A former Southfield music teacher charged with sexual misconduct is listed with a regional chorus that runs youth lessons; prosecutors say their bond bars contact with minors.

The 30‑story Jeffersonian on Detroit’s Gold Coast sold out of foreclosure at a discount, shifting the tower out of lender control while tenants await fixes. The sale raises fresh questions about repairs and the buyer’s plans.

A jury convicted Akida Diaba Dudley in multiple decades-old sexual assaults after DNA from untested Detroit rape kits linked him to the cases. Sentencing is Aug. 10.

A 35-year-old Twin Lake man died after his motorcycle entered the wrong lane and struck a car on White Lake Drive in Fruitland Township, state police say.

A man in his 40s died after a ShotSpotter alert on Detroit’s west side; three people were detained and police are investigating. Authorities ask anyone with tips to call in.

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.