A crash at Dexter and W. Grand on Sunday escalated into an argument and gunfire; one person was struck and a vehicle later hit several others as investigators work the scene.

Wayne Odell Payton, 31, drowned after cooling off in Big Wolf Lake; a multi‑agency dive search recovered his body overnight and the medical examiner is investigating.

Howell will cut the ribbon on the Fire and Ice Depot District next Monday, unveiling a pavilion with a removable rink, programmable fountain and firepits. The downtown site will host events year‑round.

The Michigan DNR is proposing to grow Warren Dunes' protected Natural Area to about 600 acres while realigning protections near the Hidebrandt campground. Officials say camping and beach access would remain unchanged.

Oakland and Wayne counties advanced a plan to form a regional museum authority that could ask voters to approve a 10-year, 0.2-mill levy to fund Detroit-area museums.

Sunny, dry weekend with highs near 85°F in Detroit. A stronger heat spike returns Monday into Tuesday.

Oakland County’s multimillion-dollar overhaul expands Pontiac Oaks with new trails, a boardwalk, ADA kayak access and an 18‑hole disc golf course.

Two brothers in St. Clair County were arrested after a woman reported being beaten, threatened with a gun and held against her will; bonds were set at $10K and $250K.

Records show the Michigan Economic Development Corporation paid more than $500,000 to 54 social creators to promote Pure Michigan and talent-attraction campaigns.

A Harrison Township woman was sentenced to 9–15 years after a jury convicted her of involuntary manslaughter in a Dec. 21, 2024 Warren crash that killed Christopher Andelean.

Heather Lombardini pleaded guilty in the Unlock Michigan dark‑money probe and was fined $125; the judge imposed no jail time or probation. The plea narrows earlier felony counts.

Lawmakers approved about $125.3M in 135 state earmarks for FY2026–27, with Detroit picking up a large share and a $6M security grant for the Jewish Federation standing out.

A U‑M MPPS brief finds 60% of local officials say Michigan is on the wrong track while most still rate their own communities positively.