Oakland County's 911 call and text services faced an outage, disrupting emergency communications. The call service was restored by noon and text by afternoon. Alternative numbers were provided during the downtime.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns about scammers targeting Detroit Auto Show attendees, advising them to be cautious of phishing emails, smishing texts, and ATM skimming.

Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that 2025 unemployment benefit tax statements are available online via MiWAM, with physical copies to be mailed before January's end.

Detroit declares a cold weather health emergency and opens shelters for residents to protect against severe cold, with walk-in access and additional support services.

The Michigan Community Service Commission is awarding grants to support volunteer projects for MLK Day, involving thousands of volunteers in community service.

Michigan DNR invites public input on Seven Lakes State Park's draft management plan at a meeting on January 28, aiming to balance preservation and recreational use.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of parking scams at the Detroit Auto Show, advising attendees to plan ahead and verify the legitimacy of parking lots and tickets.

Michigan Attorney General warns of QR code scams at the Detroit Auto Show, advising attendees to be cautious with codes that could lead to fraudulent sites.

A MASU report finds Michigan’s 15 public universities contribute $45 billion to the state economy annually, influencing jobs and the healthcare system workforce.

Michigan AG Nessel highlights human trafficking concerns ahead of the Detroit Auto Show, calling for vigilance and sharing signs for the public to spot victims.

Detroit has taken action against human trafficking by installing informational signs at local lodgings, starting with the Crystal House Motel, displaying helpline numbers as part of a city ordinance and a broader effort to tackle the issue.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of a scam impersonating the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and advises consumers on protective measures against such fraud.

St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Detroit held its last Mass after 80+ years due to low attendance and financial issues, independent of the Archdiocese's consolidation efforts.