Detroit seeks nominations for Poet Laureate and Composer Laureate to enhance its cultural scene, funded by the Ford Foundation and supported by Mayor Duggan.

Michigan's new gun storage law takes effect on February 13 to reduce gun violence, requiring locked storage in homes with children. Violators could face severe penalties.

An Ottawa County lottery club won $6 million from Michigan Lottery's 500X Money Maker game, opting for a lump sum payout and planning to pay off debts.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday fall on the same date in 2024, prompting Catholics to balance romantic celebrations with the fasting and abstinence required on the first day of Lent. No dispensation has been issued by the Bishop.

A free diabetes prevention support group starts February 12 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn, offering health education and lifestyle coaching to those at risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

The nation honors late country singer Toby Keith, using red Solo cups, featured in his 2011 hit, as a symbol of tribute after his death at 62 from stomach cancer.

Birmingham's proposed street plan, involving sidewalk installations and tree removal, faces opposition from residents and leads to a revised plan addressing infrastructure without tree loss.

A study finds a link between increased racism against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in firearm purchases among this community.

Central Michigan University has expanded its CMU Tuition Advantage program to offer free tuition for students with family income and assets under $65,000, starting fall 2024. Eligibility requires filing the FAFSA and meeting certain criteria.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study finds roadside worker fatalities higher than reported, with underreporting due to misclassification, high-risk factors being speed, distraction, and impairment rather than poor visibility.

Workers at Antolin Interiors USA in Howell, MI voted to join UAW Local 163 amid dissatisfaction with conditions.

Dearborn, MI, ups police presence after a WSJ op-ed sparked Islamophobia concerns. Mayor Hammoud announced surveillance to protect the community and counter potential hate crimes.

The Father Marquette National Memorial in Michigan is being updated with a focus on Native American perspectives, funded by a $3.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.