Sen. Sarah Anthony introduced SB 1009 and SB 1010 to expand Michigan Strategic Fund uses and create an Office of Small Business Growth at MEDC.

GM is partnering with Peak Energy to co‑develop sodium‑ion batteries for grid storage — a move aimed at easing electricity demand from AI data centers and kick‑starting domestic production. Trial samples are expected in 2028.

Oakland County confirmed a Legionella case at Woodward Hills Rehabilitation; showers and tap water are suspended while investigators conduct months of testing.

Ann Arbor police say a 23-year-old woman was wounded in a targeted shooting on the 1700 block of Green Road early Tuesday. Officers detained one person and are asking the public for tips.

The Michigan AFL‑CIO endorsed Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit for attorney general, giving his campaign new organizing and funding firepower.

Two Detroit sisters were arraigned after prosecutors say they beat, tried to douse with hot grease and stabbed a restaurant worker over a wrong order.

Peace Park South opened in early June, finishing Dearborn’s $29.2M PEACE parks initiative with courts, a garden walk and bioswales to help manage stormwater.

Hilary Knight is headed to PWHL Detroit via a sign‑and‑trade with Las Vegas; the deal is expected to be finalized after the league's trade freeze lifts ahead of the draft.

Two former employees say they were fired after raising concerns about hiring and discrimination at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. The suits name Sheriff Alyshia Dyer and the county in state and federal court filings.

A Charlevoix County woman who thought a store scanner had failed ended up claiming a $2.2M cash payout after matching five numbers in the May 21 Millionaire For Life drawing.

Ford and Bloomberg pledged $5 million to Detroit schools to reboot auto-tech training and expand seats at two career centers, aiming to move students into paid technician jobs.

A 39-year-old DeWitt rider died after a crash during an open riding session at Grattan Raceway. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Waterford voters will decide on Aug. 4 whether to renew a 10‑year non‑homestead operating millage that affects businesses and rentals; homeowners' primary residences are exempt.