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A judge approved a plan to put a court‑appointed fiduciary in charge of roughly 700 RealT properties; officials say repairs are possible but funds are tight.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 40-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking on westbound I-96 in Redford Township. Troopers and local officers are investigating the crash near Telegraph Road.
A 34-year-old man was found shot inside a Flint home late Saturday; investigators are treating the death as a homicide and are asking for tips.
Sports in ...
Detroit closed out Orlando 116-94 in Game 7 to reach the second round. Tobias Harris had 30; Cade Cunningham added 32 points and 12 assists.
Opening statements began April 29 as jurors heard testimony in the Shelby Township case where a drunk-driving crash on Jan. 7, 2024 killed a 26-year-old. The defendant faces second-degree murder charges.
Food & Drinks in ...
Four Bruegger's shops across southeast Michigan will be remodeled and rebranded as Einstein Bros., bringing menu and design changes.
Retail & Industry in ...
UAW Local 1700 will hold a strike‑authorization vote May 7–8 at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Ram plant amid complaints about outsourced skilled trades.
Michigan State Police say a 39-year-old Osseo woman died after a handgun discharged inside a pickup on Greenly Street. Detectives are investigating and say there is no public threat.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new opposition coalition is organizing to block a one‑mill SMART bus tax that would expand service across Wayne County ahead of the Aug. 4, 2026 vote.
Detroit's People Mover will lead design and procurement for a new Michigan Central multimodal hub. About $40M has been committed for initial studies.
A Detroit man accused of using a dozen identities to steal more than $400K in unemployment and rental aid has been bound over for trial and returns to court May 11.
Apollo‑owned Tenneco is reportedly preparing for an IPO that could value the company at about $14 billion. Shifts in EV rules and the firm's aftermarket brands put Detroit suppliers in the frame.
A 2-month-old is in critical condition at U‑M Mott after being admitted with injuries investigators say are consistent with abuse. Fowlerville police and CPS are investigating.
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