Detroit reports $213.6 million economic impact from NFL Draft
Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission on Thursday released the 2024 NFL Draft's economic impact on the city.
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Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission on Thursday released the 2024 NFL Draft's economic impact on the city.
The bright, bold artwork for the NFL draft captures the good happening in the community.
More than 770,000 people came through downtown for the draft, and the Detroit Police Department said that over the three days in the draft footprint, there were two adult arrests and two juveniles detained for fighting.
As the massive setup around the NFL Draft in Detroit is coming down piece by piece, most of it will go back to the inventory of the rental companies, but hundreds of tons of material custom-made for the event will soon have a second home.
The 2024 NFL Draft in downtown Detroit concluded on Saturday, and city officials anticipate the economic impact to be significant.
A Royal Oak catering company secured the contract to help feed the draft workers.
The undefeated Michigan Wolverines saw several of its players get selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's a list of the Wolverines who have been drafted.
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
One of the biggest events in the NFL year kicked off Thursday in downtown Detroit. Aside from community events happening in the area, many people are here to see who the teams will select in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
West Michigan University defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is going to Texas after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan running back Blake Corum will be heading to Los Angeles to play for the Rams after being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and cornerback Mike Sainristil are the next Wolverines to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan Linebacker Junior Colson will once again work under Jim Harbaugh after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Detroit is getting close to setting the record for the number of fans attending the NFL Draft and it'll just take about 100,000 more people to do it.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans, thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit did not disappoint. From the crowds to athletes and celebrities attending, Thursday also ended with hitting a record.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is starting his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft announced it is halting entry into Thursday's event after reaching maximum capacity in downtown Detroit.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, CBS News Detroit asked attorney Mitchell Zajac how NFL rookie contracts work.
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Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
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Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
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Hump Hump Hooray! Looking at a chance of flurries between 7am and 1pm today. Mostly cloudy skies, with a temperature rising to near 34 by 10am, then falling to around 29 during the remainder of the day. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Warmer temps near 50 by Friday.