The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

Invest South/West here to stay, no matter who wins mayoral election, planning chief says

Since arriving from Detroit three years ago, Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox has focused on delivering Lightfoot’s mayor’s signature plan to leverage $750 million in public money already in the pipeline” to lure private investment to areas neglected for decades.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022

Here's How Xero And Avalara Are Bringing 'Peace Of Mind On Sales Tax'

Detroit-based Benzinga sent its team to New Orleans for Xerocon, Aug. 24-25. During that time, Benzinga sought to recognize the innovation in accounting technology and spoke with founders, investors and others.

Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022

Ex-Lions CB Mark Gilbert signs with Steelers practice squad

Cornerback Mark Gilbert has signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad after being waived by the Detroit Lions

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 1, 2022

Justin Jackson, AJ Parker among the Detroit Lions initial practice squad signings

Jackson and Parker were each somewhat surprising cuts, but now they're back in Detroit on the practice squad

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2022

Detroit man, 19, is charged with three counts of murder for string of random shootings

Suspect ‘reigned real terror on the citizens of northwest Detroit,’ prosecutor says

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Man charged in random Detroit shootings that killed 3

A 19-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in a series of apparently random shootings over roughly two hours last weekend in Detroit that left three people dead and a fourth wounded

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Playoff-aspiring Mariners make fast work of Matt Manning, Tigers

DETROIT — Didn’t take long for the playoff-contending team to distinguish itself from the team playing out the string.

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Kidnapping conspiracy hearing focuses on reconnaissance trip to Gov. Whitmer's cottage

DETROIT — The second day of testimony in a key hearing for five people charged with materially aiding the plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused largely on a two-day field training exercise and a nighttime surveillance trip to Whitmer's summer home in Antrim County.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

Federal judge allows lawsuit over dead people on Michigan voter rolls to move forward

DETROIT — A federal judge has rejected Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s effort to dismiss a case challenging the state’s maintenance of its voter rolls when it comes to removing dead people.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

Witnesses: Armed bystander prevented 4th Detroit death

Witnesses are telling a TV station that an armed bystander likely prevented a fourth death in a series of random shootings in Detroit

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022