Dearborn's City Beautiful Commission recognized 18 sustainable gardens for contributing to the city's environmental sustainability and flood mitigation efforts.

Detroit Police are searching for Esterlene Motley, a missing 74-year-old with dementia and schizophrenia, last seen wearing a blue scarf, checkered coat, and black pants.

A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in Detroit, with the winner matching five balls and selecting the Power Play option. The jackpot has risen to $1.7 billion, marking the third-largest in U.S. history.

The MGCB's "Mini Me" ad won the Platinum dotCOMM Award for effective social media marketing promoting responsible gambling, especially among 18-24-year-olds.

Mayor Mike Duggan announces the Neighborhood Beautification Program winners in Detroit, with $1.15 million awarded to 94 community groups for local improvement projects.

The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 for an ordinance to prosecute certain misdemeanors locally, aiming to reduce Wayne County's caseload. This will start on July 1, 2026, with the Law Department expanding for the new system.

A Mount Pleasant man has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, after a woman escaped a week-long captivity and reported repeated assaults.

A semi-truck collision on I-94 in Ann Arbor caused a spill of beverage bottles and significant traffic delays; all injuries were non-life-threatening.

A man died in a house fire on Detroit's west side; a firefighter was injured. Firefighters responded around 11:30 p.m., and the cause is under investigation.

Entrepreneurs Sami and Nate Algohaim run Unique Coney Island, a food service business that's also a community hub in Sterling Heights.

A Michigan Lottery player in St. Joseph County claimed a $2 million top prize from a $20 instant game ticket purchased in Sturgis. The 66-year-old winner, who chose to remain anonymous, plans to retire early and travel.

Michigan gas prices spiked to $3.39 per gallon, but declined slightly ahead of Labor Day. AAA linked the rise to refinery issues and sees potential relief as conditions improve. Prices varied across the state, and AAA offered tips for saving on fuel.

A woman and her son were found dead in Hazel Park, with the incident treated as a homicide. Officials reassure there's no public danger and extend support to the family and community.