Brian Blade has been named the Artist-in-Residence for the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival. He will perform with various groups during the festival from Aug 30 to Sept 2.

Michigan State Police have changed their firearm disposal method to full destruction at a scrap metal facility in Jackson, ensuring all parts of a weapon are pulverized. This follows a halt in their disposal process and aims to enhance public safety.

A Michigan lottery player won $25,000 a year for life after matching all numbers in the Lucky For Life drawing with an online ticket. They can choose yearly payments or a lump sum.

A man died in a mobile home fire in Harrison Township. Despite firefighters' quick response, the victim re-entered the trailer for unknown reasons and perished.

The Detroit Lions are set to host free agent defensive tackle D.J. Reader, aiming to strengthen their defense. Reader is known for his run-stopping abilities despite recent injury setbacks.

The Powerball jackpot has reached $559 million, with no grand prize winners in the latest draw, incorporating numbers 1, 3, 7, 16, and 66, with a Powerball of 5.

The Trenton Channel Power Plant demolition is rescheduled with the police department preparing residents for the event and DTE Energy focusing on environmental safeguards for the site's redevelopment.

The unveiled Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena has been criticized for typos on the etched box score, including misspelled names of former NBA players.

Donald Trump endorsed Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, potentially influencing a primary with several Trump skeptics and setting the stage for a challenging election.

Community protests continue against the demolition of historic Roosevelt Elementary in Keego Harbor, with safety concerns over the hired abatement company and increased developer offers being ignored by the school district.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been named the best beer city in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year by USA Today's "10 Best Readers' Choice" awards.

A 62-year-old woman died in a collision involving a Volt and a Silverado in Saginaw Township. The incident, which is under investigation, also resulted in non-fatal injuries to the male Silverado driver.

A Flint man was arrested following the discovery of Christina Elizabeth Barber's body in the Flint River, with first-degree murder among his felony charges.