Crime
Detroit mother charged after 6-year-old daughter killed in accidental shooting
Tonya Charisse-Annice Johnson faces multiple charges related to the fatal incident in a shopping center parking lot.
Detroit Father Charged After Toddler Found Abandoned in Impounded Vehicle
Orlander Murnell Linson Jr. faces child abuse charges after leaving 1-year-old in car that was impounded
Detroit Man Charged After 6-Year-Old Daughter Accidentally Shoots Herself
Prosecutors say the child found an unsecured gun in the home and fired it, leading to charges under Michigan's safe storage law.
Weather
Warm Temps and Rain Expected in Metro Detroit This Week
Highs could reach the 70s as multiple rain chances move through the area.
Detroit Area Braces for Accumulating Snow This Weekend
Forecasters predict up to 1 inch of fresh snow across the region.
Metro Detroit Faces Dramatic Temperature Swings This Weekend
From 50s to snow, the region braces for a wild weather shift.
Lifestyle
Popular Downtown Detroit Bar Reopens After Fire
Checker Bar resumes operations following extensive repairs and restoration after a 2025 basement fire.
Co-op Launches Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza Range
The UK grocery chain debuts two new Detroit-inspired pizzas, including a cheeseburger flavor.
Siberian Husky Rescued from Icy Detroit River
Fishermen's quick action saves Gordie, mistaken for a wolf, highlighting the need for better pet safety technology and community rescue networks.
Health
Detroit Appoints Top Dearborn Official To Lead Public Health
Dearborn's former public health chief, Ali Abazeed, tapped to lead Detroit's health department after helping build Dearborn's own from scratch.
AI Tools Helpful With Prior Auth Letters, Handouts, and More
Dermatologists say AI can save time and improve quality of patient communication, but prompt engineering is key
Detroit Appoints New Chief Public Health Officer
Ali Abazeed, former Dearborn public health director, to lead Detroit's health initiatives.
Science
MSU Expands Chip Testing Facility for Advanced Electronics
New K500 Chip Testing Facility at FRIB Lab Boosts U.S. Capacity for Radiation Effects Testing
Human Noise Quietly Crashing Bird Populations, U-M Study Finds
Research shows human-made noise disrupts bird behavior and reproduction, offering practical solutions for cities and campuses.
AI Energy Demands Raise Climate Concerns
Investigation reveals hidden costs of powering artificial intelligence systems
