Detroit debuts “The Connect” AV shuttle service with a pilot program, featuring manual operation before going autonomous. The all-electric shuttles will run on weekdays and are free for passengers, with real-time tracking available online.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office posthumously honors Marsalis Quintin Carter with a citation for heroically saving coworkers before drowning.

Travon Blakely was charged with open murder after allegedly fatally stabbing Tuan Williams in Kalamazoo. Blakely's arraignment led to a denied bond, and a police K-9, Echo, is recovering after heat exhaustion during the suspect's pursuit.

An armed felon disrupted the Kalamazoo Marathon, leading to a manhunt. Off-duty Detective Anderson intervened and later completed her race. The suspect could face 15 years if convicted.

Michigan man Karl Robart pleads no contest to charges relating to his grandson's accidental shooting death due to an unsecured firearm, highlighting the state’s new gun storage law.

A man was fatally stabbed in Kalamazoo; a suspect is in custody. The victim was Tuan Williams. A police K9 suffered heat exhaustion during the search.

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is investigating disruptions to its IT and phone systems, impacting hospitals and offices, including delayed non-urgent procedures and compromised patient data from a 2023 ransomware attack.

Michigan extends its free school meals program through 2024-2025, ensuring that 1.4 million public school students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.

The Livingston County Health Department issued an alert for a rabid bat in Brighton and advises caution and reporting of bat encounters to prevent rabies.

A suspect damaged Howell police vehicles with an ax and later surrendered to authorities. The man known to police has mental health issues; his motives remain unclear.

Michigan's Sherrone Moore faces potential Level II NCAA violation over deleted texts linked to a sign-stealing scandal; other staff face serious allegations. A documentary could further expose details.

A woman from Howard City was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after failing to stop at a sign and colliding with a Floridian's vehicle in Mecosta County.

A cyclist was hospitalized after a collision with a Chevy Equinox in Holland Township, with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation.