January 2026 data shows Michigan's iGaming revenue up, while online sports betting revenue declined, according to MGCB. Total gross receipts were $356.3 million, with iGaming up 22.8% YoY and sports betting handle down 4.2% from December.

Michigan high schools are recognized in an XQ Institute study for modernizing education, meeting 6 out of 10 policy goals, and focusing on skills for the workforce, including mastery-based credits and internships.

Oakland County commissioners voted 13-4 to restrict where ICE may operate in county buildings, carving out exceptions for judicial warrants and safety needs. The move follows a wave of local 'ICE‑free' policies nationwide.

Desmond Burks is set to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in the 2023 death of Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover.

Monroe police posted photos after a Jan. 27 theft that netted more than $5,000 in cosmetics. Detectives are asking residents to call Detective McKenzie or Crime Stoppers with tips.

A Macomb County woman was arrested after a multi‑agency probe into alleged online extortion that targeted men across Metro Detroit.

Rod Wood retired as President and CEO of the Detroit Lions, staying on during the search for a successor. He led a $100 million Ford Field renovation and helped increase the team's value.

MDOT's $353M Restore94 project will rebuild 13 miles of I‑94 between Romulus and Dearborn, squeezing lanes near DTW and triggering phased ramp closures through 2029.

A man in Delta Township attacked a family with a car and shooting, killing a 3-year-old and injuring others. He faces multiple charges and a competency evaluation. The Eaton County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Dearborn’s AI-equipped school buses have begun mailing $250 citations to drivers who illegally pass stopped buses after a December warning period and a Jan. 19 start to ticketing.

A $2 million injection will expand the Rocket Wealth Accelerator, adding matched‑savings and coaching to help more Detroiters save for down payments, repair credit and build wealth. The rollout will add hundreds of new slots through local partner sites.

The original Hunter House storefront on Woodward is open again as a new slider spot, according to reporting, even as the parcel’s redevelopment remains unsettled.

Michigan State Police offer $450,000 in grant funds for language and communication skills training in law enforcement, aiming to improve interactions with diverse communities.