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Dangerous heat will grip Detroit through Thursday with highs near 98°F and heat indices up to 108°F. Cooling centers and libraries are open across the city.
Food & Drinks in ...
James Oliver Coffee says a landlord dispute has left its Corktown shop month-to-month; owners plan a $650K bakehouse and expanded roasting as a safeguard.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police surrounded a house near Livernois and Pickford after reports of a barricaded man. Residents were told to stay inside and drivers to avoid the area.
Sports in ...
Jalen Duren will meet with the Sacramento Kings as his talks with the Pistons stall, and league reporting says a sign‑and‑trade — possibly involving Domantas Sabonis — is on the table.
An Extreme Heat Warning hits Detroit this week with highs near 100°F and little overnight relief. Check cooling centers and avoid heavy outdoor activity during peak hours.
Politics & Govt in ...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned in Detroit Monday for Jocelyn Benson as she builds support ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Michigan House approved HB 6074 to curb large investors buying single-family homes, setting thresholds, exceptions and civil fines as the bill heads to the Senate.
Two people were killed after a vehicle struck them while they were crossing McNichols Road in Detroit; police say a suspect is in custody and a warrant request is planned.
Southgate police confirmed an officer-involved shooting Saturday at the Meijer on Fort Street. Michigan State Police are investigating as investigators canvass the scene.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A player at MGM Grand Detroit won $1,063,739 on a Dragon Link slot — the casino’s biggest payout so far in 2026 amid a busy June for jackpots.
Mild Saturday, high near 806F. A major heat wave arrives next week with highs near 100 61026F.
Community & Society in ...
A federal jury awarded $6.3M to three former Detroit Club employees after finding the downtown club retaliated against staff who complained about racially unequal enforcement of its dress code.
A Michigan appeals court vacated the convictions of a man convicted in the 2021 bathtub drowning of 6-year-old Terrance "Terry" Adams, citing an improperly obtained police interview.
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