Atrium Health hosted a blood drive Wednesday to honor officers killed in the Shannon Park ambush; organizers say donations collected could save hundreds of lives.

State regulators found multiple violations at the Detroit Training Center, leaving about 25 CDL trainees unable to test; the Michigan Department of State is reviewing records.

A removed post calling for staged "one‑on‑one" fights at Orvis Risner Elementary has parents demanding clearer anti‑bullying action from the district.

Census estimates and a new map show Detroit up modestly while many inner-ring suburbs lost residents; Ferndale is the notable exception.

Storefronts near Phoenix’s Human Services Campus say tents are reappearing in the area once called "The Zone," worrying businesses and outreach groups alike.

A Hocking Hills maintenance worker survived a rare internal decapitation while clearing trees, surgeons reattached his skull to his spine and he is walking again.

A Kwik Trip in Vadnais Heights sold a $1 million Powerball ticket; the jackpot itself was split by two out‑of‑state tickets. Details on the draw and how to claim are here.

A Free Minds book club and writing workshop welcomed speakers including Wallo267 inside the D.C. Jail, part of a local push to pair reading and reentry supports with accreditation and program growth. Participants say the sessions offer a new routine and options beyond street life.

Denver advocates turned Denim Day into an evening fundraiser as CCASA warns federal VOCA cuts threaten services.

MTG Arena developers at Renton’s Wizards of the Coast say they’ve filed an NLRB petition and formed United Wizards of the Coast with the CWA, citing layoffs, RTO and AI worries.

Detroit's Lifeline H2O stopped accepting new applications after enrolling about 4,700 households. Officials point customers to EasyPay while advocates press for state funding.

A Houston shopper turned a routine convenience-store stop into a $3 million win after buying a Texas Lottery scratch ticket at MJ's All Season Food Store on Lee Road.

SEIU Local 1199 members picketed Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital, citing dangerous staffing and a tiny wage counter while bargaining stalls. Union leaders point to a $2.3B 2025 surplus.