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National Weather Service confirms tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday, city mayor says

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said the National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday afternoon.

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CBS News· Sep 4, 5:13 PMNational Weather Service confirms tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday, city mayor says

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Watch live: Detroit, DTE officials provide update on severe weather responseDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will host a press conference on Friday to provide an update on the city's response to Thursday's severe weather.

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Mayor Sheffield announces new economic development, workforce chiefMayor Mary Sheffield announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 that Olga Stella will lead economic development and workforce for the city.

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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, police Chief Todd Bettison respond to social media controversyDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd A. Bettison are responding to a public controversy involving social media posts, a former romantic relationship, and a recorded phone call with a local activist.

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Sheffield ex says report alleging kickbacks was 'twisted,' not trueThe man at the center of a report alleging Mayor Mary Sheffield accepted kickbacks as a council member says he never made the claim.

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Detroit mayor leaves event through back door amid questions over social media controversyDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield left an event Friday through a back door before Local 4 could ask her about a controversy involving social media posts, her former partner and police Chief Todd Bettison, despite giving the city a heads-up that we wanted to speak.

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Detroit police chief defends call to activist, denies mayor's involvementDetroit Police Chief Todd Bettison is speaking out for the first time about a controversy involving him, Mayor Mary Sheffield, and local activist Jahdante Smith — saying a phone call he made to Smith was personal, not official.

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Mayor Mary Sheffield declares state of emergency after tornado hits Detroit‘s east sideDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declared a local state of emergency for part of the city’s lower east side following a tornado that caused widespread damage Thursday.

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Cleanup continues after Thursday’s tornado, severe storm, hit Metro DetroitSevere storms tore through metro Detroit. Prompting a local state of emergency in Detroit where Mayor Mary Sheffield said the east side had significant devastation. More than 20 old-growth trees were toppled at Gabriel Richard Park and knocked out nearly 100 traffic signals at the peak.

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Fifth Third commits $20M to boost housing, small businesses in 2 Detroit neighborhoodsThe bank announced the commitment Wednesday, Sept. 2, alongside Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and community organizations at Matrix Human Services.

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Detroit city officials announce funding to expand after-school programDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.

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