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The Lions traded up to take Michigan edge Derrick Moore at No. 44, betting he can add burst opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The pick cost Detroit a mid‑round selection to the Jets.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Joshua Lee pleaded guilty to one count of second‑degree criminal sexual conduct related to alleged incidents at Women's Huron Valley. Sentencing is set for June 18, 2026.
After a weeks‑long search, the body of 21‑year‑old NMU student Trenton Massey was recovered in Marquette’s Lower Harbor; an autopsy is pending and investigators say the inquiry continues.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog limits visibility across Detroit; highs top out in the upper 50s. Showers and thunderstorms likely late Monday into Tuesday.
The Vikings used the 18th pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, a 6'6, 327-pound interior force with big upside and recent foot surgery.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Detroit City FC named a general contractor for AlumniFi Field, moving the 15,000‑seat Corktown stadium nearer to construction. The campus includes housing, a parking deck and retail.
A jury convicted Omar Brogdon in the 2024 Facebook Marketplace killing of Orhan Hosic. Sentencing is set for May 18, 2026.
A pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 141 near Offerman Road early Thursday, killing a 45‑year‑old Vulcan woman and sending a passenger to Aspirus Iron River.
A 5-year-old was found severely injured in woods behind a Thompsonville home; her mother has been arrested and is being held on a $1M bond.
Arts & Culture in ...
After an eight‑month renovation, MOCAD reopens this weekend with new street‑facing windows, a Learning Studio and a spring slate of Detroit artists. Mayor Mary Sheffield attended the preview.
James Carter was sentenced to 35–45 years in Hillsdale County after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in 2008, the attorney general's office said.
Food & Drinks in ...
Halo Burger returns to its downtown Flint flagship Monday with a ribbon‑cutting, Boston Cooler glass giveaways and limited vintage merch.
Detroit City Council approved a $4 million settlement for LaVone Hill after new evidence and a probe showed his 2002 convictions were tainted by police misconduct.
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