Warde Manuel remains the University of Michigan's athletic director after a meeting with UM Regents, despite the recent arrest of ex-coach Sherrone Moore and earlier controversies in the athletics department.

Detroit declares a cold emergency, opening warming centers and shelters due to a forecasted drop in temperature and to assist residents in extreme cold.

Michigan is reintroducing the red, white, and blue license plate for America's 250th birthday in 2026, first released in 1976, with a portion of the fees going towards road infrastructure.

Detroit's Rides to Care program provided 20,000 free rides to healthcare for new/expectant mothers and infants, improving access to vital medical services.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel advises consumers to protect their data after 700Credit's breach exposed personal information of millions, including Social Security numbers.

Michigan's MDHHS allocates $37.5 million for recovery housing to assist individuals with substance use disorder, with a total of $131.75 million budgeted for SUD services.

A Michigan parent filed a Title IX complaint against a school for allowing a transgender athlete on a girls' volleyball team, citing concerns over privacy and fairness in sports.

The proposed AI data center in Howell Township faces a setback as the developer withdraws the rezoning application amid local opposition, despite officials' readiness for public discourse on the matter.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a holiday consumer protection campaign alerting residents to scams and sharing prevention tips on a new social media channel.

News sources in Michigan highlight a range of holiday events for locals and visitors, including Lathrup Village Winter Fest, Annual Potters Market, Birmingham Winter Markt, and more, offering crafts, markets, theater, and festive lights.

The MiSTEM Network is providing up to $50,000 in grants for Michigan educators to develop innovative STEM education projects that involve real-world problems and community engagement.

A Kalamazoo couple won $3 million from the Michigan Lottery's Mega Millions after buying $20 in tickets. The prize will be saved, and lottery sales support education funds.

The Warren Public Library is hosting the "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibition, examining the U.S. response to Nazism and the Holocaust in the '30s and '40s.