Ricardo Delgado, II, a 51-year-old Detroit man, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses in the Saginaw-Bay region.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership proposes a more pedestrian-friendly I-375 redesign with fewer lanes, increased pedestrian space, and tree-lined streets, addressing past community divisions. MDOT and DDP aim for a collaborative final design.

Metro Detroit introduces Giving Machines for holiday donations, allowing users to buy items for charity, an initiative by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints.

A body found near Pentwater in Lake Michigan is identified as a missing Illinois boater. Authorities have ruled out foul play. The family requests privacy.

Michigan launched free over-the-counter birth control access at 300+ locations, as reported by Bridge Michigan and WNEM, with an emphasis on reproductive health education and rights.

A Grand Rapids man is charged with violating safe storage laws after a teen's accidental shooting, plus drug offenses, facing up to 5 years or a $5,000 fine.

Michigan faces a surge in deer-related vehicle accidents during fall, particularly in November, with over 11,000 incidents reported due to deer mating season and hunting activity.

Detroit's North End celebrates the opening of "The Beauton," a $7.3M affordable housing project that offers 29 units tied to area median income, with rents as low as $700.

Kalamazoo public works crews found suspected human remains at a site once known as Pioneer Cemetery, now a park. The city is working with experts to investigate and honor the historical site.

A 78-year-old man was found dead in a canal in St. Clair County after being reported missing. Authorities investigating the incident believe he drowned.

Detroit City Council approves an ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens, ducks, and bees, aimed at promoting urban farming and addressing food insecurity.

Todd Bettison was sworn in as Detroit's interim police chief, focusing on reducing crime and addressing traffic issues while expressing a desire to hold the position permanently.

A raid by MSP's MNET in Downriver led to the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of drugs and an alligator. Over 500 grams of meth and other substances, along with nine guns, were found. Details of the raid and suspect remain undisclosed.