Detroit Free Press released a voter guide for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary with candidate Q&As and key absentee and early-voting dates. The guide focuses on competitive races around Metro Detroit.

Washtenaw County’s Board approved a one‑time $500,000 grant to Planned Parenthood of Michigan to sustain services at local clinics, including Ann Arbor’s Power Family Health Center.

Muskegon’s Lake Michigan shore has seen a jump in vacation listings and nightly rates, testing local regulations and reshaping waterfront neighborhoods. Neighbors and officials are watching closely.

Detroit police found a man shot inside a white Jeep in the 12800 block of Braile Street. Homicide detectives are on scene and canvassing for witnesses.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Detroit on July 2 with highs near 98°F and heat-index values above 105°F. Cooling centers are open across the city.

Federal court records allege longtime Ionia Township treasurer Marilyn Harp took roughly $747,000 over more than a decade, money prosecutors say paid for a vacation home and bills.

Ram pickups powered a 6% U.S. sales gain for Stellantis in Q2 while Jeep and several European nameplates lag as the company leans on a new five‑year plan.

A Salvation Army fan distribution at the Grandale Corps ran out in under an hour as an extreme heat warning gripped southeast Michigan. Organizers are seeking more fans, small ACs and shelf-stable food.

Dangerous heat will grip Detroit through Thursday with highs near 98°F and heat indices up to 108°F. Cooling centers and libraries are open across the city.

James Oliver Coffee says a landlord dispute has left its Corktown shop month-to-month; owners plan a $650K bakehouse and expanded roasting as a safeguard.

Police surrounded a house near Livernois and Pickford after reports of a barricaded man. Residents were told to stay inside and drivers to avoid the area.

Jalen Duren will meet with the Sacramento Kings as his talks with the Pistons stall, and league reporting says a sign‑and‑trade — possibly involving Domantas Sabonis — is on the table.

An Extreme Heat Warning hits Detroit this week with highs near 100°F and little overnight relief. Check cooling centers and avoid heavy outdoor activity during peak hours.