A woman and her dog died in a Pontiac house fire that started in the kitchen; her death was due to smoke inhalation and ruled accidental. Michigan's fire fatalities exceed national averages.

Detroit receives a $20 million federal grant to enhance and connect the Joe Louis Greenway and Iron Belle Trail, promoting community health and safety.

CBP seized nearly 6 pounds of fentanyl in Detroit, capable of over a million fatalities. The substance was concealed in mail and is the largest seizure at the Port of Detroit.

A Detroit man was convicted of murder and other felonies for killing a Kentucky man during a meetup to sell a trailer arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

Two Washtenaw County deputies survived a serious crash with no severe injuries, though the patrol car was left overturned and damaged. Details about the other vehicle and cause are unclear.

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the budget just before the deadline, avoiding a shutdown amid tense negotiations and disagreements between council members and the mayor.

Michigan's bill to ban "gay panic" and "trans panic" defenses is set to become law, following a narrow House vote and pending the governor's signature.

Walgreens is closing many of its 8,600 stores due to challenges in the retail pharmacy market, impacting customers and pharmacy workers, including in Michigan where access to medications in smaller towns could be affected.

Detroit City Councilwoman Angela Calloway leads efforts to regulate cannabis billboards, with some locals supporting restrictions and business owners defending their advertising rights. No formal council decision yet.

The Kresge Foundation has awarded $1 million to 35 Detroit artists through the Kresger Artist Fellowships and Gilda Snowden Emerging Artist Awards, with individual grants increased to $40,000.

The Detroit Police are seeking help to find 15-year-old Kanai Banks, missing since June 25 with a purple suitcase. She's 5'4", 105 lbs., with black and blonde hair.

Sterling Heights' Lakeside Mall will close on July 1, offering fixtures for sale before transforming into Lakeside Town Center with repurposed sculptures. Local charity benefits from the sale.

Michigan Sen. Polehanki proposes a state ban on bump stocks after the U.S. Supreme Court lifts a federal prohibition.