A 27-year-old cold case in Pontiac, Michigan, has seen new progress with the arrest of Jack Anthony Young, charged with felony murder in the 1998 killing of 73-year-old Charles Barnett. Authorities reopened the case in 2020, ultimately linking Young to the crime. He is being held in Indiana pending extradition.

Five former Michigan surveying company executives received prison sentences for defrauding MDOT out of millions via a scheme to overbill expenses. They have also been ordered to pay restitution and forfeit assets.

Wilson Middle School in Wyandotte closed due to a potential norovirus outbreak after several students fell ill. School disinfection and investigations are underway.

Conflicting protests erupted in Dearborn, Michigan, involving anti-Islam protestors and local Muslim activists, with tensions intensified by political figures and attempted Quran burning.

The cities of Sterling Heights and Warren have approved an intercity agreement for emergency preparedness, facilitating shared resources and personnel during crises.

The FBI executed a search warrant at a house in Dearborn amidst an investigation into a felonious assault involving a firearm; no public safety threat reported.

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.