Explore
Detroit Free Press
11-year-old accidentally shot by sibling in west Detroit home
Police Chief Todd Bettison was frustrated after a child accidentally shot a sibling with a gun that was not secured. The children were home alone.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Don't miss the Free Press at Story Fest 2026 this Thursday, Oct. 8
Detroit Free Press reporter John Wisely will join other journalists and artists for Detroit Story Fest on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Detroit Opera.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Detroit is home to nation's best craft fair. What makes it so cool?
The Detroit Urban Craft Fair, coming up Dec. 5-6, is the nation's best craft fair, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Resident backlash prompts more cities to ditch Flock cameras
Flock cameras proliferated across Michigan and the nation before privacy concerns fueled a backlash.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Judge orders Wayne County to count 37 votes in Hamtramck mayoral race
Wayne County must count 37 votes in Hamtramck's mayoral race, a judge ordered. The current mayor won by only 11 votes in Nov.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Neighbors to bring back Prest Street block club after mass shooting
Neighbors in the Prest Street area of Detroit said it needs a block club again. "There are babies on the block," said Willie Mae Gibson, 96.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Oakland judge asks for public censure, not removal in misconduct case
A Michigan judicial oversight body to weigh report that Oakland judge isn't mentally disabled, despite basis for concern.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Grandma Bob’s to open second Detroit pizza location in new neighborhood
Grandma Bob’s is opening a second Detroit location in West Village, taking over the former Marrow restaurant space.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Obama headed back to Detroit this month to stump for Democrats
The former president plans to hold a Get-Out-the-Vote rally on Oct. 24.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Former Sen. Virgil Smith gets expungement for 2015 domestic incident
Michigan Clean Slate laws allow those convicted of certain crimes to apply to have their records expunged. Other crimes are expunged automatically.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Historic Detroit mansion where J.L. Hudson lived lists for nearly $2M
The 1872 Brush Park home in the Brush Park neighborhood once rented by J.L. Hudson has nearly 9,000 square feet, 11 bedrooms and seven fireplaces.
Read More
Detroit Free Press
Traffic noise is disrupting Shelby Twp. homes. Residents want relief
Residents living near M-53 say traffic noise, fumes and debris are worsening. MDOT says funding and policy hurdles stand in the way of sound barriers.
Read More
