Farmington Hills, Michigan's City Council unanimously rejected Sheetz's proposal for a new gas station due to community concerns about its size, impact, and increased crime.

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $10 million for renovations to reopen Beecher High School, with additional funding from the state and philanthropist Matt Rizik.

Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts offers a raffle for Lions playoff tickets with every dozen doughnuts purchased, with a limit of four entries per visit and a live winner announcement planned.

Michigan schools delay or close due to winter weather, with snowfall expected to worsen, causing hazardous road conditions and a deep freeze across the region.

Original steel grates from Michigan's Mackinac Bridge are up for auction, with a closing date of January 21 on GovDeals.com. The grates are lead-paint coated and require a Hold Harmless agreement. Proceeds support bridge maintenance.

Michigan Red Cross volunteers aid in California's severe wildfire season, providing on-ground and virtual support, including running shelters and reunification efforts.

Flint City Council allocates $50,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to eliminate $32 million in medical debt for over 10,000 residents, in partnership with the non-profit organization Undue Medical Debt.

The Sterling Heights Goodfellows organization supports over 300 families annually with Christmas boxes to ensure no child misses holiday joy, fueled by volunteers and community donations.

Grand Rapids received a $1.5 million grant from the Biden administration to install 32 new EV charging ports, contributing to a national goal of expanding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Grand Rapids residents face another water main leak near the site of last summer’s major flooding, prompting a local water shutdown and repair efforts.

The Kent County Animal Shelter is relocating temporarily to 2055 Oak Industrial Drive NE during renovations at their main facility. With reduced capacity, they are encouraging adoptions and seeking community assistance.

Baker College fined $2.5 million by the U.S. Dept. of Education for misrepresenting job placement rates and salaries.

Portage has approved $1.6 million for tornado relief, with $1 million for businesses and $600,000 for residential repairs, pending further county approval.