper,” the caller said.
Firefighters who need emergency gear better cross fingers
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has pledged a wholesale restructuring of the fire department.