A newly dedicated riverfront park at the former Northville Downs returns a covered stretch of the Rouge River to daylight and opens roughly 10 acres of trails and public green space.

North West will make her Metro Detroit debut at Royal Oak Music Theatre on Aug. 18. Presales start midweek with the general public on-sale Friday.

Spot Lite and UFO Bar announced they will close at the end of June; owners thanked patrons and staff. UFO Bar is expected to reopen as Detroit Vinyl Bar under new operators.

Michigan’s attorney general has opened a court‑authorized probe into a BP near Detroit Metro Airport after investigators recorded $5.24/gallon sales and dozens of complaints.

A 35-year-old man was detained at the GRIDLIFE Midwest festival after saying a bag near the main stage was a bomb. Deputies found suspected drugs and multiple charges are pending.

A 68‑year‑old Oakland County man won $1.05M after a Speedway stop printed a Detroit Lions Fast Cash ticket; he plans to ease his family's finances.

DTE says a $1.6B Department of Energy loan will fund roughly 800 miles of gas-line upgrades and expanded storage, a package the company says will lower long‑term costs. Regulators and critics say questions remain about who pays and when money moves.

A Pontiac man pleaded no contest to murder, kidnapping and assault in the 2024 killing of his neighbor; several sexual‑assault counts were dismissed under the plea.

MSU athletic director J Batt is reportedly leaving East Lansing to become the University of Kentucky’s next AD after roughly one year on the job. The reported move follows recent campus leadership turnover and raises questions about MSU's next steps.

Two men were shot during a drive-by at a repass on Detroit’s east side Saturday; one is in temporary serious condition. Police say a vehicle drove by and opened fire.

Ford has issued a fresh recall for 255,404 Focus cars for a faulty canister purge valve that can cause engines to stall; dealer fixes are free and VIN lookup opens July 6.

Hazy Shores Coffee Co. will open June 18 in downtown Pinckney at 153 E. Main St, offering specialty espresso, house pastries and a mushroom coffee option.

Sunny Saturday with gusty southwest winds and highs near 88°F. Showers and a risk of strong overnight storms move in late Saturday into early Sunday.