The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Beginning in July 2026, Detroiters will be paying higher water and sewer bills.

The Conversation · May 13

US faces ‘reading recession’ as school test scores continue to decline

Between 2022 and 2025, only five states and the District of Columbia had meaningful growth in reading scores

The Independent UK · May 13

GM Must Pay Millions For Selling Your Data

General Motors will pay California $12.75 million in civil penalties for selling driver data. The state is the first in the Union to settle with the Detroit-based automaker after the company was caught selling owners' locations and driving behavior to third-party data brokers.  

Motor1 · May 11

Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central

We tour Ford's $1 billion bet on Detroit's future and find out whether the tech hub lives up to the hype.

InsideEVs · Apr 29

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Disaster in Detroit, Joel Embiid Needs to Do Less

Plus a look at the still unwritten rules of basketball that have once again been brought up by the Wolves and Nuggets.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

GM Cancels Next-Gen Electric Trucks as 1,300 Laid-Off Workers Return to a Factory with No Successor in Sight

General Motors halts next-gen electric truck production at Factory Zero, delaying models like the Silverado EV and Hummer EV until 2030. Explore the impact on Detroit's workforce and GM's $35 billion EV strategy.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

These Are Some Of The Most Dangerous Cities For Men In Michigan

If you think “dangerous cities” are only a concern in massive metro areas, Michigan might surprise you. While the state is full of charming towns, scenic lakes, and tight-knit communities, some cities carry higher risks—especially for men, who statistically face greater exposure to violent crime. Whether you’re relocating, traveling for…

Clever Dude · Apr 19

Five NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Knicks’ Title Chances, LeBron James’s Leadership

Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Horrifying moment 16-year-old girl is kidnapped from school bus stop by armed, masked man

A 16-year-old girl on her way to school was abducted from a bus stop by an armed, masked man in a Detroit suburb.

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Pentagon Urges Ford Motor Company to Build Weapons as Fears Grow Over Return to Wartime Detroit

US defense officials engage Ford and GM in talks to convert factories for military supplies, echoing WWII efforts. This impacts the auto industry amid global conflicts and national security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17