Lake Superior State University's 2026 Banished Words List highlights overused phrases like "6-7," "massive," and "incentivize," drawing submissions globally and marking their 50th anniversary by also listing repeat offenders.

The FBI Detroit Field Office highlights its 2025 achievements in crime reduction, national security threats disruption, and victim support in their official announcement.

Genesee County Sheriff's K-9s Bailey and Kolt are receiving protective vests from Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a non-profit that has donated over 6,335 vests to law enforcement dogs.

Detroit airport officials intercepted a passenger smuggling seeds of a 'rarely seen federal noxious weed'—Syrian mesquite—posing a significant agricultural threat.

Ann Arbor Police launch a Community Police Academy, accepting 15 participants for eight Thursday sessions starting February 12, 2026, to enhance police-community relations.

Wayne Wright is the new interim superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools, starting January 1, 2026, providing stability following Jim Kitchen's resignation.

Detroit opens an overnight shelter at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to protect residents from extreme cold, alongside other city services offering warming centers and emergency assistance.

Thousands in Michigan faced power outages over the holiday weekend due to an ice storm, with utility crews working to restore power amid warnings of another storm.

Santa Claus visited the NICU at Henry Ford Hospital on Christmas Eve, bringing cheer to the families and their newborns, with the unit decorated to create a festive atmosphere.

Ziggy, a dog separated from his original family for four years, was reunited with them after they recognized him from a Facebook post by Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue.

Detroit Composer Laureate Patrick Prouty launches Concerts for Caring, a free concert series supporting the unhoused with donation drives during the shows.

A judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully cut mental health program grants for schools, siding with AG Nessel and other states in a lawsuit.

The Michigan DNR announces January public meetings to discuss outdoor recreation and natural resource management, inviting residents to participate in policy decision discussions.