Detroit experienced mostly cloudy skies and a high near 40 degrees on Christmas, with a chilly week ahead including chances of freezing rain and temperatures dropping to around 19 degrees.

Detroit Composer Laureate Patrick Prouty launches Concerts for Caring, a free concert series supporting the unhoused with donation drives during the shows.

Michigan's Human Trafficking Commission, led by AG Dana Nessel, sets its 2026 meeting schedule to increase stakeholder engagement in anti-trafficking efforts.

C3 Industries is closing its Michigan cultivation facility due to a new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, impacting 62 workers and raising concerns about industry sustainability.

Two $1 million Powerball tickets were sold in Michigan, one in Grosse Pointe Farms and the other in Ludington, as part of a draw with a $1.6 billion jackpot.

The Michigan DNR announces January public meetings to discuss outdoor recreation and natural resource management, inviting residents to participate in policy decision discussions.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alerts consumers about holiday shopping scams, emphasizing the risks of prepaying for items and the growth of gift card fraud, while launching a dedicated social media channel for scam updates.

Michigan Attorney General Nessel announces a $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG over emissions cheating software in diesel vehicles.

One person died in an Inkster apartment complex shooting early Monday, with two people now in custody. It began as a domestic dispute; the victim's identity is unreleased.

Jim Daniels was named the 2025-26 Michigan Author Award winner for his extensive literary work, including poetry, fiction, screenplays, and editing anthologies.

Detroit expects a wintery mix of snow, rain, and freezing conditions with temperatures around mid-30s to 40s, leading up to a cloudy Christmas with mild temps and potential weekend rain.

A fatal rollover crash on I-275 near Six Mile Road in Wayne County led to the closure of southbound lanes and entrance ramps, with detours suggested by MDOT.

DOJ documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein's first known victim was a 13-year-old girl at Michigan's Interlochen Arts Camp, implicating him and Ghislaine Maxwell in years of her abuse.