The Latest Breaking News from Wayne County

Trump Calls Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a 'Communist,' Revives Unsubstantiated Claims of Voting Irregularities

President Donald Trump attacked newly nominated Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday, labeling him a "Communist" and reviving longstanding, unsubstantiated claims of widespread voting irregularities in Michigan's largest county after the closely watched Democratic primary.

Latin Times · Aug 6

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year.  With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Three Michigan Children Died from Generator Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Storm Power Outages

Three Michigan children died from generator CO poisoning July 4 during storm power outages. Sumpter Township police: "Never run a generator in a garage." Here are the rules.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

Manhunt underway in Utah after three women found dead as police post public alerts and close schools

The victims have not yet been publicly identified, but officials said the women were in their 30s, 60s and 80s

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Some Detroit-area cops earned less than minimum wage due to Oracle software glitch, lawsuit says

First in The Independent: ‘My clients have raised these issues... to have them fixed, and they've remained unfixed to date,’ attorney Carla Aikens said

The Independent UK · Feb 6

'No Excuses — That Can't Happen.' Michigan County Accidentally Deposits $1.6M in One Check. Employee Returns Money; Two Workers Fired Over Big Mistake

A Wayne County, Michigan employee became an accidental millionaire when a payroll error deposited $1.6 million into her single paycheck, exposing critical flaws in the local government's financial oversight systems.

Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025

Michigan On Track To Report Complete Unofficial Results Overnight

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson provides an update on the election results process in Michigan, highlighting Detroit and Wayne County's role.

Top News · Nov 6, 2024

Brickbat: Hide and Seek

Liam West-Campau has filed a lawsuit against Wayne County, Michigan; Sheriff Raphael Washington; Chief of Jails Robert Dunlap; and several… The post Brickbat: Hide and Seek appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Oct 29, 2024

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Detroit's Asset Forfeiture Racket

The ruling is the second recent court decision that has curbed Detroit's aggressive vehicle forfeiture program.

Reason · Jul 23, 2024

Four-star LB Tavion Wallace names top schools

Wayne County linebacker recruit Tavion Wallace, who is the No. 3 player at his position in the country, names his top five schools

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2024