Hello, Monday.

Daily Detroit

We've got a lot of stories to talk about today.

First, a quick note: it's going to be a hot one this week. There are a number of cooling centers across the region and in the city of Detroit, including libraries, as temperatures are expected to soar into the nineties. Please be careful out there, especially with pets. If you walk them, walk them on grass instead of cement and keep them hydrated.

We have some sad news from the weekend. A mass shooting occurred at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, leaving nine people injured, including two children. The shooter, a 42-year-old male from Shelby Township, took his own life hours after the incident. Police are still investigating the motive. We discuss for a bit.

On a brighter note, the annual Concert of Colors is this week, featuring events all over Midtown. Highlights include a K-pop dance review and the Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue. The Concert of Colors is a foundational event in Detroit, bringing people together through music and culture.

In sports news, the Detroit Lions have signed kicker Jake Bates to a two-year deal. Despite some concerns, Bates has proven he can make long field goals, which could be a valuable asset for the team.

Switching to Detroit City FC, the team recently beat Charleston 2-0 at Keyworth Stadium. Maxi Rodriguez scored a PK goal, and Elvis Amoh scored in the fourth minute of added time. Despite the win, Detroit City FC is still in fifth place, with a widening gap between the top teams and the bottom four in the playoffs. Additionally, Ali Coote is reportedly not returning, and there might be changes in the goalkeeper position.

We discuss the potential wind down of the Nate Steinwasher era at Detroit City FC, as new (to Detroit) goalkeeper Carlos Saldaña has been getting more play time. But to get a long-saught after home playoff match, the team needs to focus on scoring more goals.

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