The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 6–0 that Royal Oak didn’t violate the Open Meetings Act when ranking marijuana‑license applicants, leaving the city’s awards intact.

Investigators have ruled the Covergirls fire arson as neighbors press the city to block a planned strip‑club reopening.

Security video shows eight people grabbing roughly $10,800 in Nike apparel from a Bloomfield Township DICK'S; police released footage and want tips.

Two Colombian nationals were extradited to Grand Rapids and now face federal cocaine‑trafficking charges that carry a mandatory minimum of 10 years.

Clear and cool Thursday in Detroit with a high near 79°F. Warmth returns this weekend with scattered storm chances late Saturday night into Monday.

Whitmer signed the FY2027 budget expanding Transformational Brownfield incentives to $3.2B, clearing a key financing hurdle for Bedrock and GM’s plan to remake the RenCen. New limits and reporting rules accompany the expansion.

Detroit Metro is preparing to acquire the maintenance hangar vacated by Spirit Airlines as the carrier’s Chapter 11 sale moves forward. The move could preserve local jobs and give the airport more control over maintenance capacity.

A man in his 20s was wounded after an altercation outside a Springwells Street liquor store late Tuesday; police are investigating.

President Trump is scheduled to rally in Oakland County as early in‑person voting opens for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, spotlighting tight governor and Senate races. Local turnout in the suburbs could be decisive.

Morgan Wallen headlines Michigan Stadium this weekend for two nights with top support acts and big crowds expected in Ann Arbor.

A 29-year-old tow truck driver from Detroit died after a collision at Mound Road and Dobry Drive in Sterling Heights. Police say the crash is under investigation and witnesses are being sought.

A three-year field trial will remove Microseira wollei mats from Lake St. Clair shoreline pockets starting this fall. Crews and researchers will test removal and treatment options.

Ford recalled 288,314 2016–2019 Explorers after roof‑rail covers were found to loosen and, in some cases, detach; dealers will inspect and fix affected vehicles free.