Wayne County
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Springs at Canton Opens 280 New Rental Homes in Canton Township
A 280-unit gated apartment community called Springs at Canton has opened on Ulmus Road in Canton Township, Michigan, offering studio to three-bedroom homes with private entrances, garages and amenities for residents seeking new rental options
Livonia halts new police headquarters project after funding collapse
Plans for a new Livonia police station have been shelved indefinitely after city officials confirmed that funding options have dried up and contracts with architects and builders have expired, leaving the 1961 facility in continued use
Federal Job Cuts Reduce Services for Michigan Veterans and Families
Michigan has lost thousands of federal jobs in the past year, affecting veterans, nurses, inspectors and local economies as service delays and longer wait times become more common across the state
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Dearborn Heights Man After Weeks of Uncertainty
A Dearborn Heights resident spent weeks hospitalized with severe encephalitis before doctors identified West Nile virus as the cause. The case highlights the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Michigan and the importance of early medical attention.
Detroit tornado leaves trail of destruction in rare city event
A powerful EF2 tornado struck Detroit for the first time in nearly three decades, damaging homes, businesses and parks along a 3.5-mile path. Residents are urged to avoid downed power lines as cleanup continues.
Power Outages and Tornado Damage Disrupt Metro Detroit Neighborhoods
More than 200000 DTE customers lost power after severe storms and a confirmed tornado struck Metro Detroit communities Thursday night leaving homes damaged and residents displaced as cleanup begins
SMART to Add New Bus Routes Across Wayne County After Millage Approval
SMART will launch new bus routes and service improvements in Wayne County after voters approved a 10-year transit millage expected to generate at least $570 million for regional transportation upgrades
Nearly 280,000 Lose Power as Severe Storms Hit Southeast Michigan
Tornado warnings and damaging winds swept through southeast Michigan Thursday, toppling trees, halting school dismissals, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as utility crews raced to restore service
Metro Detroit Sees Rise in Respiratory Illnesses and Sports Injuries
Doctors across Metro Detroit are reporting a surge in respiratory viruses, COVID-19 cases, and sports-related injuries as students return to school and fall activities ramp up, prompting renewed calls for prevention and early treatment
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Parts of Southeast Michigan
Oakland and Livingston counties face severe thunderstorm warnings until 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, while most other Metro Detroit counties remain under no active alerts. Residents are urged to monitor conditions as storms move through the region.
Nine Metro Detroit Restaurants and Breweries Announce Closures
Several well-known restaurants and breweries in metro Detroit are closing or have closed, with some citing rising costs and challenging business conditions. Closures affect Detroit, Taylor, Canton, Farmington, Troy, Redford, and Wyandotte.
Wayne County Plans New Roundabouts to Ease Traffic and Improve Safety
Wayne County communities including Canton, Northville, and Romulus are moving forward with their first roundabout projects, aiming to reduce congestion and improve safety at busy intersections starting as early as 2027
Metro Detroit High School Football Kicks Off with Week 1 Matchups
High school football returns to Metro Detroit this week, with dozens of teams set to compete in season-opening games across the region. Most contests begin at 7 p.m., offering families and fans a full slate of local action.
American Arab Chamber Director Fired Amid Investigation of Missing Funds
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce in Dearborn has dismissed Executive Director Bilal Hammoud after discovering unaccounted funds, with authorities now investigating possible misdirection of state economic development grants.
Key Issues Shape Michigan Senate Race Between Rogers and El-Sayed
Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat has sparked a high-stakes contest between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, with voters focused on health care, affordability, and the candidates' ties to national figures ahead of the November election
New Program Connects Detroit College Students to Basic Needs Support
Henry Ford College and Wayne State University students facing food, housing, or financial insecurity will soon have on-campus help from United Way staff, as part of a new initiative launching this fall to keep students on track for graduation
Frog and Toad Monitoring Reveals Species Shifts in Southeast Michigan
Long-term monitoring by Friends of the Rouge shows four frog species declining and several others increasing in the Rouge River watershed, raising questions about habitat changes and climate impacts in southeast Michigan.
Meijer to Open Smaller Grocery Store in Livonia August 2026
Meijer will launch a new 75,000-square-foot grocery-focused store at Seven Mile and Farmington roads in Livonia on August 19, 2026, offering food, essentials, and local features in a smaller format than its supercenters.