Former Pistons Announcer Fred McLeod Dies At 67
The longtime sportscaster and announcer, who called Cleveland's NBA championship in 2016 and told his cameraman to keep rolling when Stanford's band was on the field in 1982, died Monday. He was 67.
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The longtime sportscaster and announcer, who called Cleveland's NBA championship in 2016 and told his cameraman to keep rolling when Stanford's band was on the field in 1982, died Monday. He was 67.
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The Detroit Pistons have claimed Christian Wood off waivers.
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The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
Wayne County Airport Authority is looking at permanent barrier options at Detroit Metro after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal.
A Detroit woman has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit and one of its police officers.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Development in Downtown Northville is getting recognition, both on a statewide and national stage.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
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Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
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Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
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Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
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The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
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Snow begins across Southeast Michigan. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us how much snow we'll get.
