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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 141 near Offerman Road early Thursday, killing a 45‑year‑old Vulcan woman and sending a passenger to Aspirus Iron River.
A multi‑car collision and resulting fire near Van Born and Hannan in Romulus left one person dead Thursday night; investigators are probing the cause.
Community & Society in ...
The Saginaw Bay region has lost roughly 20,000 residents since 2020; leaders say attracting high-paying jobs and improving quality of life are central to any comeback.
An 87-year-old man in a wheelchair died after a house fire on Clintonville Road in Independence Township; Oakland County investigators have opened an inquiry.
Ingham County officers removed 26 cats and a dog from a Lansing home; the animals are in county shelter care while officials prepare a report seeking felony neglect charges.
Sports in ...
Cade Cunningham scored 27 as the Pistons used a 38-16 third quarter to beat the Magic 98-83 and tie the first-round series. The action shifts to Orlando this Saturday.
Politics & Govt in ...
House Majority PAC has reserved about $29M in Michigan TV and digital ads across Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Flint as part of a $272M national push.
An e‑bike exploded inside a Kingsford home on April 21, sparking a blaze that killed one person and several pets. Authorities say the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal is assisting the investigation.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
More than 100 civic, business and philanthropic leaders met at Focus: HOPE to unpack Detroit Future City's new 'Tech Tomorrow' report and map equity-first tech growth. The report forecasts 20,000 jobs and $6.8B in wages if investments hold.
A Sebewaing man pleaded no contest to conducting a criminal enterprise tied to a multi‑county tractor‑theft investigation. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22.
A Grosse Pointe Park attorney was arrested and faces dozens of felony counts alleging possession and distribution of child sexually abusive material.
Eastbound I-96 near Middlebelt was closed Tuesday evening as Michigan State Police investigated a reported freeway shooting; details remain limited.
Detroit’s Right to Counsel has represented thousands of households since 2023, but ARPA and one-time grants are ending and state funding is still uncertain. City and nonprofit leaders are pressing lawmakers to fill the gap.
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