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Sumpter Township police millage is back on the ballot in November Original
Sumpter Township police officer Ken Toney, 63, talks with someone he pulled over for going 53 mph in a 45 mph zone while he was on patrol on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Toney who works a 12 hour shift, estimates he drives over 100 miles in the 36 square miles looking for traffic violations, speeders and other calls he’ll get from dispatch. The public safety millages to help the police department failed in August and are back on ballot for Election Day on November 3rd.
Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day
Kids take off from the start during the kids marathon down Atwater and the Riverwalk in Detroit at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Kids run during the Little Detroit Dash down Atwater and the Riverwalk in Detroit at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) The Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct.
Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day
Kids take off from the start during the kids marathon down Atwater and the Riverwalk in Detroit at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Kids run during the Little Detroit Dash down Atwater and the Riverwalk in Detroit at the Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press The Children's Hospital of Michigan Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct.
Michigan's MHSAA Football Playoff Points Race Heats Up Entering Week 8
Skip to stories Breaking •No Kings Protests Hit Philadelphia and Across Pennsylvania on Oct. 17•Kentucky Weather: Rain Leads the Way Before Cooler Air Arrives•Hurricane Trudy Could Rapidly Intensify - Here's Where It's Headed•Trending on The Hill: What Capitol Watchers Are Buzzing About Today•Man Who Fell From Six Flags Coaster Was Celebrating Niece's Birthday•No Kings Protests Hit Philadelphia and Across Pennsylvania on Oct.
Flock cameras opposition in Michigan communities Original
A bent pole and a solar panel of was a Flock camera in Commerce Township on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Flock camera itself was missing from the pole. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press A Flock camera aimed at JARS store in Madison Heights on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press A Flock camera aimed at JARS store in Madison Heights on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Ikea pop-up location one of five new storefronts at Great Lakes Crossings
Follow Ikea pop-up location one of five new storefronts at Great Lakes Crossings Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 18, 2026 at 6:06 AM EDT Ikea pop-up location one of five new storefronts at Great Lakes Crossings A pop-up Ikea is one of five new stores inside Great Lakes Crossings in Auburn Hills on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) There's a lot popping up at Great Lakes Crossings-- including IKEA.
See Shawn Horcoff first press conference as Red Wings interim GM Original
See Shawn Horcoff first press conference as Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff speaks with the media during a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Horcoff was named the Detroit Red Wings interim general manager. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Shawn Horcoff speaks with the media during a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Horcoff was named the Detroit Red Wings interim general manager.
25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit
Suzie Staley, chief of staff at Eastern Michigan University, places a flower on a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at Pease Park in Ypsilanti on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, speaks during a Day of Remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at Pease Park in Ypsilanti on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit
Follow 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland, Eric Seals and Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit Suzie Staley, chief of staff at Eastern Michigan University, places a flower on a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit
Follow 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland, Eric Seals and Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Fri, September 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit Suzie Staley, chief of staff at Eastern Michigan University, places a flower on a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
See photos of storm damage in Madison Heights
See photos of storm damage in Madison Heights A man takes a photo of an uprooted tree after an early morning storm impacted residents on Groveland Street near University Avenue in Madison Heights on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press An aerial image shows some of the damage from a storm that rolled through early this morning on Groveland Street near 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
See photos of storm damage in Madison Heights
Follow See photos of storm damage in Madison Heights Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Thu, September 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM EDT See photos of storm damage in Madison Heights An aerial image shows some of the damage from a storm that rolled through early this morning on Groveland Street near 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Michigan Democratic Party convention speakers
Follow Michigan Democratic Party convention speakers Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, August 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM EDT Michigan Democratic Party convention speakers Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson talks with the crowd during the Michigan Democratic Party convention at the Lansing Center in Lansing on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Michigan Democratic Party convention nominee speakers talk to the large crowd in Lansing
Michigan Democratic Party convention speakers Original
(L to R) Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and her lieutenant governor candidate running mate Winnie Brinks acknowledges the cheering crowd after Benson finished her speech during the Michigan Democratic Party convention at the Lansing Center in Lansing on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Michigan high school football season kicks off in Prep Kickoff Classic
Follow Michigan high school football season kicks off in Prep Kickoff Classic Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, August 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT Michigan high school football season kicks off in Prep Kickoff Classic Gideon Gash of Detroit Catholic Central is all smiles celebrating with his teammates after scoring his third touchdown in the first half action between Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Detroit Catholic Central during the High School Football Kickoff Classic at Tom...
Michigan high school football season kicks off in Prep Kickoff Classic Original
Gideon Gash of Detroit Catholic Central is all smiles celebrating with his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Clinton Township Chippewa Valley during the Prep Kickoff Classic at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State in Detroit on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Detroit Lions host Commanders in lone preseason Ford Field game
Fans walk outside the stadium ahead of a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Josh Boland, Detroit Free Press The Honolulu Boom drum line plays outside the stadium ahead of a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders At Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Detroit Lions host Commanders in lone preseason Ford Field game
Follow Detroit Lions host Commanders in lone preseason Ford Field game Josh Boland and Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, August 22, 2026 at 10:49 AM EDT Detroit Lions host Commanders in lone preseason Ford Field game Fans walk outside the stadium ahead of a preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
General Dynamics upgrades their facility
Follow General Dynamics upgrades their facility Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, August 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT General Dynamics upgrades their facility (L to R) Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Dave Paddock, the president of General Dynamics Land Systems and Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer cut the ribbon after they had all finished speaking to the crowd of employees and contractors in Sterling Heights on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Lansing officially opens
Follow LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Lansing officially opens Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Tue, August 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM EDT LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Lansing officially opens David Kim, the CEO of LG Energy Solution, during the grand opening of the LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Lansing on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Thegrand opening of the LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Lansing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Fair Lane Estate undergoing extensive renovations in Dearborn
Follow Fair Lane Estate undergoing extensive renovations in Dearborn Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, August 13, 2026 at 6:07 AM EDT Fair Lane Estate undergoing extensive renovations in Dearborn Members of the media head into the powerhouse and garage at the Clara and Henry Ford Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
See photos from the 11th Roadkill Nights at the M1 Concourse
AUTOS Eric Seals Aug. 8, 2026, 4:38 p.m. ET A driver has his Dodge Ram pickup truck do a burnout to warm up the tires before going fast down the eighth of a mile straight on Woodward Avenue during Roadkill Nights at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, points up talking about how he used to work at a building near the
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Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, talks Wednesday in front of the Spirit of Detroit about how he used to work at a nearby building as the executive director
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Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, talks Wednesday in front of the Spirit of Detroit about how he used to work at a nearby building as the executive director
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