City of Detroit enters Phase 3 of road closures ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Phase 3 of NFL Draft-related road closures started Monday, April 15.
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Phase 3 of NFL Draft-related road closures started Monday, April 15.
We are less than two weeks away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft, and downtown Detroit will surely look a lot different once fans barrel into Motown. With thousands of new visitors, police say security will be tight.
Among those are three of the top quarterbacks, Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (North Carolina) and Jayden Williams (LSU).
As the city prepares to welcome visitors from across the country to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, it has released transportation details so people can be aware of their options and get around the city smoothly.
The "Detroit" sign is a new installment in the city ahead of the NFL Draft later this month.
Starting Monday, eastbound and westbound Jefferson Avenue will be closed in front of Hart Plaza.
With any event of this caliber, some services find themselves in the middle of it all and won't be able to provide certain services like shelter, food and hygienic needs for those who have no roof over their head.
Detroit will host the NFL draft in three weeks, and scammers are looking to take advantage of the excitement.
"All eyes are on us. Let's go Detroit," says Kiersten Johnson, a small business owner who attended Monday night's "NFL Draft Small Business Pregame."
With the Sweet 16 kicking off Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, some business owners tell us it's a dress rehearsal for the other big sporting events the city will host over the next month.
The bright, bold artwork for the NFL draft captures the good happening in the community.
On Thursday, Whitmer outlined how much the event will be a boon for business in the Motor City.
With the 2024 NFL Draft just over a month away, Detroit is entering the homestretch for preparations.
The Lions currently have seven draft picks ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
Not only will football fans get their fix with the 2024 NFL Draft, but the Red Wings may be making the playoffs and the Tigers will kick off Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 5.
Detroit police are examining security following the Kansas City Chiefs parade tragedy ahead of the NFL draft. Chief James White is confident in the plan with tech, patrols, and covert measures.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime on Sunday ended the 2023 NFL season and determined the official order for the first round of the 2024 draft.
It's time to start gearing up for the NFL Draft happening in less than 90 days.
The footprint of the 2024 NFL Draft staging and viewing area in and around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza was unveiled on Feb. 9.
The Super Bowl is just days away, but after that big game, attention will turn to the 2024 NFL Draft that takes place in Detroit in April.
There's controversy about who should pay for six new murals aimed at sprucing up Detroit before the NFL draft.
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke at Ford Field Wednesday morning as part of Visit Detroit's Annual Partnership Meeting.
Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit, looks ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
The city of Detroit and Visit Detroit will be celebrating the 2024 NFL draft with the "On the Clock Tour" event program.
Jose Flores and Andre Arbelaez of the Hispanic NFL Draft Committee discuss the preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
Four people are recovering in the hospital following a rollover crash in Macomb County Friday night.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people are recovering in the hospital following a rollover crash in Macomb County Friday night.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
The Festival of Trees in Dearborn is celebrating its 40th year of raising money to help fund research the causes and cures of childhood diseases.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says Monday is looking to be wet, with snow possible in some parts of Michigan.
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield is helping people in need with baskets filled with a full Thanksgiving meal.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Meteorologists say a mix of snow and rain may be seen in portions of the northeast on Thursday.