The year 2026 started with history being made as Mary Sheffield was officially sworn in on Thursday as Detroit's first woman mayor. Sheffield was sworn in by City Clerk Janice Winfrey at 10 a.m. in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. A public event will be held on Jan. 9.

Detroit — In a brief ceremony Thursday morning, Mary Sheffield took the oath to become mayor of Detroit, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history.

It's been a dream first half for Detroit, as the Red Wings sit atop the Atlantic Division with 51 points after a 2-1 win over the Jets.

In 2026, there is no clear answer. Glasgow is a pretty clear candidate as a cap casualty ($8.4 million cap hit with only $2.9 million in guarantees left), and he may also just choose to retire. Ratledge at center is still “on the table,” but that comes with its own risks and shifts the vacancy to right guard.

Here are the forecast highlights from the National Weather Service in Detroit: Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb only into the low 20s. A brief period of sunshine is forecast for this morning before clouds move in late morning. Cloud coverage will expand throughout the day.

The 55-mph speed limit on the Lodge Freeway may feel slow, but transportation authorities say the road's age and geometry prohibits anything faster.

And since LaPorta has been sidelined, Detroit has lacked a reliable third receiving option for signal-caller Jared Goff. While rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has flashed glimpses, Campbell & Co. have opted not to entrust him with a heavy dose of targets.

Michigan's State Historic Preservation Office received a federal grant to document Johnson's work, and plans to pursue national historic designations for some of his buildings.

The Penguins start off 2026 against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Following the game, fans should stay in their seats for a special postgame Zambelli indoor fireworks show.

A more intense round of snow arrives Wednesday afternoon as an Arctic front moves through the region. Conditions could produce snow squalls with localized heavier snow showers. Accumulations will vary due to the scattered nature of the snow, but most areas should see another half inch to 2 inches by early evening.