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Sterling Heights City Council demands transparency on Flock camera license plate reader program
A debate over surveillance technology and privacy is growing in Sterling Heights, where city council members are demanding more information.
Report: Interlochen sex abuse spans 70 years, extends past Jeffrey Epstein
The 97-page report detailed 70 instances of abuse by 47 faculty and staff members.
Bond set at $2 million for Isabella County man arraigned in home invasion
Bond has been set at $2 million for a man charge in an Isabella County home invasion.
Flo Rida joins Michigan-based Beyond Juicery in multimillion-dollar partnership
Rapper Flo Rida has acquired an ownership stake in Beyond Juicery + Eatery as part of a multimillion-dollar partnership aimed at expanding the metro Detroit-based fast-casual chai…
Golf fans gather in downtown Detroit for Par 3 in the D watch party
Golf fans showed up Campus Martius Park for a watch party as a handful of PGA pros teed off from a five-story building in downtown Detroit, launching drives over Woodward Avenue t…
Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare
Michigan drivers will soon be able to purchase a new specialty license plate that supports animal shelters. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation Tuesday.
Levothyroxine sodium tablet recall affects thyroid patients nationwide
Check your lot number: levothyroxine sodium tablets distributed nationwide were recalled over possible low potency, the FDA says.
Voting opens for the 2026 Metro Times Best of Detroit awards
The 2026 Metro Times Best of Detroit readers poll is officially open, inviting readers to vote in 263 categories covering nearly everything that makes this region worth exploring.…
Tigers score in every inning of 14-0 rout of the Orioles
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs. The Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate and beat the B…
Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)
With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.
Michigan families can now use WIC benefits for Meijer online grocery orders
Eligible Michigan families can now use WIC benefits online at Meijer for pickup or delivery. Here's how to get started.
‘Beautifully ugly insanity’: Gathering of the Juggalos returns for 26th year with 70-plus performers
Insane Clown Posse is bringing the Gathering of the Juggalos back this summer for four days of music, wrestling, comedy, contests, and assorted Juggalo mayhem. The post ‘Beautiful…
Ypsilanti family mourns 6-year-old 'Baby Tay' killed in minibike crash
Ypsilanti family mourns 6-year-old LaRonte Neely Jr. after a minibike crash Sunday. The investigation is ongoing.
Mystery Hill defies gravity — and the demise of roadside attractions
Inspired by childhood visits to the Irish Hills landmark, a longtime sideshow performer hopes to keep Mystery Hill thriving for future generations.
Manistee Together Reunion to unite graduates from three schools
The Manistee Together Reunion on Aug. 2 will bring graduates from three schools together at Orchard Beach State Park.
Haley Stevens supporter falsely attacks El-Sayed over an Arabic campaign that doesn’t exist
A Farmington Public Schools board member is facing accusations of racism and Islamophobia after saying Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed should stop speaking Arabic …
Teen in critical condition after shooting in Detroit, no one in custody
A teenager is in critical condition after being shot in Detroit Tuesday evening, police say. The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. at Brewster Homes near Beaubien and Mack Avenue.
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
Michigan ORV riders warned as wild parsnip spreads on trails
ORV riders are being warning about interacting with wild parsnips, an invasive plant that has toxic sap.
Detroit Jazz Festival reveals 2026 lineup and a new Hart Plaza layout
The Detroit Jazz Festival is bringing jazz legends, rising stars, and a new, more compact layout to downtown Detroit this Labor Day weekend. The post Detroit Jazz Festival reveals…
Detroit neighborhood transformed in days after residents say city ignored their calls for help
One week ago, two Detroit women said they were tired of living next to what they called a neighborhood jungle. After questions were raised with the city, officials returned with a…
Opinion | Measles outbreaks shouldn’t happen here. Our county got lucky. This time
We had a close call here in southeast Michigan. With vaccine coverage falling, it is only a matter of time before we’re dealing with another outbreak.
'Little People, Big World' star Amy Roloff returns to Michigan, visits Cadillac, Lake City and St. Ignace
TLC star Amy Roloff’s latest Michigan trip included sweet stops, lake views and praise for a few northern towns.
Protected: The 2026 Metro Times Best of Detroit awards: What makes the Motor City shine
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: The 2026 Metro Times Best of Detroit awards: What makes the Motor City shine appeared first on Detroit Me…
Livonia man charged with sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl; owned local parkour gym
A Livonia man is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree.
Fact checks: Haley Stevens’ record on AIPAC support, Obama endorsement and DTE
There have been a lot of claims made about US Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat. Here’s the facts.
Whitmer signs bills to expand support for Michigan animal shelters
Bipartisan Michigan animal shelter bills to raise funds, reduce overcrowding and strengthen abuse protections were recently signed into law.
Bill Huizenga accused of enriching himself, brother while in Congress
Michigan Democrats are seizing on new reporting about U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga’s financial ties to his brother, accusing the Republican congressman of using his political career to…
Detroit DoorDash driver accused of exposing himself to children in two Downriver communities
Detroit man faces felony charges after police say he exposed himself to children while DoorDashing in two Downriver communities.
Fact check: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash over AIPAC, electability
Democratic US Senate rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated for a final time before Michigan’s Aug. 4 election. We checked their facts.