The article details the closure of westbound I-696 in Oakland County, Michigan for a long-term reconstruction project affecting around 100,000 drivers daily, with diversions and increased traffic on alternative routes likely.

A Pontiac man was shot and killed, with a suspect from Waterford Township now in custody. The shooting occurred on Osmun Street, and the incident is under investigation.

A Harper Woods man is charged with fraudulently obtaining over $60,000 from COVID-19 relief funds and faces trial in Wayne County, with charges including False Pretenses and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime.

A drug lab near a Michigan elementary school resulted in two arrests, seizing drugs, lab equipment, and weapons. The operation led to multiple charges for the suspects, with one facing potential life imprisonment as a habitual offender.

MDOT and partners unveiled a plan to transform the I-375 corridor into a boulevard in Detroit, involving community engagement and focusing on inclusive urban planning.

Assistant Attorney General John L. Thurber received the Theodore W. Swift Civility Award from the Ingham County Bar Association for his professional conduct.

Dearborn announces the MI Bright Lights and Dearborn Wanderlights events for the winter season, offering holiday-themed light displays, artistic installations, and community celebrations.

Residents near a Grosse Pointe Farms sewage station complain of foul odors affecting their quality of life and property enjoyment, with the SEMSD attempting to address the issue through maintenance and potential new measures.

The holiday season begins in Detroit with openings of Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lodge, featuring local pop-up shops and festive activities through January 4.

Michigan hospices seek veteran volunteers to provide companionship and support to fellow service members in hospice care, emphasizing the unique bond and understanding shared between veterans.

Firefighters battled a large fire at the Sto-Away Self Storage in Rochester Hills, which took over eight hours to extinguish without any reported injuries.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor announces $60.5M renovation and expansion of its Emergency Department to address complex health needs, with construction occurring over three years without affecting hospital operations.

Mixed weather is expected in Detroit, with cloudy skies and occasional sun, highs in the mid-40s to low-50s, and chances of gusty winds and rain towards the weekend.