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EAST LANSING — Laying in his bed early Saturday morning, Payton Thorne couldn’t rest.
His mind raced after Michigan State football’s season-opening win a few hours earlier, a 35-13 home victory Friday night over Western Michigan. The adrenaline settled into an uneasiness with the junior’s lack of satisfaction over his ... | 2022-09-06T20:47:33Z | www.freep.com | Michigan State's Payton Thorne not satisfied after WMU win | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/06/michigan-state-football-payton-thorne-western-michigan/65588957007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/06/michigan-state-football-payton-thorne-western-michigan/65588957007/ |
Eastern Michigan University's faculty union voted Tuesday night to strike as contract talks reached a stalemate, the union announced Tuesday night. The strike, which was authorized by 91% of faculty members in attendance, will begin Wednesday.
"Our message to EMU students, parents and alumni is simple: EMU faculty are ... | 2022-09-07T00:42:42Z | www.freep.com | Eastern Michigan University faculty vote to strike | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/06/eastern-michigan-university-faculty-vote-to-strike/65474672007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/06/eastern-michigan-university-faculty-vote-to-strike/65474672007/ |
Javier Báez, a two-time All-Star, put the Detroit Tigers in front with a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, but in the bottom half of the extra inning, the shortstop gave away his team's momentum with his MLB-leading 23rd error.
The Angels scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th.
The throwing error allowe... | 2022-09-07T06:00:48Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers lose in 10th inning on Javier Báez error, walk-off bunt | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/07/detroit-tigers-game-recap-los-angeles-angels-javier-baez/65742121007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/07/detroit-tigers-game-recap-los-angeles-angels-javier-baez/65742121007/ |
Martez Duncan cannot erase from his mind the scene he came upon when he arrived to pick up his six children from a relative's house. The kids had stayed there before and never said a word to make him worry. So, he was shocked to find his children injured, half-naked and neglected in a house with a backed-up sewage syst... | 2022-09-07T10:09:14Z | www.freep.com | Mackenzie Scott donates $1M to Friends of the Children Detroit chapter | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/07/mackenzie-scott-donation-friends-of-the-children/65471365007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/07/mackenzie-scott-donation-friends-of-the-children/65471365007/ |
A Michigan-based photographer recently captured a night-time phenomenon that looks like the northern lights, but scientists say was actually STEVE, a cute-sounding acronym for strong thermal emission velocity enhancement, according to an online astronomy news outlet.
Isaac Diener, an atmospheric photographer based on t... | 2022-09-07T16:32:57Z | www.freep.com | Glowing ribbon spotted in northern Michigan sky | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/07/glowing-ribbon-steve-northern-michigan-sky/65742415007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/07/glowing-ribbon-steve-northern-michigan-sky/65742415007/ |
Detroit Vs. Everybody has announced a second collaboration with Gucci, according to a post on Instagram and reps from the luxury brand.
This time, the collaboration between Detroit Vs. Everybody and the high-end retailer will be available exclusively at the retailer's new downtown Detroit Gucci location at 1274 Liberty... | 2022-09-07T18:26:11Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Vs. Everybody launches Off the Grid product line with Gucci | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/07/detroit-vs-everybody-off-the-grid-products-gucci/65849113007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/07/detroit-vs-everybody-off-the-grid-products-gucci/65849113007/ |
The 1931 law criminalizing most abortions in Michigan violates the tenets of the state Constitution, Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled Wednesday.
The order is not the final say on abortion access in the state − opponents will certainly appeal to a higher court that has already undermined previous Gleicher ... | 2022-09-07T20:15:22Z | www.freep.com | Michigan 1931 law against abortions ruled unconstitutional | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/07/michigan-abortion-law-1931-ruled-unconstitutional/65872882007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/07/michigan-abortion-law-1931-ruled-unconstitutional/65872882007/ |
Once again, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani crushed the Detroit Tigers.
But before it was too late, Kerry Carpenter and Ryan Kreidler did the same to the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of Wednesday's series finale at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. They pummeled solo home runs on fastballs from left-hander J... | 2022-09-08T01:20:18Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers' rookie bombs deliver 5-4 victory over L.A. Angels | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/08/detroit-tigers-score-los-angeles-angels-ryan-kreidler/66120043007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/08/detroit-tigers-score-los-angeles-angels-ryan-kreidler/66120043007/ |
Delta Township Clerk Mary Clark thought it'd be a good idea to invite her community to have a conversation about how elections work.
The veteran elections official wanted to walk through how voting apparatuses are operated, broadly explain security and answer any questions from her neighbors about the process. It was a... | 2022-09-08T12:18:46Z | www.freep.com | Nearly half of Michigan local officials report harassment and abuse, survey finds | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/08/michigan-local-officials-report-harassment-and-abuse-survey-finds/65956851007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/08/michigan-local-officials-report-harassment-and-abuse-survey-finds/65956851007/ |
A federal lawsuit filed Friday against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calls for Michigan to “re-run” the 2020 presidential election over unproven and debunked claims of election fraud nearly two years after Michigan voters elected now-President Joe Biden by more than 150,000 votes.
In the c... | 2022-09-08T12:18:52Z | www.freep.com | Latest lawsuit over Michigan's 2020 election likely to be tossed, experts say | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/08/2020-michigan-election-lawsuit-likely-to-be-tossed-experts-say/65742489007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/08/2020-michigan-election-lawsuit-likely-to-be-tossed-experts-say/65742489007/ |
Opinion: Banning books is an exercise in futility
Len Niehoff
The recent orgy of banning books from public schools and public libraries invites us yet again to consider why doing so is an ill-conceived and pernicious practice. There are lots of reasons. Here are the top five.
First, it doesn’t work. If a school board o... | 2022-09-08T14:16:55Z | www.freep.com | Opinion: 5 reasons banning books is a stupid idea | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/08/opinion-5-reasons-banning-books-is-a-stupid-idea/65742410007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/08/opinion-5-reasons-banning-books-is-a-stupid-idea/65742410007/ |
Actress and health advocate Selma Blair, who grew up in metro Detroit, will be among the celebrities competing on the new season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
The cast for the reality competition, which is moving from ABC to the Disney+ streaming platform, was revealed Thursday on “Good Morning America.”
Blair, who was ... | 2022-09-08T16:18:17Z | www.freep.com | Selma Blair to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/08/selma-blair-to-compete-on-dancing-with-the-stars/66836360007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/08/selma-blair-to-compete-on-dancing-with-the-stars/66836360007/ |
Robert G. Riney, who began his career at Henry Ford Health 44 years ago when he was a student at Wayne State University, was named president and CEO of the Detroit-based health system Thursday.
Riney, who has served as Henry Ford’s chief operating officer since 2003, replaces Wright Lassiter III, who left in late July ... | 2022-09-08T16:18:33Z | www.freep.com | Henry Ford Health names Robert G. Riney new CEO, president | https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2022/09/08/henry-ford-health-names-robert-g-riney-new-ceo-president/66834255007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2022/09/08/henry-ford-health-names-robert-g-riney-new-ceo-president/66834255007/ |
Summer may be winding down, but there's plenty of things to do in metro Detroit this weekend, including an antique car festival at Greenfield Village, a popular annual street fair and German cultural celebrations in downtown Detroit.
Here are a few ideas for things to do for the weekend of Sept. 9:
Old Car Festival
Hun... | 2022-09-08T18:11:36Z | www.freep.com | 5 things to do in metro Detroit: Antique cars, art and German culture | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/09/08/things-to-do-in-metro-detroit-weekend/65742870007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/09/08/things-to-do-in-metro-detroit-weekend/65742870007/ |
Macomb County residents are being worn of West Nile Virus being detected
The West Nile Virus has been detected for the first time this summer in Macomb County, the Macomb County Health Department, said Thursday.
Residents are being encouraged to take precautions to avoid bites.
There are no confirmed human cases of the... | 2022-09-08T18:11:46Z | www.freep.com | West Nile Virus hits Macomb County | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2022/09/08/west-nile-virus-hits-macomb-county/66874734007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2022/09/08/west-nile-virus-hits-macomb-county/66874734007/ |
The Detroit auto show – one of the largest in the world – kicks off in just a few days.
Formally known as the North American International Auto Show, the event has historically brought hundreds of thousands of people to the motor city. This year, the multi-day event is meant for everyone − car fanatics and those who ar... | 2022-09-08T21:45:14Z | www.freep.com | Detroit auto show 2022: Dates, tickets, car reveals, more | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/detroit-auto-show/2022/09/08/detroit-auto-show-2022-dates-tickets-cars/65469849007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/detroit-auto-show/2022/09/08/detroit-auto-show-2022-dates-tickets-cars/65469849007/ |
Tiny spaces and cries of gibberish are not enough to derail an effort to explicitly enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, according to a ruling issued Thursday by the state's highest court.
The ruling, the court's first dealing at all with abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the national rig... | 2022-09-08T21:45:32Z | www.freep.com | Michigan Supreme Court: Abortion amendment must appear on ballot | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/08/abortion-amendment-must-appear-on-ballot-michigan-supreme-court/65590156007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/08/abortion-amendment-must-appear-on-ballot-michigan-supreme-court/65590156007/ |
Michigan State hockey goalie Ryan Miller gets U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame call
It’s about 650 miles from East Lansing to Eveleth, Minnesota, in the northern part of the state — or about a 12-hour drive.
But former Michigan State goalie Ryan Miller will have taken about 20 years to traverse the path from Spartans standout ... | 2022-09-08T21:45:44Z | www.freep.com | Michigan State hockey's Ryan Miller gets U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame call | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/08/michigan-state-hockey-ryan-miller-us-hockey-hall-of-fame/67099221007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/08/michigan-state-hockey-ryan-miller-us-hockey-hall-of-fame/67099221007/ |
The Sugar Factory is open: Here's what to know
Nearly fishbowl-size goblets are filled with boozy and non-boozy drinks. Over-the-top milkshakes labeled “insane” are topped with doughnuts or s’mores. Entrees of rainbow beef sliders are served on colored buns.
And there’s the 24K edible gold-draped burger served with fri... | 2022-09-08T23:21:30Z | www.freep.com | The Sugar Factory in Detroit is open: Here's what to know | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/08/sugar-factory-detroit-what-to-know/65742066007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/08/sugar-factory-detroit-what-to-know/65742066007/ |
In honor of Queen Elizabeth ll, Gov. Whitmer lowers flags
Gov. Whitmer has lowered flags across Michigan after President Joe Biden requested that all U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff immediately Thursday until sunset on the day of interment to honor the late Queen Elizabeth ll.
The proclamation requests that all U.S... | 2022-09-08T23:21:36Z | www.freep.com | Gov. Whitmer will lower flags in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth ll | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ll-whitmer-lower-flags/67084473007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ll-whitmer-lower-flags/67084473007/ |
Rights & Wrongs
When psychiatric patients allege abuse, hospitals investigate themselves
Michigan allows psychiatric hospitals to investigate themselves when patients complain their rights were violated.
Jennifer Dixon Detroit Free Press
More often than not, investigating claims of abuse and neglectof psychiatric patie... | 2022-09-09T10:15:02Z | www.freep.com | Critics says hospitals for mentally ill need independent investigators | https://www.freep.com/in-depth/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/critics-says-hospitals-mentally-ill-need-independent-investigators/10070385002/ | https://www.freep.com/in-depth/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/critics-says-hospitals-mentally-ill-need-independent-investigators/10070385002/ |
As someone who’s experienced film festivals both as an artist and an organizer, Ted Houser knows the challenges of making such events happen.
That’s why the founder of Film Blast is determined that the new event for metro Detroit filmmakers and fans will be something special.
“I really wanted to think, 'What are the co... | 2022-09-09T10:15:08Z | www.freep.com | Film Blast: New indie movie event created for Detroit filmmakers, fans | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/julie-hinds/2022/09/09/film-blast-indie-movie-event-detroit-filmmakers-fans/65474903007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/julie-hinds/2022/09/09/film-blast-indie-movie-event-detroit-filmmakers-fans/65474903007/ |
Tyler J. Davis Ryan Ford
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Joey Wentz (0-1, 8.10 ERA) vs. Royals LHP Daniel Lynch (4-9, 4.82 ERA).
Game notes: Tigers pitching prospect — yes, they still have some uninjured — Joey Wentz returns to the majors for the first time since getting torched for six runs by the woeful Oaklan... | 2022-09-09T10:15:26Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers game vs. Kansas City Royals: TV, time info | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/09/detroit-tigers-game-score-kansas-city-royals-updates/67084159007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/09/detroit-tigers-game-score-kansas-city-royals-updates/67084159007/ |
GM's BrightDrop eyes future self-driving EV delivery trucks
General Motors' subsidiary, BrigthDrop, will offer self-driving electric commercial delivery vehicles in the future.
During a webcast presentation at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference on Thursday, BrightDrop CEO Travis Katz said the company is ... | 2022-09-09T13:22:23Z | www.freep.com | GM's BrightDrop looks to self-driving delivery trucks in the future | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/09/gms-brightdrop-autonomous-self-driving/67029880007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/09/gms-brightdrop-autonomous-self-driving/67029880007/ |
It's a good idea to review the rules, study the details as more information is released and take a few steps to prepare yourself.
One caveat is that only loans that were first disbursed by June 30 are eligible. Federal student loans that were taken on to pay for tuition or room and board for the current 2022-23 academi... | 2022-09-09T13:22:29Z | www.freep.com | Student loan debt forgiveness: Your questions, answered | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/09/student-loan-debt-forgiveness/65742754007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/09/student-loan-debt-forgiveness/65742754007/ |
Hammers will be flying on Saturday as volunteers in metro Detroit and across the nation turn out to build thousands of bunk beds for needy families.
Over 200 North American chapters of the nonprofit group Sleep in Heavenly Peace are organizing a "day of building." In Metro Detroit, the group's western Wayne County chap... | 2022-09-09T13:22:47Z | www.freep.com | Volunteers will build thousands of bunk beds Saturday. Here's why | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/volunteers-will-build-bunk-beds/66952558007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/volunteers-will-build-bunk-beds/66952558007/ |
Listen to the 'On The Line' podcast: A built-in conflict hurts Michigan’s most vulnerable
Guests: Detroit Free Press investigative reporter Jennifer Dixon; Lois Mulkey; Elizabeth Hertel, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Robert Sheehan, executive director of the Community Mental Health A... | 2022-09-09T13:23:11Z | www.freep.com | Podcast: How a built-in conflict hurts Michigan’s most vulnerable | https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/on-the-line/2022/09/09/on-the-line-podcast-detroit-free-press-michigan-mental-health/66935899007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/on-the-line/2022/09/09/on-the-line-podcast-detroit-free-press-michigan-mental-health/66935899007/ |
Michigan elections panel places abortion, voting rights proposals on ballot
Michigan's elections panel voted unanimously Friday to place voting and abortion rights proposals on this fall's ballot following court orders directing canvassers to certify the two constitutional amendments for a statewide vote after deadlock... | 2022-09-09T16:12:26Z | www.freep.com | Michigan canvassers put abortion, voting rights on ballot | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/09/michigan-canvassers-abortion-voting-election-ballot/67145683007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/09/michigan-canvassers-abortion-voting-election-ballot/67145683007/ |
The Patmos Library has raised over $261,000 ― surpassing its goal of $245,000 ― with the help of romance author Nora Roberts.
"Libraries hold the past, present and future of stories, and stories engage, entertain, educate and enlighten the world. Libraries offer books and so much more for everyone," Roberts told the Fr... | 2022-09-09T18:41:18Z | www.freep.com | Patmos library gets $50K from Nora Roberts after LGBTQ book fight | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/patmos-library-author-nora-roberts-lgbtq-book-millage/66878521007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/patmos-library-author-nora-roberts-lgbtq-book-millage/66878521007/ |
It's not every day someone can travel to a new state and win $1 million dollars off a scratch-off ticket.
It's a different story for one Ohio man, who visited Michigan for work and ended up buying his lucky ticket at Gerth’s Beef & Deli in Temperance, Michigan, 40 miles southeast of Ann Arbor.
“I have been working in M... | 2022-09-09T21:04:37Z | www.freep.com | Ohio man wins $1 million with Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/ohio-man-wins-1-million-michigan-lottery-scratch-off/68156546007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/ohio-man-wins-1-million-michigan-lottery-scratch-off/68156546007/ |
After Garbin pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate, a second defendant, Kaleb Franks, did the same − with both men testifying against their co-defendants at trial.
"This not only bolstered the credibility of Mr. Garbin and all the other government witnesses, but allowed the government to refute any suggestion that Mr.... | 2022-09-09T21:04:43Z | www.freep.com | Whitmer kidnap plotter who cooperated wants out of prison immediately | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/whitmer-kidnapping-plot-ty-garbin/68141028007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/09/whitmer-kidnapping-plot-ty-garbin/68141028007/ |
Rally held over the health violations at Lafayette coney
The noon rally and press conference were led by Detroit activist Minister Malik Shabazz, founder of the New Black Panther Nation/New Marcus Garvey Movement. Others attending the rally included Sam Riddle, political director of the Michigan National Action Network... | 2022-09-09T23:15:17Z | www.freep.com | Rally held outside Lafayette Coney Island over health violations | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/09/detroit-lafayette-coney-rally-health-violations/68112648007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/09/detroit-lafayette-coney-rally-health-violations/68112648007/ |
One of the most popular sports television shows around brought its top star to the place that indirectly helped give him become a superstar.
On Friday, ESPN commentator Stephen. A. Smith did a remote broadcast of his lead vehicle, "First Take," from the former WGPR-TV studios — the first Black owned and operated televi... | 2022-09-09T23:15:35Z | www.freep.com | ESPN's 'First Take,' Stephen A. Smith come to Detroit's WGPR museum | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2022/09/09/espn-first-take-stephen-a-smith-detroit-wgpr-museum/68149368007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2022/09/09/espn-first-take-stephen-a-smith-detroit-wgpr-museum/68149368007/ |
You have to pick your poison when trying to defend Walled Lake Western’s dynamic duo of running back Darius Taylor and quarterback Drew Viotto.
White Lake Lakeland found out both poisons were fatal as the Minnesota commits spearheaded a 52-7 win in the Lakes Valley Conference matchup on Friday in White Lake.
Taylor, wh... | 2022-09-10T03:15:01Z | www.freep.com | MHSAA football: Walled Lake Western hammers Lakeland, 52-7 | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/10/michigan-high-school-football-walled-lake-western-white-lake-lakeland/68521007007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/10/michigan-high-school-football-walled-lake-western-white-lake-lakeland/68521007007/ |
Right-handers? Left-handers?
Right now, it doesn't matter.
Over the past two games, Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase has eight hits — three home runs and three doubles — in 10 at-bats. He hammered two home runs, totaling 12 this season, and doubled on a blooper in Friday's 10-2 win over the Kansas City Royals in the f... | 2022-09-10T05:08:25Z | www.freep.com | Eric Haase stays hot in Detroit Tigers' 10-2 win over Royals | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/10/detroit-tigers-game-recap-kansas-city-royals-eric-haase/68566571007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/10/detroit-tigers-game-recap-kansas-city-royals-eric-haase/68566571007/ |
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Detroit's Marygrove college paved way for Black women students in 1968
Marygrove College reunion chairperson Valerie Deering, 72, of Detroit, left, shares a laugh with president of Marygrove College Alumni Association Liz Loria, 74, of Rochester Hills, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2... | 2022-09-10T12:02:30Z | www.freep.com | Marygrove College '68 in 68' diversity initiative was crucial to many | https://www.freep.com/mosaic-story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/09/09/marygrove-college-68-in-68-diversity-black-students/67140336007/ | https://www.freep.com/mosaic-story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/09/09/marygrove-college-68-in-68-diversity-black-students/67140336007/ |
With his ailing back still an issue, the Detroit Lions placed second-year defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike on injured reserve Saturday.
Onwuzurike has not practiced in more than a month, since the Lions' first put on pads Aug. 1, and already had been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.... | 2022-09-10T20:14:58Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions place DL Levi Onwuzurike on injured reserve | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/10/detroit-lions-levi-onwuzurike-injured-reserve/69481956007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/10/detroit-lions-levi-onwuzurike-injured-reserve/69481956007/ |
The death of an English monarch portends the crowning of another and that means giving King Charles III the gift of a piefilled with Michigan flavor.
An invasive species, lampreys have decimated game species in the Great Lakes. They have been the fishing industry’s public enemy No. 1 for more than a century, ever since... | 2022-09-10T22:03:56Z | www.freep.com | Michigander is to ship invasive species to England for new king's pie | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/10/king-charles-iii-sea-lamprey-pie/69482062007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/10/king-charles-iii-sea-lamprey-pie/69482062007/ |
T.J. Hockenson will not become the latest player to cash in on the simmering tight end market, at least not before Sunday's season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
But the Pro Bowl Detroit Lions tight end said he has "no worries" about his contract status heading into his all-important fourth season.
"That's one... | 2022-09-10T23:48:32Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson: 'No worries' over contract extension | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/10/detroit-lions-tj-hockenson-contract-extension/68255714007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/10/detroit-lions-tj-hockenson-contract-extension/68255714007/ |
Dally in the Alley returned to the Cass Corridor neighborhood Saturday for a day of live music, Detroit food truck fare, and shopping for new gems. With over 100 vendors, shoppers could buy homemade jewelry made from copper, silver and other metals. Or buyers shopped for art prints and new up and coming fashion brands ... | 2022-09-11T01:28:47Z | www.freep.com | Dally in the Alley returns to Cass Corridors after COVID-19 pandemic | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/10/dally-in-the-alley-returns-after-covid-19/68111200007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/10/dally-in-the-alley-returns-after-covid-19/68111200007/ |
The Detroit Tigers, swinging in the rain, beat up on the Kansas City Royals for the second time in as many days. The offense scored 10 runs Friday, then eight more runs Saturday.
An 8-4 rain-shortened victory gives the Tigers a chance to sweep the series Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. Rookie Kerry Carpenter hit a solo hom... | 2022-09-11T01:29:05Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers' offense shines in rain-shortened 8-4 win over Royals | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/11/detroit-tigers-game-recap-kansas-city-royals-rain-shortened/69482207007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/11/detroit-tigers-game-recap-kansas-city-royals-rain-shortened/69482207007/ |
Eric Clapton opens Detroit concert with ’God Save the Queen’ at Little Caesars Arena
Clapton took the Little Caesars Arena stage just after 9 p.m. in his first Detroit visit since 2010.
The LCA show was part of a five-city U.S. run this month, as the guitarist revisits his decades-long catalog.
Check back here for a fu... | 2022-09-11T04:44:53Z | www.freep.com | Eric Clapton plays LCA, first Detroit show in 12 years | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/11/eric-clapton-detroit-little-caesars-arena-review-photos/69482026007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/11/eric-clapton-detroit-little-caesars-arena-review-photos/69482026007/ |
Students enter Renaissance High School to be academically challenged. And for those Renaissance students that choose to run cross-country, another type of challenge is presented as the school year begins.
“Cross-country helps me focus in class and it helps to calm my anxieties,” eleventh grader Noah Pierson said as he ... | 2022-09-11T11:52:02Z | www.freep.com | Detroit students go the distance in cross country at Renaissance High | https://www.freep.com/mosaic-story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/09/11/detroit-students-go-the-distance-in-cross-country-at-renaissance-high/68333186007/ | https://www.freep.com/mosaic-story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/09/11/detroit-students-go-the-distance-in-cross-country-at-renaissance-high/68333186007/ |
Monday is the night when television asks viewers to tune in to the 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC, a celebration of TV at its finest. But there’s a question looming over this year’s ceremony and it goes like this: Why should we care about TV, when TV doesn’t seem to care about us anymore?
Consider the fact that the Emmys are ... | 2022-09-11T11:52:08Z | www.freep.com | 2022 Emmys: Worth watching? Well, there's good news and bad news | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/11/2022-emmys-worth-watching-well-theres-good-news-and-bad-news/66957941007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/11/2022-emmys-worth-watching-well-theres-good-news-and-bad-news/66957941007/ |
Coast Guard rescues 3 from Detroit River after boat fire
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people who ended up in the Detroit River after a boat caught fire.
Two people ended up in the water from the boat fire, Coast Guard officials said. Two people on nearby jet skis tried to help them, but one of the jet skis overtu... | 2022-09-11T16:04:52Z | www.freep.com | Coast Guard rescues 3 from Detroit River after boat fire | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/11/coast-guard-rescue-boat-fire-detroit-river/69485012007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/11/coast-guard-rescue-boat-fire-detroit-river/69485012007/ |
Detroit Tigers blanked, 4-0, by Kansas City Royals for 20th shutout of 2022
The shutout was the Tigers' 20th of 2022, the most in the majors, five more than the next closest teams, the Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at 15. It's the most shutouts for the franchise in a season since the 1975 Tigers were also shutout 2... | 2022-09-11T21:45:11Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers blanked by K.C. Royals, 4-0, for 20th shutout of 2022 | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/11/detroit-tigers-score-kansas-city-royals-brady-singer/69485459007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/11/detroit-tigers-score-kansas-city-royals-brady-singer/69485459007/ |
The Detroit Lions' offense looked improved Sunday, cutting a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to three vs. the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field.
But the defensive issues from last season continued all day, culminating in running back Miles Sanders breaking free on third-and-2 on the final play before the two-min... | 2022-09-11T21:45:17Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions' big rally falls short in 38-35 loss to Eagles | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/11/detroit-lions-game-score-philadelphia-eagles/69485174007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/11/detroit-lions-game-score-philadelphia-eagles/69485174007/ |
'People are quick to forget': TH Saluting Sailor pays tribute to those lost on 9/11
American flags blew gently in the wind. Hundreds of cars blared their horns in support. The grey, overcast sky threatened to rain, but no drops of water fell. John Heidenreich, with his crisp Navy uniform and an unwavering salute, stood... | 2022-09-11T23:29:29Z | www.freep.com | The Saluting Sailor pays tribute to those lost on 9/11 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/11/john-heidenreich-the-saluting-sailor-tribute-911-memorial/69485262007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/11/john-heidenreich-the-saluting-sailor-tribute-911-memorial/69485262007/ |
It felt like maybe, just maybe, the second play of the game was a sign of things to come for the Detroit Lions.
D’Andre Swift took the handoff and thanks to a seal from left tackle Taylor Decker, a kick-out block from left guard Jonah Jackson and a down-field block from tight end TJ Hockenson, he scampered down the lef... | 2022-09-11T23:29:35Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions RB D’Andre Swift’s career day a silver lining in loss | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/11/detroit-lions-dandre-swift-career-day-philadelphia-eagles/69485542007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/11/detroit-lions-dandre-swift-career-day-philadelphia-eagles/69485542007/ |
One of the NFL's most aggressive head coaches last season, Dan Campbell remains just as bold in Year 2.
The Detroit Lions coach called for a surprise onside kick in the third quarter of Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and after the game he defended his aggressive clock management in the final two minute... | 2022-09-12T01:09:49Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell defends clock management in loss to Eagles | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-clock-management-onside-kick-eagles/69485525007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-clock-management-onside-kick-eagles/69485525007/ |
There were no silver linings in Sunday’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, not for Amon-Ra St. Brown and not for the Detroit Lions.
The Lions lost to the Eagles, 38-35, in a game that was more competitive than last year’s 44-6 blowout, but followed a similar disappointing script.
The Eagles gobbled up chu... | 2022-09-12T01:09:55Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions defense falls flat in opening loss to Eagles | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-game-jared-goff-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles/69485615007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-game-jared-goff-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles/69485615007/ |
Eastern Michigan University and its faculty have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, ending a five-day strike, the two sides announced late Sunday night.
A full schedule of classes is expected to start as scheduled at 8 a.m. Monday, the school said in a statement sent out around 11:50 p.m. Sunday evening. ... | 2022-09-12T11:59:00Z | www.freep.com | Eastern Michigan University, faculty union reach agreement, end strike | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/12/eastern-michigan-university-faculty-union-reach-agreement-end-strike/69485845007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/12/eastern-michigan-university-faculty-union-reach-agreement-end-strike/69485845007/ |
First-pitch weather forecast: Cloudy, high-60s.
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4, 4.13 ERA) vs. Astros LHP Framber Valdez (14-5, 2.64 ERA).
Game notes: The Tigers took two out of three at the Kansas City Royals before heading home to Comerica Park. The offense was shut out for the 20th time... | 2022-09-12T11:59:54Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers game score vs. Houston Astros: TV, time info | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-game-score-houston-astros-live-updates/69485344007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-game-score-houston-astros-live-updates/69485344007/ |
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and looks at players who helped and hurt their stock Sunday at Ford Field:
RB D'Andre Swift: When running backs coach Duce Staley told Swift this summer he could be the best running back in the NFL, Sunday's perf... | 2022-09-12T12:00:14Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions stock watch: Reasons why rush attack should be potent | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-dandre-swift-malcolm-rodriguez-will-harris-tracy-walker/69485638007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/detroit-lions-dandre-swift-malcolm-rodriguez-will-harris-tracy-walker/69485638007/ |
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget McCormack is planning to leave the court before the end of the year, she announced Monday.
McCormack, 56, who has been on the bench for 10 years, said she will retire after Nov. 22. She has not announced her future plans.
“A decade can be a common measuring point for personal and ... | 2022-09-12T17:52:29Z | www.freep.com | Chief Justice McCormack stepping down from Michigan Supreme Court | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/12/chief-justice-mccormack-stepping-down-from-michigan-supreme-court/69487020007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/12/chief-justice-mccormack-stepping-down-from-michigan-supreme-court/69487020007/ |
Full disclosure: The first draft of this was just a lot of, well ... blanks.
But it turns out we're actually supposed to include some news in this here 'letter, even when the Detroit Tigers come up, uh ... blank.
Look, we thought we were going to go at least a week without mentioning the Tigers’ occasional offensivenes... | 2022-09-12T17:52:35Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers Newsletter: Approaching a historic number of shutouts | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-newsletter-stats-shutouts-free-press/69486106007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-newsletter-stats-shutouts-free-press/69486106007/ |
EAST LANSING — Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker made sure last season his staff and players spent preseason camp and the early part of the fall preparing for the environmental factors in going to South Florida for the third game of the season.
The Spartans pulled away in the second half of that game at Miami, u... | 2022-09-12T20:29:00Z | www.freep.com | Michigan State football's Mel Tucker: Jayden Reed 'sore'; status unknown | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/12/michigan-state-football-mel-tucker-jayden-reed-injury-washington-huskies/69487348007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/12/michigan-state-football-mel-tucker-jayden-reed-injury-washington-huskies/69487348007/ |
William Shatner coming to Detroit for Star Trek screening, Q&A
Blast off on a space adventure with Captain Kirk this spring.
William Shatner, who plays James Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, is coming to Detroit. You can watch a screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and engage in a discussion with the star on ... | 2022-09-12T22:48:25Z | www.freep.com | William Shatner coming to Detroit for screening, Q&A | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/12/william-shatner-detroit-star-trek-screening/69487722007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/12/william-shatner-detroit-star-trek-screening/69487722007/ |
Coach-speak and clichés are constant during news conferences, but every now and then the truth slips out and when it does, it's easy to recognize.
The truth of the matter Monday, as the Detroit Lions licked their wounds from a 38-35 defeat Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles was this: They genuinely believe this offense... | 2022-09-12T22:48:43Z | www.freep.com | Why 2022 Detroit Lions think their offense is the real deal | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/2022-detroit-lions-offense-eagles/69487342007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/2022-detroit-lions-offense-eagles/69487342007/ |
The Detroit Lions will not see many more quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts this fall, and that's welcome news for edge rusher Austin Bryant.
"We definitely like a statue back there, somebody that’s going to sit still and let us pin our ears back and rush," Bryant said Monday. "But that wasn’t the case this week. This guy, ... | 2022-09-12T22:48:49Z | www.freep.com | Dan Campbell laments Detroit Lions' preparation for Jalen Hurts | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/dan-campbell-detroit-lions-onside-kick-eagles/69487555007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/12/dan-campbell-detroit-lions-onside-kick-eagles/69487555007/ |
Hunter Brown spent Monday afternoon playing catch at Comerica Park, the ballpark where he grew up attending games and cheering for the Detroit Tigers. Watching his hometown team inspired him to become a big leaguer one day.
On Tuesday, Brown will pitch against the Tigers.
"I'm excited to be here and be back and represe... | 2022-09-13T00:59:17Z | www.freep.com | Detroit native Hunter Brown starts against the Tigers on Tuesday | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-houston-astros-hunter-brown-justin-verlander/69486625007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/12/detroit-tigers-houston-astros-hunter-brown-justin-verlander/69486625007/ |
Self-driving car test site at U-M getting funding boost from feds
The Mcity self-driving car test site at the University of Michigan’s North Campus is getting $5.1 million from the National Science Foundation that will allow researchers in other parts of the country, including those without their own test vehicles, to ... | 2022-09-13T14:21:30Z | www.freep.com | University of Michigan-based self-driving car test site gets $5.1M | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/13/university-michigan-self-driving-car-test-site-funding/69491272007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/13/university-michigan-self-driving-car-test-site-funding/69491272007/ |
If a bowl of cereal topped with fruit is part of your morning routine, expect to pay more for it. All the ingredients, cereal, fruit, and milk are on the rise.
Consumers are paying 11% morefor overall food items than they did a year ago, according to the monthly Consumer Price Index report, released Tuesday morning.
Th... | 2022-09-13T16:27:57Z | www.freep.com | Grocery prices hit hard by inflation: How much costs have gone up | https://www.freep.com/story/life/food/2022/09/13/grocery-prices-inflation/69491845007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/life/food/2022/09/13/grocery-prices-inflation/69491845007/ |
Detroit’s Inspector General has concluded that a demolition company that was once under investigation for questionable business conduct is again eligible to bid on city work.
Inspector General Ellen Ha suspended Inner City Contracting on June 21 to determine whether the company fraudulently obtained documentation to be... | 2022-09-13T16:28:03Z | www.freep.com | Inner City Contracting demolition company can bid on Detroit work | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/13/inner-city-contracting-demolition-detroit-bid/69487978007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/13/inner-city-contracting-demolition-detroit-bid/69487978007/ |
On the eve of the 2022 North American International Auto Show, the Chrysler brand said it is paying tribute to the end of an era.
The first scheduled press conference of the auto show’s return to downtown Detroit on Tuesday was set to show a special edition model near The Spirit of Detroit statue, called the 2023 Chrys... | 2022-09-13T22:12:25Z | www.freep.com | 2023 Chrysler 300C kicks off return of Detroit auto show | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/13/2023-chrysler-300c-detroit-auto-show/69492416007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/13/2023-chrysler-300c-detroit-auto-show/69492416007/ |
Justice Bridget McCormack to head international arbitration group
LANSING — Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack will join the American Arbitration Association - International Center for Dispute Resolution in February as its new president and CEO after she steps down from the court this year, the asso... | 2022-09-13T22:12:55Z | www.freep.com | Chief Justice McCormack to head international arbitration group | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/13/michigan-chief-justice-mccormack-international-arbitration-association/69493203007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/13/michigan-chief-justice-mccormack-international-arbitration-association/69493203007/ |
After 22⅓ innings, the Detroit Tigers snapped their scoreless streak with one out in the second inning of Tuesday's game. Spencer Torkelson drew a six-pitch walk and scored when Eric Haase's doubled down the left-field line.
A feel-good moment for a miserable offense, avoiding a third straight shutout, wasn't enough to... | 2022-09-14T03:17:35Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers snap long scoreless inning streak, but lose, 6-3 | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/14/detroit-tigers-game-recap-houston-astros-scoreless-inning-streak-snap/69493329007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/14/detroit-tigers-game-recap-houston-astros-scoreless-inning-streak-snap/69493329007/ |
Craig Ferguson's latest vehicle purchase reflects that, while he is Scottish by birth, he's an American by choice.
The former “Late Late Show” host is driving across the United States in a Dodge Ram 1500 for his Fancy Rascal comedy tour, set to arrive Friday at Detroit’s Music Hall.
Ferguson admits to having a “weaknes... | 2022-09-14T12:31:16Z | www.freep.com | Craig Ferguson won't be talking politics on his new U.S. comedy tour | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/14/craig-ferguson-comedy-tour/69491855007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/14/craig-ferguson-comedy-tour/69491855007/ |
About 100 firearms stolen from Dearborn Heights, Westland gun, pawn shops
"This is a full-court press," Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart told WDIV-TV (Channel 4). "There are just shy of 50 weapons on the street and God only knows whose hands they are going to end up in."
Spencer Wong, owner of the Westland sho... | 2022-09-14T12:31:46Z | www.freep.com | Firearms stolen from Dearborn Heights, Westland gun, pawn shops | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/14/firearms-stolen-dearborn-heights-westland-gun-pawn-shops/69493737007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/14/firearms-stolen-dearborn-heights-westland-gun-pawn-shops/69493737007/ |
Jeep said it has a couple of special edition models lined up for its Detroit auto show unveilings Wednesday, both of which will highlight the Stellantis brand’s electrified offerings.
On Tuesday, Jeep sibling Chrysler showed off the special edition 2023 Chrysler 300C near The Spirit of Detroit statue during the first n... | 2022-09-14T15:38:46Z | www.freep.com | Jeep displaying Grand Cherokee, Wrangler hybrids at Detroit auto show | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/14/jeep-grand-cherokee-jeep-wrangler-4xe-detroit-auto-show/69493507007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/14/jeep-grand-cherokee-jeep-wrangler-4xe-detroit-auto-show/69493507007/ |
Chevrolet's best-selling big SUV is getting a boost of power that will take it to a top speed of 124 mph and go from 0-60 mph in 5.78 seconds.
On Wednesday, General Motors revealed the new 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-wheel drive vehicle, which wi... | 2022-09-14T15:39:00Z | www.freep.com | Chevrolet reveals 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition in Detroit | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/14/2023-chevy-tahoe-rst-performance-edition-detroit-auto-show/69492383007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/14/2023-chevy-tahoe-rst-performance-edition-detroit-auto-show/69492383007/ |
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Wednesday that the steady stream of issues facing the auto industry over the past few years has better prepared those involved for what’s ahead.
Chaos, it seems, might have its virtues, including for an automaker that Tavares described as “possibly the most resilient carmake... | 2022-09-14T21:01:25Z | www.freep.com | Tavares at Detroit auto show: Stellantis is most resilient carmaker | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/14/tavares-detroit-auto-show-stellantis-naias/69494754007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/14/tavares-detroit-auto-show-stellantis-naias/69494754007/ |
In Detroit auto show speech, Biden links auto industry growth to American resurgence
Paul Egan Todd Spangler
President Joe Biden linked a resurgence of the U.S. auto industry through a transition to electric vehicles with a broader restoration of American greatness in a Wednesday speech at the North American Internatio... | 2022-09-14T21:01:37Z | www.freep.com | At auto show, Biden says US is reclaiming manufacturing dominance | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/14/auto-show-detroit-biden-manufacturing/69493801007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/14/auto-show-detroit-biden-manufacturing/69493801007/ |
The Detroit Tigers didn't stand a chance against Cristian Javier, just as they didn't stand a chance against Framber Valdez on Monday and Hunter Brown on Tuesday. The American League-leading Houston Astros, far superior, came into Comerica Park, put their pitching depth on display and swept the lowly Tigers in three ga... | 2022-09-14T21:01:43Z | www.freep.com | Tigers stumped again by Houston Astros' arms in 2-1 loss, series sweep | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/14/detroit-tigers-score-houston-astros-sweep/69494947007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/14/detroit-tigers-score-houston-astros-sweep/69494947007/ |
NASCAR Cup Series returns to MIS for one race in August 2023
NASCAR’s top series will wave the green flag at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, for the 55th straight season, the racing circuit announced Wednesday.
MIS will host the FireKeepers Casino 400, a 200-lap Cup Series race, on Sunday, Aug. 6... | 2022-09-14T23:21:08Z | www.freep.com | NASCAR Cup Series returns to MIS for one race in August 2023 | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/motor/2022/09/14/michigan-international-speedway-nascar-cup-series-august-2023/69495326007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/motor/2022/09/14/michigan-international-speedway-nascar-cup-series-august-2023/69495326007/ |
The president of Oxford Community Schools' embattled school board resigned on Wednesday, less than a year after a shooting in the hallways of the district's high school killed four students and left six students and a teacher injured.
Tom Donnelly's term was set to expire in 2024. Ken Weaver, Oxford's superintendent, a... | 2022-09-15T01:31:49Z | www.freep.com | Oxford school board president resigns 2 years before term expires | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/14/oxford-school-board-president-tom-donnelly-resigns/69495480007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/14/oxford-school-board-president-tom-donnelly-resigns/69495480007/ |
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Michiganders are making just as much money but more have health insurance now than before the pandemic, according to census data released Thursday.
"Despite the enormous effects of the pandemic in so many ways, it did not kick the income and poverty numbers in a big way," said Charles Ballard, an economic... | 2022-09-15T05:31:33Z | www.freep.com | Michigan household income flat, but more have health insurance: Census | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/15/michigan-household-income-flat-but-more-have-health-insurance-census/69486359007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/15/michigan-household-income-flat-but-more-have-health-insurance-census/69486359007/ |
Food banks feel strained as COVID-19 resources end, inflation hits with heightened need
Back in January, Brother Rob Roemer said about 40 people came to the food bank at Capuchin Services every day. By June, it was more than 50. Now, it's almost 70.
“The need has picked up,” Roemer said of the 75% increase in daily vis... | 2022-09-15T10:10:34Z | www.freep.com | Food insecurity persists as COVID-19 resources end, inflation hits | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/15/food-insecurity-persists-as-covid-19-resources-end-inflation-hits/68188217007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/15/food-insecurity-persists-as-covid-19-resources-end-inflation-hits/68188217007/ |
Social Security on track for 8.7% hike, extra $1,729 a year on average
One month of inflation data is left to go — the data for September — but right now, it looks like Social Security benefits could see an 8.7% hike for the cost of living adjustment in 2023, according to one expert.
The Social Security Administration ... | 2022-09-15T12:38:51Z | www.freep.com | Social Security increase likely in 2023 amid cost of living changes | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/15/social-security-payment-cost-of-living/69492750007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/15/social-security-payment-cost-of-living/69492750007/ |
A couple of people, and bless them for their thoughtfulness, have read about the reporter who was killed in Las Vegas and done the math and told me they were sorry for my loss.
Thank you, I’ve said, but while I’m saddened, I don’t qualify for condolences. And I’m still sorting through what I’m saddened by, although of ... | 2022-09-15T12:38:57Z | www.freep.com | I worked with Las Vegas journalist Jeff German before he was killed | https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2022/09/15/jeff-german-las-vegas-journalist-murder-robert-telles/69494605007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2022/09/15/jeff-german-las-vegas-journalist-murder-robert-telles/69494605007/ |
Feds to announce funding to convert busy I-375 to lower-speed boulevard
The mile-long I-375 freeway, which leveled and displaced Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood near downtown, would become a lower-speed boulevard under a federal funding plan expected to be announced Thursday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Butt... | 2022-09-15T12:39:15Z | www.freep.com | Feds plan to fund I-375 project in Detroit | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/15/feds-repair-black-bottom-damage-i-375-detroit/69494632007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/15/feds-repair-black-bottom-damage-i-375-detroit/69494632007/ |
Kid Rock is headed to Pine Knob Music Theatre this weekend for a concert doubleheader — his first metro Detroit homecoming shows in three years.
Rock and his Twisted Brown Trucker band will play the Clarkston amphitheater Friday and Saturday, joined by Foreigner in the opening slot. The shows are essentially sold out, ... | 2022-09-15T19:06:56Z | www.freep.com | Kid Rock heads to Pine Knob for pair of shows: 5 things to know | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/15/kid-rock-pine-knob-concert/69492618007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/15/kid-rock-pine-knob-concert/69492618007/ |
Eastern Michigan University faculty to vote Tuesday on new contract that includes raises
Eastern Michigan University faculty union members will vote Tuesday to ratify a new agreement that includes raises in each of the next three years, the union announced Thursday.
The contract was tentatively agreed to late Sunday ni... | 2022-09-15T20:56:23Z | www.freep.com | EMU faculty to vote Tuesday on new contract that includes raises | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/15/emu-faculty-contract-vote/69497213007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/15/emu-faculty-contract-vote/69497213007/ |
Real estate billionaire Stephen Ross and the Ilitch organization have submitted a development plan for a new $190 million hotel that will be located next to Little Caesars Arena.
The plan for a 14-story, 290-room hotel, which will also include up to 30,000 square feet of street-level retail, food and beverage space, wa... | 2022-09-15T22:49:19Z | www.freep.com | Ross, Ilitch submit plans for new hotel next to Little Caesars Arena | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/15/stephen-ross-ilitch-new-hotel-next-to-little-caesars-arena/69497305007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/15/stephen-ross-ilitch-new-hotel-next-to-little-caesars-arena/69497305007/ |
Junior has cerebral palsy and osteoarthritis. To use the city’s paratransit service, she must be up at 5 a.m. and may not get home until 7 p.m. It can take up to half an hour to commute the 8 or so miles to her job, and when she’s done with her shift, she waits another 30 to 45 minutes to get picked up, then another ho... | 2022-09-16T11:45:18Z | www.freep.com | Michiganders with disabilities are struggling to make ends meet | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/michiganders-with-disabilities-are-struggling-to-make-ends-meet/10229475002/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/michiganders-with-disabilities-are-struggling-to-make-ends-meet/10229475002/ |
After more than three years of trying to schedule a face-to-face meeting, Paul Whelan’s sister will finally meet President Joe Biden on Friday to discuss efforts to free the Michigan businessman who has been held in the Russian prison system since December 2018.
Elizabeth Whelan will meet the president at the White Hou... | 2022-09-16T11:45:24Z | www.freep.com | Paul Whelan's sister to meet Biden, discuss efforts to free him | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/paul-whelan-sister-meet-biden-free-him-home-from-russia/69497542007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/paul-whelan-sister-meet-biden-free-him-home-from-russia/69497542007/ |
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has at times described how racism was built into America’s highway system, with many predominantly minority neighborhoods leveled to make way for the interstates and related infrastructure that dot today's urban landscape.
On Thursday, he echoed that sentiment as he spoke ab... | 2022-09-16T11:45:30Z | www.freep.com | Buttigieg: Fixing I-375, other roads means acknowledging the displaced | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/16/pete-buttigieg-i375-black-bottom-racism/69497557007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/16/pete-buttigieg-i375-black-bottom-racism/69497557007/ |
Told by a judge that the city’s zoning code violated federal law by keeping a mosque from opening, Troy agreed to let Muslims occupy the building that they bought nearly five years ago.
But Troy officials have steadfastly refused to pay the group’s monetary claim of $1.9 million. That claim, for damages, court costs an... | 2022-09-16T11:45:42Z | www.freep.com | Muslim group wants $2M from Troy after winning long fight over mosque | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2022/09/16/muslim-troy-mosque-ethan-baker/69495724007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2022/09/16/muslim-troy-mosque-ethan-baker/69495724007/ |
IN THE FIELD:Defense reveals why Tigers are 'scratching the surface' of Riley Greene's talent
TORK TURNS IT ON:Spencer Torkelson feels 'back to normal' in his return to Tigers
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Matt Manning (2-3, 3.73 ERA) vs. White Sox LHP Lucas Giolito (10-9, 5.18).
Game notes: Both the Tigers an... | 2022-09-16T11:46:30Z | www.freep.com | Game score: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox: Time, TV, starters | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/16/game-score-detroit-tigers-chicago-white-sox-time-tv-starting-pitchers/69497501007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/16/game-score-detroit-tigers-chicago-white-sox-time-tv-starting-pitchers/69497501007/ |
Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of stores set to close in 2022 and it includes five locations in Michigan.
The list, which has more than 50 stores on it, was recently released after the retailer revealed earlier this month it would shutter about 150 locations and lay off 20% of its workforce, according to the Associa... | 2022-09-16T15:45:15Z | www.freep.com | Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing: 5 Michigan locations make list | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/16/bed-bath-beyond-stores-closing-list-michigan-locations/69498506007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/16/bed-bath-beyond-stores-closing-list-michigan-locations/69498506007/ |
The aim of President Joe Biden's meeting Friday with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Michigan businessman Paul Whelan, and Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, is to reassure them that the U.S. government hasn't given up on working to negotiate their freedom from Russia, where they both are imprisone... | 2022-09-16T21:08:09Z | www.freep.com | Biden 'is not going to let up' on securing Whelan's, Griner's freedom | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/16/biden-paul-whelan-brittney-griner-freedom-russia/69499590007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/16/biden-paul-whelan-brittney-griner-freedom-russia/69499590007/ |
In June, a jury convicted Williams of a felony count of obstructing the Jan. 6, 2021, joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College vote. Jurors also convicted him of four related misdemeanor offenses.Prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of five years and four months for Williams, who was arre... | 2022-09-16T21:08:15Z | www.freep.com | Michigan man gets 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/michigan-man-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-role-in-capitol-riot/69499706007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/michigan-man-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-role-in-capitol-riot/69499706007/ |
It's not every day that one catches a photo of an extremely rare species, especially in Michigan.
Yet an individual in the Upper Peninsula caught a glimpse of a rare white "spirit bear" on their trail camera in early September, according to MLive.
This is the first time the bear has ever been spotted in Michigan histor... | 2022-09-16T22:52:27Z | www.freep.com | Rare white 'spirit bear' seen in Upper Peninsula | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/rare-white-spirit-bear-seen-in-upper-peninsula/69499088007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/16/rare-white-spirit-bear-seen-in-upper-peninsula/69499088007/ |
The Detroit Tigers are sending eight prospects to the Arizona Fall League, including one pitcher — 24-year-old left-hander Joey Wentz — who is finishing the regular season in the major leagues.
The eight will compete for the Salt Rivers Rafters: Wentz, right-hander Jack Anderson, left-hander Andrew Magno, right-hander ... | 2022-09-17T00:32:35Z | www.freep.com | Colt Keith, Parker Meadows among Detroit Tigers' prospects in AFL | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/16/detroit-tigers-colt-keith-parker-meadows-arizona-fall-league/69499867007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/16/detroit-tigers-colt-keith-parker-meadows-arizona-fall-league/69499867007/ |
River Rouge and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s are two programs looking to maintain their championship identities after seeing their legendary coaches move on and seeing longtime assistants take the top role.
It looked like River Rouge has been making much quicker progress, based on the Panthers’ 28-0 whitewashing of St. Mary... | 2022-09-17T03:44:11Z | www.freep.com | MHSAA football: River Rouge passes by Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 28-0 | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/17/michigan-high-school-football-river-rouge-orchard-lake-st-marys/69500460007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/17/michigan-high-school-football-river-rouge-orchard-lake-st-marys/69500460007/ |
Sometimes a car is just a car, sitting under the hot sun in the grocery store parking lot.
A car may also be a ticket to past and future experiences we'll hold onto forever, a time machine that reminds us of people loved and lost. When we're lucky, we get to savor small moments during this period of uncertainty, and cr... | 2022-09-17T11:26:35Z | www.freep.com | As 2024 Ford Mustang dominates, Mustang Mamas make mark in segment | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/09/17/mustang-mamas-female-muscle-car/69498018007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/09/17/mustang-mamas-female-muscle-car/69498018007/ |
Somerset Collection partners with Detroit to promote artists and designers
Detroit streets just got finer with a new shopping experience that's all about the arts.
The Somerset Collection is teaming up with Detroit creators to create the Detroit Collection to showcase local talent, with a live art installation and merc... | 2022-09-17T11:26:53Z | www.freep.com | Somerset Collection Studio is opening a new shopping experience in Detroit for creators | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/17/somerset-collection-studio-is-opening-a-new-shopping-experience-in-detroit-for-creators/69499423007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/17/somerset-collection-studio-is-opening-a-new-shopping-experience-in-detroit-for-creators/69499423007/ |
There weren’t many quiet moments during Kid Rock’s nearly two-hour appearance Friday night at Pine Knob Music Theatre.
But a key one came late in the show.
Taking the stage alone and idly picking at an acoustic guitar, Rock confirmed to the hometown crowd what he’s been hinting at for a couple of years now: This may ve... | 2022-09-17T13:28:28Z | www.freep.com | Kid Rock at Pine Knob: Confirms tour may be last at concert | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/17/kid-rock-pine-knob-concert-tour/69500614007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/17/kid-rock-pine-knob-concert-tour/69500614007/ |
Then again, it’s not even the smallest gap this decade: Noted Yankees sluggerLuke Voit led the majors with 22 homers in 2020’s 60-game season. That was just 29 fewer than the most power-deprived squad that year, the St. Louis Cardinals, who had 51 homers while still making the playoffs. (That was in only 58 games, sinc... | 2022-09-17T15:26:06Z | www.freep.com | Inside Detroit Tigers home run race of 2022 with ... Aaron Judge? | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/17/aaron-judge-home-runs-detroit-tigers-offense/69500359007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/17/aaron-judge-home-runs-detroit-tigers-offense/69500359007/ |
Paul Whelan's sister meets the president
The timing couldn't have been better for Elizabeth Whelan, whose brother Paul Whelan has been imprisoned by Russian authorities for more than three years on allegations of espionage.
She was in Washington, D.C., to lobby on behalf of her brother when White House officials inform... | 2022-09-17T20:48:46Z | www.freep.com | Paul Whelan's sister meets President Biden | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/17/paul-whelans-sister-meets-president-biden-russia-spying-prisoner-swap/69500958007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/17/paul-whelans-sister-meets-president-biden-russia-spying-prisoner-swap/69500958007/ |
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