News across Wayne County

Public safety open house Sunday
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Everything from fingerprinting to firefighting is on the agenda for Sunday’s Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Open House. The event is 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 4, in and around public safety headquarters on the corner of Jefferson and Maryland. “We’ll have…

The Week Ahead
Monday, Oct. 5 Grosse Pointe Woods Election Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education regular meeting, 7 p.m. Grosse Pointe Woods City Council meeting, 7 p.m. Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Grosse…

Public Safety Reports
Grosse Pointe Farms Loud exhaust After being pulled over at Mack and Moross for loud exhaust at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, a 38-year-old Highland Park woman was arrested for driving without a license or vehicle insurance. Ransacked At some point within the last few weeks, a…

Lynda Jo Gordon
Lynda Jo Gordon, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Lee Sanborn for 41 wonderful years; the loving stepmother of Rachael Sanborn of Erie, Colo.; cherished sister of Sharon Newman; and beloved aunt of Lynn Hunting of Rodanthe, N.C., and Patricia Hunting…

RICHARD LOCH
Richard Loch, age 85, of Birmingham, Michigan, started his new life on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1941, in Detroit to Anthony and Libbie Loch, and was the youngest of their three children. Richard was a resident of Detroit, Utica, Mackinaw City, Palm…

Voices: $5 gas isn’t just a price spike. It’s a warning.
As gas prices reach $5 per gallon across Michigan, the surge highlights America's persistent oil dependence and its impact on working families — from the pump to the grocery store.

Police Investigate Weapon at Daycare

Creative Washtenaw presents "The Get Down" concerts the first weekend in October
Creative Washtenaw is sponsoring "The Get Down", a pair of community concerts this coming Saturday, October 3 in Detroit and Sunday, October 4 in Ann Arbor. Drummer Ali Jackson and pianist Mr. B joined Michael Jewett in "The Music Room" to talk about the event.

Skilla Baby Makes Space for Vulnerability on The Price of Fame
The Detroit rapper grounds his debut studio album in personal reflection, community and legacy. The post Skilla Baby Makes Space for Vulnerability on The Price of Fame first appeared on The Hilltop .

Special Weather Statement Issued 5:52AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne as a plume of locally dense fog impacts southeast Michigan this morning, causing hazardous visibility reductions to a quarter mile or less; drivers should exercise…

Sunday Sports 9-27-2026
The Pirates lost to the Detroit Tigers yesterday 3-4. They will both also complete their seasons today at 3:10pm. Jared Jones will start for the Pirates. The Steelers are hosting the Cincinnati Bengals today for a 1pm kick-off at Acrisure Stadium. Coverage begins at noon here on…

Tigers walk off Pirates to win Justin Verlander’s farewell start
Eduardo Valencia hit a two-out, two-strike, two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the host Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday in Justin Verlander’s final start.