Cleveland is expected to beat out Detroit for the next WNBA franchise, reviving the Rockers name, with the bid rumored to be over $250 million. Detroit remains a contender for future expansion.

Three children were found living in severe neglect in Pontiac, Michigan. The community is gathering support and donations for them. Their mother is in custody, and questions remain regarding the lack of earlier intervention.

Detroit prepares for extreme cold, opening warming centers and offering extended access at selected shelters without the need for referrals, with round-the-clock assistance via the city's helplines and police precincts.

Grant Fisher, a Michigan runner, set two indoor track world records in one week, breaking the 3,000m and 5,000m marks previously held by Lamecha Girma and Kenenisa Bekele.

A suspect was arrested after stabbing a man near a Redford Township gas station; the victim received surgery and is expected to survive. Police credited witness cooperation for the quick arrest.

Aleta Lung was found dead in Grand Rapids in a suspected domestic violence case. Her ex-boyfriend, Randy Buckner, was arrested in New Mexico. Despite previously expressed fears for her safety, intervention was not timely.

Two snowmobilers fell through ice in Michigan; one self-rescued, while the other was saved by firefighters. Both treated for hypothermia; alcohol may have played a role.

A man from Richmond, Macomb County, was arrested for possessing child sexually abusive material after a tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Detroit opens warming centers for residents to seek shelter during extreme cold, providing 1,400 beds, meals, and resources for permanent housing solutions.

Judge Sorokin issues a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump executive order aiming to limit birthright citizenship, in response to a multi-state lawsuit.

Detroit is seeking artists to create murals in Southwest's Bagley Arts Alley, aiming to revitalize the area and foster community. Submissions are open until February 24, 2025.

Corewell Health resumes hormone therapy for transgender minors after initial halt prompted by Trump's order, facing backlash and legal concerns over discrimination in Michigan.

A road rage incident on I-75 in Erie Township led to a high-speed chase with shots fired from a Tahoe at a Dodge Ram; two suspects were arrested, and no injuries reported.