The Detroit Housing Commission is in talks to acquire two downtown senior-housing buildings on Washington Boulevard, potentially bringing 165 affordable units under public control.

Surveillance video shows a man near a house fire on May 12 in the 1800 block of Eason Street; police are offering a $1,000 reward for tips.

Slutty Vegan is set to open a Corktown restaurant this fall after Pinky Cole signed a franchise deal with Detroit entrepreneur Obinani Iwuoha. The location is planned at 1441 W. Elizabeth St.

The family of Rain Williams has sued a Detroit officer, saying a June 1 party shooting left their daughter shot in the head and disabled. The complaint alleges the officer tripped and fired into a crowded yard.

Prosecutors say Marcus C. Johnson stole a Saginaw County 911 dispatch truck and a loaded 9mm, then fired into two trailers at Lawndale Estates. He was arraigned on 14 charges and is jailed on $330,000 bond.

Michigan State Police will close the 50‑year‑old Northville forensic lab, citing extensive repair costs; services and staff will be moved to other state labs.

Mark Fischer of Wellston pleaded guilty to five counts after prosecutors say he withheld sales tax; he and his company will pay roughly $4.1 million under a plea deal.

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.