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Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WXYZ-TV was named Station of the Year for the third straight year at the Broadcast Excellence Awards by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters & the ceremony took place Saturday night at MotorCity Casino Hotel. WXYZ
- ➤ Metro Detroit author Sara Rian + licensed therapist has released a collection of poetry books to help readers manage grief as they navigate tough times. Her work offers healing insights to the community and invites local discussion on coping with loss. FOX 2 Detroit
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Water Authority said Saturday that boil water advisories were lifted for Orion Township, Lake Orion, northern Auburn Hills, and Oakland Township after a water main broke on May 6 (crews completed repairs following clear water tests); residents are advised to flush water and clean appliances. CBS News Detroit
- ➤ Great Lakes Water Authority lifted the boil water advisory for Oakland County communities affected by a 42-inch water main break in Auburn Hills after completing repairs more than a week early (Saturday, May 16). FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Oakland County honored over 300 law enforcement officers and citizens on May 13, recognizing acts of bravery such as Deputy Collin Schafer’s rescue during an Oct. 11 house fire. The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute (honoring fallen officers) and renditions of Taps and Amazing Grace. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot made 19 saves and posted a shutout as Canada defeated Italy 6–0 at the World Championship in Fribourg, Switzerland Saturday, May 16 — he now faces free agency on July 1. MLive
- ➤ Elliot Cadeau, a Michigan guard who starred at the Final Four, withdrew from the NBA draft to return for his second season and will join rising sophomore Trey McKenney, his agent confirmed. MLive
- ➤ Marcus Sasser delivered a strong playoff performance for the Pistons on Friday night, scoring nine points in 18 minutes and posting a game-high (27) to boost his team’s 115 to 94 win over the Cavs in Detroit. Teammates praised his energy as the team prepares for Game 7. MLive
- ➤ Andy Ibáñez, a former Tigers utility man, went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned to Triple A Syracuse by the Mets four days ago — before their series against the Tigers. He is expected to remain with the Mets to keep his $1.2 million prorated salary. MLive
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