Michigan held events to honor Vietnam veterans, including a meal in Kentwood and a pin ceremony in Grand Rapids, recognizing their service and sacrifice.

University of Michigan names Crystal James as its first Black female police chief, marking a historic milestone in the university's law enforcement and diversity efforts.

Over 2,300 Michigan Medicine workers joined the SEIU, reflecting a trend towards increased unionization in healthcare.

Activists in Detroit are protesting against hookah shops accused of illegally selling tobacco and weed to minors, challenging the cycle of such outlets reemerging despite closures.

University of Michigan debates new policies as protests over divestment from Israeli-linked companies arise, with a small fraction of investments actually in Israeli firms.

Dearborn is starting its property maintenance program early on April 1 to educate property owners on ordinances and prevent violations related to overgrown vegetation and alley clutter.

InsideOut Literary Arts receives a $2 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, aiming to enhance after-school programs and arts education in Detroit.

A player from New Jersey won the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, while a Michigan ticket won $1 million. In total, 13 tickets won the million-dollar prize. The next jackpot is $20 million.

Dearborn's Esper Branch Library now provides a free hygiene locker with essentials like toothpaste and menstrual products, backed by Friends of the Library Dearborn.

Bobby Ferguson is banned from doing business with Detroit until 2033, following his convictions for corruption during Kwame Kilpatrick's mayoral tenure.

Patricia Royer of Escanaba, Michigan, won $25,000 a year for life in the Lucky For Life lottery game and chose a $390,000 lump sum payment to start a scholarship in honor of a loved one.

St. Germaine Catholic School in Michigan will close despite raising over $430,000, as it failed to meet a student enrollment target. The community is upset, and the school will refund the donations.

Ortonville Village Council denied a permit for the Abigail's Pride LGBTQ+ festival, prompting allegations of homophobia and community debates over the event's impact.