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A boat capsized in the Detroit River near the Gordie Howe Bridge Tuesday; responders pulled multiple people from the water and one was checked for hypothermia.
Politics & Govt in ...
Michigan's elections bureau has demanded records after Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop said she ran a 'corrective audit' of voter registrations.
Real Estate & Development in ...
GM has closed on the big redevelopment at the former Palace of Auburn Hills, moving the long‑dormant site toward a large supplier campus and hundreds of jobs. State and local filings point to Piston Automotive as the planned operator.
A Wayne County jury heard opening testimony Monday as former Melvindale Lt. Matthew Furman faces felony and misdemeanor charges alleging repeated tasing and other force.
A Michigan State Police trooper pulled a 15-year-old from a burning stolen pickup after a crash in Detroit. The teen was treated at a hospital and released to his mother pending juvenile review.
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to two felony reckless-driving counts after a crash at Grand River and Telegraph that killed a 68-year-old woman. Sentencing is set for May 8 in Wayne County court.
Ypsilanti Township voted to ask the local water utility for a 12‑month pause on supplying municipal water to data centers while it studies capacity, environmental and financial impacts.
Dearborn approved a $31M, 111‑unit townhome development at 15625 Lundy Parkway that includes 29 attainable units reserved for households up to 120% AMI.
Two Metro Detroit MDOS employees sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on April 17, alleging racial discrimination and seeking $10 million in damages.
Sports in ...
Coaches around the league named J.B. Bickerstaff the NBCA's Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year after Detroit's rapid two-year turnaround and 60-win season.
Community & Society in ...
An unnamed Muskegon County resident has claimed a $1 million Michigan Lottery prize — his second major payout after a $366,984 Fantasy 7 win; he says he will invest the money.
A Dearborn police drone tracked suspects who used a USB‑cable method to try to steal Kias, helping officers stop the vehicle without a long chase.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A private dam at Buck's Pond near Barton City failed on April 13, draining the pond and damaging nearby roads as state teams monitor other at-risk dams.
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