Two Macomb County business owners were sentenced for a chemical spill that turned Bear Creek blue, after pleading no contest to related misdemeanor charges and paying fines. They also cooperatively paid over $172,000 for cleanup costs.

A massive search is underway for Jerry Spaulding, 85, missing after a walk in Livingston County, with the community and authorities urgently seeking information.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a two-week manhunt for a shooting at Detroit's fireworks show, with two injured in the incident linked to a $200 debt dispute.

Sheriff's deputies are searching for 15-year-old Miles Kelly-Tyler Damron, last seen on July 4th in Trowbridge Township, who has mental health issues and left without his phone.

A father and son from Levering drowned in Burt Lake, with emergency services responding but unable to save them. Water safety is emphasized in the aftermath.

A fire broke out during Grand Haven's July 4th celebration, on Dewey Hill. Firefighters responded promptly, no injuries occurred, and the Grand Haven Musical Fountain confirmed 98% of the show was completed.

The article details a week of inconsistent weather for Detroit, with a mix of thunderstorms, showers, and sunny periods; temperatures will be warm, peaking in the low to mid-80s.

An ATV rollover crash in Kalkaska County on Independence Day led to one death, two severe injuries, and the arrest of the driver for operating while intoxicated.

Detroit Police seek help locating Joshua Wells, a 32-year-old missing man with schizophrenia, last seen wearing a black outfit. He's 5′10″ and 170 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

State Superintendent Michael F. Rice voices concern over Michigan's delayed school aid budget, which might harm local schools and students due to conservative spending forced by legislative inaction.

Ex-Detroit cop Rick Allen Fields faces charges for threatening his ex-wife and stepchildren and vandalizing property. He's charged with telecommunication misuse and property destruction and released on bond with a GPS monitor requirement.

Residents in Detroit's Lafayette Park have sued Detroit Thermal over its plan to install a steam line, fearing historic damage. Despite opposition, the project has been cleared to proceed but faces continued legal challenges and community protest.

Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel sues the Trump administration, alleging illegal sharing of private medical data between HHS and ICE for immigration enforcement.