Detroit’s new PWHL franchise has its first player: Daryl Watts, a top scorer and Olympic silver medalist, who signed a four‑year deal to anchor the expansion club. The move makes Watts the team’s foundational piece as it builds toward a fall debut at Little Caesars Arena.

Clarkston-born Pita Way plans a 1,620-sq-ft shop at a new plaza on E. Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, targeting an April opening next year.

Eastpointe animal control warns even a 73°F afternoon can be life-threatening for dogs after a viral photo spurred an investigation. Officers point to hot pavement, parked cars and tethering as fast-moving risks.

A Detroit mother was sentenced this week in the 2024 beating death of her 8-year-old son, a case that earlier put the boy’s stepfather behind bars.

Zef's on the Lake opened May 27 at Algonac Harbour Club with a marina-side patio, dock access and a menu of burgers, lobster and salads.

A flyer for a planned 'teen takeover' at Stoepel Park forced Rosedale Grandmont Baseball to reschedule several Saturday games, league officials said.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reportedly requested a trade on June 4, 2026. His long-term contract and hometown status make any move complicated.

A motorist was injured early Friday after shots struck their car on eastbound I‑94 near Harper Avenue. Eastbound lanes were closed at Chalmers while troopers investigated.

A Dearborn man is accused of running a multi‑state auto scam that left 25+ people without cars or cash, and now faces felony charges as investigators pursue victims across jurisdictions.

A Saginaw man faces multiple felonies after a late‑May shooting at Rosien Towers wounded a neighbor and prompted a Major Case Unit probe.

A Lansing bill would force cash totals to round down to the nearest nickel as pennies go out of circulation. The change would apply only to cash payments.

A Perot-backed developer has signaled interest in Flint’s 413-acre Buick City site, reviving questions about jobs, utilities and ongoing environmental cleanup. Local review and utility agreements would be required before any project moves forward.

Dr. Larry Diebel is leading a grassroots Wear Orange rally this Friday at Spirit of Detroit to press for action on gun violence after years treating shooting victims.