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Fairlane Town Center mall sold, could gain housing; Supreme Court's abortion order draft could spur Michigan Democrats to vote; Gun violence appears to be subsiding on metro Detroit freeways, police say and Ex-Michigan basketball PG Frankie Collins transferring to Arizona State.
Democrat upsets candidate who made controversial rape comments in bid for Michigan House; Eminem headed to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, leading 2022 class of inductees; Michigan is about to warm up: 80-degree days on tap for next week and Detroit Tigers lose 7-2 in Alex Faedo's MLB debut, split doubleheader against Pirates.
Where Michigan stands on abortion if Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court; Prominent Detroit church Second Ebenezer at center of teen sex abuse case and Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Alex Faedo to make MLB debut against Pittsburgh Pirates.
Coalition plans 4-day commemoration in June to honor Asian American civil rights legacy; 9 arrested after Lansing auto plant heist leads police on I-96 chase; Freedom Boat Club on Lake St. Clair offers boat rentals for monthly fee: What to know and Steve Yzerman: Why Detroit Red Wings need a new coach - and more.
Demolition begins at Eastland Center mall in Harper Woods; Children of immigrants in Michigan fear deportation when they turn 21; Restoring Hitsville, U.S.A: A peek at a little-known part of the Motown Museum expansion; Detroit Red Wings make clean sweep, part ways with Jeff Blashill, 2 assistant coaches.
Death of Grosse Pointe Woods man haunted Oprah Winfrey, inspired documentary; Taxpayers waiting for refunds find little help from IRS's 'Where's My Refund' tool; 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers talks Michigan roots, dad jokes before Detroit benefit show and Detroit Lions select Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson with No. 2 pick in NFL draft.
Rep. Matt Maddock removed from state House Republican caucus; Detroit man freed from prison after 15 years of wrongful imprisonment; Oak Park High School closed after intruders fought students, staff and Kayvon Thibodeaux wants to play for Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell's 'got me on speed dial.'
Power outage fails to disrupt F-150 Lightning launch; CEO says more e-trucks to come; Michigan GOP's endorsed candidates could face an uphill battle, experts say; Roseville police fatally shoot man after highway crash involving tractor-trailer and Could you survive Detroit Lions drafting a CB at No. 2? Why it's not the worst idea ever.
Michigan is the 'worst state' for children with dyslexia, lawmaker says; Grand Rapids Police release name of officer who fired fatal shot and Michigan basketball's Moussa Diabate enters NBA draft, maintains collegiate eligibility.
At Patrick Lyoya's funeral, the Rev. Al Sharpton calls for action and accountability; Short's Brewing Co. purchases Bellaire Inn in response to northern Michigan housing crisis and Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera becomes 33rd player in MLB history with 3,000 hits.
Women abused by Larry Nassar file negligence claims against FBI over botched investigation; COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to climb through May: What it means; UK teen pretended to be Ethan Crumbley in threatening call, police say and Tigers fans felt robbed when Yankees walked Miguel Cabrera on purpose. I don't blame them.
Fungal outbreak forces Detroit specialty hospital to stop admitting patients; Deserted offices, schools and stores being converted into housing in metro Detroit; Ex-Detroit Red Wings employee Al Sobotka 'devastated' after being fired for peeing in drain
Michigan's primary ballot may be 'disaster' for GOP candidates for governor, expert says; Michigan could hold solution for disrupted supply of potash, expert says; Mich. Attorney General to Oxford school board: Students and parents deserve transparency and Michigan State basketball's Julius Marble enters the NCAA transfer portal.
Sex. Booze. Lies: The secret life of a famous U-M violin prof who preyed on girls; Metro Detroit food banks and pantries seeing longer lines, more families as prices rise; Michigan kindergartner brings tequila to school and shares with classmates and Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin done for season after core surgery.
Michigan judge who donated to Planned Parenthood now presides over its abortion lawsuit; Grand Rapids police's damaged relationship with community exposed again; Ramadan, Passover and Easter overlap this weekend: Here's what to know and a Detroit sports weekend roundup.
Report suggests ways to pay back overtaxed Detroit homeowners, including tax credits; Grand Rapids police shooting prompts questions about stalled efforts at reform and Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Blashill named assistant coach for US world's team.
Grand Rapids police release video of officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya; 44% of Michigan libraries are fine-free: Why they're doing it; Frank's Nursery & Crafts gets new life with online shop created by the son of a former executive and A CB at No. 2? ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Detroit Lions 'Saucing' up first round.
Study: Water leaving wastewater treatment plants has more detectable PFAS than going in; Marijuana toxicity in dogs is spiking across US: Signs, symptoms to watch for; 60 mph winds, hail in metro Detroit forecast as temperatures dip and Tyler Alexander sharp, but Detroit Tigers can't hold lead in 5-3 loss to Boston Red Sox.
ACLU, Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance speak out after police break up Indigenous ceremony; Restaurant workers find greener pastures in coding, hairstyling and auto manufacturing; WNBA draft: Michigan State star Nia Clouden drafted to Connecticut Sun in Round 1 and Michigan women's basketball star Naz Hillmon goes to Atlanta Dream in Round 2.
2 Whitmer kidnap plot suspects found not guilty; mistrial declared for other 2; Thousands of Detroit flood victims still waiting for aid 9 months later; 200 rally to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theatre ahead of planning commission vote and Detroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal roughed up early 3rd straight time in 10-1 loss to White Sox.
Whitmer asks state Supreme Court to strike down Michigan's 91-year-old abortion ban; Trump endorsement shakes up Michigan secretary of state race; Grande Ballroom, onetime Detroit rock palace, listed for sale at $5 million and Detroit Tigers' 2022 schedule: Predicting all 162 games this season.
'I thought they'd be done by now': Deliberations enter Day 4 in Whitmer kidnapping trial; Judge orders Packard Plant owner to demolish plant immediately; New report finds fewer metro Detroiters earning postsecondary degrees and Dwayne Stephens' 'overdue' journey from nailing bike rims on trees to D-I coach at WMU.
Rep. Fred Upton retiring from Congress after 35 years; Detroit mom, disabled son stranded at home for 5 years; GM and Honda team up to build a new series of 'affordable' electric vehicles and Detroit Tigers owner signed off on Austin Meadows trade, which addresses a major weakness.
1950 census to be released after 72 years: A 'genealogy goldmine'; Michigan health department to change how it reports COVID-19 data and Colin Kaepernick to serve as honorary captain for Michigan football spring game.
GM keeps plants running in China by asking workers to live in factory, sleep on floors; As prices climb, some grocery items get smaller: What to know about 'shrinkflation'; Chris Rock adds 2nd Detroit show as ticket demand soars after Oscars slap: How to get them and Detroit Red Wings, longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka part ways.
FDA, CDC authorize 2nd COVID-19 booster shot for some Americans. Should you get it?; Detroit has landed the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what it means for the city and Michigan students facing educational neglect is a 'hidden problem'
Court rejects AG's request in Flint water case; ruling may delay criminal trials for years; New owner of Oakland Mall wants an 'anti-mall' with TikTok stars; Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions to be featured on HBO series 'Hard Knocks' this summer and Detroit selected to host 2024 NFL draft, with events taking place all over downtown.
Report: Lenders approve whites at higher rate than Black applicants in Detroit; He's serving life for a fatal fire he says he didn't set — and evidence may now prove it; Detroiters deal with cleaning up whippets used for nitrous oxide high and Michigan hockey headed to Frozen Four for 1st time since 2018 with 7-4 win vs. Quinnipiac.
