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Michigan Land Bank contractor charged with falsifying bills for demo work

By Steve Neavling on December 15, 2015   City Government, Government, Headline  

Michigan Land Bank contractor charged with falsifying bills for demo work

The charges come as city and federal officials investigate Mayor Mike Duggan’s handling of demolition contracts.

Here’s what happens when Detroit firefighters have working equipment

By Steve Neavling on October 26, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Here’s what happens when Detroit firefighters have working equipment

When firefighters arrived, a vacant house was engulfed in flames on a block tightly packed with houses in southwest Detroit this weekend.

Fire strikes again in neighborhood with bad hydrants, destroying 3 homes

By Steve Neavling on September 16, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Fire strikes again in neighborhood with bad hydrants, destroying 3 homes

The city of Detroit installed hydrants that are incapable of supplying enough water to extinguish large fires.

Morning of hell: 3 firefighters injured, 7 houses destroyed, 2 fire trucks break down

By Steve Neavling on September 10, 2015   Fire, Headline  

Morning of hell: 3 firefighters injured, 7 houses destroyed, 2 fire trucks break down

Fire hydrants malfunctioned as overstretched firefighters did all they could.

In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling on September 2, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods

From Jan. 1 to July 31, fires damaged or destroyed more than 1,650 houses, apartments, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and churches, according to Detroit-based Loveland Technologies.

Detroit firefighters brace for Fourth of July weekend that rivals Devils’ Night

By Steve Neavling on July 4, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

Detroit firefighters brace for Fourth of July weekend that rivals Devils’ Night

For four decades, Devils’ Night has been the most destructive period for fires in Detroit. Not anymore.

Blaze rips through 4 houses while ladder truck catches fire

By Steve Neavling on March 30, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Blaze rips through 4 houses while ladder truck catches fire

Detroit’s aging rigs are breaking down at a frightening rate.

We’re tracking every fire in Detroit in 2015 to provide unflinching look at crisis

By Steve Neavling on February 4, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, Investigations, posts  

We’re tracking every fire in Detroit in 2015 to provide unflinching look at crisis

Fires are ravaging neighborhoods, claiming lives and chasing residents out of the city.

Devils’ Night no longer most destructive period for fires in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 1, 2014   Fire, Headline, posts  

Devils’ Night no longer most destructive period for fires in Detroit

The number of fires on Devils’ Night has plummeted since its peak in 1984.

‘Tricycle Collective’ aims to save 10 families from losing homes to tax foreclosure

By Steve Neavling on October 16, 2014   Headline, Wayne County  

‘Tricycle Collective’ aims to save 10 families from losing homes to tax foreclosure

Michele Oberholtzer was surveying tax-foreclosed properties in Detroit when she was shocked by the number of homes still occupied by families with children.

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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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