A Wayne County jury heard opening testimony Monday as former Melvindale Lt. Matthew Furman faces felony and misdemeanor charges alleging repeated tasing and other force.

A Michigan State Police trooper pulled a 15-year-old from a burning stolen pickup after a crash in Detroit. The teen was treated at a hospital and released to his mother pending juvenile review.

A Detroit man pleaded guilty to two felony reckless-driving counts after a crash at Grand River and Telegraph that killed a 68-year-old woman. Sentencing is set for May 8 in Wayne County court.

Ypsilanti Township voted to ask the local water utility for a 12‑month pause on supplying municipal water to data centers while it studies capacity, environmental and financial impacts.

Dearborn approved a $31M, 111‑unit townhome development at 15625 Lundy Parkway that includes 29 attainable units reserved for households up to 120% AMI.

Two Metro Detroit MDOS employees sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on April 17, alleging racial discrimination and seeking $10 million in damages.

Coaches around the league named J.B. Bickerstaff the NBCA's Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year after Detroit's rapid two-year turnaround and 60-win season.

An unnamed Muskegon County resident has claimed a $1 million Michigan Lottery prize — his second major payout after a $366,984 Fantasy 7 win; he says he will invest the money.

A Dearborn police drone tracked suspects who used a USB‑cable method to try to steal Kias, helping officers stop the vehicle without a long chase.

A private dam at Buck's Pond near Barton City failed on April 13, draining the pond and damaging nearby roads as state teams monitor other at-risk dams.

Dense fog will slow Friday morning commutes across metro Detroit. Late-night storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds into Saturday.

Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five‑year partnership to co‑develop 100+ AI initiatives across engineering, customer care and manufacturing. The deal includes cloud modernization and a global cyber center.

A man was shot behind a west-side liquor store Wednesday; injuries are not considered life‑threatening and police are seeking tips.