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.

Deck staff at Goldfish Swim School pulled an 8-year-old from the pool during open swim and performed CPR. The child was taken to Corewell Health and is reportedly conscious and alert.

Forecasters warn scattered but potentially strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and localized flooding to Metro Detroit on Thursday.

Human remains were found in a furnace on Detroit’s west side. Police have opened an investigation and are asking for tips.

Detroit sent Caris LeVert and two second‑round picks to Milwaukee for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, freeing roughly $7.2M and a one‑year trade exception. The move gives the Pistons short‑term cap flexibility as Trajan Langdon hunts for another scorer.

Belknap Park is hosting the Beer City Open July 7–12, with about 1,200 amateurs, all 20 MLP teams and a $25K Paddletek challenge joining the action.

A 5-year-old was shot near Fargo-Oakfield Playground on Detroit's west side; police say the child is stable as detectives canvass the park and nearby blocks. Officers asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Vangie Averhart pleaded no contest to first-degree child abuse in the death of her 14-year-old daughter, who suffered fatal head trauma; sentencing is set for Aug. 7, 2026.

Kevin Guskiewicz reversed course Monday, choosing to remain Michigan State's president after briefly accepting Clemson's offer.