85-year-old Michigan woman Kim Knor aims for 700th skydive as she works towards 1,000 jumps for her 'Gold Wings' achievement, having started skydiving in 1959.

A federal lawsuit claims Pinckney Community Schools fostered a racially hostile environment affecting Black students, with reported racist incidents and insufficient administrative response.

The Sherwood Elementary School pool, important for community and aquatic education in Saginaw Township, is receiving a $1.9 million state grant for repairs.

Michigan law permits the use of consumer-grade fireworks from June 29 to July 5, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m., on private property only, with increased sales and local authorities urging safety.

Sterling Heights' Lakeside Mall will close on July 1, offering fixtures for sale before transforming into Lakeside Town Center with repurposed sculptures. Local charity benefits from the sale.

Pontiac uses ARPA funds for home repairs, offers up to $25,000 to eligible homeowners for crucial upgrades, benefiting individual properties and the community.

Michigan DOT is hosting the National Work Zone Memorial over the July 4th weekend to honor over 1,600 lives lost in work zone crashes. The memorial aims to raise safety awareness amidst increased summer road work.

Michigan's recycling rate reached a record 23% in 2023, with residents recycling over 703,000 tons of materials. Efforts to expand access, including distributing new bins, contributed to this surge.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan initiates the city's first solar neighborhoods to fight blight and climate change, with plans to power municipal buildings using clean energy.

Cannon Township introduces "Youth, Summer Lingo, Bingo," offering free ice cream for kids completing activities and exploring the community this summer.

Michigan's MDHHS and MSP offer free gun locks to families for child safety and to meet legal storage requirements, funded with $500,000 from the state's budget.

Three Michigan men saved a choking raccoon, which they later named "Rocket," by tapping its back until it expelled a piece of cheese. The animal's rescue video has gone viral.

Ann Arbor bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during summer to meet sustainability goals and will eventually prohibit them completely by 2028, encouraging residents to adopt quieter, less polluting electric alternatives.