A Michigan appeals court on June 5 affirmed Joseph Birckelbaw’s conviction in the 2020 throat‑slashing death of Todd Lee Hall, rejecting his self‑defense claims. The unpublished opinion leaves his 16–40 year sentence intact.

A 63‑page federal indictment unsealed Wednesday accuses eight people tied to the University of Michigan of plotting threats to pressure the school to cut ties with Israel.

A man in his 60s was killed on Detroit’s east side after a vehicle fled the scene. Police are asking witnesses to call 313-596-2260 or 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

A family member was arrested in Adrian after witnesses said a hospice patient was intentionally overdosed. The suspect is jailed on an open-murder charge while prosecutors review the case.

An Oakland County jury convicted Daniel John Giacchina of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in the 2024 death of 6-year-old Giovanni "Chulo" Jennings.

West Bloomfield has begun construction on a 48,000-square-foot Connect community center at the Civic Center campus, replacing the old recreation building and expanding programming for seniors and families.

Cannons, a three-story tavern and rooftop on Mack Avenue, opens June 12–14 with a ribbon-cutting, oysters and weekend blues brunches.

A 34-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after a late-night stabbing outside the Gowen post office. State police say the attack appears isolated as investigators probe the scene.

Two people were injured early Tuesday in a shooting on westbound I‑94 near Dickerson Street. Michigan State Police say troopers are investigating and seeking witnesses.

An Inkster mother says repeated reports to animal control were ignored before a neighbor’s dog bit her 6-year-old; officials say the dog is now quarantined.

Pure Green is headed to The Boardwalk on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. A local franchisee reportedly signed the lease but an opening date hasn’t been set.

The Wheat & Rye near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is temporarily closed for a planned remodel, owner says he hopes to reopen before football season.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has reconvened its presidential search committee and expects candidate interviews to begin soon. The board has reopened confidential feedback and nominations.