Four part‑time Grand Blanc firefighters filed a federal lawsuit alleging township leaders blocked full‑time hiring after they defended their fire chief following a deadly 2025 church attack.

A Flint couple avoided trial after entering pleas in the death of a groomsman on their wedding night. Sentencing is scheduled in Genesee County Circuit Court in May.

An 11‑year‑old in Walled Lake says a small drone hovered outside her bedroom for years; the family captured photos and Walled Lake police are investigating.

A Venezuelan national pleaded guilty after a failed Oct. 12 ATM 'jackpotting' in Dexter; prosecutors say the operation was tied to Tren de Aragua.

Greenbush Brewing Co. in Sawyer has closed after about 15 years. The taproom long served Warren Dunes visitors and regional beer fans.

Seepage at the Bellaire Dam has pushed water toward the crest; Antrim County deployed sandbags and warned downstream residents to be ready to evacuate. Officials are monitoring the site around the clock.

One jury has been seated and selection for a second panel is underway in Pontiac as four men accused in the killing of cannabis grower Sam Simko face separate trials. The cases are being heard at the Oakland County Circuit Court.

AI‑powered, Blueberry‑based mobility vehicles are now operating at DTW’s Evans Terminal, giving travelers another option to move through the concourse while traditional assistance remains available. The pilot is being run by WCAA and Unifi and carries state mobility funding support.

Southfield police say a suspect has been arrested in the 1997 killing of Deborah Renee Kennedy. Officials will brief reporters Tuesday with more details.

A server malfunction left safety and communication systems offline across Lake Shore Public Schools, forcing a one‑day shutdown and leaving families scrambling.

Nurses at MyMichigan Alma and McLaren Central Michigan will hold informational pickets Tuesday as part of a statewide push to curb forced overtime and press for safer staffing.

The Strokes will headline Pine Knob in Clarkston on June 15 — their first Metro Detroit headliner since 2006. Opening acts include Hamilton Leithauser and Thundercat.

A $50M performing-arts complex on the Detroit–Grosse Pointe Park border is nearing completion, promising a mid‑400s‑seat theater and the Manoogian art gallery. Organizers are finalizing an opening schedule amid lingering permitting questions.