Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
Good morning, Southfield.
📰 Economy
Gas prices for regular unleaded in Michigan rose by about 20 cents per gallon from Monday morning to Wednesday morning, with Metro Detroit remaining steady at $3.89 while the statewide average reached $4.07, according to AAA data.
🎓 Education
Southfield Public Schools honored McIntyre Elementary’s legacy on March 26 as plans move to close the school by year’s end — funding a transformation into a community center linked to a nearby University K-12 campus with an opening in 2030.
🏛️ Government
The southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 is closed starting Wednesday, April 8 and will remain closed until summer as part of the Restore the Reuther project (drivers must use alternate detour routes via M-102 and M-10).
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is offering security classes for houses of worship to learn safety techniques (prompted by a recent attack on Temple Israel) in Oakland County.
The evening training will be scheduled soon based on sign-ups, with local houses given priority.
🏈 Sports
Red Wings forward Dominik Shine earned his 2026 Bill Masterton nomination after debuting in the NHL and scoring his first goal on March 8 in New Jersey.
He overcame a 40+ salary cut in 2020 and played 521 games with the Griffins to fulfill his dream.
USA TODAY’s collector’s edition softcover book commemorates Michigan’s 2026 NCAA championship win by the Wolverines, their first title since 1989.
The book — featuring season highlights, player profiles and expert analysis — is available now for fans statewide.
The Red Wings lost 4 to 3 in a shootout Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena after Columbus tied the game late in regulation; coach Todd McLellan said the team faces must-win territory with four games remaining.
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