Good morning, Southfield.

Retiree Bill Topper, 83, keeps a 1-mile stretch of 11 Mile Road tidy by picking up trash near Milford and Martindale roads on Earth Day and sunny days.

Neighbors say his work near Pearson Elementary School & inspires others to keep the area clean.

Southfield-based Five Lakes Silver Band won the 2026 North American Brass Band Championship today and will compete in the World Music Contest in July in the Netherlands (their first invitation to this global event).

DTE Vice Chairman Trevor Lauer told 7 News Detroit that new data center contracts will not raise local electric bills, citing state laws against cross-subsidization and contract protections (including termination fees and minimum bills).

Lauer said DTE plans to evaluate additional proposals as demand grows.

Scientists say millions of birds are migrating over Michigan and outdoor lights may disrupt their flight.

Data from BirdCast and Purdue Aeroeco Lab show up to 5.5 million birds will fly over the state Wednesday and Thursday, so residents are urged to dim lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Michigan’s 30-day car insurance rule affects families with college students and snowbirds when vehicles are stored out-of-state (it may lead to higher premiums or fines).

Residents should check with their insurance providers to update garaging addresses and confirm proper coverage.

Residents who suffered property damage from last week's flooding and tornadoes are urged by Michigan State Police to complete an online survey with photos and details.

The reports will support efforts to secure federal disaster aid for affected areas.

On April 7 at the Buell Building in Southfield, LTU’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams unveiled vehicles built from scratch to compete nationally; the teams will soon race in events including Baja SAE in Rochester and Formula Electric at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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.

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.