Michigan parents are uncertain about the continuation of free school meals due to state budget impasses affecting the program's funding. Some districts have pledged free meals until September 30, while others have budgeted for the entire school year.

Focus: HOPE's Head Start in Detroit loses federal funding, affecting education and support for local children and families. Community members express distress and seek solutions.

Kristi Troy becomes Howell’s first female interim city manager, with extensive municipal experience and a focus on community engagement and strategic planning.

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign in Michigan, running from August 15 to September 1, aims to reduce impaired driving with increased law enforcement and public awareness.

Mel Stackpoole, ex-owner of a maritime training school, pleaded guilty to falsifying Coast Guard records and compromising maritime safety. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

A deadly shooting occurred during Flint's "810 Day" celebration, where a young woman died and a teen was injured. No suspects are in custody. The city plans to enhance public safety measures in response.

Two Hamtramck council members, Sadman and Hassan, face charges of election fraud and forging signatures on absentee ballot applications. The complex investigation involved multiple agencies and has led to community unrest.

Two men in Wayne, Michigan are charged in connection with a chop shop operation, involving stolen vehicles found at a tow yard. They face multiple charges, with potential prison sentences. The case stems from an Auto Fraud Task Force investigation.

A 23-year-old man from Dearborn is presumed drowned after disappearing while swimming in Lake Erie; searches were conducted with sonar and involved multiple agencies.

Detroit's weather forecast predicts a week of high heat with temperatures approaching 90 degrees, sunny skies, and intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Michigan records its first West Nile virus case of the year in Livingston County, cautioning residents to take preventative measures during mosquito season.

Surveillance video and evidence like hair, a bullet fragment, and an earring suggest DeAndre Booker's involvement in the disappearance and presumed murder of Ashley Elkins, though her body has not been found.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warned of fake college sites, like smich.education, duping students for money and data, emphasizing due diligence and vigilance.