Neighbors say the fight over a new Livonia police headquarters is about transparency and trust after voters rejected a $150M bond; council members say they’re probing a smaller plan.

State officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza at two Kent County turkey operations this week; federal data show roughly 78,400 birds affected and MDARD urges strict biosecurity.

Brothers Noah and Ethan Kaplan have taken over Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger and plan a May reopening at the downtown spot with most of the classic menu intact.

The Corner, a 111‑unit mixed‑use development on the old Tiger Stadium site in Corktown, is being marketed for sale with its retail row and apartments.

Zingerman's Cornman Farms will wind down its events program after the 2026 season as owners point to shifting demand and thinner margins. The Dexter farm will honor bookings through Oct. 31.

House bills would license earned‑wage access providers, set a $50,000 bond and cap transaction fees, while consumer advocates warn the apps can resemble payday loans.

Neighbors demand answers after a 5-year-old with autism wandered away from Walt Whitman Elementary and was found behind the school.

Mayor Mary Sheffield rolled out a permit‑reform push to speed repairs and build 1,000 single‑family homes in Detroit over four years, pairing pre‑approved plans with field inspections. The package is aimed at unlocking infill and small‑scale construction.

Three people died and a fourth was critically injured in a crash near Little Caesars Arena in Midtown Detroit; authorities say the victims were reportedly young and the investigation is ongoing.

Detroit will pay for ServSafe manager courses for restaurant workers and pair training with public inspection placards at Eastern Market. The pilot aims to boost compliance and consumer confidence.

Shelby Township approved police workplace‑climate and inclusion training after three officers accused Chief Robert Shelide of sexist remarks; an internal probe substantiated some comments.

Months after an October house fire killed a mother and daughter in Napoleon Township, their cremains remain unclaimed and the wrecked house still sits on the lot.

La Casita Mexican Grill opened in February at 6780 Brooklyn Road in Napoleon, a family-run spot serving huaraches, campechano and a 12-hour marinated carne asada.