Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Southfield.
🚧 Accidents
Residents from a senior living apartment at 25225 Greenfield Road were evacuated Wednesday morning due to a gas leak caused when a garbage truck struck a gas line near Highland Towers; they were taken to the Southfield Pavilion on Evergreen Road as a precaution.
🏛️ Government
After severe storms over the holiday weekend, DTE Energy reported fewer than 5,400 customers remained without power on Wednesday morning and expected full restoration by day’s end + Consumers Energy saw only 48 outages, down from 4,800 the day earlier.
🏥 Health
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 992 cyclosporiasis cases as of Wednesday, July 8, at 9:30 a.m. and advised local residents to wash fresh produce & cook leafy greens since no single food source has been identified.
🏈 Sports
Detroit Pistons begin Summer League today in Las Vegas at 5:30 p.m. ET against the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighting five emerging players including first round pick Ebuka Okorie and rookie Chaz Lanier.
The event will help the team evaluate talent + potential for extra rotations.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will retire after finishing his 2026 season; he remains dedicated to the team and accepted an All-Star invitation as a legend pick (marking the end of a storied career).
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