A Detroit man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, using 90 fake claims to obtain over $500,000 from pandemic unemployment funds. He faces up to 22 years in prison.

The Detroit Weather Forecast indicates a week of changing conditions, including rain, snow, and winds, with temperature fluctuations and a mix of cloudy, sunny, and overcast skies.

A parked vehicle in Auburn Hills, Michigan, was shot at; no injuries reported. The incident is believed to be targeted and isolated, with no ongoing public threat. Police are investigating and have issued a call for witnesses.

A Kroger in Orion Township is closed due to a rodent issue, found after a complaint prompted a state inspection. Despite measures taken, including professional pest control, the store missed MDARD's deadline and remains shut.

Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares January Braille Literacy Month to highlight the importance of braille for the visually impaired and the services offered by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

An empty Comcast building in Sterling Heights has been repurposed into SEMCA's new 92,000 sq ft trade education center, offering training in skilled crafts and addressing vocational demand.

Former guard at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Joshua Lee, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with prisoners, faces up to 15 years per count.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel declared a legislative disapproval mechanism in the state's fiscal process unconstitutional, asserting it oversteps the separation of powers.

Mourners are set to honor the late Michigan State Librarian Randy Riley, who was dedicated to improving public libraries and accessibility to reading.

A woman was stabbed at a Dunkin' Donuts in Lincoln Park; suspect is in custody. The victim is stable, the motive is unclear, and no video evidence is available.

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season, indicating potential changes in their offensive strategy under head coach Dan Campbell's direction.

A former school paraprofessional was charged with two counts of child abuse involving special needs students. She was released on bond and awaits a pretrial hearing. No significant injuries were reported.

An Oakland County employee is charged in a fatal New Year's Day hit-and-run, with evidence from his plow truck implicating him in a pedestrian's death.