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Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls

Two officers faced discipline after contacting federal immigration agents.

Immigration

DPD Sgt. Denise Wallet and officer James Corsi were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="suspended" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" target="_blank">suspended</a> in February for calling Customs and Border Protection for assistance during traffic stops, in apparent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violation of DPD policy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" target="_self">violation of DPD policy</a> against coordinating with federal immigration officials.State of play: The two incidents led to the potential deportation of two people, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Free Press" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" target="_blank">the Free Press</a>.

How to watch Tigers Opening Day (good luck)

Fans may not know how to watch until hours before first pitch in San Diego.

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The Tigers&#x27; Opening Day is Thursday in San Diego — and the team&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TV broadcast situation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/12/tigers-end-fanduel-sports-network-deal" data-vars-content-id="321dbdbf-d3b4-47b7-8101-e44574aa937d" data-vars-headline="How to watch Tigers Opening Day (good luck)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/12/tigers-end-fanduel-sports-network-deal" target="_self">TV broadcast situation</a> is still in flux.Why it matters: Fans may not know exactly how to find the game until hours before first pitch at 4:10pm.

How Detroit police limits working with ICE

Memos show how police interact with federal immigration authorities and where limits lie.

Detroit police leaders say the department isn&#x27;t in the &quot;immigration business&quot; and mostly isn&#x27;t communicating with ICE.Why it matters: As immigration enforcement ramps up nationwide, some cities are navigating growing pressure from President Trump&#x27;s administration threatening funding cuts and legal action on those who publicly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="limit cooperation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" data-vars-content-id="2df4d4fc-3d4e-4a49-808c-0b7cfa4510c7" data-vars-headline="How Detroit police limits working with ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" target="_blank">limit cooperation</a> with ICE.

Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor's administration

City ends redevelopment talks to consider new options for Packard site.

Development

Mayor Mary Sheffield&#x27;s administration has canceled a redevelopment vision for part of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Packard Plant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/01/packard-plant-redevelopment-housing-jobs-project" data-vars-content-id="9dd404fc-eb91-4bb1-80c6-7e10ef29e76d" data-vars-headline="Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor&#x27;s administration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/01/packard-plant-redevelopment-housing-jobs-project" target="_self">the Packard Plant</a>, one of Detroit&#x27;s most notorious relics.State of play: A splashy December press conference featuring former Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new plan" data-vars-click-url="https://packardpark.com/" data-vars-content-id="9dd404fc-eb91-4bb1-80c6-7e10ef29e76d" data-vars-headline="Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor&#x27;s administration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://packardpark.com/" target="_blank">new plan</a> for housing and recreation on the languishing site.

Sweet 16 sets up big night for Michigan teams

U-M and MSU play hours apart Friday with Elite Eight spots on the line.

March Madness hits full tilt Friday as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wolverines and Spartans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/20/um-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-first-round-wins" data-vars-content-id="11aaa1d2-048d-4cd3-b904-8b411d31bc03" data-vars-headline="Sweet 16 sets up big night for Michigan teams" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/20/um-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-first-round-wins" target="_self">Wolverines and Spartans</a> tip off within hours of each other in the men&#x27;s Sweet 16.Why it matters: The schedule sets up a rare, all-night stress test for fans across Metro Detroit — with both teams playing for a spot in the Elite Eight.

Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road

The home opener at Comerica Park is set for April 3.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Tigers&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/01/detroit-tigers-aim-for-playoff-return-in-2025" data-vars-content-id="076d226b-55a2-4052-9cc0-b527505a38ee" data-vars-headline="Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/01/detroit-tigers-aim-for-playoff-return-in-2025" target="_self">The Tigers&#x27;</a> season starts Thursday at 4:10pm on the road against the San Diego Padres.Why it matters: Baseball is back, but you&#x27;ll have to wait until April 3 for the home opener at Comerica Park.

U-M, Michigan State roll into round 2

Both teams secured first-round wins and will play Saturday for a Sweet 16 spot.

U-M and Michigan State cruised Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Why it matters: March Madness is one-and-done, so any loss from here on out ends the season.

DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday

Le Rouge begin their last Keyworth season before moving to Corktown in 2027.

The final <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Detroit City FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/12/detroit-city-fc-s-new-stadium" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/12/detroit-city-fc-s-new-stadium" target="_self">Detroit City FC</a> season at Hamtramck&#x27;s Keyworth Stadium kicks off Saturday against Brooklyn FC.Why it matters: After a decade of packed stands and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="smoke-filled marches to Keyworth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hourdetroit.com/sports-topics/dcfc-detroit-the-team-that-breaks-the-rules-and-wins-games/" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hourdetroit.com/sports-topics/dcfc-detroit-the-team-that-breaks-the-rules-and-wins-games/" target="_blank">smoke-filled marches to Keyworth</a>, the club is set to move in 2027 to its new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="15,000-seat stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/10/27/dcfc-stadium-deal-corktown-parking-soccer" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/10/27/dcfc-stadium-deal-corktown-parking-soccer" target="_self">15,000-seat stadium</a> on Michigan Avenue in Corktown.

Big Ten tournament tips off in Chicago

The Wolverines and Spartans won't play until Friday after earning triple byes.

College hoops fans get a taste of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March Madness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/michigan-msu-march-madness" data-vars-content-id="bdbb9210-ff90-4f54-9498-6f1cad38132f" data-vars-headline="Big Ten tournament tips off in Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/michigan-msu-march-madness" target="_self">March Madness</a> this week with the Big Ten men&#x27;s basketball tournament in Chicago.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a chance for U-M and Michigan State — both locks for the NCAA Tournament — to build momentum for a deep postseason run.

Tigers' Benetti scores NBC "Sunday Night Baseball" job

The Detroit Tigers broadcaster will debut on NBC March 26.

Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has been hired by NBC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/jason-benetti-joins-nbc-sports-as-play-by-play-voice-of-sunday-night-baseball-on-nbc-and-peacock" data-vars-content-id="6f180dae-38ed-4bd5-8873-e09886711c5c" data-vars-headline="Tigers&#x27; Benetti scores NBC &quot;Sunday Night Baseball&quot; job" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/jason-benetti-joins-nbc-sports-as-play-by-play-voice-of-sunday-night-baseball-on-nbc-and-peacock" target="_blank">has been hired by NBC</a> to call &quot;Sunday Night Baseball&quot; primetime games this season.Why it matters: Benetti&#x27;s new national gig is further evidence that Detroit has one of the industry&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top play-by-play voices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/07/tigers-rocket-up-broadcaster-rankings-thanks-to-wonderful-jason-benetti.html" data-vars-content-id="6f180dae-38ed-4bd5-8873-e09886711c5c" data-vars-headline="Tigers&#x27; Benetti scores NBC &quot;Sunday Night Baseball&quot; job" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/07/tigers-rocket-up-broadcaster-rankings-thanks-to-wonderful-jason-benetti.html" target="_blank">top play-by-play voices</a>.

Lions trade David Montgomery to Houston

Detroit lands lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks in the deal.

Running back David Montgomery, half of Detroit&#x27;s &quot;Sonic and Knuckles&quot; rushing duo, has been traded to the Houston Texans, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ESPN reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48081713/sources-texans-trade-draft-pick-lions-rb-david-montgomery" data-vars-content-id="3ab2dcd9-84f4-47d6-a872-f522b6de07b3" data-vars-headline="Lions trade David Montgomery to Houston" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48081713/sources-texans-trade-draft-pick-lions-rb-david-montgomery" target="_blank">ESPN reports</a>.Why it matters: Montgomery and speedster Jahmyr Gibbs, aka &quot;Sonic,&quot; gave Detroit one of the league&#x27;s most potent running attacks during Montgomery&#x27;s three years on the team.

Lions headed to Germany for 2026 NFL game

Detroit will give up a home game to play at Allianz Arena in the NFL's international series.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Lions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/04/lions-playoff-hopes-dallas-game" data-vars-content-id="edaed31f-f1de-41f0-9ab4-475e97e6df88" data-vars-headline="Lions headed to Germany for 2026 NFL game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/04/lions-playoff-hopes-dallas-game" target="_self">The Lions</a> are headed to Germany this year as part of the NFL&#x27;s international schedule, the league <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced yesterday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-to-play-international-game-in-munich-in-2026" data-vars-content-id="edaed31f-f1de-41f0-9ab4-475e97e6df88" data-vars-headline="Lions headed to Germany for 2026 NFL game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-to-play-international-game-in-munich-in-2026" target="_blank">announced yesterday</a>.Why it matters: The franchise already has several connections to Germany — from star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown&#x27;s heritage (his mother was born there) to the team&#x27;s German-inspired mascot, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leo Löwe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/detroit-lions_leol%C3%B6we-detroitlions-nflgermany-activity-7340800413543096321-QAeP/" data-vars-content-id="edaed31f-f1de-41f0-9ab4-475e97e6df88" data-vars-headline="Lions headed to Germany for 2026 NFL game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/detroit-lions_leol%C3%B6we-detroitlions-nflgermany-activity-7340800413543096321-QAeP/" target="_blank">Leo Löwe</a>.&quot;

At 43, Verlander returns to Tigers as baseball's Tom Brady

Verlander spent his first 13 seasons in Detroit and returns to a competitive roster.

Justin Verlander has long hoped to be the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tom Brady of baseball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26314010/justin-verlander-wants-tom-brady-baseball" data-vars-content-id="d7cf12d0-a7af-4860-bff4-377b26047cd3" data-vars-headline="At 43, Verlander returns to Tigers as baseball&#x27;s Tom Brady" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26314010/justin-verlander-wants-tom-brady-baseball" target="_blank">Tom Brady of baseball</a> and pitch at a high-caliber level well into his 40s.Why it matters: His return to Comerica Park gives the Detroit Tigers legend a chance to keep that dream going.

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