Detroit Could Regain Black Voice In Congress With Thanedar's Tumble In 13th District Race

McKinney's win means Detroit, a majority Black city, will likely have its first Black representative in Congress since 2022.

'We Shook Up The World': El-Sayed Says After Winning MI's Democratic Nomination For U.S. Senate

El-Sayed vowed to unite Democrats ahead of his November matchup with former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers.

McKinney Unseats Thanedar In Race For MI's 13th Congressional District: AP

State Rep. Donavan McKinney, a two-time state lawmaker from Detroit, clinched the Democratic nomination.

Canada Is Celebrating A New Bridge To US During Tariff Troubles With Trump

Canada called off a joint gathering after President Donald Trump this week suddenly announced 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Gordie Howe Bridge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Canceled After Trump Announces Tariffs On Canada

The bridge, connecting Detroit with Windsor, is still expected to open for traffic next Monday.

Opening Of Canada-US Bridge That Trump Threatened To Block Delayed Over Unresolved 'Issues'

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, was expected to open to traffic later this month.

Canadian-Built Bridge That Trump Threatened To Block Will Open Soon: Prime Minister

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is jointly owned by Canada and Michigan.

Republicans Once Saw Michigan As Ripe For A Takeover, But The Mood Is Shifting

Surging gas prices, an unpopular war and tariffs that hit the state’s auto industry have contributed to a worsening political environment.

US Justice Department Demands 2024 Detroit-Area Ballots In Latest Move For Local Election Records

The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded that Michigan's Wayne County turn over all its ballots from the 2024 election.

Detroit To Add More Than 300 Speed Humps In Neighborhoods In 2026

The locations were based on requests from city residents.

Hundreds Of Detroit City Workers Could Soon See Pay Raises

Officials said roughly 900 workers could see up to an increase of $5 an hour more.

Detroit Appoints Top Dearborn Official To Lead Public Health

Ali Abazeed comes from Dearborn where he is credited for building Dearborn's local public health department from the ground up.

Detroit Area Lawmakers Push Back On Possible ICE Detention Center

Detroit-area lawmakers spoke out against a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) warehouse​ in metro Detroit.

Detroit Area City Appears On ICE List For Planned Detention Center Spot: Report

The metro Detroit location is one of 23 sites ICE has planned across the country, according to a report.

Trump To Speak At Detroit Economic Club: Watch Live

President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Detroit Economic Club at the Motor City Casino on Tuesday. Watch live here:

Trump To Speak In Detroit Tuesday

It will be his first trip to Michigan since April 2025.

Detroit City Councilwoman Looks To 'Ban Or Limit' ICE Operations

The request comes just after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by an ICE officer​ in south Minneapolis on Wednesday​.

Pete Buttigieg To Speak At 2026 Detroit Auto Show

Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at the Detroit Auto Show's Mobility Global Forum.

Detroit Child Care Center Has License Suspended

An investigation found multiple violations at the child care center, according to state officials.

'A Detroit That Works For Everyone': Sheffield Elected As Detroit's First Woman Mayor

Sheffield​'s campaign largely focused on education, gun violence prevention and infrastructure investments.

Sheffield Wins Race For Detroit Mayor: AP

She is the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the role of Detroit mayor.

Detroit Voter Guide 2025: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

There are several key races to watch in Detroit, including City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch vying for mayor.

Detroit Area Marijuana Businessman Named As Special Envoy To Iraq

​President Donald Trump named a metro Detroit marijuana businessman as the special envoy to Iraq.

Detroit Airport Officials Ask TSA To Stop Playing Kristi Noem Video

"The Wayne County Airport Authority does not engage in partisan politics," a sign near checkpoint entrances reads.

Metro Detroit 2025 Election Preview: Key Dates, Races

On Nov. 4, voters across metro Detroit will determine several key races. Here is everything you need to know:

Detroit-Area Rep's Comments Spark House Shouting Match

A Detroit-area representative's comments during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday​ sparked a shouting match.

Woman Wrongly Accused Of Carjacking Loses Lawsuit Against Detroit Police Who Used Facial Tech

Woodruff was 8 months pregnant and getting her kids ready for school when she was arrested at her home in 2023.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Endorses Mary Sheffield In Detroit's Mayoral Race

If elected, she would be the first woman to hold the role of Detroit mayor.

Sheffield, Kinloch Advance In Detroit Mayor's Race: AP

If elected, Sheffield would be the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the role of Detroit mayor.​

Alharbi, Mahmood Appear To Clinch Primary For Hamtramck Mayor

The two are expected to advance to the mayoral race in November.

Hoffa Legend Endures 50 Years After Ex-Detroit Union Leader's Disappearance

Wednesday marked 50 years since the Teamsters boss disappeared from a restaurant about 10 miles north of Detroit.

Candidate Profile: Fred Durhal, Detroit Mayor

Fred Durhal​ is one of nine candidates running for Detroit mayor in August's primary elections.

Metro Detroit Aug. 5 Primary Voter Guide, Key Races

Polls open at 7 a.m., and close at 8 p.m. in Metro Detroit.​

Detroit Dems Again Looking To Unseat One Of Their Own In Congress

Two young Black Detroit Democrats are each aiming to unseat second-term U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in the primary.

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: MI Leaders React

Global markets surged on the development, but precise details of Trump's plans to ease tariffs on non-China trade partners were not clear.

Bernie Sanders Draws Huge Crowd At Michigan High School

Sanders, 83, is leading the anti-Trump resistance: "The people of this country will not allow us to move toward oligarchy."

Detroit’s Financial Condition Improves, Earning a “C” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Detroit's financial report

Detroit Mayor Says Cold Deaths Of 2 Kids 'Cannot Ever Happen Again'

Mayor Mike Duggan ordered more outreach in cases where families may lose housing after 2 children died in a van in below-freezing temps.

Here's How Latest Inflation Report Affects Detroit Area: Study

Consumer prices are rising across the country, including in the metro Detroit area, according to federal statistics.

MI Dems Look To Future That Some Hope Includes Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.