Speaker 1: Word on the streets of Detroit is there's never a
Speaker 1: dull moment in the Motor City. I'm Morgan Riley. Thanks
Speaker 1: for joining me for today's Detroit News update. We begin
Speaker 1: with the stories that are shaping our city. From major
Speaker 1: legal settlements to shifting weather and vibrant community happenings. Detroit
Speaker 1: is moving forward with resolve and heart. The big headline
Speaker 1: this week is the settlement reached between Michigan State University
Speaker 1: and three survivors of the twenty twenty three campus shooting.
Speaker 1: Just over two years since that tragic night, a twenty
Speaker 1: nine point seventy five million dollar agreement was announced, bringing
Speaker 1: some financial support for those students still living with lifelong injuries.
Speaker 1: Two of them will require daily care, and the settlement
Speaker 1: is aimed at helping them move forward with dignity and stability.
Speaker 1: The university's decision has been described as a rare case
Speaker 1: of an institution truly stepping up to support its impacted students,
Speaker 1: a contrast to what we've seen in similar cases across
Speaker 1: the country. Shifting to public safety concerns, two young men
Speaker 1: were arraigned this week in Pontiac, just north of Detroit,
Speaker 1: facing weapons charges after authorities say they plotted to disrupt
Speaker 1: a high school graduation ceremony. Investigators are still working to
Speaker 1: verify the full extent of the threat, but the charges
Speaker 1: serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in
Speaker 1: our communities. The judge in the case emphasized community safety,
Speaker 1: which resonates deeply here in Detroit, where neighbors have always
Speaker 1: watched out for one another. Now let's bring it closer
Speaker 1: to home. Word on the streets of Detroit is alive
Speaker 1: at Eastern Market, where vendors are preparing for the Flower
Speaker 1: Day festival this weekend, a tradition since nineteen sixty seven.
Speaker 1: I caught up with long time vender Carmen Evans, who's
Speaker 1: been selling begonias and local greens for over thirty springs.
Speaker 1: She reminded me Detroit's roots run deep, and so does
Speaker 1: our hope each season. It's a perfect example of how
Speaker 1: Detroiters blend resilience with a genuine sense of community. If
Speaker 1: you're looking for a reminder that summer is here, a
Speaker 1: stroll through Eastern Market is all you need. The unpredictable
Speaker 1: spirit of Detroit weather is on display this week. We
Speaker 1: saw thunderstorms sweep through parts of Metro Detroit, but drier,
Speaker 1: sunnier skies are forecast for the next few days. Great
Speaker 1: news if you plan to check out events like the
Speaker 1: Detroit Riverwalkers Sunrise meetup or the Motown Jazz Nights at
Speaker 1: Campus Marshes. Whether you prefer classic Motown grooves or new
Speaker 1: spins from local artists, there's something for everyone as the
Speaker 1: city keeps moving. I'm reminded that Detroit's story is one
Speaker 1: of both struggle and celebration, past and present, classic and contemporary,
Speaker 1: always intertwined. Word on the streets of Detroit is together
Speaker 1: we face challenges and together we thrive. This has been
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