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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 54-year-old marina resident in South Rockwood was shot early Sunday and died at a Trenton hospital. Monroe County detectives say suspects fled westbound on S. Huron River Drive.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Southfield approved a $65.1 million plan to convert the former Blue Cross Blue Shield campus into 305 workforce apartments and ground‑floor retail.
Michigan State Police recovered a body in the Straits of Mackinac after surveillance showed a person jump from the Mackinac Bridge; the search followed an abandoned vehicle report.
About 400 pairs of new shoes were taken from a Detroit nonprofit’s storage site days before HoopFest, leaving organizers asking for tips and donations.
A 13-year-old rider on an e-bike was struck and killed Thursday in Huron Township. Police say a 17-year-old driver cooperated and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
Food & Drinks in ...
Long Island Cafe is expanding to Marshall, opening beside Johnny's Markets at I‑94 Exit 110 and keeping its popular breakfast menu with a hoped‑for mid‑September debut.
Chick-fil-A is building a drive-through restaurant at 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit, with permits listing roughly $1.2M and an opening planned later in 2026.
A father was killed in Shelby Township and a son was taken into custody; police say investigators are processing the scene and have released few details.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp was elected chair of SEMCOG, giving the small city a lead role in regional planning and funding decisions across Southeast Michigan.
A Mecosta County jury cleared a Michigan conservation officer accused of firing at a Barryton campground in May 2023. The DNR says it will coordinate with state law‑enforcement standards as a $250M civil suit continues.
Westland's police chief has declined to seek renewal of the city’s Flock Safety contract; license‑plate readers will be removed when the agreement ends. Residents had pushed back over privacy and data‑sharing concerns.
A Shelby Township crash on Wednesday ejected two people; the 22-year-old driver was killed and a 40-year-old passenger was hospitalized. State police are investigating.
Parks & Nature in ...
Huron‑Clinton Metroparks announced nearly $15 million in upgrades at Lake St. Clair Metropark, including a rebuild of the North Marina with 78 slips and new accessible docks.
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