Three charged in brutal murder of Detroit firefighter at his home
Three people were charged Friday in connection with the brutal murder of Detroit firefighter David Madrigal.
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.
Judge accuses Shepard Fairey of ‘arrogance or pure stupidity,’ sends case to trial
Even without direct evidence that Shepard Fairey posted his iconic images on vacant buildings in Detroit, a judge said the case is strong enough for a trial.
Once considered a lost cause, deteriorating Vanity Ballroom may get new life
Once billed as “Detroit’s most beautiful dance rendezvous,” the ornate venue attracted musical acts as diverse as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, MC5, Velvet Underground and The Stooges.
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.
Sen. Virgil Smith dodged 3rd drunken driving charge despite high BAC
Just nine months before former state Rep. Virgil Smith won a Senate seat in Lansing in 2010, his life was about to fall apart.
Feds: 2 Detroit cops terrorized dealers and dispensaries, stealing money, drugs for years
Two suspended Detroit cops who are accused of stealing drugs, money and property during warrantless raids and bogus arrests were indicted.
Serious questions raised in arrest of man ridiculed by GPP police
The 56-year-old has been in jail and a psychiatric center since March after being accused of breaking into a home in Detroit’s Indian Village.
Records: Ferndale police ticket black drivers at alarming rate; ACLU calls for probe
About 60% of the motorists ticketed in Ferndale since January 2013 were black.
5 shot, 2 killed in wild shooting, car crash on Detroit’s west side
The violence continued hours later after fights broke out at Sinai-Grace Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital, where the victims were taken.