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Southfield
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million 2015-2017 F-150 trucks because a faulty transmission sensor may cause unexpected downshifting; letters will be mailed next week + free software updates will be offered at local dealerships. Southfield drivers with these vehicles should contact their dealer for details. Fox 2 Detroit
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Starting September, Michigan utility bills will add a surcharge that rises from $1.25 to $1.50 per month to boost funding for the expanded Energy Assistance Program+ the change is expected to aid 90,000 households facing rising energy costs. MLive
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan are 15 cents lower than last week, averaging $3.83 per gallon as reported by AAA, with Flint, Saginaw and Jackson seeing the lowest rates; the drop comes amid global events that may keep fuel costs fluctuating. CBS News Detroit
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rising prom costs in Southfield now mean students face spending from $800 to over $3,000 as expenses for dresses, alterations, and extras grow while local business Unique Lady Bridal and Prom notes creative saving options like second-hand purchases and DIY make-up help families manage budgets. WXYZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Red Wings are expected to re-sign star free agent Patrick Kane for next season, while other unrestricted players will not return as the team aims to add new faces with trades and free agency plus update its roster strategy. MLive
- ➤ Jack Flaherty struggled with six walks and a key throwing error as the Tigers lost 8–6 to the Red Sox Monday at Fenway Park during Patriots’ Day festivities. The team will face the Brewers in a three-game series starting Tuesday at Comerica Park. MLive
- ➤ After missing 11 games due to a collapsed lung, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham returned in Game 1 on Sunday, Apr. 19 in Detroit and scored 39 points while logging over 40 minutes, saying he felt great. The Pistons will face Orlando again Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. MLive
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Michigan Job Fair
12-5 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with over 50 local employers actively hiring for diverse job opportunities.
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Entrepreneur Forum: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Lawrence Technological University — Registration required — Engage with industry experts to explore how AI tools can transform your business strategies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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