Wayne County inspection records show black mold, spoiled or improperly stored foods and other sanitation violations at several Garden City eateries; many issues were later corrected.

A 66-year-old Trenton rider was killed after his Harley was struck by a minivan at North Telegraph and Newport; Monroe County investigators are asking witnesses to call.

Environmental groups have asked the Michigan Court of Appeals to restore permit limits on how and when large livestock operations can spread or transfer animal waste. They say the struck provisions are critical to preventing runoff and toxic algal blooms.

A Madison Heights man was arrested after profanity-laced threats targeted the American Islamic Community Center, and community groups are calling for a hate-crime probe.

Federal regulators say a park‑system defect could let cars roll away; Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles and will offer free software updates or dealer repairs. VIN lookup is advised.

Severe storms on June 29 dumped several inches of rain across northern Lower Michigan, washing out culverts and shutting multiple state highways while crews assess damage.

Cleveland‑Cliffs is reportedly weighing a restart of the Dearborn Works blast furnace — a shift that could rehire workers and reshape Metro Detroit’s steel supply chain.

Dearborn police forced entry to rescue a 1‑month‑old accidentally locked inside a car during a heat surge. Officials warn vehicles can reach deadly temperatures in minutes.

Statewide pump averages are near $4.10 per gallon as holiday travel ramps up, with Metro Detroit around $4.14 and big swings between stations across the state.

An Extreme Heat Watch runs June 30–July 2 as highs surge toward 100°F. Cooling centers and safety tips to help you stay cool.

Thousands marched in Dearborn’s annual Ashura procession, moving from Fordson High School to Ford Woods Park for prayer, chants and calls for justice.

Detroit sent Sebastian Cossa to Utah for the No. 23 pick and used it to draft Kamloops winger J.P. Hurlbert, adding a high‑ceiling scorer while reshaping the goalie depth chart.

A Michigan appeals court reversed a December 2025 order and cleared the way for mail‑in ballots with missing or mismatched stubs to be processed as challenged ballots.