Investigators say new alleged victims keep emerging in the case against a former Oakwood Church youth leader as prosecutors add counts and courts set a 2027 trial date.

A $19M federal tax‑credit award will unlock 600+ affordable units across Michigan; Detroit’s former Birney Elementary site is slated for townhomes as part of the awards. The credits should help bridge financing gaps that have delayed neighborhood projects.

A 40-year-old Jenison motorcyclist died after an SUV crossed the center line and struck his bike head-on on Baldwin Street in Georgetown Township. Deputies say the other driver was uninjured.

OutFront Kalamazoo called Israeli-flag outfits at Pride "harmful symbolism," while the volunteers said that label is antisemitic, touching off heated local debate. The dispute has renewed calls for clearer volunteer rules at community events.

Dash‑cam footage shows a white SUV strike a 22‑year‑old at East Huron and Thayer. Ann Arbor police are asking for tips and video to find the driver.

Sterling Heights launched Safe Celebrations Start Local after officials say crews answered 1,240+ fireworks calls since 2020, urging Lansing to allow local limits. The campaign asks lawmakers to permit setbacks, shorter windows and curfews tailored to neighborhoods.

Two Star Bar, a corner pub in Ferndale, is set to open June 22, promising a neighborhood-first vibe and a modest kitchen with pizza on the menu.

An Ann Arbor commodities trader admitted to bilking investors through firms called Young Pros Investment Group and My Nest Egg and agreed to repay about $2.7M.

A Westland man was charged in federal court after an anonymous tip allegedly linked him to online threats, blackmail and the solicitation of explicit images from a minor.

The NRC has begun an environmental review of Holtec's Pioneer SMR project at the Palisades site in Michigan; public scoping comments are open through July 15.

City Council will decide whether to impose an 8 p.m. curfew for minors in the downtown fireworks zone, a move billed as a public-safety measure ahead of June 22. Supporters say it will limit unsupervised teen crowds; critics warn it could sweep up working or caregiving teens.

A Kalamazoo Township man says he accidentally won $1.05 million on a scratch‑off he long avoided and will use the money to pay off his mortgage and help family.

Atomic Industries has moved into a 73,000‑sf Shelby Township plant, backed by a Macomb County tax abatement and more than $10 million in new equipment spending.