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Shots were fired Wednesday at a Harper Woods urgent care; police say the exchange began after a parking‑lot argument and no injuries were reported. Investigators are canvassing for witnesses.
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A cross-sector coalition of business, labor and civic groups is urging Michiganders to vote No on Proposal 1, warning a constitutional convention would inject years of costly uncertainty.
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MDOT has closed eastbound I‑96 local lanes at the M‑39 interchange while crews dig to repair a deep sinkhole and damaged drain line. Repairs are expected to stretch into the summer.
A Vanderbilt analysis finds Americans may be overcharged about $150 billion a year on insurance and urges federal loss‑ratio guardrails to lower premiums. The proposal would reshape a market usually regulated by states.
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GM is rolling Google’s Gemini into about 4 million model‑year 2022+ Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Buicks and GMCs. Owners should check OnStar and assistant settings before opting in.
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A volunteer Ferndale 'Rat Patrol' is using dry ice and burrow‑busting tactics to tackle a surge of rats; city guidance and veterinary bodies urge caution.
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Inspection summaries show bare‑hand contact and soiled equipment at Romulus eateries, though many problems were corrected on site. County forms are public.
Birmingham put a 180‑day hold on new short‑term rental licenses after an April 11 shootout at an Airbnb; neighbors want stricter rules or a full ban. City planners will rewrite the rules while existing rentals remain in place.
A 39-year-old Solon Township man died after a tree fell on him during Monday's storm near Crinnion Avenue and 16 Mile Road in Courtland Township.
Dearborn Heights has started placing 250 solar-powered flashing stop signs across neighborhoods, beginning at the intersection where 12-year-old Joey Smith was killed.
A court-ordered May 13 auction will sell Bollinger Motors’ remaining production equipment and up to 20 B4 trucks as receivers liquidate assets in Oak Park and Tunica.
City leaders say juvenile crime rose about 20% last year and unveiled a new safety plan that combines short‑term responses with prevention. The move builds on a 2025 SS4A action plan and recent state funding.
Detainees at the North Lake ICE processing center in Baldwin say they’ve restarted a hunger strike over medical care, food and long detentions; DHS disputes the reports. Advocates want an independent audit.
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