The best spots to watch UFOs in Michigan? These ladies have the data.; Holiday shoppers warned that online puppy scams can spoil Christmas and Michigan football running back Blake Corum reportedly to have knee surgery, out for season.
Dec 02, 2022•5 min
Michigan's COVID-19 death toll passes 40,000 — and where they're dying has shifted; Detroit stunt actor plays fierce woman warrior in 'Wakanda Forever' and Jared Goff: Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams' speed reminds me of Brandin Cooks.
Dec 01, 2022•5 min
Their teens died in Oxford shooting. 1 year later, parents' share their grief; Rap video filmed inside Michigan prison cell, posted on YouTube prompts investigation; Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh: Big Ten Coach of the Year; MSU Bryce Baringer honored and Michigan football up to No. 2 in next-to-last College Football Playoff ranking.
Nov 30, 2022•5 min
Study: Crashes, deaths increased after Michigan's speed limit hikes to 75 mph; Michigan elections panel rebuffs calls from losing candidates not to certify election; Michigan football QB Cade McNamara enters NCAA transfer portal and Tom Izzo 'completely upset' about Big Ten's handling of Michigan Stadium tunnel fight.
Nov 29, 2022•5 min
Hospitals file emergency appeals to expand capacity because of RSV, flu cases; Troy mosque legal battle resolved; and home title problems leave some Detroit families who need debt help in tough spot.
Nov 28, 2022•4 min
Who faces food insecurity in Detroit; Last working elevator in 22-story Leland Hotel repaired after 8 days; Tenants raise concerns about Detroit rentals, push for landlord accountability and Ohio State is ultimate test for J.J. McCarthy. Here's why Michigan football is confident in QB.
Nov 25, 2022•5 min
Art lovers flock to Detroit from around world for historic DIA van Gogh exhibition; At Chef Hollywood's table, down-and-out Detroiters find meals to be thankful for; Detroit City Council votes down nearly $50 million paratransit contract and Detroit Lions are in for a long Thanksgiving in showdown vs. Buffalo Bills.
Nov 24, 2022•5 min
Whitmer to name Kyra Harris Bolden to fill Michigan Supreme Court vacancy; DraftKings Sports & Social to bring sports betting, game day experience to Troy on Dec. 1 and Final Four coming back to Ford Field in Detroit in 2027.
Nov 23, 2022•5 min
Bills Mafia, Buffalo fans notorious for wild behavior, set up camp in Detroit; Democrats to walk tightrope with narrow majorities in Lansing; Jack White leaves Twitter after Elon Musk lifts ban on Donald Trump account and What Michigan football did, and didn't say, about Blake Corum ahead of Ohio State game.
Nov 22, 2022•5 min
Ki'Azia Miller was 27 when, on Nov. 10, Detroit police shot and killed her at her west-side home. For parents who don’t know where else to turn to get intensive, long-term mental health treatment for a child, some have found no better option than to walk away.
Nov 21, 2022•4 min
Winter tires make ‘unimaginable’ difference — but only fraction of drivers use them; Michigan's minimum wage hike not likely to see lame-duck limelight and NFL moves Bills-Browns game to Detroit due to expected snowstorm in Buffalo.
Nov 18, 2022•5 min
Hungarian girl, 9, smiles again with help from metro Detroit doctor; Report: Debt collection cases are overwhelming Michigan district courts; Michigan basketball's depth on display in 91-60 rout of Pittsburgh in Legends Classic
Nov 17, 2022•4 min
AMC closes movie theaters in Fairlane Town Center; How redistricting played big role in Michigan's midterm election; Dearborn schools decide to drop some controversial books, keep others and Michigan football's Biff Poggi hired as new head coach of Charlotte 49ers
Nov 16, 2022•5 min
Some metro Detroit hospitals losing millions amid high workforce costs, lower patient volumes; Democratic control in Lansing didn't last long in 1983. Why this time might be different; Hamtramck schools to create new review process after complaints about LGBTQ books and Here's the most encouraging part of Lions two-game winning streak.
Nov 15, 2022•5 min
Members of WeRun313 participated during the Free Press Marathon weekend. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is returning to southeast Michigan. Losing the crosswind runway could be a hazard for young aviators. An update from sports.
Nov 14, 2022•5 min
GOP hopes of 'red wave' fell flat in Michigan – and there are several reasons why; Metro Detroit to see temps in low 70s — then prepare for snow this weekend and Michigan basketball prepares for showdown with Emoni Bates, Eastern Michigan.
Nov 11, 2022•5 min
Top 5 takeaways from Election Day 2022 in Michigan; Millage fails for Michigan library defunded over LGBTQ books and Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi: How injury,, extension shaping his early season.
Nov 10, 2022•6 min
Michigan could be pummeled with RSV, flu, COVID-19, health leaders warn; U.P. bike shop thrives even as owner gives bikes for free; Elon Musk is making automakers uncomfortable on Twitter and Detroit Red Wings are mending: Here's when Tyler Bertuzzi, others are coming back.
Nov 09, 2022•5 min
Michigan election 2022: Your last-minute guide to voting Tuesday, Nov. 8; Michigan gas prices spike 27 cents, an uptick that could influence polls and Lou Whitaker snubbed by Hall of Fame again; Detroit Tigers great left off vet ballot.
Nov 08, 2022•5 min
One Michigan Lottery player is $1 million richer after the drawing. Eminem became the 20th Detroit inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 36-year history. Websites list vehicles for sale that are not even built yet or have already sold. An update from sports.
Nov 07, 2022•5 min
Detroit City Council votes down restaurant ordinance; DTE proposes huge increase in wind, solar energy, faster closure of Monroe plant; Stephen Colbert doubted existence of man Tudor Dixon cited in debate — but he's real and Big changes hit close to home for Lions coordinators: 'Hurts a little bit more than most'
Nov 04, 2022•5 min
Detroiters see disenfranchisement in Karamo bid to tweak majority-Black city's voting rules; Ford announces 3 senior executive departures, new quality chief; Daylight saving time to end Nov. 6: What to know as national debate continues and Detroit Lions' Brad Holmes: I would have made T.J. Hockenson trade 'if our record was reversed'
Nov 03, 2022•4 min
Wave of Michigan RSV cases taxes pediatric hospitals; 26 Michigan school districts want to charge Free Press $85,000 for public records; New Amazon fulfillment center in Detroit not ready to launch and Detroit Lions trade TE T.J. Hockenson to Minnesota Vikings for swap of draft picks.
Nov 02, 2022•5 min
Jordan Klepper comes home to Michigan for Comedy Central special on 2022 midterms; Michigan voters: You may not know full results on election night. Here's why and Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell: Firing DBs coach Aubrey Pleasant a 'decision we had to make'.
Nov 01, 2022•4 min
A once-abandoned brick house in Detroit's North End neighborhood is listed for sale. A letter from Wyandotte's city engineer to residents warns of a cockroach infestation in a home. An update from sports.
Oct 31, 2022•6 min
3 men convicted of all counts in Whitmer kidnapping plot; Vegan coney restaurant Chili Mustard Onions in Detroit to close and Why Michigan football doesn't need bulletin board material for Michigan State game.
Oct 28, 2022•5 min
New resort ownership may cause important snowmobile trail to close; Prosecutor using school shooter in campaign to convict his parents, experts say and Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp: 'We’ve got the right people in place'
Oct 27, 2022•5 min
Bob Carmack beats the rap, renews his feud with Mayor Mike Duggan; Election conspiracists have checklist for Michigan poll challengers: What’s on it; Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait and Detroit Tigers hire Rob Metzler from Tampa Bay Rays as new assistant general manager.
Oct 26, 2022•4 min
Ethan Crumbley: I gave my dad money to buy gun used in school shooting; National assessment shows Michigan students stumbled in reading and math; Juveniles shot and killed in Detroit this year has tripled pre-pandemic numbers and Commiserating with Detroit fans on long flight home: 'I'm tired of being a Lions fan'.
Oct 25, 2022•5 min
Starting Jan. 30, GM plans to require a minimum of three days a week in the office. The metro Detroit franchisees of Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, are expanding and adding a second truck. Monkeypox in Michigan. An update from sports.
Oct 24, 2022•5 min