A 46-year-old man was killed when his car struck a tree and caught fire Wednesday night in Cascade Township. Kent County investigators are probing the cause.

Cranbrook Schools has received a $15 million gift to convert a 1932 gymnasium on its Bloomfield Hills campus into a modern performing arts center.

At a Southfield event during Work Zone Awareness Week, the widow of a fallen Oakland County road worker urged drivers to slow down and protect crews. Officials renewed outreach as legal proceedings continue.

NHTSA says Ford will recall 140,201 2024–2026 Rangers after sun‑visor/headliner wiring can short and pose a fire risk; dealers will inspect and repair trucks for free.

Sunny and mild today in Detroit, with highs near 73°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday night with localized heavy rain possible.

A 78-year-old man was struck and killed by a minivan Tuesday evening on 9 Mile Road NE in Cannon Township, deputies say.

The City of Monroe's special election is May 5. Early voting is May 2 at City Hall, and secure drop boxes are available at City Hall and fire stations.

A Downtown Detroit Partnership study finds demand for thousands of new homes in and around downtown, but financing and zoning will determine how many get built.

Sunny and mild today with highs near 72°F; showers and storms are likely Friday night.

Wayne State is asking trustees to approve a $46M plan to demolish and rebuild its 1966-era law school on the Detroit campus. The project would modernize classroom, clinic and library space.

GM’s proxy shows Mary Barra earned about $29.9M in 2025 while GM handed a multi‑year $24M new‑hire award to Sterling Anderson as it doubles down on software talent.

Clear morning and a quick warmup to the low 70s. Breezy south winds with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight; boaters should heed advisories.

Allegan County prosecutors say they will not seek charges after a Dec. 23 crash that later killed Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink. The decision follows a reconstruction team's review and consultation with the prosecutor’s office.