Grand Haven State Park unveils a new $570,000 beach warning system with 12 electronic towers to inform and protect visitors, featuring life-saving rings and emergency connectivity.

Police dismantled a pro-Palestinian student protest at the University of Michigan citing safety concerns; the university president emphasized freedom of expression and safe protesting.

Michigan doctor Dr. Ammar Ghanem received a warm welcome home after being stranded in Gaza post a medical mission at the European Gaza Hospital's ICU.

Marilyn Turner, a pioneering TV personality in Detroit, has passed away at 93. She was known for her role on WXYZ-TV's "Kelly & Company" and her lasting impact on local broadcasting.

A Pontiac mother receives a renovated home from the city's housing commission, with hopes to create a positive community impact and address housing deficits.

The Gilbert Family Foundation donated $15 million to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund for urban revitalization, impacting parks, housing, and commercial areas.

PAO Detroit was named the most beautiful restaurant in Michigan by People Magazine, as part of its "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" list for its 50th anniversary edition.

Detroit's Cinco de Mayo event was halted by police citing safety concerns, leading to accusations of racism and over-policing by community members and a councilmember.

The University of Michigan announced the death of former linebacker Obi Ezeh at age 36, with the community and his family, including his mother, expressing deep sorrow.

The United Methodist Church votes to accept LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriages, as reported by churches and members expressing support for the inclusive reform.

The Detroit People's Food Co-op opened in the city's North End to provide access to groceries and promote self-reliance in the predominantly Black, lower-income community.

Michigan's UIA has settled for $55 million in a class-action lawsuit for prematurely demanding repayment of jobless benefits without proper process since March 2020.

Meijer donates $3 million to Michigan's first children's rehabilitation hospital, set to open in 2026, enhancing care for young patients with serious health issues.