The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

Matthew Stafford’s former Lions teammates pulling for him to win

From Dan Orlovsky to Don Muhlbach, several former Stafford teammates in Detroit are rooting for their longtime QB to win

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022

Ford, Toyota halt some output as U.S., Canada warn on trucker protests

Ford and Toyota on Wednesday both said they were halting some production as anti-coronavirus mandate protesters blocked U.S-Canada border crossings that have prompted warnings from Washington and Ottawa of economic damage.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

Matthew Stafford prepares for an LA Super Bowl but Detroit is still on his mind

The quarterback is finally on a team that can make the best use of his talents. But his former team, the Lions, have also benefited from trading him

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2022

Pandemic border protests strand cattle and car parts, snarling Canada-U.S. trade

Protests in Canada against vaccine mandates have disrupted two key U.S. border crossings, and are snarling hundreds of millions of dollars daily of trade, ranging from cattle to car parts.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Michigan elector documents sent to Trump advisers and GOP official, emails show

LANSING, Mich. — An attorney updated Donald Trump's advisers on plans to submit a false certificate claiming the then-president won Michigan's election and sent documents to help with the effort to a state GOP official, according to emails obtained by The Detroit News.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022

Mock draft watch: ESPN slots 3 starters for the Detroit Lions

ESPN's Jordan Reid released his latest mock draft giving the Detroit Lions three new starters to push towards the 2022 season

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2022

Vikings request interview with Lions DBs coach Aubrey Pleasant to be their defensive coordinator

Pleasant did a fantastic job of player development in Detroit in 2021

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2022

Angry Canada truckers block busiest bridge with U.S.; Trudeau faces grilling

Angry Canadian truckers were blocking the busiest crossing with the United States on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepared to face legislators later in the day to discuss the growing crisis.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Fueled by decade in Detroit, Stafford playing for more than just Rams in Super Bowl

Matthew Stafford never has had to worry about football on his birthday before this year, but celebrating his 34th on Monday, the former Detroit Lions and current Los Angeles Rams quarterback is preparing to play in his first Super Bowl.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022

Second Whitmer kidnap plotter to plead guilty, court records show

DETROIT — A second member of an alleged plot to kidnap and hurt Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty, giving federal prosecutors two key insiders to fight defense claims of entrapment during next month's trial, according to a federal court filing Monday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022