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Ford CEO Jim Farley doubles down on dealerships: 'That's the secret sauce' Why pesticides won't protect Michigan cherries from invasive fly Detroit distillery expands — thanks to paczki, high school pals and a bachelor party
Feds: Ugly Christmas Sweater owner paid $1 million to settle COVID-19 fraud case Owner of extravagant Detroit home that went viral accused of setting it on fire Visiting Pictured Rocks? You'll need a pass. Here's how to get one
GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test tech it plans for your car9 Michigan drive-ins are keeping a nostalgic tradition alive: See the locations Days of Roar: Talking Detroit Tigers with Bobby Scales and Scott Bentley, including All-Stars, AL Central, trade targets Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube
EGLE finds significant deficiencies, 'immediate health risk' in Wyandotte water system Apparel brand Eastside Golf to open its first U.S. store at Detroit Metro Airport Bar Louie at Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes: What we know
Detroit sues blockchain real estate firm that owns rentals with hundreds of violations These meteor showers, full moon will light up Michigan skies in July. When to look up The Pistons Pulse: What to know about Detroit Pistons recent player acquisitions and cap update with Keith SmithSubscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
Car buyers set a record with more than $1,000-a-month car payments in Q2 This Port Huron border crossing ties Michigan to Canada. What to know How a rare copy of America's birth certificate ended up in a Michigan museum
Kent County child with measles traveled internationally, exposed others at hospital MEDC, AG fight over documents obtained in search warrant Bezos-backed Slate EV pickup makes stop in Ferndale
New ballot committee aims to get more corporate, utility money out of Michigan politics Port Huron burger joint located inside store/gas station takes home Burger Battle trophy
How a scrappy Google map tries to fill the gaps in Detroit homeless services Dearborn Heights man wins $417,650 on MrBeast weight-loss challenge 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport hybrid: Mostly show, just enough go
Woman kept 53 cats in Oakland County motel room, animal control says In 1816, Michigan didn't have a 'summer.' Here's how that happened. A bigger tax break could be ahead for many people 65 and older: How it could work
Bump stocks, ghost guns targeted in bills passed by Michigan Senate Superhero training school in Pontiac helps kids discover their real superpowers Pinky's Rooftop in Royal Oak to close June 28 after 6 years in business
3 long-empty apartment buildings reopen in Detroit neighborhood Social media influencers try to get us to buy more: Here's how to beat them at their game WDIV-TV teaming with Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company on coffee shop in Detroit suburb
Tlaib, Thanedar call on Trump to close Guantánamo Bay When will it cool off in Michigan? Relief from extreme heat could come soon The Pistons Pulse: Pistons Pulse mock draft with No Ceilings NBA: Picks 26 - 40 Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
Empty Detroit hospital building heading to auction Northern Michigan features international border crossing. What to know
Inkster's Funkateer Dancers get golden buzzer from Terry Crews on 'America’s Got Talent' 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo gets racy ‘street truck’ makeover
Michigan AG raids state agency, Farmington Hills residence Detroit police: 'At least 1' riverfront park to open for 2026 fireworks | Opinion The Pistons Pulse: Sam Vecenie joins to break down Detroit Pistons' biggest offseason questions Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
Ramp metering, a new way to get on I-96, ready to launch in Oakland County: What to know Attorneys and lumber barons: Which career paths have led to the Michigan governor's officeDays of Roar: Is Tarik Skubal worth $425 million? Early trade deadline needs for Detroit Tigers to win it all Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube
Citing tariffs, Marelli files for bankruptcy and owes millions to Stellantis, Nissan Gordie Howe Bridge lights will be turned on for testing Strawberry U-pick season underway in southeast Michigan, with hit and miss yields
What to do if you've been scammed by one of those fake toll road or DMV texts Suspected gunman's notes named members of Michigan's congressional delegation Detroit Free Press, Detroit News to end joint operating agreement at end of 2025
Global internet artist-activist Blcksmth goes viral with Detroit art installation A hatch of billions of insects so large it's detectable on weather radar coming soon
This metro Detroit cocktail costs $45. So we had to try it. As gold prices soar, Father's Day jewelry could be extra expensive The Pistons Pulse: Who should Detroit Pistons draft with 37th pick? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
Friends, family could perform weddings without getting ordained under Michigan bill Numerous gun incidents taint the end of the school year across MichiganAs military groups prepare for weekend celebrations, No Kings activists organize protests
Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport missed top safety ratings for this reason 2 HGTV 'Bargain Block' homes hit the market in Detroit Days of Roar: World Series preview? Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and more with ESPN's Jesse Rogers Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube
How Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' would impact Michigan’s youngest kids Ram announces reentry to NASCAR Truck Series, unveils concept race truck to race this year
Dakota Inn Rathskeller in Detroit has a new owner after three generations of ownership Why some modestly priced Detroit condos have off-the-charts monthly fees
Prosecutors raise alarms over new policy taking MSP police shootings out of their hands Clinton Township board denies permit for power line, towers for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons offseason overview: Free agency, trade candidates, and 2nd round picks Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here
Not easy to become a 401(k) millionaire as balances dip in first quarter, Fidelity says Canadian wildfire smoke will be more frequent unwanted visitor in Michigan Detroit, known for its murals, is getting a new one designed by a student
Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move Deadliest driving weeks on the road for Michigan teen drivers are during summer DIA's revamped African American art galleries to reopen in heart of museum this fall
Hotel operator NoMad chosen for Ford's Michigan Central Station in Detroit Bobcat Bonnie's Ferndale location to close, leaving only 1 remainingDays of Roar: Should Detroit Tigers let Tarik Skubal pitch deeper into games? Dan Hasty: McGonigle, Clark, Briceño Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube
Detroit to host Army's 250th birthday ball ahead of 'big, beautiful' parade in D.C. Look out GM, Ford and Honda: Toyota just got serious about EVs with 2026 bZ small SUV Supino Pizzeria plans first location outside of Detroit in Beverly Hills
Border Patrol arrested a Detroit student on a field trip. He now faces deportation. 'Aggressive' timeline revealed to build pro soccer stadium in Detroit by 2027 New grads and others must hunt down job scams as they search for their next paycheck
Two square miles: The evolution of Hamtramck Toastique expanding in Michigan, adds another metro Detroit location The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ off-season options with Keith Smith Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
DNR halts state land leases for utility-scale solar projects As tariffs loom, prices for lightly used vehicles rise as supply shrinks Late WWE wrestler and Lansing native Sabu showed me I was a real American | Opinion
Stellantis has worst relations with suppliers in survey yet again Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where to find Watersmeet gniess When reality just isn’t good enough, Cadillac’s electric ‘baby Escalade’ delivers the goods
Prank calls flood Ypsilanti mom after her phone number appears on Cedar Point wall Stellantis announces new 'megahub' distribution center coming to metro Detroit 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV brings style and tech to electric family haulers
Your guide to Movement festival 2025 in Detroit: Artists, bag policy, transportation, more Memorial Day grilling: Our best recipes, tips and advice for 2025 Tick season arrives in Michigan: How you can avoid them and stay safe this summer
Free, discounted park and museum passes? How to get a Michigan Activity Pass 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch package brings big off-road capability to small SUVs The Pistons Pulse: Analyzing the lessons Detroit Pistons learned in the playoffs and sharing season superlatives Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here
Rainy, chilly weather ahead in metro Detroit with highs stuck in the 50s Former Jack Cooper employee scrapes up capital to start hauling Ford vehicles $5,000 send-offs, luxury cars, custom gowns bring extravagance to metro Detroit proms
Taylor Police Department is first agency in metro Detroit to sign agreement with ICE Shuttered Henry Ford hospital to become new location for Jalen Rose charter school As some neighbors seek to close it, Wayne Disposal hazardous waste landfill looks to expand
Make "The Pistons Pulse" your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast available anywhere you listen to podcasts Troy, Ann Arbor among best cities to live in the US. Why Livability ranked them in top 100 Melvindale man's planned terrorist attack at Warren military base is thwarted, feds say
Detroit population grows for 2nd straight year after periods of decline, Census data shows Flight delayed? Some steps you can take to avoid headaches at airports Program to kill Canada geese in Michigan is paused, a letter to lawmakers shows
Ingham County: Vaccination triggered false positive measles test for Michigan baby Scrap yard fire in SW Detroit stinks up several cities in Wayne County; air tests clear Looking for a quiet escape? 4 Japanese gardens in Michigan to check out.
Lawmaker describes Michigan State Police as 'sinking ship,' blames top leadership How Detroit is converting old downtown office buildings into lofts, hotels BASF Wyandotte site leaching pollutants into Detroit River — and a fix is years away
Ann Arbor mother spent 4 decades searching, fighting for infant daughter Wayne County hiring specialist to monitor its teens on social media to prevent violence Sanders celebrates 150th anniversary with new limited edition caramels
Gilbert charity development aims to improve Detroit housing but sits vacant, boarded Mistrial for ex-Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya Protesters march in Grand Rapids after mistrial declared in murder trial of former officer A credit union and a WSU program have one goal: Help people see when they're being scammed
Crackdown on hidden fees when booking hotels and buying tickets hits in time for summer Smokey Robinson accused of sexually assaulting employees, responds he's 'appalled' Built by the Fords, Dearborn Country Club added to National Register of Historic Places 'Central Park Five' opera – with Donald Trump as a character – to open in Detroit
Fire officials sift through rubble of Westland gas explosion Detroit man says he needed mental health treatment as an inmate, but was punished instead Celebrating Michigan's transgender community in a time of angst and uncertainty
Michigan AG Dana Nessel drops all charges against U-M pro-Palestinian protesters Lawsuit accuses former Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman of sexual harassment Michigan autistic teens react to RFK's comments: 'Every person has value'
Detroit gets building-powered EV chargers U-M's Santa Ono, leaving for University of Florida, gets mixed marks from students, staff Kwame Kilpatrick begs her pardon, but lawmaker won't ask Trump to help Hizzoner again
Long-vacant Executive Plaza in Detroit has possible buyer Popular Waterford restaurant Fork n' Pint destroyed in early morning fire
Clerk: For first time in city's history, Dearborn won't have a primary election The Whitney restaurant celebrates 131 years as a mansion with a special dinner It's tulip time in Holland. What to know before you visit