Detroit steps up emergency preparedness with drills conducted by the Fire Department, highlighting Bedrock's cooperation in safety exercises and the city's requirement for biannual evacuation drills for buildings.

Sterling Heights Public Library partners with Historical Commission to offer Victorian Christmas photo booth sessions at the Upton House Museum on Nov. 10 for a charitable donation, with period costumes available.

Dearborn is seeking election workers for the upcoming general election and offers $25 for training and up to $245 for election day work. Applicants must meet certain criteria, including age and registration requirements.

Dearborn, Michigan, starts its annual leaf collection program with a new street-by-street approach until December 7, 2024. Residents should prepare leaves properly and avoid on-street parking during collection.

MDOT hosted a virtual open house to gather public input on the future of Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, with options for those needing assistance to participate.

A proposed Detroit ordinance calls for a ban on cannabis ads near schools and other child-frequented areas, as concerns rise about youth exposure to marijuana marketing.

The DOJ is suing Rocket Mortgage and others for alleged racial discrimination in a Denver home appraisal, which undervalued a Black homeowner's property by $220,000.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel warns iDentidad Telecom over suspected illegal robocalls and joins a bipartisan task force to combat the issue, with possible legal actions against non-compliant companies.

MDOT announces the seasonal closure of most Michigan roadside parks, with a few staying open year-round or until end of November, coinciding with winter preparations.

Macomb County residents are urged to prep their mailboxes for winter to withstand snowplow operations to avoid damage that would require homeowner repairs.

A class action lawsuit alleges inmates at the new Wayne County Criminal Justice Center have been unlawfully detained past their release dates, adding to claims of other systemic issues.

UMMAP union members vote in favor of striking (97% approval) against Michigan Medicine due to protracted contract negotiations and perceived lack of respect from management.

Local firefighters and hazmat teams responded to an ammonia leak at Trinity Health Arena in Muskegon, prompting evacuations and repairs. The area was cleared and the arena deemed safe afterward.