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Clear morning with highs near 85°F; patchy fog late tonight and a chance of storms Thursday. Read what to expect for commutes and outdoor plans.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Taylor police and neighboring departments set up a large, active scene at a Sheetz on Eureka Road near I‑75 Monday; details remain limited and motorists should expect delays.
Spotty morning showers may slow commutes, then drier, warmer afternoons with highs near 81°F. Midweek heat builds into the upper 80s.
Two Detroit residents were arrested in Three Rivers after investigators seized hundreds of grams of suspected meth, crack and other drugs. Officials say more arrests may be coming.
A father drowned Thursday at an Owosso Township campground after attempting to swim across a lake with his 8-year-old son; a bystander rescued the boy but the father later died at the hospital.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Child drownings have ticked up nationally and a recent rescue on the Detroit River shows how fast it can happen. Doctors and local officials say lessons, fences and constant supervision save lives.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I‑94 near Michigan Avenue in Dearborn killed three people and closed lanes during the July 4 holiday.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers advanced a package that would bar former legislators and department heads from registering as lobbyists for two years to curb the 'revolving door.'
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
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