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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Detroit Zoo euthanized its 42-year-old chimp, Abby, due to kidney failure; she charmed visitors with clever antics since arriving in 1988. The Detroit News
- ➤ Motor City Comic Con continues this weekend at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi—open today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and running Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—drawing global celebrities and tens of thousands of fans. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers propose to excuse four school days — March 12, 13, 16 and 17 — from the academic calendar for counties affected by severe winter weather, including Oakland, if the bill advances in the Senate. The measure would help avoid penalty for weather disruptions in line with similar prior exceptions. CBS News Detroit
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Metro Detroit’s seniors (projected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030) are driving a need for more primary care providers, and health experts recommend that local clinics prepare to serve an expanding aging population. The Detroit News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Air Lines announced it will add two nonstop flights from Detroit to Munich for the Detroit Lions game in November. The flights on an Airbus A330 will depart on Nov. 11 and return on Nov. 16 (offering several cabin options). CBS News Detroit
- ➤ The Detroit Pistons forced Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals with a dominating win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 15, setting up a decisive final game that has fans eager for more action. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ The Detroit Lions will open their season at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13 with tickets on sale from major vendors and a discount offer available through Sunday, May 17. Fans can gear up for the game as the team aims to bounce back from last season. MLive
- ➤ MLive's Lions beat writers shared predictions for the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL season, noting a challenging home opener against the Saints on Sept. 13 at Ford Field and an international game in Munich on Nov. 15. They expect a mix of wins and losses as the team works to improve. MLive
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