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Parks & Nature in ...
Five protected bald eagles were found dead on Michigan’s Garden Peninsula between April 3 and April 17. State and federal investigators are working to determine the cause.
Retail & Industry in ...
Domino's flagged softer U.S. sales in Q1 — comps rose just 0.9% — and warned of an 'intensifying' competitive market even as it approved a $1B buyback.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Chevy has revived the Bolt as an affordable 2027 EV with LFP cells, Tesla charging access and Super Cruise available — base price starts at $28,995.
Community & Society in ...
DPSCD will close four small neighborhood schools this summer — Ann Arbor Trail, J.E. Clark, Blackwell and Greenfield Union — a move the district says will free up millions but displace about 330 students.
Jim Mitzelfeld, a Detroit News reporter who won a 1994 Pulitzer and later served as senior counsel at DOJ OIG, died at 64 after a battle with cancer.
Sports in ...
Orlando closed the game on a 9-0 run to beat Detroit 113-105 in Game 3; Cade Cunningham's comeback fell short and the Magic now lead the series 2-1.
Weather & Environment in ...
Doorbell footage shows a Priority Waste truck spilling "garbage juice" across Eastpointe streets, prompting city documentation and a state investigation. Residents want stronger oversight.
A Detroit mother faces a long recovery after an I‑75 crash left her hospitalized and her family seeking help to cover medical bills and transportation.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police say two men held and beat a woman for hours in Green Oak Township; both are jailed and the investigation is ongoing.
A 5-year-old was found severely injured in woods behind a Thompsonville home; her mother has been arrested and is being held on a $1M bond.
Food & Drinks in ...
Halo Burger returns to its downtown Flint flagship Monday with a ribbon‑cutting, Boston Cooler glass giveaways and limited vintage merch.
Detroit City Council approved a $4 million settlement for LaVone Hill after new evidence and a probe showed his 2002 convictions were tainted by police misconduct.
Politics & Govt in ...
Warren’s protective-order ordinance lets police act on no-contact violations; officials say it has produced 27 charges and early data show promising drops in repeat offending.
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