Detroit's three casinos saw $109.6 million in revenue for December 2024, led by MGM with a 47% share. Table games and slots dominated earnings, while sports betting lagged.

Checker Bar in Detroit is temporarily closed due to a significant fire believed to have started from an explosion in the basement electrical room. A GoFundMe is set up to support staff during the closure.

A man was arrested in Gaines Township after gunfire during a domestic dispute, which involved an altercation with a woman and occurred with children present. Bullets hit a nearby home, but no injuries were reported.

Portage Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bielang announced his retirement effective end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Two dogs were saved from a house fire near Marshall, Michigan, after deputies responded to a call signaling flames and barking from the residence. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten will resign on January 20, 2025, after impactful efforts combatting gun violence and corruption in Michigan's Western District since 2022.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs bills to support entrepreneurs with a new R&D Tax Credit and a $60 million Innovation Fund, aiming to boost business growth and prevent brain drain.

A homeowner in Calhoun County discovered dynamite in their basement, prompting a bomb squad response and a controlled disposal of the explosives. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The University of Michigan ends its 20-year partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University due to national security concerns and after GOP lawmakers raised the issue.

Michigan couple Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau were sentenced to prison for a multimillion-dollar fraud involving securing loans under false pretenses.

A shooting in Manistee, Michigan, left two dead, with authorities assuring no public threat and an ongoing investigation.

A 22-year-old faces charges for an armed robbery at a Bay City Pet Supplies Plus, where he displayed a replica pistol.

A Genesee County woman, Candice Sanborn, died in a car crash in Midland County when her vehicle lost control on snowy roads and rolled over. A male passenger was injured. Speed was cited as a factor; alcohol/drug involvement is pending investigation.