State health officials warn Lyme disease cases and tick reports have jumped statewide, with more than 2,000 infections last year and hundreds of submissions this spring. Officials urge simple, proven precautions before heading outdoors.

A new Old Town brunch spot from local baker Maria Austin opens this Wednesday, pairing classic plates with pastries from The Bread Gal. Reservations are available online.

An Owosso man was sentenced to seven years after prosecutors say he plotted mass killings targeting LGBTQ+ and other groups. Authorities credited a multi‑agency probe for stopping the attack.

Ferndale Pride returns May 30 with 220+ vendors, three stages and family programming along West Nine Mile. Organizers say proceeds support local LGBTQ groups.

Toast data show Michigan diners leave about 19.9% on card and digital payments, placing the state 14th nationally as the tipped minimum rose to $5.49.

Two 19-year-olds were arrested after swastikas and other bias-related graffiti were found on a Sterling Heights homeowner’s fence. Police recovered spray paint, knives and marijuana and referred the case to Macomb County prosecutors.

Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit is offering HEMGENIX, a one‑time gene therapy for hemophilia B that has left most trial patients off routine prophylaxis.

Severe thunderstorms could bring 60 mph gusts to Berrien County Friday, with NWS warnings and possible travel impacts along I‑94. Stay alert for sudden wind and lightning.

Chicago nonprofit lender IFF plans to scale up loans and property investments in Detroit to build a regional hub for community capital. The move could unlock financing for housing, early‑childhood centers and nonprofit facilities.

UAW leaders brought AI concerns to Capitol Hill, warning the tech could hit Detroit jobs like NAFTA did and demanding notice, retraining and bargaining rights.

Two recent crashes involving children have prompted Dearborn Heights to draft new rules for e-bikes and scooters, with city attorneys aiming to align any ordinance with state law.

Stephen Freeman pleaded no contest to four assault or attempted‑assault cases tied to incidents at the Macomb County Jail. Sentencing on those pleas is set for July 10, 2026.

After a school bus slid into a ditch on Clark Road, parents say repeated dirt fills failed and are demanding that Wayne County pursue a permanent repair. Neighbors say standing water keeps undoing temporary fixes.