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Southgate police warned residents to shelter in place near Flanders and Mercier after reports of a barricaded gunman. Officers set up a perimeter and asked others to avoid the area while they worked the scene.
A federal appeals panel affirmed convictions in a years‑long pharmacy billing scheme that cost insurers and taxpayers more than $13 million.
Retail & Industry in ...
Ford recorded about $187.3B in 2025 revenue and nudged past GM to become Michigan’s top manufacturer by revenue in a narrow, symbolic flip. The shift highlights differing profit profiles at the state’s two auto giants.
A 34‑year‑old Whittemore man was arrested after troopers say he assaulted his girlfriend for about 24 hours, leaving her with broken facial bones and serious injuries.
A rollover at 22 Mile and Ryan in Shelby Township killed a 23‑year‑old driver and sent a 23‑year‑old passenger to the hospital; police say alcohol may have been involved.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers and thunderstorms are likely during Detroit’s Sunday morning commute, with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds. Expect slick roads and brief downpours.
Deon Charleston Brooks was sentenced after pleading no-contest in a scheme that moved more than $1M in new SUVs from GM’s Tech Center in Warren.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The bankrupt owner of the Herman Kiefer hospital complex has sued the City of Detroit, escalating a fight over the stalled 1151 Taylor St. redevelopment.
Detectives recovered an AK‑style pistol, 3D‑printed Glock frames, a 3D printer and nine conversion devices after search warrants in Warren; two men face multiple weapons counts.
Community & Society in ...
An arbitrator ordered 24 Ferndale Airgas Teamsters reinstated with full back pay after a nearly year-long lockout.
Hazmat crews ventilated an Ann Arbor apartment after chlorine gas formed when household cleaners were mixed; one resident was taken to Michigan Medicine in stable condition. Officials warn: never mix cleaners.
The Imamain Al-Hasanain Mosque at the Islamic Institute of America opened last week in Dearborn Heights, adding worship space, classrooms and community services.
A Detroit judge said Thursday he will likely take weeks to rule on defense motions that seek to exclude evidence in the case against former Michigan coach Matthew Weiss.
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