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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera, on the injured list, took a trip to Ann Arbor on Saturday morning and attended a portion of Michigan football's 59-0 win over Connecticut at the Big House.
By 2 p.m., Cabrera was in the Tigers' clubhouse.
Not long after that, the 39-year-old took early batting practice o... | 2022-09-17T22:29:16Z | www.freep.com | Miguel Cabrera hopes to return to Detroit Tigers in a few days | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/17/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-returns-next-week/69501170007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/17/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-returns-next-week/69501170007/ |
After three long years, the North American International Auto Show has returned to downtown Detroit, and for the first time in decades, in summer weather.
Thousands of visitors on opening day streamed into Huntington Place and filled Hart Plaza — a new, outdoor addition taking advantage of the season — for hot cars and... | 2022-09-18T00:09:20Z | www.freep.com | Detroit auto show's new format offers much more than cars | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/people/2022/09/17/detroit-auto-shows-new-format-offers-much-more-than-cars/69501181007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/people/2022/09/17/detroit-auto-shows-new-format-offers-much-more-than-cars/69501181007/ |
Detroit Tigers right-hander Beau Brieske is healthy. But he isn't going to pitch again in 2022.
The Tigers, after several internal discussions, have decided to shut down Brieske for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old, who made 15 starts and posted a 4.19 ERA as a rookie this season, has been on the injured li... | 2022-09-18T16:56:24Z | www.freep.com | Why Detroit Tigers are shutting down Beau Brieske | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/18/detroit-tigers-beau-brieske-javier-baez-lineup/69501835007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/18/detroit-tigers-beau-brieske-javier-baez-lineup/69501835007/ |
Back to the Wolverines, who took the path of leash resistance Saturday as seven players completed a pass and 11 players registered a rush against the Huskies. That’s one big kennel, even if maybe the Wolverines should be narrowing the QB competition, rather than expanding it, despite Cade McNamara's injury. It’s a good... | 2022-09-18T18:45:18Z | www.freep.com | Big Ten Misery Index: Tale of 2 Huskies for MSU, Michigan football | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2022/09/18/big-ten-football-misery-index-michigan-state-michigan-football-huskies/69501758007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2022/09/18/big-ten-football-misery-index-michigan-state-michigan-football-huskies/69501758007/ |
Detroit's second-year receiver caught a 12-yard touchdown Sunday from Jared Goff late in the first quarter vs. the Washington Commanders, the sixth consecutive game he has found the end zone dating back to last season and the most consecutive games with a touchdown reception in the organization's history.
The previous ... | 2022-09-18T20:30:26Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown sets TD record vs. Commanders | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/18/detroit-lions-amon-ra-st-brown-td-record-commanders/69502087007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/18/detroit-lions-amon-ra-st-brown-td-record-commanders/69502087007/ |
The Detroit Lions offense should be fun to watch this season. And if their defense plays like it did in the first half Sunday, they might just challenge for a playoff spot.
Amon-Ra St. Brown had 184 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns and D’Andre Swift caught a 22-yard do-it-yourself TD pass from Jared Goff in the ... | 2022-09-18T20:30:32Z | www.freep.com | Lions look dangerous in 36-27 win over Washington Commanders | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/18/detroit-lions-game-score-washington-commanders/69501958007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/18/detroit-lions-game-score-washington-commanders/69501958007/ |
Ram Trucks CEO: Our electric pickup will 'push past' competition
Ram Trucks didn’t reveal any new vehicles at this year’s Detroit auto show, but the enthusiasm that brand CEO Mike Koval Jr. offered in an interview might make you think otherwise.
Over the next six to eight months, the brand will be on a “precipice of so... | 2022-09-19T13:47:34Z | www.freep.com | Ram Trucks CEO says electric pickup will 'push past' competition | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/19/ram-trucks-ceo-electric-pickup-2024/69499295007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2022/09/19/ram-trucks-ceo-electric-pickup-2024/69499295007/ |
It boggles the mind that anyone could have the audacity to say this project will in any way rectify what happened to the families and business owners of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley all those years ago — especially when you consider that many of them were only given 30 days to relocate once the decision had been ma... | 2022-09-19T13:47:52Z | www.freep.com | Opinion: I-375 demolition won't restore decades of lost Black wealth | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/19/opinion-i-375-demolition-detroit-neighborhoods-black-wealth/69499351007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/19/opinion-i-375-demolition-detroit-neighborhoods-black-wealth/69499351007/ |
National Weather Service forecaster Sarah Schultz said Monday that this week should start in the low 80s in metro Detroit, but by Wednesday evening, a cold front should sweep in and cool everything off and possibly bring rain, severe thundershowers, and low temperatures in the 40s.
The weather service warned that Thurs... | 2022-09-19T16:28:47Z | www.freep.com | Metro Detroit weather forecast brings cold front, possible flooding | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/19/cold-front-michigan-weather/69503321007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/19/cold-front-michigan-weather/69503321007/ |
We want to believe.
The structure of the MLB season makes it so easy, after all, with 162 three-hour sprints (give or take a few extra minutes for a Gregory Soto relief appearance) comprising one six-month marathon toward the promise of the future. One good game begets another, and another, and pretty soon, PLAYOFFS!
O... | 2022-09-19T16:28:53Z | www.freep.com | Tigers Newsletter: 2022's final games a time to fall off a cliff? | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-newsletter-momentum-aj-hinch-miguel-cabrera-wile-coyote/69502855007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-newsletter-momentum-aj-hinch-miguel-cabrera-wile-coyote/69502855007/ |
That’s because the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on Monday issued a new interpretation of the Michigan Public Health Code that opens up the ability of doctors to partner with pharmacists to directly dispense hormonal birth control.
“Today’s action clarifies that Michigan pharmacists with delegate... | 2022-09-19T18:52:49Z | www.freep.com | Michigan pharmacists can prescribe birth control pills, patch, ring | https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2022/09/19/birth-control-pills-patch-michigan-pharmacy/69503774007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2022/09/19/birth-control-pills-patch-michigan-pharmacy/69503774007/ |
Ypsilanti native and Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates was arrested Sunday night on a gun charge, the Free Press has learned.
Bates was pulled over by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office at 10:43 p.m. when an officer saw Bates failed to stop at the intersection of Nottingham and Clark Rd. in Superior Towns... | 2022-09-19T18:53:01Z | www.freep.com | Emoni Bates arrested on gun charge, suspended from EMU basketball | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2022/09/19/eastern-michigan-basketball-emoni-bates-arrested-gun-charges-washtenaw-county/69503969007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2022/09/19/eastern-michigan-basketball-emoni-bates-arrested-gun-charges-washtenaw-county/69503969007/ |
The Tigers confirmed Harris' hire Monday afternoon. A media event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Tiger Club at Comerica Park with Harris and CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch.
THE FUTURE:A new goal for Tigers to wrap up 2022: 'Ride the momentum into next year'
"This is an exciting day for me and my family,... | 2022-09-19T21:07:59Z | www.freep.com | Tigers hire Giants GM Scott Harris as president of baseball operations | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-san-francisco-giants/69504664007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-san-francisco-giants/69504664007/ |
Student loan forgiveness applications will be available soon: What to know
The biting GOP pushback to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program has some wondering if the student debt deal ultimately could derail.
But advocates for student loan debt relief say they're far less worried about Republican oppos... | 2022-09-20T13:07:13Z | www.freep.com | Biden student loan forgiveness program: Key dates, application info | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/20/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-application/69497424007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/20/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-application/69497424007/ |
Tigers introduce Scott Harris as president of baseball operations: Live updates
We don't yet know who the Detroit Tigers will hire as general manager, but we do know who will have a chief role in making that decision. And the city will get to know him soon.
Scott Harris, the new president of baseball operation for the ... | 2022-09-20T16:32:12Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers introduce Scott Harris: Live updates | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/20/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-chris-ilitch-updates/69506448007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/20/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-chris-ilitch-updates/69506448007/ |
Naima Spruce, 9, was shy and hesitant at first.
She'd never been on a horse before. So when she was asked to feed carrots to the reddish-brown stallion named Charlie Brown in Detroit on a summer Saturday, she approached slowly, unsure of herself, at times turning around to a group of children waiting for their turn to ... | 2022-09-20T19:31:15Z | www.freep.com | Alkebu-lan Village helps Detroit kids with therapeutic horse program | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/20/alkebu-lan-village-detroit-horses-equine-therapy-stop-horsing-around/69487622007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/20/alkebu-lan-village-detroit-horses-equine-therapy-stop-horsing-around/69487622007/ |
2 injured at a Chesterfield Township Kroger Distribution Center
Two workers were injured in a Tuesday afternoon at a Kroger Distribution Center in Chesterfield Township when a semi-truck collapsed.
Chesterfield Township Police, Fire Department, and MedStar ambulance were dispatched shortly after noon Tuesday to the dis... | 2022-09-20T22:12:18Z | www.freep.com | 2 injured at a Chesterfield Township Kroger Distribution Center | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2022/09/20/kroger-distribution-center-injury-chesterfield-township/69507383007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2022/09/20/kroger-distribution-center-injury-chesterfield-township/69507383007/ |
Former WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) anchor Vic Faust is making news in his current on-air home of St. Louis, but not the kind a media figure would want.
Faust aimed an off-the-air tirade at the woman who co-hosts his morning-drive radio show in the city. In his profanity-laden remarks, he spent about four minutes verbally insul... | 2022-09-21T00:40:33Z | www.freep.com | Vic Faust, ex-Detroit TV anchor, hurls insults at co-host in St. Louis | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/20/vic-faust-insults-co-host-in-st-louis/69507299007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/20/vic-faust-insults-co-host-in-st-louis/69507299007/ |
"We looked at it as through it were a recruitment as much as it was an interview," CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch said. "Scott has been very successful in his career. I'm excited that he saw the same opportunity that we saw, this being a great place to lead a baseball organization at this point in his career."
1. ... | 2022-09-21T00:40:51Z | www.freep.com | What did from the introduction of new Tigers Exec. Scott Harris | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/20/detroit-tigers-what-we-learned-scott-harris/69505426007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/20/detroit-tigers-what-we-learned-scott-harris/69505426007/ |
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is an international race yet again, and the process of getting in and out of Canada may soon be changing.
According to The Globe and Mail, the Canadian government plans to lift the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for people entering Canada by the end of September. Proof of vaccination w... | 2022-09-21T20:31:29Z | www.freep.com | Free Press Marathon: International registration remains closed | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/marathon/2022/09/21/free-press-marathon-international-registration-canadian-covid-19-vaccination/69509583007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/marathon/2022/09/21/free-press-marathon-international-registration-canadian-covid-19-vaccination/69509583007/ |
Former WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) news anchor Vic Faust, who spent more than a decade on the air in Detroit, lost his job at the Fox affiliate in St. Louis on the heels of a media controversy in the Midwestern city.
Last week, a recording was leaked to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of Faust’s obscenity-laden rant that he delive... | 2022-09-21T23:38:41Z | www.freep.com | Former Detroit TV anchor loses job in St. Louis over tirade at co-host | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/21/vic-faust-former-detroit-tv-anchor-loses-job/69509903007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/21/vic-faust-former-detroit-tv-anchor-loses-job/69509903007/ |
Huntington Bank celebrated the grand opening Wednesday of its new 20-story Huntington Tower, the first large new downtown Detroit building to be completed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Located across from Comerica Park at 2025 Woodward Ave., the glass-clad tower was designed by Neumann/Smith Architecture and houses Hunt... | 2022-09-21T23:38:47Z | www.freep.com | New Huntington Tower in Detroit officially opens | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/21/huntington-tower-in-detroit-officially-opens/69506967007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/21/huntington-tower-in-detroit-officially-opens/69506967007/ |
In a statement, GMC spokesman Mikhael Farah said Hummer enthusiasm "has led to over 90,000 reservations for both pickup and SUV, and we’re excited to say this incredible demand has led to Hummer EV reservations being fully booked at this time."
Farah said the reservations, which require a $100 refundable deposit, are a... | 2022-09-21T23:38:53Z | www.freep.com | GMC halts Hummer reservations as order banks fill up | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/21/gmc-halts-hummer-ev-reservations/69510008007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/21/gmc-halts-hummer-ev-reservations/69510008007/ |
A frustrated Matt Manning pounded the baseball into his glove and tossed the rosin bag.
He walked Terrin Vavra, the leadoff man in sixth inning, on seven pitches. Two batters later, Kyle Stowers crushed a two-run home run to center field to put the Baltimore Orioles ahead by five runs, and Manning hung his head as he r... | 2022-09-22T02:28:44Z | www.freep.com | Tigers stumped by Orioles' Jordan Lyles in 8-1 loss to miss sweep | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/22/detroit-tigers-score-baltimore-orioles-jordan-lyles/69510408007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/22/detroit-tigers-score-baltimore-orioles-jordan-lyles/69510408007/ |
Steve Yzerman's connection to Scott Harris, the new president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers, began thanks to a former teammate.
It was Chris Chelios who introduced Yzerman and Harris, who now are in charge, respectively, of building the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. Yzerman was part of Chris Ili... | 2022-09-22T02:28:50Z | www.freep.com | How Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman met Tigers' Scott Harris | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/21/how-detroit-red-wings-gm-steve-yzerman-met-tigers-scott-harris/69508839007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/21/how-detroit-red-wings-gm-steve-yzerman-met-tigers-scott-harris/69508839007/ |
The Wayne County Sheriff's Marine Unit — which, over decades, has helped save the lives of people, and pets, and recently guarded the president — is getting a new dock and seawall in Trenton by winter and larger, sturdier office space by next summer.
"It makes for a faster and safer deployment of not only the marine di... | 2022-09-22T10:50:10Z | www.freep.com | Rotting police boat dock in Trenton getting 1.4M upgrade | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/22/police-boat-dock-trenton-upgrade/69509016007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/22/police-boat-dock-trenton-upgrade/69509016007/ |
Candidates to fill two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court were near unanimous during a candidate forum Wednesday evening: they would be impartial judges, not merely politicians sitting on the bench of the state's highest court.
The forum, held virtually by the League of Women Voters and the Jewish Bar Association of M... | 2022-09-22T13:53:33Z | www.freep.com | Michigan Supreme Court candidates participate in forum ahead of election | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/22/michigan-supreme-court-candidates-participate-in-forum-ahead-of-election/69510347007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/22/michigan-supreme-court-candidates-participate-in-forum-ahead-of-election/69510347007/ |
Police are investigating a Thursday morning break-in at American Coney Island on Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit.
Owner Grace Keros said the incident happened at around 5:30 a.m.
"They broke in the door and stole an empty register," she said. "We are cleaning up and getting a new door. We are open."
The broken ... | 2022-09-22T16:39:07Z | www.freep.com | American Coney Island in Detroit still open after thieves break in | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/22/american-coney-island-in-detroit-still-open-after-thieves-break-in/69511592007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/22/american-coney-island-in-detroit-still-open-after-thieves-break-in/69511592007/ |
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Detroit Pistons third-year general manager Troy Weaver is celebrating the first day of fall the best way he knows how: with a trade, of course.
The Pistons are trading for Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic in exchange for center Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee, the Free Press confirmed ... | 2022-09-22T16:39:25Z | www.freep.com | Bojan Bogdanovic traded to Detroit Pistons for Kelly Olynyk | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/22/detroit-pistons-bojan-bogdanovic-utah-jazz-trade-kelly-olynyk-saben-lee/7715148001/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/22/detroit-pistons-bojan-bogdanovic-utah-jazz-trade-kelly-olynyk-saben-lee/7715148001/ |
Fall into the new season with autumn-themed, family-friendly community events, a funky art fair, a pair of film fests or the final weekend of the Detroit auto show.
The auto show, including new outdoor elements at Hart Plaza where admittance is free, runs through Sept. 25 at Huntington Place and surrounding areas.
Here... | 2022-09-22T21:31:22Z | www.freep.com | Funky art, free cider and a Black film fest: 5 things to do in metro Detroit | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/22/5-things-to-do-in-metro-detroit/69509541007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/22/5-things-to-do-in-metro-detroit/69509541007/ |
WDIV-TV (Channel 4) morning anchor Evrod Cassimy is trading the Motor City for the Windy City.
Cassimy posted on the station’s website Thursday afternoon that he is departing from Detroit’s NBC affiliate, where he co-anchors the 4:30-7 a.m. news with Rhonda Walker. He will become an anchor and reporter at WMAQ, Chicago... | 2022-09-22T21:31:28Z | www.freep.com | WDIV news anchor Evrod Cassimy to leave Detroit for a new TV job | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/22/wdiv-news-anchor-evrod-cassimy-new-job/69512455007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/22/wdiv-news-anchor-evrod-cassimy-new-job/69512455007/ |
Carr's coaching career began after he earned a master's degree from Northern Michigan and he was an assistant coach at Detroit Nativity High School in 1968. He had stints at Belleville and Westland Glenn in the 1970s before he was hired as an assistant at Eastern Michigan in 1976. Carr joined Gary Moeller's staff at Il... | 2022-09-22T23:42:12Z | www.freep.com | Michigan football to name tunnel at Big House after Lloyd Carr | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2022/09/22/michigan-football-lloyd-carr-tunnel-michigan-stadium/69512776007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2022/09/22/michigan-football-lloyd-carr-tunnel-michigan-stadium/69512776007/ |
The Detroit Lions defense might not look all that improved. The unit has given up 65 points through two games, third most of any NFL team.
But second-year defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn sees a group that has made adjustments, growing in both understanding and confidence, and just had one of its best halves under his... | 2022-09-22T23:42:18Z | www.freep.com | The Vikings have elite WRs and RBs, Lions ready to see how they stack up. | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/detroit-lions-aaron-glenn-minnesota-vikings/69511449007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/detroit-lions-aaron-glenn-minnesota-vikings/69511449007/ |
UAW presidential candidates face off in forum
UAW candidates for the union’s top office faced off Thursday night in a candidate forum, setting another milestone in a year of firsts.
It’s a milestone because members were able to hear from five candidates for president ahead of an upcoming election. Previously, the presi... | 2022-09-23T12:55:54Z | www.freep.com | UAW presidential candidates face off in forum | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/23/uaw-presidential-candidates-forum/69512808007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/23/uaw-presidential-candidates-forum/69512808007/ |
Highland Park's 'Mama Shu' opens Homework House after 6 years of development
After six years of fundraising and construction, the Homework House is ready, complete with stately velvet chairs, a drum set, chessboard and shimmering disco ball. The shelves throughout this 111-year-old house in Highland Park are brimming w... | 2022-09-23T12:56:24Z | www.freep.com | Highland Park's 'Mama Shu' opens Homework House after 6 years | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/23/highland-parks-mama-shu-opens-homework-house-after-six-years/69509639007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/09/23/highland-parks-mama-shu-opens-homework-house-after-six-years/69509639007/ |
A non-opioid animal tranquilizer for which there is no antidote is being mixed into Michigan street drugs, making the already deadly supply more dangerous, according to toxicologists and researchers.
Xylazine, a fast-acting central nervous system depressant that is not approved for human use, is showing up largely in f... | 2022-09-23T12:56:36Z | www.freep.com | Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is new deadly drug on the street | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/23/dangerous-animal-tranquilizer-xylazine-michigan-street-drugs-fentanyl-opioids-heroin/65470726007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/23/dangerous-animal-tranquilizer-xylazine-michigan-street-drugs-fentanyl-opioids-heroin/65470726007/ |
Michigan ranked No.7 for best state for fishing
It only makes sense that the home to the Great Lakes would find itself in the top 10 list for being one of the best states for fishing.
Just in time for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 24, Michigan finds itself at 7th place for Lawn Love's 2022's Best and Worst ... | 2022-09-23T12:56:42Z | www.freep.com | Michigan has been ranked No.7 for best state for fishing | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/23/michigan-has-been-ranked-no-7-for-best-state-for-fishing/69511625007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/23/michigan-has-been-ranked-no-7-for-best-state-for-fishing/69511625007/ |
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GRAND RAPIDS — Republican congressional candidate John Gibbs' quest to win a West Michigan district already leaning blue may become a bigger uphill battle after past misogynistic comments from the Trump-backed candidate surfaced online in which he blasted women's suffrage and their presence... | 2022-09-23T12:57:12Z | www.freep.com | Gibbs' 'abhorrent' posts against women pose latest test to campaign | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/23/gibbs-abhorrent-posts-against-women-pose-latest-test-to-campaign/69510296007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/23/gibbs-abhorrent-posts-against-women-pose-latest-test-to-campaign/69510296007/ |
First-pitch weather forecast: Cloudy, low 60s.
ABOUT WEDNESDAY NIGHT:No sweep for Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles in 8-1 loss as Jordan Lyles throws CG
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-5, 4.35 ERA) vs. White Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (10-2, 5.07).
Game notes: Finally, the Tigers begin their ... | 2022-09-23T12:58:01Z | www.freep.com | MLB Detroit Tigers game score vs. Chicago White Sox: Time, TV, info | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/23/detroit-tigers-game-score-chicago-white-sox-time-tv-starting-pitchers/69513008007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/23/detroit-tigers-game-score-chicago-white-sox-time-tv-starting-pitchers/69513008007/ |
The City of Detroit's Healthy Home Resource Day will take place in-person between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no registration required and residents can get information about programs intended to help with their utilities, water bills and home repairs.
Here's a list of programs people can learn more about at the resourc... | 2022-09-23T16:16:45Z | www.freep.com | Detroiters can learn about utility help, home repair program at resource fair | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/23/detroiters-can-learn-about-utility-help-home-repair-program-at-resource-fair/69512655007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/23/detroiters-can-learn-about-utility-help-home-repair-program-at-resource-fair/69512655007/ |
The Detroit Pistons announced Friday a plethora of staff promotions and changes, including the addition of two former NBA players to Dwane Casey's coaching staff.
Rashard Lewis and Keith Bogans, who have a combined 27 seasons of NBA playing experience, were announced as assistant coach/player development coach, as was ... | 2022-09-23T16:16:57Z | www.freep.com | Pistons add Rashard Lewis, Keith Bogans to coaching staff | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/23/detroit-pistons-coaching-staff-rashard-lewis-keith-bogans-brandon-bailey-brittni-donaldson/69513859007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/23/detroit-pistons-coaching-staff-rashard-lewis-keith-bogans-brandon-bailey-brittni-donaldson/69513859007/ |
Actor James Jude Courtney, best known for the iconic role of Michael Myers in the "Halloween" franchise, will be in metro Detroit next week to cut the ribbon on a new haunted walk-through experience at the Birmingham 8 theater.
The "Ghosts on the Balcony" experience at the historic theater, which was purchased by Emagi... | 2022-09-24T00:29:06Z | www.freep.com | 'Halloween' slasher actor to cut ribbon at Michigan haunted theatre | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/23/halloween-michael-myers-actor-to-cut-ribbon-at-haunted-theatre/69514579007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/23/halloween-michael-myers-actor-to-cut-ribbon-at-haunted-theatre/69514579007/ |
A program meant to provide free lawyers for low-income Detroiters facing eviction won't start Oct. 1, as laid out in an ordinance enacted over the summer, raising concerns among tenant advocates who pushed to get the law passed. Legal services are still available under a statewide pandemic-era program.
Detroit City Cou... | 2022-09-24T00:29:12Z | www.freep.com | Free legal help for some Detroiters facing eviction is delayed | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/23/free-legal-help-delayed-for-some-detroiters/69514305007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/09/23/free-legal-help-delayed-for-some-detroiters/69514305007/ |
First-pitch weather forecast: Partly cloud, high-60s.
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (2-9, 4.59 ERA) vs. White Sox RHP Davis Martin (2-4, 3.78 ERA).
Game notes: Hutchison just saw the White Sox — and it didn't go well. Chicago racked up seven hits, featuring a grand slam by Andrew Vaughn, and sco... | 2022-09-24T09:51:24Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers game score vs. White Sox: TV, time, pitchers | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/24/detroit-tigers-game-score-white-sox-live-updates/69515335007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/24/detroit-tigers-game-score-white-sox-live-updates/69515335007/ |
For Motown’s tight-knit early Detroit family, Sunday night brings the end of an era
When Motown alumni gather Sunday in Los Angeles for their annual get-together, there will be plenty of hugs, backslaps, catching up and reminiscing, full of long-told stories shared once again.
The Heroes and Legends (HAL) Awards, found... | 2022-09-25T12:18:32Z | www.freep.com | For Motown’s tight-knit Detroit family, Sunday brings the end of an era | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/25/for-motowns-tight-knit-detroit-family-sunday-brings-the-end-of-an-era/69513884007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/25/for-motowns-tight-knit-detroit-family-sunday-brings-the-end-of-an-era/69513884007/ |
With a heap of hits at her fingertips and a fervent Detroit audience in the palm of her hand, Mary J. Blige commanded the Little Caesars Arena stage Saturday night.
It had been more than a decade since the R&B powerhouse played Detroit proper, and it was her first-ever show at LCA. (Visits in recent years had been to s... | 2022-09-25T12:18:38Z | www.freep.com | Mary J. Blige heats up Little Caesars Arena in Detroit return | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/25/mary-j-blige-concert-little-caesars-arena-detroit/69516593007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/25/mary-j-blige-concert-little-caesars-arena-detroit/69516593007/ |
Barbie No. 1.
Captain Kirk and the Starship Enterprise.
Mario and Luigi.
Everyone has a favorite Hallmark Christmas ornament.
What started in 1973 with some simple glass balls and yarn now incorporates the best of pop culture, and this November, Metro Detroiters will have the opportunity to view some of the rarest, mos... | 2022-09-25T12:19:02Z | www.freep.com | Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments coming to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/25/hallmark-keepsake-ornaments-coming-to-henry-ford-museum-of-american-innovation/69508529007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/25/hallmark-keepsake-ornaments-coming-to-henry-ford-museum-of-american-innovation/69508529007/ |
Opinion: To start changing the world, volunteer
Nishan Inampudi
So many more high school students can and should benefit from the amazing opportunity to give back to the community, and prepare for their future, through volunteering.
Last summer, I worked with the volunteer engagement team at United Way for Southeastern... | 2022-09-25T12:19:14Z | www.freep.com | Opinion: Michigan's students should join retirees in voluntary service | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/25/michigans-students-should-join-retirees-in-voluntary-service/69499327007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/25/michigans-students-should-join-retirees-in-voluntary-service/69499327007/ |
Opinion: Volunteering is a balm for what ails our spirits
Darienne Hudson
I learned the value of volunteering at an early age, even before understood how impactful it can be. My parents exemplified lives of service, and they encouraged me to get involved in our community — not just as something to do, but to give somet... | 2022-09-25T12:19:20Z | www.freep.com | Opinion: Volunteering is a balm for what ails our spirits | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/25/united-way-ceo-in-praise-of-michigan-volunteers/69499291007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/25/united-way-ceo-in-praise-of-michigan-volunteers/69499291007/ |
Walker was carted to the locker room with about 5 minutes left in the first quarter of Sunday's Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings game after suffering what a left ankle injury on the second play of the Vikings' third offensive series.
The Lions' leading tackler entering the game, Walker was hurt on a 2-yard run by Dalvin... | 2022-09-25T18:33:23Z | www.freep.com | NFL Detroit Lions' Tracy Walker carted to locker room with injury | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/25/detroit-lions-tracy-walker-leg-injury-minnesota-vikings/69517480007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/25/detroit-lions-tracy-walker-leg-injury-minnesota-vikings/69517480007/ |
Bouncy, light, and a little tight inside explains the ride of a Model T.
It's been 114 years since Henry Ford turned out what is considered the first affordable automobile and the Model T remains a historic treasure in Ford Motor Co.'s story. To celebrate, Model T lovers and enthusiasts gathered Sunday at the Ford Piqu... | 2022-09-25T23:29:56Z | www.freep.com | Ford Piquette Museum hosts Model T birthday celebration | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/25/ford-piquette-museum-model-t-celebration/69512099007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/25/ford-piquette-museum-model-t-celebration/69512099007/ |
The Detroit Tigers couldn't get to Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, an American League Cy Young Award candidate, but when the bullpen took over, their offense perked up over the final three innings.
With righty reliever Kendall Graveman on the mound, the White Sox conceded one too many hits in the eighth inn... | 2022-09-25T23:30:02Z | www.freep.com | Tigers take 3rd straight, 4-1, to KO White Sox's AL Central hopes | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/25/detroit-tigers-score-chicago-white-sox-al-central-elimination/69517391007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/25/detroit-tigers-score-chicago-white-sox-al-central-elimination/69517391007/ |
General Motors engineer Jay Kapadia spends long hours in a laboratory deep in the carmaker's Milford Proving Grounds studying a vehicle's design — from the body to the wheels to the seat fabric.
He then takes all of what he sees, combines it with data from GM marketing studies, and heads to a sound studio that looks mo... | 2022-09-26T15:19:58Z | www.freep.com | GM engineer's quest to give each new EV its own unique sound | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/26/gm-electric-vehicle-sounds-acoustic-alert-system/69512098007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/09/26/gm-electric-vehicle-sounds-acoustic-alert-system/69512098007/ |
Follow along with us Michigan State Spartans football coach Mel Tucker speaks Monday with the media at his weekly news conference.
The Spartans are coming off of a resounding 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers this past Saturday that leaves many questions about the season. Up next for Michigan State is the Maryl... | 2022-09-26T17:30:54Z | www.freep.com | Michigan State Spartans coach Mel Tucker news conference updates | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/26/michigan-state-spartans-mel-tucker-news-conference-updates/69517884007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/26/michigan-state-spartans-mel-tucker-news-conference-updates/69517884007/ |
All hail Scott Harris, the greatest executive in Detroit Tigers history!
(Just don’t call him the Tigers’ general manager. Harris is the president of baseball operations, a step up from his GM role with the San Francisco Giants, and he’ll be hiring the Tigers’ next GM … at some point.)
Ever since he took the top job he... | 2022-09-26T17:31:01Z | www.freep.com | Tigers Newsletter: Scott Harris already winning them over | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/26/detroit-tigers-newsletter-scott-harris-theo-esptein-steve-yzerman/69518483007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/26/detroit-tigers-newsletter-scott-harris-theo-esptein-steve-yzerman/69518483007/ |
Training camp begins this week for the Detroit Pistons. But they will have to wait a few weeks, at least, for one of their key offseason additions to return to from a foot injury.
Alec Burks is rehabbing a navicular fracture and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team announced Monday. The Pistons' preseason sche... | 2022-09-26T17:31:07Z | www.freep.com | Alec Burks will miss start of Detroit Pistons' training camp | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/26/alec-burks-detroit-pistons-training-camp/69519266007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/26/alec-burks-detroit-pistons-training-camp/69519266007/ |
Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions are coming to an end.
Beginning Oct. 1, there will be no more vaccine or testing requirements, and there will be no enforced masking on planes. For Detroiters, who live just minutes from the border, this marks the end of an era.
“Thanks largely to Canadians who have rolled up their... | 2022-09-26T19:32:56Z | www.freep.com | Canada lifts travel restrictions: What it means for Michigan | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/26/canada-travel-restrictions-vaccine-mandate-michigan/69519592007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/26/canada-travel-restrictions-vaccine-mandate-michigan/69519592007/ |
“For me, it's not difficult to block out the noise. I think it's more difficult for the players, just because of experience,” Tucker said Monday. “We talked about it — we talked about it immediately after the game in the locker room, and then we talked about it again today. We'll continue to talk about that. But it's f... | 2022-09-26T21:30:40Z | www.freep.com | What Mel Tucker is emphasizing after watching MSU football film | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/26/michigan-state-football-mel-tucker-minnesota/69519631007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/26/michigan-state-football-mel-tucker-minnesota/69519631007/ |
It may appear not much has changed for the Detroit Pistons since Troy Weaver was hired as general manager in 2020 − if you judge just by wins.
The franchise finished 20-46 in 2019-20 prior to Weaver joining, then 20-52 during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, and 23-59 last season.
Rebuilds aren’t easy and often aren... | 2022-09-26T23:24:13Z | www.freep.com | Troy Weaver: Detroit Pistons are in the 'competing stage' | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/26/troy-weaver-detroit-pistons-nba-news/69520965007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/26/troy-weaver-detroit-pistons-nba-news/69520965007/ |
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson once again outraised her GOP challenger Kristina Karamo, according to the final campaign finance reports filed before the upcoming midterm election to decide who will serve as the state's next chief elections officer. The Democratic incumbent holds a $3.1 million cash advantage over Ka... | 2022-09-27T14:39:49Z | www.freep.com | Michigan secretary of state race: Benson raises more money than Karamo | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/27/michigan-secretary-state-race-benson-karamo-money-fundraising/69509453007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/27/michigan-secretary-state-race-benson-karamo-money-fundraising/69509453007/ |
If singer Brenda Franklin Corbett was going to get coaxed out of retirement, it was going to take something like this.
Corbett, cousin of Aretha Franklin and a longtime backing singer for the late Queen of Soul, will co-headline a special concert Tuesday night at the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit.
The Aretha tri... | 2022-09-27T17:29:49Z | www.freep.com | Aretha Franklin tribute at Detroit Y includes cousin and Freda Payne | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/27/aretha-franklin-tribute-detroit-ymca-freda-payne/69520275007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/27/aretha-franklin-tribute-detroit-ymca-freda-payne/69520275007/ |
Two high-ranking Detroit Pistons employees have been poached by college football.
Tyrel Kirkham, the Pistons’ vice president of brand and marketing strategy, is joining the Big 12 as the conference’s first-ever chief marketing officer. Joining him is Clark Williams, the Pistons’ director of communications, as the Big 1... | 2022-09-27T17:30:13Z | www.freep.com | Big 12 poaches two high-ranking Detroit Pistons employees | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/27/big-12-detroit-pistons-employees/69522096007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/27/big-12-detroit-pistons-employees/69522096007/ |
EAST LANSING — Scottie Hazelton took the podium Tuesday, the crosshairs of a frustrated Michigan State football fanbase focused on his defense that gave up 500-plus yards in back-to-back losses.
In Mel Tucker’s third-year defensive coordinator mind, the Spartans are not too far from being better than the stats show.
“T... | 2022-09-27T22:22:01Z | www.freep.com | Scottie Hazelton: Michigan State defense not super far away | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/27/michigan-state-football-scottie-hazelton-defense-maryland-terrapins/69523346007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2022/09/27/michigan-state-football-scottie-hazelton-defense-maryland-terrapins/69523346007/ |
Bojan Bogdanovic was in Croatia last Thursday when he received word that he had been traded. Rumors suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns were potential landing spots for the 33-year-old sharpshooter.
Instead, he was sent to the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.
The Utah Jazz are in the beginning stages of a... | 2022-09-27T22:22:07Z | www.freep.com | Why Bojan Bogdanovic makes life easier for all Detroit Pistons | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/27/detroit-pistonsbojan-bogdanovic-life-easier-cade-cunningham/69523250007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/09/27/detroit-pistonsbojan-bogdanovic-life-easier-cade-cunningham/69523250007/ |
Christine MacDonald Gina Kaufman
Wayne County commissioners called for "drastic" and quick action Tuesday to address problems at the county's juvenile jail, where complaints have grown that youths have been deprived of basic care because of low staffing levels.
The concern from commissioners comes just days after the F... | 2022-09-28T00:32:55Z | www.freep.com | Wayne County juvenile jail needs 'drastic' action to solve problems | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/27/wayne-county-juvenile-jail-problems/69522659007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/09/27/wayne-county-juvenile-jail-problems/69522659007/ |
Detroit Tigers' Joe Jiménez had 'best year of my career' but wants to succeed as team
Detroit Tigers right-hander reliever Joe Jiménez won't pitch again this season.
On Friday, the 27-year-old realized he couldn't compete through the pain any longer. The Tigers placed Jiménez on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a ... | 2022-09-28T00:33:07Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers' Joe Jiménez shut down after 'best year of my career' | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/27/detroit-tigers-joe-jimenez-reliever-injury-list/69522670007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/27/detroit-tigers-joe-jimenez-reliever-injury-list/69522670007/ |
Detroit natives Orza Robertson II and Edward Brown Jr. started playing baseball together when they were 6 years old. Two weekends ago, the now college-age friends competed against each other for a $20,000 college scholarship. Robertson attends Hampton University and Brown attends Alabama State.
They reunited Sept. 15-1... | 2022-09-28T10:56:24Z | www.freep.com | Up and coming Ally moguls get a 'master class' in entrepreneurship | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/28/up-and-coming-ally-moguls-get-master-class-in-entrepreneurship/69512365007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2022/09/28/up-and-coming-ally-moguls-get-master-class-in-entrepreneurship/69512365007/ |
For Tia Gaines, filling out an absentee ballot was a way to reconnect with the community outside the walls of the Genesee County Jail.
"It makes me feel like I'm still a part of society, like my vote still matters," Gaines said moments before heading behind the voting booth set up for her and others incarcerated in the... | 2022-09-28T10:56:42Z | www.freep.com | Many in Michigan's jails face hurdles to casting a ballot | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/28/many-in-michigans-jails-face-hurdles-to-casting-a-ballot/69486301007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/28/many-in-michigans-jails-face-hurdles-to-casting-a-ballot/69486301007/ |
In Michigan, those in jail or prison and awaiting arraignment or trial can vote. Only those serving a sentence in jail or prison after being convicted can't vote while confined. But their voting rights are restored upon release, including for those on probation or parole.
Here's a guide on how to check if you're eligib... | 2022-09-28T10:56:48Z | www.freep.com | Those in Michigan jails awaiting arraignment or trial can vote | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/28/those-in-michigan-jails-awaiting-arraignment-or-trial-can-vote/69514326007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/28/those-in-michigan-jails-awaiting-arraignment-or-trial-can-vote/69514326007/ |
Felicia Wu, Victor DiRita and Raymond Brock
When individual trustees disclose board business to the press, that is counter to the expectation that they act with the best interest of institution in mind. Such actions put the broader good of MSU at risk, and when accusations are anonymous but clearly coming from board me... | 2022-09-28T13:20:43Z | www.freep.com | MSU President Samuel Stanley shouldn't step down, professors say | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/28/msu-president-samuel-stanley-board-professors-letter/69522286007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/09/28/msu-president-samuel-stanley-board-professors-letter/69522286007/ |
Aaron Bresky, now 50, still remembers that 7th grade classroom moment on Career Day so long ago.
"A lot of people were presenting, saying they were going to be doctors and lawyers, and I stood up and said, 'I want to be an engineer at Ford working on trucks,'" Bresky said. "When I did that, my class and teacher started... | 2022-09-28T15:35:30Z | www.freep.com | 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty engineer Aaron Bresky has dream job | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/09/28/2023-ford-f-series-super-duty-engineer-aaron-bresky/69522651007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/09/28/2023-ford-f-series-super-duty-engineer-aaron-bresky/69522651007/ |
A week into fall, forecasters are predicting a Michigan frost and hard freeze, a warning to gardeners and growers mostly in the central and northern part of the state, with the Upper Peninsula seeing overnight lows as cold as the upper 20s.
The good news for metro Detroiters, however, is they are likely to dodge it, wi... | 2022-09-28T15:35:36Z | www.freep.com | Michigan faces frost, hard freeze as Hurricane Ian pummels Florida | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/28/michigan-forecast-weather-hurricane-ian-florida/69524073007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/28/michigan-forecast-weather-hurricane-ian-florida/69524073007/ |
First-pitch weather forecast: mid-50s, 10 mph wind gusts.
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Matt Manning (2-3, 3.43 ERA) vs. White Sox LHP Daniel Lynch (4-11, 5.06 ERA.
Game notes: The Tigers won in extras Tuesday thanks to two big hits from Harold Castro. Manning has seen the Royals twice this month, throwing a c... | 2022-09-28T15:35:42Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers game score vs. Royals: TV, time, probables | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/28/detroit-tigers-game-score-kansas-city-royals-updates/69524278007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/28/detroit-tigers-game-score-kansas-city-royals-updates/69524278007/ |
Michigan lawmakers weigh $846M in economic development incentives
Michigan Republican and Democratic lawmakers are poised to send more than $846 million in taxpayer dollars to a special fund with the intention of providing the money to private businesses that pledge to locate or expand in the state.
In general, economi... | 2022-09-28T21:33:13Z | www.freep.com | Michigan lawmakers pledge $846 million for new business projects | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/28/michigan-lawmakers-pledge-846-million-for-new-business-projects/69524429007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/28/michigan-lawmakers-pledge-846-million-for-new-business-projects/69524429007/ |
Chick-fil-A announced its newest location in Southfield on Thursday. The new Southfield location at 28550 Telegraph Road is part of a trio of stores announced earlier this summer and are set for fall openings.
Other locations soon to open are in Livonia and Monroe.
There are 10 other Chick-fil-A locations in metro Detr... | 2022-09-28T23:22:14Z | www.freep.com | Chick-fil-A newest location opens Thursday in Southfield | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/28/chick-fil-a-southfield-location/69525929007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/28/chick-fil-a-southfield-location/69525929007/ |
Controversial comedian Louis CK coming to Detroit
Controversial comedian and six-time Emmy winner Louis C.K. is coming to Detroit to perform at the Fox Theatre in December.
"The first piece of news to tell you is that I added some shows in new cities," the comedian wrote in an email to fans Wednesday. "The cities aren’... | 2022-09-28T23:22:20Z | www.freep.com | Louis CK adds Detroit to tour, will play Fox Theatre | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/28/louis-ck-adds-detroit-fox-theatre/69526038007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/28/louis-ck-adds-detroit-fox-theatre/69526038007/ |
Former Michiganders in Florida are faced with a tough decision: hunker down or flee.
"This is the worst that we've ever experienced, we've never had anything like this," said Barbie Edwards, a former metro Detroiter who moved to Sarasota 22 years ago.
Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm, the National Hurr... | 2022-09-28T23:22:26Z | www.freep.com | Hurricane Ian: Michiganders in Florida prepare for the worst | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/28/hurricane-ian-michiganders-in-florida/69525955007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/28/hurricane-ian-michiganders-in-florida/69525955007/ |
For the first time since May 16, Detroit Tigers utility infielder Harold Castro accepted an interview request.
He hustled out of the clubhouse, dressed in street clothes, and declined to speak with reporters after Tuesday night's 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, in which Castro delivered a walk-off single in the bo... | 2022-09-28T23:22:32Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers' Harold Castro breaks silence, continues to flourish in his role | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/28/detroit-tigers-hitting-harold-castro/69526011007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/28/detroit-tigers-hitting-harold-castro/69526011007/ |
'Hocus Pocus 2' brings Detroit magic to Disney+ sequel
Twenty-nine years ago, Bill Clinton was president, "Home Improvement" was the top sitcom on TV, and Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" dominated the charts.
Oh, and a comedy about three weird and wacky witches was released in the middle of summer, despite h... | 2022-09-29T12:01:00Z | www.freep.com | 'Hocus Pocus 2' adds Detroiters to its cinematic spell | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/29/hocus-pocus-2-adds-detroiters-to-its-cinematic-spell/69524353007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/29/hocus-pocus-2-adds-detroiters-to-its-cinematic-spell/69524353007/ |
A changing of the guard at Detroit's refugee sanctuary
There were days when Elizabeth Orozco watched Deborah Drennan gobble ibuprofen tablets like M&Ms just to stay upright at Freedom House Detroit.
Then Drennan would disappear, and uh-oh, did the lifelong tussle with osteoarthritis overwhelm her?
"I'd go look," Orozco... | 2022-09-29T12:01:18Z | www.freep.com | Freedom House has a new boss, and a persistent mission | https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2022/09/29/freedom-house-new-ceo-detroit-refugee-residence/69521041007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2022/09/29/freedom-house-new-ceo-detroit-refugee-residence/69521041007/ |
Free Press Marathon to metro Detroiters: Help, we need 800 more volunteers!
It's nearly two weeks from the Detroit Free Press Marathon — the annual race that started in 1978 and only missed one year, 2020 — and organizers say they are in dire need of hundreds of volunteers willing to help set up the course, hand out wa... | 2022-09-29T12:01:30Z | www.freep.com | Free Press Marathon in dire need of 500-800 volunteers | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/free-press-marathon-volunteers/69524260007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/free-press-marathon-volunteers/69524260007/ |
After 50 years, Materials Unlimited in Ypsilanti is closing
It's a store that sells little pieces of history — from 18th-century stained glass to church altars dating to 1850.
Materials Unlimited, on Michigan Avenue in downtown Ypsilanti, is a place where, for the last 50 years, magical pieces of historic architecture ... | 2022-09-29T12:01:42Z | www.freep.com | Materials Unlimited is closing in Ypsilanti after 50 years in business | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/materials-unlimited-is-closing-in-ypsilanti-after-50-years-in-business/69516355007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/materials-unlimited-is-closing-in-ypsilanti-after-50-years-in-business/69516355007/ |
As Hurricane Ian hammered Florida on Wednesday, Alex Anzalone was in the Detroit Lions’ locker room, checking his phone, waiting for news from his family on the Gulf Coast.
“My parents are kind of in the brunt of it right now, and my grandma, too,” Anzalone said on Wednesday afternoon. “I’ve just kind of been texting t... | 2022-09-29T12:02:12Z | www.freep.com | Why Hurricane Ian has profound effect on Michiganders, Detroit Lions | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-profound-effect-michiganders-detroit-lions/69526462007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-profound-effect-michiganders-detroit-lions/69526462007/ |
Ford tells employees the score on how higher rates hit lump sum payouts
An email sent this September to some retirement-eligible Ford Motor salaried workers captured the lump sum pension dilemma of 2022 rather bluntly.
The Ford email — subject line "Important Information Regarding Your Pension" — specifically pointed o... | 2022-09-29T15:12:57Z | www.freep.com | Retirees' lump sum pension payouts will be hit hard by interest rates | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/29/ford-employees-lump-sum-payments/69521635007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2022/09/29/ford-employees-lump-sum-payments/69521635007/ |
If it feels like the same teams are winning or competing for the MHSAA’s football state championships year in and year out, you’re not wrong.
This year, there are 750 high schools across Michigan fielding a football program. Of those, 135 have won a football state championship among what is now 10 classes (eight 11-man... | 2022-09-29T15:13:16Z | www.freep.com | Michigan's best high school football programs of all time | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/29/best-michigan-high-school-football-teams-all-time/68432840007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/29/best-michigan-high-school-football-teams-all-time/68432840007/ |
Acknowledging his debt to Motown and other consequential soul music, Bruce Springsteen has announced the release of "Only the Strong Survive," an album of classic cover songs.
Works popularized by the Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes, Commodores, Jimmy Ruffin and Frank Wilson are among the songs tackled by Springsteen ... | 2022-09-29T17:59:04Z | www.freep.com | Bruce Springsteen embraces Detroit music on Motown-heavy covers album | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/29/bruce-springsteen-detroit-music-motown-album/69527278007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2022/09/29/bruce-springsteen-detroit-music-motown-album/69527278007/ |
Michiganders with property in west Florida — a second home to escape life's tempests, especially during bone-chilling winters — found themselves Wednesday watching it from afar go through one of the biggest storms ever to hit the Sunshine State.
"It's stressful. Of course, not as stressful as being in the middle of it,... | 2022-09-29T17:59:28Z | www.freep.com | Hurricane Ian threatens Michigander's family in Fort Myers, 2nd home | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-fort-myers-michigan-snowbird-homes/69526981007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-fort-myers-michigan-snowbird-homes/69526981007/ |
Before Wednesday's game, Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter tweaked his back while taking swings. He tried to run in the outfield with his teammates but ended up leaving the field and meeting with athletic trainer Doug Teter in the dugout.
On Thursday, the Tigers placed Carpenter on the injured list with a left ... | 2022-09-29T17:59:40Z | www.freep.com | Season over for Detroit Tigers Matt Manning, Kerry Carpenter | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/29/kerry-carpenters-stats-detroit-tigers-injury/69527285007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/29/kerry-carpenters-stats-detroit-tigers-injury/69527285007/ |
Joe Veleno, also sidelined by an undisclosed injury since early in camp, could also return this weekend. Andrew Copp (abdominal surgery) isn't expected to be available until the first week of the season, but he's skating in a non-contact jersey. Oskar Sundqvist, who has missed all of camp with an undisclosed injury, is... | 2022-09-29T17:59:52Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi may play preseason game Saturday | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/29/detroit-red-wings-tyler-bertuzzi-preseason-game-saturday/69527673007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/29/detroit-red-wings-tyler-bertuzzi-preseason-game-saturday/69527673007/ |
A corn maze, Lobstoberfest, buskers and tarot card readers: 5 things to do in metro Detroit
Autumn outdoor activities are in full swing, and a Detroit greenway will host a harvest festival with added attractions like buskers and tarot card readers this weekend. There's also an antiques and collectibles show and a boath... | 2022-09-29T20:35:51Z | www.freep.com | Corn maze, Lobstoberfest and antiques: 5 things to do in metro Detroit | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/29/things-to-do-metro-detroit-corn-maze-lobstoberfest-fall-events/69524687007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/09/29/things-to-do-metro-detroit-corn-maze-lobstoberfest-fall-events/69524687007/ |
Michigan fall things to do Up North: Apple picking, wineries and more
If you're in the mood for a fall getaway, escape to the scenic landscapes of northern Michigan this season. A span of orchards, vineyards, farmers markets and nature’s kaleidoscope of changing colors await throughout the region.
If you're planning a ... | 2022-09-29T20:35:57Z | www.freep.com | Fall things to do in northern Michigan 2022 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/northern-michigan-things-to-do-fall-2022/69518990007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/northern-michigan-things-to-do-fall-2022/69518990007/ |
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed an order adding 10 representatives from local governments to the state's opioids task force, giving them a say in where and how opioid settlement monies will be spent.
The 10 new members are to be appointed by Whitmer. They are to come from each of the state's 10 Prepaid Inpatie... | 2022-09-29T20:36:03Z | www.freep.com | Gov. Whitmer adds 10 members to Michigan's Opioids Task Force | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/whitmer-opioid-settlement-task-force/69527553007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/29/whitmer-opioid-settlement-task-force/69527553007/ |
First-pitch weather forecast: Sunny, low-60s.
Probable starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Tyler Alexander (4-10, 4.68 ERA) vs. Twins RHP Joe Ryan (12-8, 3.70 ERA).
Game notes: It took a while but it seems the Tigers are finally playing their best ball of the season. With Thursday's victory, the Tigers have won six straight ... | 2022-09-30T09:45:02Z | www.freep.com | Detroit Tigers game score vs. Minnesota Twins | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/30/detroit-tigers-game-score-minnesota-twins-updates/69528004007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/30/detroit-tigers-game-score-minnesota-twins-updates/69528004007/ |
Taste of Black Spirits showcased at the Garden Theater
The Taste of Black Spirits event celebrating and supporting BIPOC-owned spirits brands and companies is 5-11 p.m. Friday at the Garden Theater in Midtown at 3929 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
Spirits from Black-owned brands, including Detroit-based Anteel Tequila, Duke... | 2022-09-30T12:13:23Z | www.freep.com | Taste of Black Spirits showcased at the Garden Theater | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/30/taste-of-black-spirits-showcased-at-the-garden-theater/69528063007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/09/30/taste-of-black-spirits-showcased-at-the-garden-theater/69528063007/ |
Host of online show 'Freestyled' is latest Detroiter to become an HGTV star
Thinking outside the box is Adar Kirkham’s comfort zone.
“That’s where I thrive. I break out in hives when I’m inside the envelope,” says the host of "Freestyled," an online HGTV series. "I really like to push the boundaries and try something I... | 2022-09-30T12:13:29Z | www.freep.com | HGTV's host of 'Freestyled' calls Detroit a hidden gem | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/30/hgtvs-host-of-freestyled-calls-detroit-a-hidden-gem/69521773007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/09/30/hgtvs-host-of-freestyled-calls-detroit-a-hidden-gem/69521773007/ |
Michigan school districts are flush with cash, but wary of a downturn
The district used the money for tutoring, extra summer programs and coaching for teachers. But now, facing an uncertain economy and the expiration date of the federal funds, the district is shifting its focus from spending to saving.
Yet Grand Rapids... | 2022-09-30T12:13:35Z | www.freep.com | Michigan school districts are flush with cash, but wary of a downturn | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/michigan-school-districts-are-flush-with-cash-but-wary-of-a-downturn/69522989007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/michigan-school-districts-are-flush-with-cash-but-wary-of-a-downturn/69522989007/ |
As Michigan's redistricting commission stares down legal challenges to the new voting districts it drew and approved, state lawmakers have not appropriated additional funds for the group, leaving its finances uncertain ahead of the new fiscal year that begins Saturday.
Without any budget approval, the commission will b... | 2022-09-30T12:14:05Z | www.freep.com | Michigan's redistricting commission says it will soon run out of money | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/30/michigan-redistricting-commission-running-out-of-money/69521770007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/30/michigan-redistricting-commission-running-out-of-money/69521770007/ |
On Michigan's ballot this fall, beneath the top-line races for governor, congressional and legislative seats, will be a pair of seats on the Michigan Supreme Court. Elections for Supreme Court justices are typically less visible and much less expensive than those at the top of the ticket, but the court's influence in M... | 2022-09-30T12:14:11Z | www.freep.com | Michigan Supreme Court justice candidates to fight for 2 open seats | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/30/michigan-supreme-court-race-candidates/69519278007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/30/michigan-supreme-court-race-candidates/69519278007/ |
NHL exhibition: Detroit Red Wings (1-1-0) vs. Washington Capitals (1-0-1)
Radio: None (radio affiliates).
CARLOS MONARREZ:I tried to watch the Detroit Red Wings’ defense but couldn’t take my eyes off this player
Game notes: We could see at least 30 minutes of the newest Wings netminder, Ville Husso, in this one after i... | 2022-09-30T12:15:12Z | www.freep.com | Preseason: Detroit Red Wings game score vs. Washington Capitals | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/30/preseason-detroit-red-wings-game-score-vs-washington-capitals/69529075007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2022/09/30/preseason-detroit-red-wings-game-score-vs-washington-capitals/69529075007/ |
Listen to the 'On The Line' podcast: Trying to find a bathroom in Detroit
Guest: Free Press reporter Emma Stein and Eugene Bledsoe, 65, of Detroit, Kevin Johnson, 62, of Detroit, and Dakota Faison, 25.
On this episode: It's not a fun feeling - needing to go to the bathroom, but having nowhere convenient to go.
It's a f... | 2022-09-30T14:29:18Z | www.freep.com | Podcast: Trying to find a bathroom in Detroit | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/on-line-podcast-detroit-public-bathrooms/69527531007/ | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/on-line-podcast-detroit-public-bathrooms/69527531007/ |
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