Detroit replaces rescue squad with pickup truck; another rig breaks down
The city’s top fire official has maintained the fleet “is up to snuff,” despite persistent problems that endanger residents.
Detroit’s response to mock plane crash at airport was a disaster
A mock crash landing at Detroit’s city airport was nothing short of a disaster Tuesday, raising serious questions about the city’s preparedness for a real catastrophe.
A week later: Examining floods that submerged Detroit’s roads, freeways (with audio)
We reviewed dispatch calls and 911 records to get a clearer picture of the floods and their impact on metro Detroit.
Sleeping Michigan man survives being dumped into garbage truck
As the 46-year-old man awoke from his slumber, he was about to be crushed by the garbage truck’s compactor.
People missing, injured in ferocious apartment blaze in Detroit
It’s unclear how many people were injured or killed in the fire, but authorities at the scene said up to 10 people are still missing.