A single kitten survived after being thrown from a truck in Jackson County; the animal shelter is seeking information and highlighting its capacity issues during kitten season.

Ingham County Sheriff, Scott Wriggelsworth, calls reckless driving a "public health crisis" in a Facebook video, urging community action and citing road safety issues.

Hamtramck City Council members face residency inquiries but retain their seats. Allegations suggest they don't live within city limits. Despite evidence and public controversy, they continue in office while Michigan State Police review the case.

Michigan State Police extends the Basketball Cop initiative to engage youth through sports, music, and food in 11 locations, aiming to build trust and community relationships.

Michigan's longest-running Memorial Day Parade marks its 99th year in East Dearborn with a ceremony and parade led by veteran K-9 handlers Stanton and Olszewski.

Memorial Day weekend travel in the US and Michigan is anticipated to reach record numbers, with around 45.1 million Americans traveling, as lower gas prices encourage road trips despite economic concerns.

The 48th Amway River Bank Run saw Casey Clinger and Carrie Ellwood set new American records in the 25K event, with Clinger clocking 1:12:16.82 and Ellwood finishing in 1:22:26.19.

The faculty union at Mott Community College is suing the Board of Trustees to prevent the appointment of Interim President Richardson-Snell, citing a conflict of interest.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel launched a user-friendly website for the state's Elder Abuse Task Force, highlighting initiatives against elder abuse and providing resources for reporting and prevention.

Detroit celebrates the election of the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, who once studied in Michigan, while the Catholic community anticipates his leadership amidst some controversy over past statements and actions.

The MDHHS report projects that Medicaid cuts in Michigan could lead to over 700,000 residents losing coverage and significant payment reductions to hospitals and nursing homes.

Royal Oak is seeking public feedback to improve its challenged parking system and considering replacing automated ticketing with staffed meters by 2026.

Michigan has seen a consistent drop in incarceration rates and improvements in recidivism, with the prison population at its lowest since the 2007 peak and parole and probation populations also declining.