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KDPS and forensics crews investigated a halted Amtrak train near Western Michigan University's campus Monday night; investigators were seen removing what appeared to be a bicycle before the train resumed its route.
A jury convicted a Dearborn Heights man on seven felonies for a Highland Park hit-and-run that severely injured two Detroit men. Sentencing is set for July 13 in Wayne County.
Retail & Industry in ...
Domino's is reshuffling its top leadership: longtime executive chairman David A. Brandon will step away and the board has named a successor, Crain's Detroit reports. The change touches the Ann Arbor headquarters.
A Kalamazoo caregiver was arrested June 22 after a 3-month-old’s November death was later ruled a homicide; a preliminary exam is set for July 8.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Wallside co-owner Stuart Blanck gave Corewell Health $20M and the system will name its new Royal Oak outpatient center for the Blanck family.
Michigan's statewide gas average fell to about $4.01 per gallon — the lowest since April, offering modest relief to drivers but still higher than last year.
A viral video shows a person jump onto the hood of a Detroit police cruiser while another sprays a fire extinguisher during a street takeover; the crowd scattered and no arrests were immediately reported.
Community & Society in ...
Lyon Township topped Oakland County in population growth from 2020 to 2025 as new housing and migration pushed gains in several townships. The shift raises planning questions about roads, utilities and parks.
A suspect was arrested after a month-long probe into the May 24 hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Timothy Johnson on M‑152 near Pleasant Street.
The Detroit Federation of Teachers and DPSCD reached a tentative two‑year contract; union members will review details and vote this week.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy Saturday with spotty showers and gusty west winds. Heavier rain likely Sunday night — mainly south of I‑94.
Food & Drinks in ...
A multimillion-dollar restoration turned Birmingham's old Grand Trunk depot into Big Rock Italian Chophouse — four dining rooms, a cigar club and a revived landmark room.
A Michigan family has turned 500 acres into Bottom Creek, a brewery, restaurant and live‑music day‑trip near North Branch. The venue is slated to open to the public on July 11, 2026.
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