United Wholesale Mortgage rebrands FindAMortgageBroker.com to Mortgage Matchup, aiming to better connect homebuyers with independent mortgage brokers through a user-friendly interface and educational content.

A J.D. Power study found Gen Z on their phones for over 300 minutes a day and experiencing more network issues, compared to older generations with less usage and fewer problems.

Waterford Township police found 13-year-old Johanna "Jax" Woody safe after she disappeared. A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with her disappearance.

A man died in a house fire in Southfield, with firefighters unable to save him despite a rapid response. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Colin Martin was sentenced to 40 years for sexually exploiting minors via Musical.ly, coercing them into sexual acts with threats of releasing the footage.

A former Michigan UIA contractor, Autumn Mims, was sentenced to over 5 years for fraud and identity theft involving nearly $600K in unemployment funds.

The Troy Place Apartments in Michigan were deemed uninhabitable due to severe maintenance issues, but a forced evacuation was avoided after the owners agreed to make urgent repairs.

Northville Downs, Michigan's last night-time harness racing track, is closing on February 3 with plans to relocate to a new site in Plymouth Township.

New studies rank the safest US colleges, with Purdue and Brigham Young University-Idaho topping their respective lists by Academic Influence and Alarms.org, focusing on crime data and campus safety measures.

Wayne County officials plan to place 100 Narcan vending machines as a significant measure to combat opioid overdoses by providing the public with free naloxone kits.

A judge dismissed a manslaughter charge against ex-Detroit police officer Juwan Brown for the death of Daryl Vance; prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling.

Puppy Bowl XX, set for Super Bowl Sunday, will showcase 131 puppies from 73 shelters with a variety of channels to watch, and features like the induction of veterans and special needs puppies.

The Macomb County CIAC Jail Project, scheduled to open in 2027, is progressing as planned, aiming to improve care for inmates with mental health issues.