A California man was arraigned in Waterford on charges tied to a multi‑state Meijer gift‑card fraud probe. Authorities say altered cards were monitored and drained before purchasers could use them.

Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an order to add at least 3,000 mid‑block streetlights across Detroit, backed by a $1M budget boost and a plan to begin installations in early July.

The $44.5M Essential Services Complex in Northville Township added a second fire station and widened six‑minute coverage across the township.

Matthew and Rebecca Seifried forgave the driver who ran into their yard and killed their nine‑month‑old daughter, Lucia, after pleading for a lesser sentence and launching a foundation in her name.

A Wyandotte man pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $166,000 from Montway Auto Transport and was sentenced to two to 20 years. He must repay more than $500,000.

A 33-year-old woman died after being struck by a commuter train at the Nine Mile and Hilton crossing in Ferndale Wednesday afternoon. Police say the crossing gates were working and the incident is under investigation.

A Warren man was sentenced to four to 20 years and ordered to pay $376,601 after a jury found he delivered forged nominating signatures that knocked multiple candidates off Michigan’s 2022 primary ballot.

After a bruising 2025, Detroit suppliers are reshaping operations — shelved plants, spinoffs and deals show the industry is preparing for permanent volatility. Local firms are betting on partnerships, software and flexible manufacturing.

A 24‑year‑old man became the first patient in Michigan to receive Lyfgenia, a one‑time gene therapy for sickle cell disease, at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Cade Cunningham left the Pistons' game against the Wizards with back spasms after contact on a loose-ball dive. The All-Star was ruled out for the night, creating concern for Detroit's late-season push.

Detroit City Council urged Mayor Mary Sheffield to pause new data‑center permits for two years while the city studies grid, water, noise and land‑use impacts.

Heavy snow and wind knocked down lines across northern Michigan, leaving thousands without power as crews race to restore service.

A 5-day-old girl was killed in Novi after an apparent dog mauling; animal control seized the dog and police are investigating. Public‑health data show very young children face higher risk in rare fatal attacks.