Detroit

Crime 5 days ago

Crime lords turn Motor City into car-theft supermarket for Middle East buyers: ‘Somebody's getting paid’

International organized crime groups are recruiting juveniles to steal vehicles in Detroit before shipping them to the Middle East, alarming law enforcement officials.

Michigan December 6

Michigan college president explains innovative way colleges are driving down costs

Rize Education allows colleges to share professors and online classes, helping institutions like Adrian College launch new programs while driving down costs.

Media November 29

Detroit car club saves suburban coffee shop from foreclosure during COVID lockdowns

Elie El-Haddad's European car group Eurotic of Detroit creates community connections at Birmingham coffee shop DayCap Café through regular automotive meetups and events.

VIDEO November 28

How cars and coffee saved a small business in Michigan from COVID-19

The founder of a local car club devised a plan to rally the community and bring new customers to a struggling café in Birmingham, Michigan.

Opinion November 9

Fifty years after Edmund Fitzgerald claimed 29 lives, Gordon Lightfoot's musical memorial endures

Fifty years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing 29 crew members. Gordon Lightfoot's haunting ballad immortalized the tragedy forever.

Counter-terrorism November 8

Suspected suburban jihadis fueled by social media, assimilation lapses in homegrown terror plot, expert warns

Federal investigators uncover sprawling terror conspiracy as immigration expert warns of fundamental failure in American assimilation efforts among youth.

Counter-terrorism November 4

Orlando’s Pulse nightclub shooting inspired ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot: court docs

Pulse nightclub shooting inspired Michigan terror plot, court docs reveal. FBI seized weapons from suspects planning Halloween attack on Ferndale clubs.

Counter-terrorism November 3

Suspects in foiled Halloween terror plot pictured practicing at Michigan gun range: FBI

FBI thwarts ISIS-inspired Halloween terror attack in Detroit suburb. Two Michigan men charged after authorities seize arsenal including AR-15s and 1,600 rounds.

Detroit October 30

Detroit police officer appears in virtual court hearing in boxers: 'You got some pants on, officer?'

A Detroit police officer goes viral after appearing in a virtual court hearing without pants, shocking a judge and attorney during a disorderly conduct case.

Donald Trump October 19

Trump taps Detroit entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who boosted Muslim turnout, as special envoy to Iraq

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was naming Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq.