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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An early-morning house fire in Fenton Township killed a married couple and several dogs. Investigators and the county medical examiner will continue probing the scene.
Eastpointe police say a 3‑year‑old shih‑poo lost an eye after the owner's 19‑year‑old daughter allegedly kicked it; the suspect is in custody and the case is with the Macomb County prosecutor.
The administrator of a Cadillac assisted-living home was arraigned on charges including involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors say a resident did not receive prescribed insulin and later died.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Michigan Central will open The Michigan Central Mezz in April — a 17,000-square-foot, members-only coworking floor on the Station's mezzanine that adds desks, conference rooms and campus access.
A speaker at a Warren City Council meeting said he wished to shoot President Trump; federal investigators visited him the next day.
Politics & Govt in ...
GLWA’s board approved a trimmed FY2027 wholesale rate schedule that raises average water and sewer charges after a public hearing and budget adjustments.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MDOT is shifting the I‑96 rebuild to the eastbound lanes in mid‑April, bringing single‑lane traffic, detours and stepped‑up patrols through Ionia County. Neighbors and some businesses say they’re bracing for another rough season.
A Detroit man was shot near Central Park Estates in Novi Wednesday; police say the incident was isolated and the suspect remains at large.
An early‑morning blaze heavily damaged a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office storage building near the county airport. Officials say the site reportedly stored ammunition, evidence and special‑response gear.
A 41-year-old man was shot near Legacy 8 Event Center in Royal Oak Township Tuesday night; state police say detectives are interviewing witnesses and seeking tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
Checker Bar will reopen March 4, 2026 after a 2025 basement fire; owner Timothy Tharp says months of cleaning and repairs readied the Cadillac Square favorite.
A Dearborn Heights pharmacist admitted to submitting more than $3.2 million in false prescription claims through two pharmacies, federal prosecutors say. Sentencing is pending after a presentence report.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chance of light morning snow and gusty west winds could slow commutes; most areas will see only a dusting.
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