An oil sheen appeared on Michigan's Grand River due to transformers knocked over by storms; cleanup is ongoing, with no significant environmental harm expected.

The historic Red Arrow Soda Factory in Detroit's Corktown has been renovated into the Red Arrow Lofts with 28 modern units while preserving its historical essence. The project by Hunter Pasteur includes affordable housing and high-end amenities.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Arab Americans to the state's culture and economy.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-75 after a US Customs agent heard a gunshot and she tried to flee, leading to a police search for an unidentified man.

A severe storm caused a tree to fall on a minivan in Climax Township, killing three children and injuring three family members. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family.

A man died in a single-car rollover crash on I-96 in Polkton Township, ejected from his Cadillac Escalade. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Construction has begun on the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96, which is expected to last eight months and cost about $30 million. The project will widen the corridor and improve pedestrian pathways.

Rocket Companies announces a plan to acquire mortgage servicing firm Mr. Cooper Group in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2025.

An explosion in a Detroit apartment injured 12 people, with a rescue operation involving 60 responders. Causes are under investigation, and the building may be demolished.

Severe storms in Michigan caused three deaths and widespread power outages, affecting thousands of residents and prompting school closures. Repair crews from four states were deployed, with power restoration expected within days.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in the 17-year-old unsolved double homicide of Terry Lee Holbin and Ronnie Ralph Tripp from Genesee County.

A woman was seriously injured in a head-on collision near Paw Paw High School; she had to be extracted and hospitalized. The crash involved her sedan and a vehicle with two teenagers.

A 2024 Ford Escape was found submerged in a creek in Crockery Township; the driver was missing, and authorities are investigating the crash. Silent Observer is seeking tips.