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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Hamtramck student was reportedly abducted at a bus stop Monday; classmates tracked the suspect via social media and police say the student is safe.
Parks & Nature in ...
Heavy rain undermined a stretch of M-119's Tunnel Of Trees, washing away the road and closing the scenic route between Good Hart and Cross Village.
Community & Society in ...
U‑M redirected millions from its discontinued DEI operation into the Go Blue Guarantee, boosting aid to nearly $56M and expanding free tuition to thousands across three campuses.
An off-duty Detroit officer was arrested after a late-night hit-and-run in Sterling Heights; a 17-year-old driver was unhurt and the suspect was booked on suspicion of impairment.
Food & Drinks in ...
TOUS les JOURS is opening a full‑service bakery on Portage’s Westnedge Avenue, taking a roughly 2,400‑sq‑ft storefront and listing the location as “coming soon.”
Center Line police arrested two people after a staged two-call scheme targeted a man’s 401(k). Officials warn imposter scams often pressure victims to move money quickly.
A $2.9 million renovation will add a covered stage, new turf and an inclusive playground to Spirit Plaza ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
A man was wounded Thursday on Detroit’s east side after a dispute turned to gunfire; police say he is expected to survive. Investigators are asking for tips.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Detroit native Jack White will play Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 25, 2026; tickets go on sale April 17 at 10 a.m. local time. The Clarkston date is his first at the venue.
A Romulus homeowner says raw sewage and mold have damaged her manufactured home at West Village Estates while city inspectors flagged hazards. Residents and advocates want clearer enforcement and relocation help.
An early-morning crash at 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway service drive left one man dead and closed the intersection while Detroit police investigate.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Mary Sheffield unveiled a legal and enforcement plan to target unsafe multi‑unit housing across Detroit. City rules, inspection gaps and tenant advocates are central to the push.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Gov. Whitmer toured the M‑14/I‑96 rebuild in Plymouth and used the visit to highlight a bipartisan plan to add roughly $2 billion annually for roads and jobs.
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