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A man died after shooting himself while fleeing Detroit police following a crash on the city's west side. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
A Mount Pleasant man pleaded guilty May 1 to arson and child-sex charges after neighbors extinguished a Brighton Township firebombing. Sentencing is set for May 28, 2026.
Sports in ...
Cade Cunningham had a 27-9-10 triple-double but the Pistons' comeback fell short as Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers won 116-109 in Game 3. Detroit still holds a 2-1 series lead.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A house in Sterling Heights listed on Airbnb is the subject of a lawsuit after the city issued a zoning violation and an occupancy ban. The owner is asking a judge to rule the rentals legal.
A Romulus bicyclist was critically injured Friday after a car struck him on Wickham Road and left the scene. Police say witnesses saw a dark gray 2025 Ford Escape and are asking for tips.
Retail & Industry in ...
Fifth Third will cut 502 jobs at Comerica’s Farmington Hills Great Lakes Campus as part of post‑merger consolidation, according to local reporting. The move follows the banks’ February merger close.
Detroit held off Cleveland at Little Caesars Arena to take a 2-0 Eastern semifinal lead. Robinson and Harris paced the Pistons as the series now heads to Cleveland.
Food & Drinks in ...
Perk N Press is converting 217 W Main Street into a family-run coffee shop with an adjacent gym; permits are filed and interior work is already underway.
A Warren man pleaded no contest to felony charges in the 2023 hit-and-run death of a missing 14-year-old with autism. Sentencing is set for June 23.
A White Lake Township woman was sentenced to one year and ordered to repay $639,528 after prosecutors say she stole more than $600,000 from her 85‑year‑old grandmother.
A Detroit man admitted to running a years‑long 'straw student' scheme that prosecutors say produced $16M in awards and drained millions from federal aid programs.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A boil water advisory was issued Wednesday for parts of northwest Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township after a pressure drop; residents should boil or use bottled water until testing clears the supply.
A 14-year-old boy and a woman in her 30s were fatally shot near Southwest Elementary in Grand Rapids; police say a suspect is in custody and classes were canceled.
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