A 42-year-old Pinckney man drowned after entering Portage Lake’s Mud Bay to rescue his dogs. Multiple agencies used boats, drones and divers during a lengthy search.

A person was critically injured after being struck on westbound I-696 near Mound Road Friday night; Michigan State Police are investigating.

A 15-year-old boy was found fatally shot in Ypsilanti Township; Washtenaw County deputies say the shooting appears accidental and the investigation is ongoing.

Cloudy and about 73°F Sunday, warming to the mid‑80s with scattered storms possible. A more organized, damaging‑wind threat is possible Monday night.

An officer fired on a man who exited a home with a long gun on Dearborn's west side late Friday; Michigan State Police are investigating.

Greenleaf's survey asks which artists and event types Kalamazoo residents want at the new $515M Kalamazoo Event Center as construction moves ahead. Responses will shape early booking plans.

The City of Detroit filed a nuisance-abatement suit against Nicole Curtis and Detroit Renovations LLC, saying a long-unfinished East Grand Boulevard house remains a public hazard.

A family-friendly block party at 2978 W. Grand Blvd will kick off Detroit’s multi-day early voting ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary, adding a major boost to Stevens days before the Aug. 4 vote.

Eight people, including six children, were found dead after a house fire in Grand Haven Township. Investigators say the deaths are being treated as suspicious as state arson investigators join the probe.

A man in his 50s was found shot inside a vehicle on Detroit's west side Friday; police are investigating and seeking tips.

FORCE Detroit's new "Caravan of Love" will canvass Detroit's west side monthly, pairing door‑to‑door outreach with job help, housing support, youth programs and voter registration.

Sunny, mild Saturday in Detroit with highs near 85°F. Heat and humid conditions return Sunday–Monday with a chance of strong storms.