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Stellantis plans UAW layoffs 'across its footprint,' but provides no specifics Embattled Judge Kenneth King completes training, heads back to bench — in traffic court Detroit Tigers to play Houston Astros in MLB playoffs wild-card series

Detroit Tigers get another loss from Twins, now one win from AL wild-card playoff berth Detroit property tax relief program deadline moved up to Nov. 1. What to know. Former Inkster Mayor Patrick Wemberly enters guilty plea in corruption case Mortgage rates came down, but aren't heading as low as you might remember

Absentee voting begins in Michigan: When ballots will arrive, how to request or track one Calls to cops show specialized schools in Michigan are failing students, critics say Parker Meadows sparks Detroit Tigers in 7-1 win over Rays; Jackson Jobe makes MLB debut

25 Michigan lawmakers who took the most freebies from lobbyists Feds confirm Ann Arbor school counselor said 'terrorist' remark to Muslim student Loads of lobster heading to 2 metro Detroit communities

Charlevoix couple running out of time to prove they found Great Lakes’ oldest shipwreck Royal Oak Public Library to reopen Monday after given all clear of bugs Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

RTA approves QLINE transfer; streetcar to become fully public transit system Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know Dutch Girl Donuts extends hours, brings back 24-hour service

'Nightmare on Elm Street' star Robert Englund to host metro Detroit screening of film Takoi chef and owner's journey marked by many changes since food truck humble beginnings Cedar Point announces new record-breaking roller coaster, Siren's Curse for 2025

Detroit Lions tailgate shooting 'first incident of gun violence' at Eastern Market The best ways to get rid of your current car when it's time for a new car With minimum wage boost pending, tipped workers rally against changes

UAW: Stellantis trying to move Dodge Durango production out of Detroit Funeral set for state police officer Daniel Kerstetter who was struck during traffic stop Welcome to Stars Hollow: Downtown Brighton to turn into 'Gilmore Girls' town for one day

Jewish teen assaulted in alleged antisemitic attack in Ann Arbor New Mustang GTD is 'fastest, most powerful' in Mustang history, Ford says It's poutine galore: Canadiana Fest to bring Canadian culture to Kalamazoo

DPD chief says Gaza activists aren’t being tracked. Internal documents contradict that 27% of older adults in Michigan have used cannabis in past year, U-M poll finds Company wanted $585K to leave Detroit's whale mural uncovered: 'A slap in the face'

Metro Detroit broadcast exec Kevin Adell to sell all stations, including 910 AM, WADL-TV 'Peak numbers of refugees': Metro Detroit agencies prepare to help resettle families Political uncertainty holds back national car sales, but here's what Detroit dealers offer

Metro Detroit families sue after children injured in a summer camp vehicle demo crash Michigan mom was afraid of financial reality as credit card debt piled up Michigan's first klezmer music festival to be held in midtown Detroit

Bill Ford induction into Automotive Hall of Fame to be broadcast live Michigan health officials urge fall COVID-19 vaccines: Where to find shots, free tests Wayne County's new jail faces chaos, lawyers say: Floods, fighting, staffing troubles

Michigan's gas prices playing a role in presidential politics Eggs recalled after 65 people sickened in 9 states, including 2 in Michigan Beloved South Haven ice cream shop closing after 66 years

Up North Michigan churches help immigrants amid anti-migrant politics Federal student loan on-ramp is about to end: What it means Chick-fil-A set to add 25-30 locations in Michigan

Coalition demands release of body cam footage from fatal shooting during an eviction $1 million Powerball ticket sold at metro Detroit gas station Michigan's 'I voted' stickers are getting a makeover this November: 9 designs revealed

Copper Peak, once a glorious ski flying hill in the western U.P., could finally be revived Michigan fall colors: Best scenic drives in metro Detroit Detroit refinery workers on strike for higher wages, no benefits cuts

Stellantis names Bob Broderdorf new head of Jeep North America Noah's Deli in Dearborn closes its doors after nearly 50 years in business Michigan judge denies RFK Jr.'s lawsuit to be removed from Michigan presidential ballot

Your regular Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing will return tomorrow. Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Special Report: Dangerous flaws in the auto recall system Senior investigative reporter Matt Dolan joins to share the alarming blind spots uncovered in his investigation into how the auto recall system attempts to fix vehicles. Matt shares the story of Jeff Wu and Ting Yang and how their lives were drastically changed from never receiving a recall notice on their defective Jeep. Contact Matt Dolan with information and tips regarding the auto recall system with this end-to-end encrypted email: [email protected] Freep's full auto recall investigation coverage: Millions of older cars, trucks with dangerous defects aren't getting fixed The auto industry has a recall problem: Here's why proposed solutions haven't passed yet Free Press investigation into recalled vehicles: What to know How to find out if your vehicle has a recall, what it means and what drivers need to know Getting dangerous cars and trucks fixed: How you can help

Formal complaints against DTE, other utilities dismissed or settled in secret Rihanna's Savage X Fenty store opens in downtown Detroit Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene blast Detroit Tigers to 4-1 win over Boston Red Sox

Consumer Reports gives first-ever ranking of most reliable used cars: Here's the list Pink 'Kamala Harris' yard signs trigger spat in Birmingham, owner orders hundreds more M-STEP results database 2024: Find scores from your school district here

Kalamazoo moms can apply to get $7,500 next year. What to know. Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

Social Security benefits likely to go up in 2025, based on inflation: What to know 200 rain barrels to be distributed to Roseville residents to ease area flooding Michigan's rural schools are shrinking, but remain critical for communities

Bobcat Bonnie’s at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes suddenly Detroit Zoo reveals gender of baby gorilla, announces contest to select name Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect

Parents of Detroit Lions draft pick Giovanni Manu witness son play in person for 1st time Michigan cider mill, apple orchard season begins: Find 1 near you on our list International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall

'Good luck' prying off her wedding ring, Nessel tells US Supreme Court at DNC New Wayne County mpox case reported amid concern of more transmissible, severe strain DTE asking customers to pick up the tab for trips on private corporate jets

Stellantis says union can't strike over Belvidere, claims it hasn't violated commitments GM to cut at least 1,000 software jobs, biggest impact at GM Tech Center in Warren Construction closures coming to Greenfield Village

Detroit’s down payment assistance plan serves as model for Harris proposal, Duggan says UAW warns of national strike possibility over Stellantis commitments in Belvidere Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

Shopping for a used car? Why now may be the time to buy. Downtown Detroit’s Hanah Steakhouse, with flashy decor and skybridge seating, closes Wayne State University ends teaching gig for Detroit judge who detained sleepy teen girl

Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson home targeted in swatting attack: 'I will not be intimidated' Westland woman faces 13 felony charges after crashing into vehicles, people UAW files labor charges against Trump, Musk alleging intimidation of workers

Detroit judge forces teen who fell asleep on field trip into handcuffs, threatened jail Macomb prosecutor: Doctor accused of masturbating in front of Sterling Heights woman, 76 Marshall Music Company closes 3 metro Detroit stores, opens new location in Troy

Millions of older cars, trucks with dangerous defects aren't getting fixed Born in Detroit apparel brand extends storefront lease, plans new restaurant at DTW Baby gorilla's birth is historic for Detroit Zoo

Sheetz gas station chain plans 4 more stores in metro Detroit Macomb County prosecutors: Man held woman in closet for months, tortured her 'Full House' actor, Michigan native Dave Coulier donates $125,000 to Children's Hospital

Swimmer Jim Dreyer turns back midway through attempt to cross Lake Michigan Warren Truck to lose shift as Ram 1500 Classic production ends; UAW's Fain blasts cuts New Japanese-inspired bar with world class whisky opens in lower level of the Book Tower

50 years after Gerald Ford became president, scholars ponder modern parallels Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 30 homes in Michigan: Here's how to see 8 of them Metro Detroit outdoor dining guide 2024: Restaurants, patios to try

Scams hide behind viral posts, like a so-called missing child named Brandan Cooper Cedar Point replacing Snake River Falls, once world's 'tallest, fastest, steepest' flume Mohawk Chevrolet's popular TikTok videos get cameo from GM CEO Mary Barra

Miss USA crowns a new winner from Michigan. Can she restore the pageant's reputation? CarShield customers upset when repairs aren't covered; regulators take action Hazel Park Schools to address rising restraint and seclusion against students with disabilities

After feds take action to waive gas restrictions, prices at the pump in Michigan drop Detroit to use $6.6M ARPA funding toward home upgrades for residents with disabilities

Minimum wage in Michigan could rise to over $12 next year after Supreme Court ruling You can check your absentee ballot status online in Michigan What you should know about school cellphone bans in Michigan before school starts

Paul Whelan released from Russia in prisoner swap that includes reporter Evan Gershkovich Michigan Supreme Court weighs in on tax foreclosure profits. See who could benefit. Federal student loan rates hit high levels not seen in years as many go back to college

Belle Isle aquarium offers free admission every Thursday in August 2025 model Corvettes and beyond get special emblem honoring longtime chief engineer White House aide praises Rescue cash for Oakland County home upgrade, Detroit's greenway

MSP captain who ran for governor is latest forced departure after failing to report error Megabuck mystery buyers design their own $350K+ Celestiqs at special studio in Warren Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

Michigan bans gay and trans panic defense in criminal cases Survey calls these Ford, Jeep, Alfa Romeo vehicles most appealing in their segments

Suspect in fatal Melvindale police shooting injured Detroit officer in 2011, records show Detroit Tigers trade C Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers, opening spot for Dillon Dingler Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt

Michigan man who confessed to ATV attack identified; victim, 80, released from hospital Glassblowers find new ways to drive interest in diminishing craft at Dearborn academy Detroit woman who's visited every country on Earth to share her story in Grosse Pointe

Dan Gilbert’s deposition in lawsuit reveals reasons for $500M stock sale Canada looks to centuries-old indigenous use of fire to combat out-of-control wildfires

Detroit cracks down on abandoned vehicles scattered in residential and public areas Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt

Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president, joining chorus of Democrats MOCAD's powerful summer exhibitions signal a bold new era for Midtown Detroit institution Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why

Michigan Democrats react to Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race Michigan Democrats start to coalesce around VP Harris — but no word from Whitmer yet Menu highlight: Why aren’t more people talking about Tocororo’s chicken legs? Red-flag law fails mom as stepson forced to kill her armed abuser