Detroit takes victory lap after successful draft, even as it was almost derailed

Before the draft started, it was almost derailed, the Detroit mayor said Monday. Hours before it was to start, he got a call from the police chief: the real-time command center had gone dark.

Operation 'Ghost Rider' in Michigan kicks off Monday

The first offense is $100 and penalties escalate with additional violations. This is the first full year of enforcement with Michigan's new distracted driving law.

Southfield Freeway construction begins April 29

Plan on road closures being in effect through the fall as both directions of the highway get resurfaced. Plan on at least one lane closure the entire time.

NFL Draft brings economic boost to Detroit businesses
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While crews began to dismantle the NFL Draft staging area in Detroit, the excitement and economic boost the event brought to town lives on.

Detroit shines in hosting NFL Draft, shatters attendance records

The NFL posted on its social media Saturday that more than 700,000 people were in attendance for the 3-day event, shattering prior NFL Draft records for total and individual daily attendance.

Building owner charged with involuntary manslaughter in Clinton Township blast

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, of Commerce Township, was charged in connection with the March 4 blast that killed Turner Lee Salter about a quarter of a mile away.

NFL Draft in Detroit: Caleb Williams expected to be first pick

With the first pick in the NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears are expected to pick Caleb Williams, quarterback from USC.

Michigan lawmakers want to regulate PFAS by limiting manufacturers' use

PFAS chemicals are widely used because of their resistance to water and oil - but once they enter the environment, they don't go away. They're now associated with cancer and birth defects.

NFL Draft in Detroit: Security, parking, transportation, maps and everything else to know for the draft

The draft is in town - not sure if you've seen - which means downtown Detroit will be the center of the football world for the weekend. Before heading down to enjoy the sights, you'll want to plan ahead.

The NFL Shop pop up has all the merch you can think of, and then some

1001 Woodward has officially transformed into a pop up NFL Shop with jerseys, hoodies, T-shirts, hats, mini helmets, footballs - you name it. There's something for everyone.

Michigan beach named one of the best in the US by Travel and Leisure

For the best beach in the U.S., you could go to California, or Hawaii, or even Hilton Head in South Carolina. But Michiganders know better - and here's one example to prove it.

Feds agree to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar case

The settlement was agreed upon with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.

NFL Draft bag policy: What you can and cannot bring to Detroit event

This week's Draft in Detroit will follow the NFL's clear bag policy, along with restrictions on items that can be brought into the event footprint.

Stellantis announces more layoffs at Sterling Heights assembly plant

It's the latest in a string of terminations delivered by the company this year. In March, hundreds of white collar workers were laid off during a virtual call.