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Southfield police are investigating after the remains of beheaded animals were discovered at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Officials urge residents with information to contact the department.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Bloomfield Township approved a 4,060‑sq‑ft Culver’s with drive‑thru and patio at 1801 S. Telegraph Road; owner Joe Zimmer says he’s targeting a fall opening.
Politics & Govt in ...
Detroit councilwoman Mary Waters was listed as disqualified from the Aug. 4 Democratic primary after election officials said her nominating petitions failed review. Her campaign has appealed to the state Bureau of Elections.
A carjacking and shooting near the Old Navy in Orion Township left one person with a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound Tuesday evening. Deputies say suspects fled the scene and the investigation is active.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
FOIA records portray repeated shouting, slammed doors and gaming at Wayne State's School of Medicine; investigators said they found no conclusive policy violations.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, breezy midweek gives way to showers and storms late Friday into Saturday. Boaters and holiday planners should watch the forecast.
Bayer’s Monsanto unit will pay at least $133 million to Michigan and Rhode Island to address decades‑old PCB contamination, with contingency clauses that could raise the totals.
Jeff Titus, exonerated in 2023 after nearly 21 years in prison, agreed to a $5.25M settlement after prosecutors and law students uncovered files pointing to another suspect.
Community & Society in ...
Pontiac trustees meet May 18 to consider a consolidation that could close Owen, Kennedy and Alcott elementary schools amid protests from parents and educators.
Lowell Township trustees rejected a six‑month pause on data‑center approvals after a packed meeting, and opponents are now threatening recalls.
A warm, humid Tuesday turns stormy — thunderstorms likely this afternoon with gusty winds and marine fog advisories into the evening.
A single-vehicle wreck on northbound U.S. 127 near I-96 killed two Holt residents and left a Lansing driver in critical condition, deputies said.
FEMA is awarding $86.4M to Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health and Detroit Public Schools to reimburse pandemic response costs. The grants come through FEMA's Public Assistance program.
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