Sterling Heights and Warren have launched the Arsenal Alliance to develop the defense industry, committing $500,000 each annually for the initiative, aiming to strengthen and grow the sector in Macomb County's Defense Corridor.

Two men were bound over for trial in connection with a New Year's Day murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County, involving a botched kidnap attempt.

In a significant drug interdiction, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Ambassador Bridge intercepted 339 pounds of cocaine concealed within a commercial shipment. The driver, an Indian national, has been taken into custody and is facing federal prosecution as authorities continue their investigation into the cross-border smuggling attempt.

Michigan officials warn of a toll scam with false texts claiming unpaid fees to MDOT, reminding that the state has no toll roads and that official fees are by mail, not text.

The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is set to close for eight weeks in May for repairs, affecting local traffic and marine passage. Alternative routes and detours are provided for commuters.

Mark Totten has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Michigan attorney general race, focusing on justice and the rule of law. He's the first to declare, with a background in federal prosecution and legal education.

Northern U.S. states, including Michigan, may witness the Northern Lights due to a G3 geomagnetic storm from a coronal mass ejection, potentially impacting technology.

Dazman Robert Drake was extradited to Michigan for a Detroit double homicide and faces charges including open murder and arson. He's also linked to Port Huron's Vincent Buckles' death; an accomplice, Sayon Florence, was charged with murder too.

Mike Cox enters the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race, seeking to eliminate the state's income tax and counter the expansive governance of the current administration.

Detroit Metro Airport has launched a pilot program using WHILL autonomous wheelchairs, aiming to increase accessibility for passengers with mobility issues.

Detroit Police are searching for missing 34-year-old Felicia Wesley, last seen on April 11 in a black 2006 Pontiac Torrent. She's 5'9", 140 lbs, with brown eyes and light brown hair.

Michigan drivers see gas prices fall 15 cents to $3.08 per gallon, with the potential for further declines amid tariff uncertainties affecting the oil industry.

Washtenaw Community College celebrated alumni Aisha Bowe and Nathan Perry's participation in an all-female Blue Origin space flight, emphasizing the importance of representation and educational beginnings at WCC.