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Politics & Govt in ...
At Detroit's Legacy Dinner, DGA chair Andy Beshear told Democrats to ditch jargon and speak plainly to voters, even urging 'hungry' over 'food insecure'.
The Guardian published screenshots tying obscene Slack messages to University of Michigan regent Jordan Acker just before a key Democratic convention; Acker’s lawyer calls the posts fabricated.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Eaton County prosecutor cleared Officer Yutaka Benson after reviewing an MSP investigation into the Dec. 30 shooting that killed Hunter James Palacios.
Weather & Environment in ...
A hard freeze warning has been issued for much of southeast Michigan this weekend; lows will dip into the 20s and 30s. Gardeners and homeowners are urged to protect plants and exposed pipes.
Ypsilanti Township voted to ask the local water utility for a 12‑month pause on supplying municipal water to data centers while it studies capacity, environmental and financial impacts.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Dearborn approved a $31M, 111‑unit townhome development at 15625 Lundy Parkway that includes 29 attainable units reserved for households up to 120% AMI.
Two Metro Detroit MDOS employees sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on April 17, alleging racial discrimination and seeking $10 million in damages.
Retail & Industry in ...
Parc sued the Downtown Detroit Partnership on Friday after an alleged attempt to remove the restaurant from its Campus Martius Park location.
State troopers shot a teenager during a homicide-related search-warrant operation in Inkster; a bystander and an officer were also hurt and three people were arrested. The case remains under investigation.
A Detroit man was arraigned on multiple felony counts after prosecutors say he attacked three women he was dating; a bond hearing is set for next week.
An 88-year-old St. Louis man was killed and three others were seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at North State and Jackson roads in Pine River Township.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit is offering HEMGENIX, a one‑time gene therapy for hemophilia B that has left most trial patients off routine prophylaxis.
Police surrounded a Southfield home Friday and blocked nearby streets near Pennsylvania and Ariel, WDIV reports. Chief Elvin Barren spoke from the scene; officials say more details will be released.
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