Deseraye Dejarnette of Detroit is charged with Medicaid fraud for claiming payments after her dismissal as a caretaker, with over $19,000 unlawfully received.

A dog with multiple stab wounds was discovered near Warren Manor Apartments. The injured husry is expected to recover, and the police are investigating.

Isiah Williams receives a life sentence for the 1982 murder of his daughter, Olisa Williams, in a Michigan cold case resolved by the Attorney General's office.

Potter Park Zoo in Michigan celebrates the birth of a red panda cub, contributing to the endangered species' conservation efforts. The cub is healthy, and the zoo has successfully bred 15-20 endangered animals in the last two years.

Detroit police found a deceased resident, a neglected four-foot alligator, and a German shepherd during a wellness check. The alligator was relocated to a sanctuary.

A woman from Lapeer County won $300,000 from a "Fire & Ice Cashword" lottery scratch-off game, planning to pay off her house and bills with her winnings.

A man was arrested for tampering with Sylvan Township's water treatment plant, prompting a "do not drink water advisory" for the local community pending safety tests.

The BIG3 basketball league, led by Ice Cube, is expanding into Detroit with a new franchise set to play starting in 2025, with an ownership group including NBA and NFL veterans.

A drunk 69-year-old man crashed his boat into a Macomb County Sheriff patrol vessel; no injuries were reported, but both boats were damaged. He was arrested and faces charges.

The Sherwood Elementary School pool, important for community and aquatic education in Saginaw Township, is receiving a $1.9 million state grant for repairs.

A Detroit man, Christopher Edward Vaquera, drowned in White Lake after falling from a boat. Attempts to rescue him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Alcohol may have been a factor.

A Monroe High School cheerleading coach resigned amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor, following new evidence presented to the school district.

A man was fatally shot on Detroit's west side on July 4th. No suspects have been arrested, and the Detroit Police's homicide unit is investigating the incident. Traffic on Southfield Freeway was temporarily affected.