The Salvation Army in Grand Rapids launches its Red Kettle campaign with music and aims to support local aid programs through kettle donations and volunteers.

Dearborn, Michigan, launches its first Coffee Week with events, including tastings and live music, to celebrate local coffee culture from Nov. 8-15, in collaboration with DDAs.

Michigan Gaming Control Board authorized BetMGM for multi-state internet poker, allowing Michigan players to join those in New Jersey. BetMGM now offers a variety of poker games and promotes responsible gaming.

Officer Brandon Mosley of the Grand Haven Police passed away while off-duty. The local community mourns his six years of service, with his death's circumstances undisclosed.

Deann Smith, a Gratiot County educator at Ashley Community Schools, has won the Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education award for her multifaceted role in the school and community.

Sterling Heights Library enhances public health by adding six high-efficiency air filters from a MI state program aiming to improve air quality in public spaces.

Sterling Heights plans to unveil its first Gulf War Memorial at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Veterans Memorial Garden.

Dearborn, designated as a Purple Heart City, plans to honor its veterans with special importance at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, featuring purple lights on city buildings.

St. James Church in Ferndale held its final mass before closing due to attendance and financial issues, with parishioners directed to the Oak Park campus.

Michigan offers a free event in Macomb County to aid families in learning about college savings plans, with incentives like a $150 MET contribution for new contracts.

Flint announces an ARPA-funded roof repair program for homeowners meeting specific income and residency requirements to enhance living conditions, energy efficiency, and home structure integrity.

Michigan welcomes a 60-foot spruce from Eagle's Albertsons as its official Capitol Christmas tree, with public tree-cutting and set up events planned.

Michigan institutions partner to graduate more nurses amid statewide shortage and funding increase for student health and safety, aiming to address the crucial need for school nurses.