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The National Guard patrols a federal building during the ICE protest in Downtown Los Angeles in June, 2025.

No longer a ‘what if?’: Trump’s threat to abuse military power is now a reality

It is Los Angeles today. Tomorrow, it could be Detroit.

By Angel McKissic and Peter Hammer

Tia Graham co-hosts The Metro on WDET.

Trump’s war on public media puts Detroit’s WDET at risk

By Steve Neavling

Como’s Restaurant is among 17 Ferndale businesses targeted in an alleged extortion scheme.

Ferndale businesses targeted in extortion scheme, Nessel alleges in lawsuit

By Steve Neavling

Image: Wayne County Expands Autism Services Through New Provider Contracts

Wayne County Expands Autism Services Through New Provider Contracts

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Homes in Highland Park.

New program to provide free home repairs, reduced energy bills on Detroit’s east side and in Highland Park

By Steve Neavling

Pollution caused Bear Creek in Warren to turn fluorescent blue in 2024.

Macomb County men avoid jail after illegally dumping chemicals that turned Bear Creek fluorescent blue

By Steve Neavling

A mentor at the Detroit Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of giving marijuana-infused gummies to teenagers.

Detroit mentor charged with handing out marijuana edibles to teens at juvenile detention facility

By Steve Neavling

Image: New Dodge Lounge Presents Northern Guard March to the Match

New Dodge Lounge Presents Northern Guard March to the Match

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Residents of the 1300 Lafayette high-rise (background) want to use steam heat that would impact the Historic Lafayette Park townhouses (right).

Lafayette Park residents sue Detroit Thermal over controversial steam project

By Steve Neavling

Residents are worried about children playing near the steam infrastructure.

City planning director accused of lobbying for controversial steam project in Detroit’s historic Lafayette Park

By Steve Neavling

Carfentanil, a powerful opioid, has re-emerged in Michigan, causing 11 overdoses so far this year.

Deadly opioid carfentanil re-emerges in Michigan after years of decline

By Steve Neavling

Gideon was recovering from severe burn to several parts of his body.

No charges filled in case of burned puppy Gideon

By Steve Neavling

A 14-year-old Palestinian American student is suing Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District for allegedly disciplining her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Palestinian American student sues over Pledge of Allegiance protest

By Steve Neavling

Image: Two Brothers, One Dream: Immigrants Building Detroit’s Tree Service Legacy

Two Brothers, One Dream: Immigrants Building Detroit’s Tree Service Legacy

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Nicole Curtis and her HGTV show Rehab Addict returns to Detroit.

Why Nicole Curtis can’t quit ‘Rehab Addict’ — or Detroit

By Jim McFarlin

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