Livonia planners recommended approval for a Culver’s and retail building at the former Cascades banquet site, with conditions on parking, materials and pedestrian access. The measure now heads to City Council for final review.

Michigan's jobless rate dipped to 5.0% in June as the labor force shrank and payrolls barely grew; Detroit's metro saw unemployment tick higher.

Drone footage and renderings show resort‑style pools, a reimagined clubhouse and The Eleven short course as Kalamazoo Country Club nears the next phase of its multi‑year rebuild.

A Kalamazoo County deputy was shot while confronting a suspected car thief; the suspect stole the deputy's cruiser, led a chase and was arrested. The deputy is reported stable.

A thumb‑shaped sand spit has formed off Silver Beach in St. Joseph as Army Corps crews test using dredged sediment. Officials warn visitors to stay off the fragile feature while researchers monitor impacts.

A 6-foot lake sturgeon was found dumped near Whitehall; Michigan DNR conservation officers say a cash reward is available and are asking for tips.

State enforcement filings say thousands of Muha‑branded cartridges were marked in the tracking system but weren't found, prompting possible fines and license actions.

A Westland man was sentenced on Tuesday to 18 months and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to unlawful ammunition possession tied to a 2021 Vision Lanes shooting.

Mike Cox sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson after a FOIA request for SPLC-linked records was assessed a $10,309.94 fee and remained unfulfilled. The suit asks the Court of Claims to force release before ballots are cast.

Dr. David C. Miller, who became Michigan Medicine CEO on July 1, 2025, plans to leave the health system for an out‑of‑state job after a short tenure. The move creates a leadership transition at U‑M’s flagship health system.

Maha Freij is stepping back after more than 35 years leading ACCESS. The board named COO Lina Hourani‑Harajli to become president and CEO on Oct. 1, 2026.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has left Detroit hazy under a statewide Air Quality Alert. Highs near 90°F today; storms likely Saturday.

Rick Ross brings his Port of Miami 20th‑anniversary orchestral black‑tie show to Detroit’s Fox Theatre this Saturday, with Kash Doll joining as special guest. Tickets are available through 313 Presents and Ticketmaster.