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Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down Saturday after a 34-year run as rising oil prices forced the closure, leaving passengers and crew scrambling for alternatives in Detroit. Families adjusted plans quickly as employees began seeking new opportunities. Click on Detroit
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sydnee Little interviewed the owners at Vesper Books and Wine, Zoey’s Treasures and Whistler’s Daughter Books (and author Tom Stanton with fellow book lover Breana Newton) to explore local book trends, with the feature posted May 3. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Live Nation offers $30 tickets for 75 upcoming shows in Michigan — All Access members had early access from April 23 to 28, and the general sale runs until Tuesday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m. Look for the 'Summer of Live Promotion' ticket type when buying tickets. Click on Detroit
- ➤ Detroit-raised author Tom Stanton discussed his passion for baseball and creative process during an online chat posted yesterday, explaining his inspirations, writing process, and future projects for local readers. FOX 2 Detroit
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, diesel fuel prices across Michigan topped a record $6.01 per gallon (analysts cite supply issues and refinery outages) which may drive higher costs for construction, farming, and trucking that could affect Southfield residents. The Detroit News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-696 westbound exit to Lahser Road, M-10 and US-24 will be closed from 9 a.m. Monday for several months as part of MDOT's Restore the Reuther project, forcing drivers to use alternate routes (only M-1 Woodward Avenue and Southfield Road remain open). WXYZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Detroit Pistons earned their first playoff series win in 18 years with a 116+94 Game 7 victory at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday as Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris led the effort; they will face either Cleveland or Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinal starting Tuesday. CBS News Detroit
- ➤ Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer (his first in five games) as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Sunday night; Kevin McGonigle and Matt Vierling added RBI hits in the game. CBS News Detroit
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