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Detroit police, federal agencies announce third annual "Summer Surge" For the third year in a row, local and federal law enforcement are rolling out a program called the Summer Surge in preparation for summer. 3H ago

Detroit Pistons to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations: Report The Detroit Pistons are reportedly considering New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon for the position of president of basketball operations. 4H ago

Detroit teen shot and killed on city's east side identified Elijah Reese, 16, was shot and killed late Wednesday afternoon after an attempted robbery on the city's east side. 5H ago

Detroit police investigate fatal shooting of teen boy Authorities said the shooting happened at about 3:53 p.m. in the area of Bedford and Interstate 94. 9H ago

6-year-old shoots self in the thumb with unsecure gun in Detroit, police say The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 6-year-old accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun on Wednesday. May 22

Detroit police lieutenant suspended over statements made during protest The Detroit Police Department has suspended Lt. Brandon Cole over statements made during a protest on Sunday. 23H ago

Detroit teens find confidence and connection through "Tied to Success" program Lt. Young believes a tie conveys a sense of responsibility and respect. He enlists others in law enforcement to teach these young men. May 22

Detroit could be without Black representation in Congress again with Adam Hollier off the ballot U.S. House candidate Adam Hollier will be left off Michigan's August primary ballot after a county clerk ruled that he had not submitted enough valid signatures. May 22

Detroit nonprofit hosting comedy show in support of students Youth Are Bigger Than Life, a Detroit nonprofit, will host a charity comedy show on May 25 to support students through scholarship funds and upcoming back-to-school drives. May 21

Lil Wayne added to 2024 Afro Nation Detroit festival lineup Lil Wayne will join PartyNextdDoor, Nigerian artists Rema, Arya Starr and Detroit native Kash Doll for the two-day event at the Bedrock Douglass site on Aug. 17 and 18. May 21

Michigan DNR releases name of man found in Detroit River Officials identified the individual as 63-year-old James Kuntz, of Plymouth. May 21

FBI taking over investigation after Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO placed on leave The FBI will now handle the investigation into the financial wrongdoing of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's CFO after state police said it was too complex. May 21

How the NFL Draft helped highlight Detroit's diversity The 2024 NFL Draft may be over, but its impact on the City of Detroit and people living in the area is still being felt nearly a month later, especially by a group hand-selected to announce this year's 198th Draft pick. May 21

Michigan Central reopening concert tickets sold out Tickets for the Michigan Central reopening concert are sold out, but tour tickets are still available. May 22

Man who escaped police custody at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit arrested Detroit police said a man who escaped police custody at a hospital over the weekend was arrested on Tuesday. May 21

Detroit police chief addresses viral video taken at protest during President Biden's visit The Detroit police chief is addressing the fallout from a pro-Palestinian rally outside Huntington Place during President Biden's visit on Sunday. May 20

Detroit man pleads guilty in $14 million pandemic relief fraud scheme Matthew Lloyd Parker, 37, of Detroit pleaded guilty to a fraud conspiracy charge in connection to getting more than $14 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans through falsified applications. May 20

Biden reaches out to Black voters at Detroit NAACP event: "You can't build a future on revenge" President Biden outlined his administration's achievements, including the largest investment in Black communities, efforts to reconnect neighborhoods and the expansion of the Affordable Care Act. May 20

Fans, Detroit officials speak on plan for new Detroit City FC stadium The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan. May 18

Crime Stoppers offering reward for information in 2023 death of two men in Detroit Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $7,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the deaths of 20-year-old Daiatrick Johnson-Tinch and 26-year-old Zaire Williams. May 17

Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram and Dodge brands, retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years. May 17

Detroit man charged after fatally punching 67-year-old Dearborn man in road rage incident, prosecutors say Desmond Burks, 33, was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in connection to the incident that left Reda Saleh, 67, dead. May 17

Man charged in shooting that killed 2 women, injured man in Southwest Detroit Gabriel Kieshaun-Dajuan Toler, 36, of Taylor, has been charged in connection to a shooting that left two women dead and a man injured. May 20

Jared Goff has long-term deal with Detroit Lions and now he wants a Super Bowl title After getting long-term security with a $212 million contract extension, Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he has one more thing to accomplish with Detroit. May 16

Cousin of Metro Detroit teen Zion Foster found guilty of murder A Detroit man who dropped a teenager's body into a dumpster has been convicted of second-degree murder. May 16