A Michigan bill to limit K-12 students' cellphone use failed in the House after all Democrats voted against it, leading to a potential rewrite for a stricter ban by State Rep. Mark Tisdel.

Ramona Park Beach in Portage closed temporarily due to high E. coli levels, exceeding safe water contact standards, requiring further testing and a public advisory.

Detroit honored first responders for saving 13 people after a gas explosion at a Littlefield apartment, where they rescued trapped residents, extinguished fires, and provided medical care.

Executives of Surveying Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty to defrauding the US Department of Transportation, improperly drawing millions from MDOT contracts.

St. Hyacinth Church in Bay City, after 118 years, has closed due to financial issues and low attendance, despite community efforts and discussions to keep it open.

Detroit Police are seeking help to locate missing 59-year-old Janice Holmes, last seen on July 22, 2025. She has bipolar disorder, dementia, and distinctive tattoos.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after crashing on I-196. The freeway was briefly closed for investigation but has reopened. Details on the accident's cause are pending.

A woman died after being hit by a truck while holding her child in an Oakland County parking lot; the child survived with non-critical injuries. The elderly driver was arrested under suspicion of impaired driving.

A 6-year-old autistic boy drowned at Belle Isle Park, Detroit, after leaving a family reunion and being found unresponsive in a river. Despite CPR by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Detroit Police seek help identifying a person of interest in a fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Armand David Saroli from Sterling Heights faces serious charges, including bank robbery, which could lead to a life sentence. He was arrested shortly after robbing a bank last Wednesday.

Angelo Rickey Smith pled no contest to charges including second-degree homicide for a fatal high-speed crash in 2021 after a police chase in Michigan.

Six individuals were arrested in Battle Creek for a major burglary involving over $100k in stolen items, including a vintage car and ATVs; much of the property has been recovered.