The U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles.

Two U.S. officials say the United States will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system.

A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Oklahoma.

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is providing a grant for $48,000 towards a planning study with NW Goldberg Cares. The planned study is called “Reimagining Ferry Park.” The study is to help residents vocalize what businesses they would like to have within the commercial corridor on Ferry Park street between Holden and Lawton. So far NW Goldberg Cares has created three pocket parks, including a literary park funded by Detroit Future City. NW Goldberg Cares is a business community-led group actively seeking to maintain the viability of their neighborhood. If interested in the Reimagining Ferry Park project, you can attend any of their virtual meetings.

DETROIT – A motorcyclist has died after being involved in a crash on Detroit’s west side on Tuesday night. The crash happened in the area of Lawton and Pasadena streets. Police said the motorcyclist swerved to avoid an oncoming minivan before crashing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. READ: More local news reports