A Michigan court has approved new Senate district maps for Detroit after addressing concerns of racial gerrymandering. These maps won't be used until the 2026 elections.

Michigan's new budget plan makes community college tuition-free for recent high school graduates starting this fall, including additional aid for Pell Grant recipients.

A suspect, Joshua Lee Bargovan, allegedly robbed the Hampton Inn Suites in Brighton and was later arraigned on armed robbery charges with the bond set at $200,000.

A Detroit woman, Ernestine Hogue, was convicted for stealing over $90,000 in Social Security benefits using a false identity.

Federal authorities in Detroit are responding to a rise in illegal Glock switches that transform semi-automatic handguns into automatic weapons, intensifying gun violence concerns.

A Nelson Township man thwarted a break-in at his neighbor's home, leading to an intense manhunt and the suspect's arrest by Kent County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police.

Darrick Bell has been sentenced to 28 years for running a drug trafficking operation at Victory Inn, although acquitted of one sex-trafficking charge.

FEMA denies disaster aid to Michigan after May tornadoes, stating the situation is within local handling capacity.

A Highland Park man is charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting near Woodward and McLean streets. He is held without bond and could face life in prison if convicted.

Adam Richard Williams was sentenced to 26-50 years for raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Lake Orion, confirmed by Judge Kwame Rowe and reported by Audacy's WWJ Newsradio.

Hulk Hogan launches his "Real American Beer" in Metro Detroit, promoting it with a series of personal appearances aiming to unite Americans over beer.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy sues its ex-CFO, William Smith, and associates for the embezzlement of $40 million, alleging lavish spending on properties and other expenses.

The Genesee County Animal Shelter closed due to an outbreak of contagious diseases among dogs, despite vaccination efforts and a strict cleaning regimen. They are calling for public assistance with vaccinations and managing strays.