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Cost of a Fourth of July cookout down slightly this year Court: Michigan didn't have legal authority for some COVID-19 restaurant restrictions Ann Arbor wants to provide $525 a month to 100 entrepreneurs Rickie Fowler makes epic birdies to win dramatic Rocket Mortgage Classic in 3-man playoff...
She saw abandoned Detroit church — and turned it into a business idea Bad air quality in Michigan has raised pollution, climate change awareness Detroit Tigers' Reese Olson exits game after being hit by comebacker in second inning...
New INFORM Consumers Act is crackdown against fake goods sold online: How it works Transformed Ford Bronco is unlike any other — and could be game-changer for firefighters Michigan Legislature sends $81.7B state budget to Whitmer's desk...
Prosecution: We have more dirt on the Crumbleys. It's time to try this case. Traffic on Woodward Ave. could get safer with these new eyes on the road Automotive pioneer Gerald C. Meyers, former CEO of American Motors, dies at 94 Everything the Detroit Red Wings need to accomplish during a busy week...
Scam letters target Michigan residents with claims of unpaid state debt: What to know Detroit cracks top-ten of most bikeable cities 2023 Detroit Burger Battle: Aljoom's BBQ in Dearborn Heights declared winner 9 options at No. 9 for Detroit Red Wings in 2023 NHL draft...
National Detroit-style Pizza Day: How Buddy's and Jet's are celebrating Pedestrian fatalities mark grim milestone, safety group projects in new report Smart electronics on Ford Super Duty pickups include safety tips from ‘driving coach’...
AG announces charges in fake signature scandal that torpedoed 5 GOP governor hopefuls High-profile Downriver office tower set to undergo massive transformation Fish flies return to metro Detroit's lakeside communities Detroit Pistons draft Ausar Thompson, a player that would fit on their greatest teams...
Foster youths who age out keep getting denied food assistance As a new Miss Michigan begins her reign, a question persists: Do pageants empower women? Tick nests: What they look like, what to do if you find one Amen and Ausar Thompson would bring athleticism, playmaking to Detroit Pistons...
Driver in fatal DDOT bus crash terminated from job, top Detroit transit official says Fearless racecar driver to take on treacherous, 156-turn mountain — in a street pickup Car owners could discover they owe far more than car is worth as sky-high prices fade Detroit Red Wings' GM Steve Yzerman: 'As I sit here today, I plan on picking ninth.'...
Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot Hudson Café announces third location in Troy Haley Stevens wants more info on bumpy flights on the rise due to climate change WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids under fire for internal memo calling for less LGBTQ Pride coverage Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris explains why he's not rushing guys to majors...
Inside the push to increase funding for English Learner programs in Michigan Decades before Trump's charges, Detroit couple stole treasured National Archives letters New Michigan law bans discrimination for natural hair, hairstyles Back-to-back home runs, Jason Foley's clutch inning lead Detroit Tigers to 6-4 win vs. Twins...
A relatively unknown viroid poses big threat to Michigan cannabis growers A 52-mile hike through a Michigan forest brings a father and son closer together Michigan K-9 finds 3-year-old boy lost in area surrounded by woods, swamps, officials say Detroit Lions sign second-round pick TE Sam LaPorta: 'He's right where he needs to be'...
Michigan deer goes for long swim in Straits of Mackinac, stunning onlookers Fed leaves interest rates alone for now, as inflation cools Watch Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hit first home run of the 2023 season...
Car insurance rates to jump for Michigan drivers as 'catastrophic claims' fees take effect Detroit could fight officer exodus to suburbs — by charging them to leave Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris details 'progress' team's made at Detroit Economic Club event...
Inflation not the only reason new Soo Lock could cost $3 billion-plus Ted Kaczynski's homicidal thoughts may have started as a University of Michigan student 2023 Nissan Ariya has its work cut out to compete with other EVs Spencer Torkelson's walk-off single ends Detroit Tigers losing skid with 6-5 win over Braves...
Legendary hype man Flavor Flav now part-time Detroit resident Former Detroit incinerator smokestack imploded Whitmer signs bills banning cell phone distracted driving on Michigan roads Bullpen buckles as Detroit Tigers give up 4 in 9th for 9th straight loss, 7-5 to Arizona...
Taylor Swift fans in Detroit have planned outfit ideas, friendship bracelets for weeks Taylor Swift at Ford Field: Bag policy for Eras Tour in Detroit Ford expands Escape, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair fire recall — and still doesn't have a fix 5 fun experiences to celebrate Father's Day with your Michigan dad...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates respiratory hazards for southeast Michigan residents Wildfire danger remains extreme across Michigan — and now winds are coming Eastpointe High School searched by police for a weapon Michigan football adds to defense with UMass transfer CB Josh Wallace...
Electric vehicle batteries to get new testing site in Oakland County Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they'll cost $750,000 each Hazardous air quality across Michigan as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to spread LIV-PGA Tour merger shocks golf world: Everything you need to know ahead of player meeting...
Wyandotte man wins 2nd big Michigan Lottery prize in a decade Detroit Grand Prix venue change ends victory dip tradition at iconic Belle Isle fountain Dry conditions, no rain in sight have Michigan at 'unprecedented' wildfire danger levels Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams taps Stephen Silas as lead assistant...
‘Coldwater Kitchen,' a Free Press film, wins James Beard Award for best documentary 2023 Mercedes GLC 300 is the best gasoline-powered compact luxury SUV Michigan Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe is 1st official in charge of boosting population Alex Palou wins 2023 Detroit Grand Prix in return to downtown...
Detroit Grand Prix IndyCars will have green on their tires as they race. What it means Detroit Grand Prix returns to downtown with Catholic mass Saturday evening Yoga studios are moving away from suburbs and into Detroit neighborhoods Inside the record deal that convinced Monty Williams to become Detroit Pistons coach...
Detroiters eager to watch Grand Prix racers go 200 mph through downtown's streets again It's going to get really hot in metro Detroit after sunny Memorial Day weekend Michigan Grand Prix: Where to dine Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene sent to injured list with stress fracture in left fibula...
Detroit's 36th District Court to resume in-person eviction hearings starting June 5 Neal Rubin: Want a free piano? In tough times for the industry, it comes with fond memories Michigan's most searched dog breeds per city: Cane corso is tops in Detroit...
From serving in secret to delivering a key address, women are more visible in the military Women have long served in the military, but many doors had been closed to them A legendary lost grave 2024 Buick Encore GX: My 60-second takeaway on small SUV’s big display and other features Akil Baddoo, Riley Greene drag Detroit Tigers to 6-5 win over Chicago White Sox in 10...
Tigers, Movement Music Festival both downtown this weekend: Parking, transportation info 10 tips for preparing and grilling hamburgers on Memorial Day Movement festival 2023: What to know as the techno music world converges on Detroit Detroit Tigers add Meijer logo patch onto iconic Old English D jerseys...
Tina Turner, queen of rock 'n' roll, dies after long illness Ford CEO had full day of scripted presentations. What happened when the cameras stopped. 'System is broken,' commissioners say as they recommend pay hikes for Supreme Court...
Crooks try to cash fake savings bonds, leaving real savers with headaches Detroit's 40-year reign as nation's largest majority-Black city may be over Vehicle cybersecurity gets boost from Defense Department Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal to face hitters in Detroit; Casey Mize suffers back soreness...
Steer wandering near I-75 in Oakland County rescued by wranglers Will metro Detroit's Grace West be crowned the winner of NBC's 'The Voice' on Tuesday? NFL passes new emergency QB rule: 'You don't ever want to be put in that position'...
