The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

Michigan justices weigh challenge of redistricting maps, mull picking an expert

DETROIT — Michigan Supreme Court justices will decide whether Michigan's new redistricting maps give Black voters a fair shot at electing preferred candidates and raised the possibility Wednesday of selecting their own expert to inform their decision.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022

Opinion: Lions would be lucky to be on Hard Knocks in 2022

The Detroit Lions are 1 of 3 teams that could be on Hard Knocks in 2021 and it would be great if the Lions are chosen as the subject

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2022

'Legends Never Die': HYMAN Honors Late Detroit Rapper Blade Icewood With New Cannabis Strain

HYMAN, a Michigan cannabis retailer, recently introduced a Detroit legend, the late great rapper Blade Icewood, into the Michigan market. As part of the campaign, HYMAN cultivated a new strain, Platinum Rose, to honor the Blade legacy. 

Benzinga · Jan 26, 2022

Cade Cunningham's career night not enough as Pistons lose to Nuggets, 110-105

DETROIT — Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham played the best game of his short NBA career. As electric as his night was, it wasn't quite enough against the reigning MVP.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022

Las estrategias más nuevas para frenar las muertes por sobredosis: heroína recetada, máquinas expendedoras de drogas

DETROIT— Desde agujas gratuitas hasta lugares de inyección supervisada, en donde los consumidores de drogas pueden inyectarse en medio de personas entrenadas para responder a casos de sobredosis, pasando por una máquina expendedora que reparte Narcan, la reducción de daños —la estrategia más reciente para frenar el gran número de…

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2022

Blackhawks miss Pius Suter’s efficiency, consistency as he delivers it for Red Wings

The Hawks’ decision not to pay Suter last summer looks imprudent in retrospect, and they’ll get a firsthand reminder of that Wednesday in Detroit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2022

Accused Whitmer kidnap plotters lose bid to dismiss criminal case

DETROIT — A federal judge Tuesday refused to dismiss the indictment against five members of an alleged plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, calling defense claims of entrapment and government overreaching a "heavy burden to carry."

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2022

Autoworkers worry about GM's use of lower-paid employees to build EVs

As General Motors Co. prepares for its electric vehicle future with multibillion-dollar investments in Lansing, Orion Township and elsewhere, autoworkers worry about the growing number of employees making less than traditional union-represented employees at the Detroit automaker.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2022

GM to invest historic $7 billion in 4 facilities across Michigan, creating 4,000 jobs

In a big win for Michigan, General Motors will invest $7 billion in four manufacturing facilities, making the state the "hub" of electric vehicle development and manufacturing.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2022

Wizards open to moving Spencer Dinwiddie?

Some also say the Wizards are open to dealing veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who hasn't quite meshed with Beal. The Pistons might have interest in players like Deni Avdija, Montrezl Harrell and Hachimura. Detroit could also be looking for a ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2022