Detroit Zoo has welcomed Atticus, a 6-month-old king penguin chick. Though he’s not on display just yet, Atticus is already making an impression—he weighs 35.42 pounds, which is more than both of his parents, according to the Zoo. Zoo officials say they are excited to introduce Atticus to visitors once he’s ready. 📸: Detroit Zoo
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a fire truck today. The crash occurred on 6 Mile near Livernois Friday afternoon. Video obtained by MDN shows the fire truck responding to an emergency when the crash occurred. Two people were
A rollover crash early Friday morning shut down a section of I-96 after the driver was ejected. According to Michigan State Police, the crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. on the ramp from eastbound I-96 Local to Southfield Freeway. Troopers arrived to find a 30-year-old Detroit man, the driver of a GMC Yukon, ejected from his
A Detroit mother who recently suffered the heartbreaking loss of her two children has been provided with a new home thanks to a collaborative effort between @detroitrescuemission_official and the City of Detroit. The home was fully renovated, including new furniture, appliances, and fresh paint. The mother and her children were living in a van when
Some Metro Detroit residents could see higher water and sewer bills after the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) approved a rate increase during a meeting on Wednesday. The decision raises water rates by an average of 5.9% and sewer rates by 4.5%. GLWA, which serves 112 communities across Southeast Michigan, cited rising operational costs, maintenance,
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Both contract workers who were trapped underground after a trench collapsed have been rescued. The incident happened Tuesday night in Wyandotte in the area of 17th, near Fort & Walnut St. According to officials, two workers were digging a hole to work on a
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) First responders from multiple cities across metro Detroit are attempting to rescue two men who are stuck underground. The incident happened Tuesday night in Wyandotte in the area of 17th, near Fort & Walnut St. According to bystanders, two workers were digging a hole
An investigation is underway after a 13-year-old girl says she was kidnapped by a man she met on Snapchat. When police came to rescue her, the man attempted to take his own life. The incident occurred Monday on Penrod Street, near Warren Ave and Southfield Freeway. Around 11 a.m., the girl texted her mother, saying
Apple is set to launch a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, aiming to support businesses in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies. The initiative will provide guidance from Apple engineers and experts from leading universities, including Michigan State, to assist small and mid-sized companies in integrating smart manufacturing practices. The academy will offer free online and in-person courses,
A crash on eastbound I-94 near I-75 in Detroit has left one woman dead and two children injured Sunday night. Emergency crews responded to I-94 at Chene following reports of a crash. On-scene investigation revealed that the 27-year-old male (Detroit) driver of a Nissan Sentra was in the left lane suddenly lost control, and struck
