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• Tulip Time edges out Mackinac Island's Lilac Festival as Best Flower Festival in America

  02-04-2016 18:12
  
  Tulip Time was named Best Flower Festival in America by USA Today in its "10 Best" series. The Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island came in second place. The results were determined by public vote.
  
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• Michigan city looking at $47M fiber optics network

  02-04-2016 18:00
  
  The system would provide gigabit data service over fiber along with an open network so other providers could bring additional services to customers.
  
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• Body of man with head trauma found at or near site of old Tiger Stadium

  02-04-2016 17:32
  
  The unidentified man, who looks to be in his 20s, was found in a vacant lot in the area of Michigan and Trumbull avenues, Detroit police Officer Shanelle Williams said.
  
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• Body found at site of old Tiger Stadium

  02-04-2016 17:27
  
  Detroit police are investigating after a body was found at the site of old Tiger Stadium in Corktown early Saturday monring.
  
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• Youngest Kalamazoo shooting spree survivor improving with therapy

  02-04-2016 16:55
  
  Eating is still difficult for the teen, who is recovering from a head wound.
  
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• Three people killed, one injured when speeding SUV crashes on I-94

  02-04-2016 16:54
  
  The driver and passengers from the rear and front seats were thrown from the SUV. The remaining rear-seat passenger was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by Detroit firefighters, according to state police.
  
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• Free lead testing event for dogs in Flint water crisis

  02-04-2016 16:45
  
  The free dog lead testing event has been scheduled from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the humane society, 3325 S. Dort Hwy., in Burton.
  
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• 3 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-94 in Detroit

  02-04-2016 16:24
  
  Michigan State Police say three people were killed and another person was critically injured after an accident on I-94 in Detroit overnight.
  
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• Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Detroit's west side - Fox 2 Detroit

  02-04-2016 16:12 via
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  Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Detroit's west side
  Fox 2 Detroit
  DETROIT (WJBK) - Detroit police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman Friday night on Detroit's west side. Police say a newer model Dodge Challenger was speeding down Indiana Street near Curtis when they crashed into a white ...
  1 dead, 1 hurt in hit-and-run crash in DetroitThe Detroit News
  Woman killed after hit-and-run accident on Detroit's west sideWXYZ
  Man killed by hit-and-ru
  

• Masked men tie up workers, rob Detroit Walgreens

  02-04-2016 16:10
  
  Detroit police are investigating after three masked men robbed a Walgreens on the city's east side.
  
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• Police investigating possible murder-suicide in Orion Township

  02-04-2016 15:37
  
  Investigators have initially determined the two were involved in a domestic situation that escalated into a possible homicide and suicide, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Get giant suckers, 5lb Gummy Bears and more at Michigan's first 'IT'Sugar'

  02-04-2016 15:29
  
  Michigan's first "IT'Sugar" sweet shop is now open. You can find everything from giant suckers to chocolate covered Gummy Bears to treats from Asia.
  
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• Lines at Detroit Metro Airport grow longer with more passengers, new TSA guidelines

  02-04-2016 15:00
  
  Travelers can expect longer lines at Detroit Metro Airport with a rise in passenger traffic and changes in security guidelines.
  
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• Michigan's Best Pizza in Unexpected Places: A look at our favorites

  02-04-2016 14:26
  
  In 2013, John Gonzalez of MLive traveled to 34 restaurants in search for Michigan's Best Pizza. His Top 10 list included some in "unexpected places." Here is a look back at John's list and some of those tasty pizzas in the most unlikely places.
  
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• Quadruplet lambs born in Detroit: Help name them in online vote

  02-04-2016 14:00
  
  Columbia sheep typically birth twins, and no one expected anything more from Martha, a 4-year-old ewe at Pingree Farms on Detroit's east side. But the little ones just kept coming.
  
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• Tornado outbreak: Reliving the 1956 Michigan twisters via eyewitnesses, data

  02-04-2016 13:01
  
  Tornadoes left a path of destruction in West Michigan on April 3, 1956.
  
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• How one of Michigan's worst tornado outbreaks formed 60 years ago

  02-04-2016 13:01
  
  On April 3, 1956, a violent tornado with a long path wrecked parts of West Michigan.
  
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• 'Hello, My Name is Doris' review: Sally Field eccentric, entertaining in feel-good comedy

  02-04-2016 12:41
  
  Field plays a character who's one mistimed joke from being a caricature. But that never happens.
  
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• Detroit Pistons' playoff grip loosened ahead of key East road stretch

  02-04-2016 12:30
  
  Detroit's grip on the seventh spot in the East loosened Friday following a 98-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
  
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• Mega Millions numbers for 04/01/2016; $50M jackpot on the line Friday night

  02-04-2016 11:00
  
  There were no grand prize winners for the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, April 1, 2016.
  
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• State concerned about threats to water and sewage safety in Detroit and suburbs - The Oakland Press

  02-04-2016 07:48 via
  State concerned about threats to water and sewage safety in Detroit and suburbs
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  At a time of national attention and indignation about contaminated water in Flint, a state agency has expressed concern about possible threats to the safety of water and sewage in Detroit and its suburbs. The Michigan Department of Environmental ...
  

• MLive's David Mayo breaks down Pistons' loss to Mavericks

  02-04-2016 05:43
  
  The Pistons seemed to have loftier goals in mind in the lead-up to the 98-89 loss when they should have been focused solely on Dallas.
  
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• Woman killed after hit-and-run crash in Detroit

  02-04-2016 05:18
  
  Detroit police are investigating after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the city's east side.
  
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• Pistons brace for vital showdown with Bulls after botching homestand finale

  02-04-2016 05:17
  
  Detroit and Chicago meet Saturday night at United Center in a game that could pad the Pistons' playoff lead or pull the Bulls within sniffing distance.
  
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• Pistons postgame: Mavs' J.J. Barea minces Detroit as homestand ends at 6-3

  02-04-2016 04:40
  
  The Dallas guard had 29 points to overcome Marcus Morris' 31-point outburst and the Mavericks dumped the Pistons 98-89.
  
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• Morris' 31 Points Not Enough To Lift Pistons Over Mavericks - CBS Local

  02-04-2016 04:12 via
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  Morris' 31 Points Not Enough To Lift Pistons Over Mavericks
  CBS Local
  AUBURN HILLS (AP) — Jose Barea scored 29 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 19 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 98-89 on Friday night. The win moved Dallas a half-game ahead of Utah for seventh place in the Western Conference, with the ...
  Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit, win third straight in playoff chaseFort Worth Star Telegram
  Detroit Pistons Gameday: Deron Williams doubtful for Dallas Maver
  

• Detroit hands Wild its second loss in as many nights - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  02-04-2016 04:08 via
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  Detroit hands Wild its second loss in as many nights
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  It was all uphill as Detroit, also in a playoff fight, kept the lead by exploiting breakdowns in the defense. By Kent Youngblood Star Tribune. April 1, 2016 — 11:59pm. itemprop. Duane Burleson, Associated Press Minnesota Wild's Zach Parise (11) tries ...
  Sharp: Goalie Jimmy Howard shines in must win for Detroit Red WingsDetroit Free Press
  Sheahan leads Detroit past MinnesotaSTLtoday.com
  

• Marcus Morris' big night not enough as Pistons fall to Mavericks, J.J. Barea

  02-04-2016 04:00
  
  Detroit lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 98-89, to finish 6-3 on the nine-game stretch.
  
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• Detroit Recreation Facility Gets Overhaul Thanks To $100K Donation - CBS Local

  02-04-2016 03:23 via
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  Detroit Recreation Facility Gets Overhaul Thanks To $100K Donation
  CBS Local
  DETROIT (AP) — A recreation facility in Detroit got an overhaul thanks in part to a $100,000 donation by UAW-Ford. A ribbon-cutting event is planned Saturday at the Chapel Vision community center on the city's northeast side. It includes sports ...and more »
  

• Detroit pot shops get reprieve in fight against new law - The Detroit News

  02-04-2016 01:25 via
  The Detroit News
  Detroit pot shops get reprieve in fight against new law
  The Detroit News
  Wayne County judge on Friday issues restraining order sought by 10 shops that are challenging new city ordinance. Loading… Post to Facebook. Detroit pot shops get reprieve in fight against new law Wayne County judge on Friday issues restraining order ...
  

• Detroit's Nike store will open May 26 - MLive.com

  02-04-2016 00:58 via
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  Detroit's Nike store will open May 26
  MLive.com
  The Nike Community Store will fill two-floors and 22,000 square feet of retail space in downtown Detroit. It'll be in a building controlled by Quicken founder Dan Gilbert's Bedrock Detroit. Artwork on the barricades was added within the last three days.
  

• Fatal Detroit hit and run caught on video, family wants justice - Fox 2 Detroit

  02-04-2016 00:01 via
  Fox 2 Detroit
  Fatal Detroit hit and run caught on video, family wants justice
  Fox 2 Detroit
  The final moments of a man's life caught on surveillance video Thursday night on Detroit's west side. By: Ingrid Kelley. Posted:Apr 01 2016 06:01PM EDT. Updated:Apr 01 2016 06:01PM EDT. The final moments of a man's life caught on surveillance video ...
  Man dies in early morning shooting in DetroitThe Detroit News
  Surveillance camera captures deadly hit-and-run that killed Detroit fatherWXYZ
  Woman ki
  

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