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Dearborn’s school board is holding public interviews for six superintendent candidates; if it hires one of four Arab American finalists, the district would get its first permanent Arab American superintendent.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A road-rage dispute outside the Traverse Area District Library left a 74-year-old with a non-life-threatening arm injury; a 70-year-old was arrested, police say.
A Washington man was sentenced to 15½ months and ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading no contest in a 2013 Electric Forest case. The arrest came after U.S. Marshals tracked him down twice.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Flex‑N‑Gate has leased about 198,591 square feet at Orion Commerce Center in Orion Township, adding a major supplier near GM's assembly campus.
Weather & Environment in ...
A tornado tore through a west Michigan dairy farm, blowing out barns and setting hundreds of cows loose while crews spent the night rounding them up. Officials reported no serious injuries as NWS prepared a damage survey.
A Shelby Township woman was arraigned after officers found a malnourished dog left behind; she faces felony and misdemeanor animal-cruelty charges. Bond was set at $10,000.
Central Michigan University barred a student after 'concerning' messages appeared on official social channels. Police say there is no immediate threat and the Isabella County prosecutor will review the case.
A late‑night tornado warning covered parts of Saginaw County as a tornadic storm tracked east; the NWS urged residents to move to interior shelter immediately.
A fast-moving line of storms swept Ingham County Wednesday night, producing gusts up to 60 mph and leaving scattered power outages across the Lansing area.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Usher and Chris Brown will play two nights at Ford Field on July 2–3 as part of their Raymond & Brown stadium tour. Artist presales begin in late April; general sale starts April 27.
A Detroit man admitted to a pandemic-era unemployment and PPP fraud that prosecutors say took nearly $1.9M. Federal sentencing is set for July 30, 2026.
Food & Drinks in ...
A cozy all-day cafe in Hubbard Farms opened in late 2025, serving coffee, pastries and a $5 breakfast burrito in a converted 1894 house.
Warm, windy day in Detroit, but the main story is a risky Tuesday-night window for severe storms. Expect gusty winds, hail and localized heavy rain tonight.
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