Lifestyle
Pączki Day Vodka Returns for Michigan's Fat Tuesday Tradition
The annual spirit made with real Polish pączki doughnuts is back just in time for Mardi Gras.
Detroit Zoo welcomes new polar bear in planned swap with Toledo Zoo
Kali, a 13-year-old polar bear, has arrived at the Detroit Zoo from the Toledo Zoo as part of a strategic animal transfer.
Detroit Zoo Welcomes New Polar Bear Kali After Swap with Toledo Zoo
The transfer aims to support the long-term sustainability of polar bear populations in accredited zoos.
Weather
Woman Stopped by Police After Walking onto Frozen Detroit River
Incident highlights growing concerns over unpredictable ice conditions due to climate change
Metro Detroit Roads Treacherous After Snowstorm
Road officials explain challenges of clearing roads in extreme cold temperatures
Michigan Battles Salt Shortage as Harsh Winter Persists
Communities forced to limit salting to critical roads as supply dwindles and prices soar
Crime
Security Guard Shoots Man After Being Fired Upon Outside Detroit Bar
Incident occurred in Corktown neighborhood early Saturday morning
Air Force Veteran Dies Trapped in USPS Machinery
Federal agency ignored union warnings about unsafe equipment, leading to tragedy
Detroit Judge and 3 Others Charged in Alleged Scheme to Steal from Incapacitated Adults
Federal prosecutors say the defendants exploited probate roles to embezzle money from vulnerable wards.
Sports
Red Wings Struggle to Find the Net During Homestand
Detroit averaged just 1.33 goals per game over their recent three-game homestand
Michiganders going for gold: Meet Mitten State's 2026 Olympic athletes
More than two dozen athletes with Michigan ties will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Nets Suffer Blowout Loss to Pistons
Brooklyn's road trip ends with a 53-point defeat in Detroit.
Politics
Detroit Vigil Honors Minneapolis Nurse Killed During Immigration Protest
Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a protest against Trump's immigration policies.
Trump's Failed Bid to Elevate Arab American Ally Highlights Cracks in His Political Coalition
The stalled nomination of Amer Ghalib as U.S. ambassador to Kuwait has exacerbated tensions between Republicans and the Arab American community.
Detroit Archbishop Condemns ICE Killings, Child Separations
Warns America is risking its soul, urges humane immigration reform
