Dearborn Police Department provides free drug and alcohol testing kits to parents to help identify substance use in children and encourage family communication.

Governor Whitmer orders flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring those lost in the 1941 attack and highlighting Michigan's World War II service.

Detroit invites local groups to apply for the Neighborhood Beautification Program's grants for community improvements, with $1.5 million available through 2025.

Detroit unveils a comprehensive housing and shelter strategy to keep residents warm during winter, including opening overnight respite locations and maintaining over 1,200 shelter and warming center beds.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel has warned of travel scams during the holiday season, offering tips to avoid fraud and emphasizing vigilance when making travel arrangements.

Severe winter weather prompted school closures across West Michigan, including Grand Rapids Public Schools, due to heavy snow, high winds, and whiteout conditions.

The Detroit Fire Department is highlighting fire safety tips for the holiday season, covering Christmas tree care, decoration placement, and cooking precautions to prevent fires.

Consumers Energy prepares for winter outages, positions crews along the lakeshore. Wayland residents express concern over a planned outage during cold weather. Safety tips provided; repairs deemed necessary.

A Michigan House panel is advancing a bill to repeal outdated laws criminalizing sodomy and adultery, amid concerns that federal changes could reactivate them.

The anonymous donor of rare coins to the Salvation Army's red kettle in Metro Detroit has made their final donation after over a decade of contributions.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel cautions consumers about package theft during the holidays, advising the use of secure delivery options, porch cameras, and USPS's Informed Delivery tool.

Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died at 69 after battling lung cancer. Her relationship with Eminem was complex, marked by a lawsuit and emotional music lyrics, but showed signs of reconciliation in recent years.

A sewage overflow of 2,500 gallons occurred in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, due to a blockage caused by improper disposal of grease, affecting a local apartment complex and a pond.