Protesters: Moratorium On Foreclosures, Divert Funds From Hardest Hit To Homeowers
Protesters say some of the millions of dollars in the 'hardest hit funds' should be used to help keep owners in their homes not for blight removal.
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Protesters say some of the millions of dollars in the 'hardest hit funds' should be used to help keep owners in their homes not for blight removal.
People interested in becoming the next Wayne County Treasurer have a week to apply.
An effort to cut health care costs for Wayne County retirees is paying off.
According to police, there were 94 federal cases of human trafficking and 100 state cases of human trafficking in the tri-county area in 2013 and 2014.
The county says the property has an unpaid tax bill of at least $2.3 million.
Hundreds of property owners in Detroit and some of its suburbs who are facing tax foreclosure are taking steps they hope will allow them to stay in their homes.
The report says county officials knew the project was at least $41 million over budget when county commissioners were asked to approve a smaller budget.
An assistant prosecutor has been selected as Wayne County's first new treasurer in 39 years.
"This is a holiday gift that will change a family's life forever. It is a new beginning that provides an opportunity for long-term self-sufficiency and stability."
More than $1 million in taxes was owed when the property foreclosed.
An upcoming tax foreclosure auction in Wayne County is sparking fears of mass evictions after a published report revealed that thousands of the homes are presently occupied.
Raymond Wojtowicz, 86, has held the position since 1976.
Wayne County has reached tentative agreements with its employee unions that avoid 5 percent wage cuts recommended by the financially struggling county's executive.
Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive free admission, parking and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad.
Beware of infected mosquitoes.
A consent agreement was one of four options available after Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed a financial emergency in Wayne County.
The determination Thursday leaves county officials seven days to choose one of four options to fix the fiscal troubles.
Under the law, the governor had ten days to make a determination, but only took one.
Gov. Rick Snyder now has 10 days to consider the team's report.
"While county officials have taken some important steps in an effort to remedy the current crisis, the county continues to face significant financial difficulties that must be addressed now."
By law, the review will have to be completed within 30 days.
The move aims to reduce the county's underfunded pension liability.
Mired under a $52 million structural deficit, officials have asked the state to declare a financial emergency in Wayne County.
Wayne County and about 5,000 retirees have agreed to a deal that will cut their health care benefits and save the county about $20 million each year.
The Wayne County Executive has vetoed a city commission vote over a one-time property tax assessment for residents this summer.
A northern Michigan man plans to live debt-free after winning $25,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery.
The 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association football state finals are set for this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week, the Kremlin says.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
A bystander helped the pair on the beach, but the woman died at the scene. A paramedic said the bystander's first aid might have prevented a double fatality.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and one thing that many Michiganders might wonder is whether stores will be open for last-minute trips.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys are two football teams that are synonymous with Thanksgiving.
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
Carlos Bazan-Hernandez, 24, was charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse and two counts of torture. He is expected to be arraigned on Friday.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Downtown Rochester, Michigan, is now fully into the holiday spirit as it held its annual Big, Bright Light Show and Lagniappe celebration Monday evening.
America's Thanksgiving Parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, in downtown Detroit.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
These are the best days to shop for appliances, toys, clothing and more throughout the holiday season, according to retail experts.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House, and an Afghan national who worked previously with the CIA is in custody as a suspect.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
The 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association football state finals are set for this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys are two football teams that are synonymous with Thanksgiving.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved the Detroit City Football Club's plan to build its 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit.
Jaylen Brown had 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Kinloch talked about helping neighborhoods, and he talked about improving education and DPSCD.
News York City hosted its annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
Divine Restoration Ministries in Detroit hosted its "1,000 Souls Fed" Thanksgiving meal distribution event on Thursday.
America's Thanksgiving Parade celebrated its 99th year in downtown Detroit on Thursday in a big way — and we're not just talking about the Big Head Corps.
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been identified as the suspected shooter in an ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., officials say.
Detroit Lions fans were out in full force Thursday for the team's annual Thanksgiving game at Ford Field. The Lions host the Green Bay Packers.