The Lions get a subdued ranking in Touchdown Wire’s preseason power poll While most current NFL power polls slot the Lions inside the top 10, this one holds more skepticism on Detroit. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023
Milwaukee council approves sales tax hike as part of plan to avoid bankruptcy The sales tax in Milwaukee will go up 2 cents per dollar next year after the Common Council voted Tuesday to raise the rate as part of a bipartisan plan to avoid bankruptcy The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Watch: Detroit Lions Podcast crossing the summer hump episode The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down all sorts of Lions topics ahead of training camp USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023
Threats of a strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers Whenever the United Auto Workers union begins negotiating a new contract with Detroit’s three automakers, threats of a strike are typically heard among union members The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Watch: Highlights of Seattle’s 48-45 win over Detroit There was no shortage of fireworks from the Seahawks USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 9, 2023
Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago While Detroit, a city that went through bankruptcy, made the decision to remove all of its lead water pipes to prevent lead poisoning, the city of Chicago opted to leave many lead pipes in the ground The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them there The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
'Pretty sick': Manning, Foley, Lange spin first combined no-hitter in Tigers history DETROIT — He knew he was going to get booed. He was probably booing himself. But he also knew he had to do what he did. Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2023
Tigers closer Alex Lange dropped a funny expletive after team combined for a historic no-hitter Alex Lange hilariously let a bad word slip on-air while he was celebrating the Tigers' combined no-hitter. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023
Three Tigers pitchers combine to toss no-hitter vs. Blue Jays DETROIT — He knew he was going to get booed. He was probably booing himself. But he also knew he had to do what he did. Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023
Blue Jays draw big crowd to Comerica Park and then pummel Tigers, 12-2 DETROIT — Alex Faedo, out since June 3 with a finger injury, returned to the Tigers’ rotation Friday night. Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023
UAW's fight against GM's battery joint venture intensifies with new union report DETROIT — The United Auto Workers is intensifying its fight against General Motors Co. and partner LG Energy Solution for the "high risk and low pay" it is offering the workforce at its Ultium Cells LLC joint-venture battery cell plant in Warren, Ohio. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
How Stellantis, academies are accelerating employee careers in industry shift DETROIT — Stellantis NV employees say training from the automaker's "academies," ranging from data and software to electrification, is accelerating their careers as the global auto industry undergoes a massive transformation. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
Mock draft watch: Lions go DB in the 20s in ESPN’s latest ’24 mock The Detroit Lions add DB help with a pick in the mid-20s in ESPN's latest 2024 mock draft USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 7, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023 The fight for COLA: Why the UAW is pushing hard to restore long-lost benefit DETROIT — Rob Pacheco estimates that he brought home more money 20 years ago than he does today because of concessions autoworkers made to help save the U.S. auto industry during the Great Recession.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 'Heartbroken' family of slain 2-year-old plans vigil DETROIT — Wynter Cole Smith's "heartbroken" relatives said they're planning a vigil for the 2-year-old girl whose body was found in a field on the city's east side Wednesday following a statewide search by police and volunteers after she'd reportedly been kidnapped from her Lansing apartment.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Tigers bounce back, rough up A's in shutout fashion DETROIT — That's a little more like it.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Ford notches 10% Q2 sales gain as US auto market remains strong DETROIT — As the U.S. auto industry shows signs of continued strength, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday reported a nearly 10% increase in its second-quarter sales — notching its best Q2 sales results since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023 32 Teams in 32 Days: The NFL Is Ready to Hear the Lions Roar Detroit finally bounced back to relevancy, but after just barely missing the postseason last year now is the time for the franchise to reach the next level.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Missing 2-year-old girl is found dead in Detroit, after her disappearance sparked massive search Authorities in Michigan say a missing 2-year-old girl has been found dead in Detroit
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Rod Beard: Pistons' patience won't let them jump in too soon in free agency DETROIT — When I was little, some of the kids on the playground would jump rope, which was good exercise, but it was mundane after about two repetitions.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Tigers drop 12-3 decision against last-place A's DETROIT — That one went off-script in a hurry.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 GM posts 19% year-over-year sales increase in second quarter DETROIT — General Motors Co.'s sales in the second quarter increased 19% year over year, the Detroit automaker said Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range DETROIT — A new vehicle platform from Stellantis NV engineered for all-electric powertrains will offer sedans, crossovers and SUVs with more than 435 miles of range, the automaker said Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Family of man killed by Detroit gas station clerk sues ExxonMobil for $100 million SOUTHFIELD, Mi. — The family of a man killed by an ExxonMobil gas station clerk over an alleged dispute over a piece of beef jerky has filed a lawsuit against the clerk charged with killing the customer.