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Three men were stabbed at MGM Grand Detroit on July 21; two men were detained and police say the victims’ injuries are non-life-threatening.
Retail & Industry in ...
June brought Michigan's first retail sales uptick of 2026 as the Michigan Retailers Association's index jumped to 58.8 and cautious optimism returned.
Arts & Culture in ...
Amrit Kohli held a June 27 Schiffer Park benefit supporting Palestinians while pursuing a legal challenge with Ferndale's Affirmations center.
A Detroit man was sentenced to two years after a plea in the accidental shooting death of his 13‑year‑old sister. The deal includes a mandatory two‑year firearm term and HYTA probation.
Three people were shot on Detroit’s east side Tuesday evening; one is in critical condition and police are seeking tips. ShotSpotter generated the initial alert.
Deonate Cherry pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2025 drive-by that killed 6-year-old Rylee Love. He faces a 20-to-40-year sentence and is due to be sentenced Aug. 21.
Community & Society in ...
Clinton Township's block‑long Halloween fundraiser Chaos on Colman Street has been canceled for 2026 after organizers say township complaints left them 'in limbo.' The display has raised roughly $85,000 for charities.
A Waterford man admitted to making threats against the Oakland County GOP and pleaded guilty to a reduced terrorism-related count. Sentencing is set for Aug. 31, 2026.
A 19-year-old was arraigned on first-degree murder and felony firearm charges in the June killing of a 23-year-old on Detroit’s west side; a probable-cause hearing is set July 29.
Three people were arraigned in Detroit after prosecutors charged them in the carjacking of a Sterling Heights man. Court and booking records show at least one defendant faces additional assault and weapons counts.
A former Flint officer faces assault-with-intent, felony‑firearm and misconduct charges over a Jan. 20 shooting that left a driver hurt by bullet fragments, prosecutors say.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Livonia planners recommended approval for a Culver’s and retail building at the former Cascades banquet site, with conditions on parking, materials and pedestrian access. The measure now heads to City Council for final review.
Michigan's jobless rate dipped to 5.0% in June as the labor force shrank and payrolls barely grew; Detroit's metro saw unemployment tick higher.
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