September 18, 2017 Kid Rock opens Detroit's new arena, blocks newspaper from attending Rocker-turned-maybe-politician Kid Rock retaliated this week after a Detroit media outlet published a “f----- up story” saying Rock didn't deserve to open the city's new taxpayer-funded sports arena because of his racist attitudes.
September 18, 2017 Detroit teacher on leave after allegedly physically forcing student to stand during pledge A Detroit-area teacher is on leave after an 11-year-old boy said he was physically forced out of his chair during the Pledge of Allegiance.
July 29, 2017 Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor, 1st from Trump An Army medic who saved the lives of 10 soldiers during a battle in Vietnam will be the first person awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump.
July 6, 2017 Australia considers kicking out anti-gay cleric who preached in Florida Australia is considering canceling the visa of an Islamic cleric who had called for gay people to be killed and reportedly preached at a mosque near Orlando weeks before the nightclub massacre, the Australian government said on Tuesday.
July 6, 2017 NHL legend Gordie Howe dead at 88 Gordie Howe, a Detroit Red Wings legend credited as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, died Friday at the age of 88.
July 5, 2017 Michigan firefighters rescue ducklings using YouTube sound clips Firefighters in Roseville, Michigan recently rescued nine ducklings from a storm drain after they noticed their mother circling the drain in distress.
July 5, 2017 Man arrested after Detroit arson fire that killed 5, cops say Police investigating an arson fire said Thursday they arrested a 55-year-old-man who lived in a Detroit apartment building where a blaze fanned by high winds killed five people and injured four.
July 5, 2017 Flint water has fallen below federal lead limit Flint's water system no longer has levels of lead exceeding the federal limit, a key finding that Michigan state environmental officials said Tuesday is good news for a city whose 100,000 residents have been grappling with the man-made water crisis.
July 5, 2017 GM to pay $1M penalty for ignition switch accounting trouble General Motors will pay the federal government a $1 million civil penalty for violating accounting rules involving the company's deadly ignition switch scandal.
July 5, 2017 Michigan board poised to approve LGBT guidance to schools Guidelines set for approval Wednesday by Michigan's education board urge schools to create an inclusive environment for LGBT students, including by letting transgender students use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.
