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Detroit mayor kicks off final phase of Packard Plant demolition Ford aims to tackle auto technician shortage with $2M scholarship investment Michigan property tax bills will go up again significantly in 2024, thanks to inflation Michigan football names Sean Magee, former associate AD, as general manager...
Consumers Energy gets OK to bury power lines in 6 Michigan counties: What it means Ford Maverick pickup breaks own monthly sales record as automaker continues hybrid run Max Hardy, Detroit chef, restaurateur and community advocate, dies at 40...
Health Department study: North Kent County residents have high PFAS contamination in blood Hudson Cafe location in Troy now open Solar eclipse 2024: Where to watch it in Michigan and Ohio, within easy driving distance...
Repeated fires at a GM EV plant have Detroit fire officials demanding changes 'Why the Sheetz not?' hasn't been enough to sell Michigan cities on big gas stations Solar eclipse 2024: Where to watch it in Michigan and Ohio, within easy driving distance...
Dan Gilbert's businesses shed thousands more jobs New Stellantis executive in charge of North America focusing on dealers in EV transition Wendy's backs off 'surge' pricing after backlash...
Editor's note: This audio story includes graphic descriptions of a crime scene as well as devastating injuries, and discusses domestic violence, and child abuse. The full series online also mentions thoughts of suicide. If you or someone you know is a survivor and seeking help, you can find a list of resources here - Helplines: Resources for people experiencing domestic violence or thoughts of suicide In this five-part series, Columnist Jeff Seidel profiles gun violence survivor Amedy Dewey and ...
Overnight storms spawn tornadoes reports, power outages Detroit's last total solar eclipse was over 200 years ago: What the city was like then Vegas oddsmakers backing Detroit Red Wings' NHL playoff surge...
Report: More than 5,500 family properties in Detroit have title problems Thousands of Ford owners may be at risk of injury from flawed air bag repairs Dan Campbell says he only has one regret from Detroit Lions NFC championship loss to 49ers...
One of Michigan's last dime stores closes its doors Michigan retirees run into some early software roadblocks and confusion on pension taxes Leap year 2024: Why we get February 29 this year, and (almost) every four years...
Popular Marrow restaurant, butcher shop set to expand into Birmingham Ypsilanti woman: I almost hit alligator on US 23 Michigan State loses on crushing buzzer beater in 60-57 collapse against Ohio State...
GM finds fix for software problems, prepares to resume Colorado, Canyon pickup sales Michigan's Ben Goldstein takes on 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions: When to watch Detroit Tigers sign infielder Gio Urshela to one-year, $1.5 million contract...
Nessel alleges dark money scheme in 'Unlock Michigan' petition, announces charges 80 years ago, Tuskegee Airmen trained at Selfridge Airfield to fly in World War II Michigan basketball's Olivier Nkamhoua will miss remainder of season after wrist surgery...
Tiny fungal spores in Michigan's woods nearly harmless for most, but deadly for some UAW threatens strike on Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant next week if no health, safety changes Detroit Lions cut Tracy Walker, create $5.5 million in cap space: 'The future is bright'...
Explosion destroys Ann Arbor home, damages another, sends man to hospital Mati's Deli, a long-standing Dearborn staple, now up for sale Marine vet credits Raptor for saving his life in crash — and Ford was listening...
This February marks the 10th anniversary of the state takeover of Belle Isle. The Detroit Free Press has spent time talking to residents to understand what's changed and what's coming for the beloved island. As part of that coverage, listen to the voices of Detroiters as they share fond memories of Belle Isle.
Ford CEO Jim Farley reveals his regrets — and tough lessons learned for automaker Marvelous Marvin's difficult move might spell trouble for its future Michigan State basketball's grit and grind starting to pay off ahead of final stretch...
IRS sending LT38 collection letters again after 2-year pandemic pause: What to know De La Salle president abruptly placed on leave at all-boys Catholic high school Lenten fish fry dinners in metro Detroit: Find 1 near you...
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills must find a new home Easter egg hunt in the 2025 Ford Explorer honors Detroit, Chicago Michigan football has 18 players invited to NFL combine, on pace for draft record...
Old-time bait shop in remote Michigan town offers quiet, lakeside life to new owner Firings, retirements result from MSP internal investigation that began at Flint post GOP State Rep. Josh Schriver loses staff, committee post after sharing racist conspiracy...
After a funeral, a man leaves a $10,000 tip on a $32 bill in a Benton Harbor cafe 3 ways Whitmer's budget focuses on growing families 2025 Super Bowl: Detroit Lions have fourth-best odds to win championship next year...
It’s hard to reverse scams on peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle Valentine's Day to coincide with Ash Wednesday Michigan State basketball seniors secure statement win over No. 12 Illinois, 88-80...
Trinity Health ordered to stop retaliating against Grand Haven hospital union workers Ford earnings report shows revenue is up by $2B despite UAW strike cost of $1.3B Mon Jin Lau restaurant in Troy to celebrate Lunar New Year with special dinner Detroit Pistons upgrade wing rotation, maintain flexibility in busy trade deadline...
Northville Downs closes after 80 years: How horse track outlasted others in Michigan All about roundabouts: With hundreds in the state, what to know before driving through Albena, fine dining restaurant in Detroit, set to close in March: Owners explain why...
Jennifer Crumbley found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Oxford High School shooting Gordie Howe International Bridge prepares to cross major milestone this summer
2025 Lincoln Aviator details revealed: New tech, 13 special features at no extra cost Mike's Famous Ham Place is up for sale, owner looking to retire The Maple Theater, a cinema lovers favorite in Bloomfield Township, has closed its doors...
Carhartt expands its women's clothing, launches new line Birmingham leaders hold outdoor meeting before vote on replacing trees with sidewalks Rubin: What the law says about the NFL's Super Bowl trademarks Earl Cureton, beloved Detroit basketball legend, dies suddenly at 66...
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse nets $300K, Kris Jenner Thunderbird sells for market value 26 million pounds of dirt will get dumped into Ford Field for Supercross dirt bike races Historic theater building in Detroit razed for future development...
No-snow December followed by rainiest January on record Xiong and Herzberg win special primary elections in Democratic-leaning state House districts Six prospects from Detroit Tigers on ESPN's top-100 list, led by Jackson Jobe...
Starbucks new beverages infused with olive oil now at stores nationwide General Motors to bring back hybrid vehicles in North America, stay focused on EVs
DDOT fatal crash now subject of lawsuit against city, driver, union How to prevent ice dams and when to call insurance Love Mackinac? Take the bridge home with you (no, really)...
