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.

Bay County will receive about $972,308 from Michigan’s FY2025 marijuana excise tax, with Bay City, Bangor Township and Pinconning also receiving payouts. The state distributed $93.7M to local governments this year.

Tesla will source LFP cells from LG Energy's Lansing plant under a roughly $4.3B deal, shifting megawatt‑scale battery production to Michigan.

Teachers and staff say trustees may be weighing a roughly $1 million buyout of the superintendent’s contract, raising fresh budget concerns. The board’s public agenda lists a budget amendment and closed-session items for Monday.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib has filed nearly 2,000 nominating signatures and launched a 2026 re-election campaign to keep representing Michigan's 12th District.

The family of Kevin Sorrell filed a wrongful-death suit alleging Ecorse officers used a chokehold during a Jan. 20, 2023 traffic stop and that bodycam footage is missing. The complaint seeks damages and raises pattern-and-practice claims.

Two brothers in northern France were arrested after police found weapons, an ISIS flag and jihadist propaganda in a car near a prison; prosecutors say an allegedly antisemitic plot is under investigation.

Meghan Hamilton received probation, restitution and community service after pleading no contest in a deadly I‑696 hit‑and‑run that killed Nateria Smith last August.