A Detroit News analysis found 29% of Michigan’s state meal funding went to the 30 wealthiest districts, prompting renewed debate in Lansing over universal free meals. The finding has advocates and critics sparring over who should get state support.

A 40-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking on westbound I-96 in Redford Township. Troopers and local officers are investigating the crash near Telegraph Road.

A $12.5M state grant built a new Alcona County center in tiny Lincoln — now board resignations, an ousted director and rising costs have put the project under scrutiny.

Sen. Bernie Sanders stumped with Abdul El‑Sayed at Mumford High, pushing a wealth tax and Medicare‑for‑All as Michigan’s Senate primary heats up.

A 34-year-old man was found shot inside a Flint home late Saturday; investigators are treating the death as a homicide and are asking for tips.

Jarrett Allen's 22/19 paced the Cavs to a 114-102 Game 7 win over Toronto; Cleveland now heads to Detroit for a Tuesday series opener.

Authorities cordoned off a wooded section of Woodland Hills Nature Park Monday after a body was discovered; detectives are processing the scene and details remain limited.

Little Caesars opened Michigan’s first self-service, self-checkout location in Dearborn Heights, joining a Rockford pilot as the chain tests grab-and-go Pizza Portal pickup. The launch included a grand-opening giveaway and app-based ordering.

Detroit closed out Orlando 116-94 in Game 7 to reach the second round. Tobias Harris had 30; Cade Cunningham added 32 points and 12 assists.

Sunny and windy Monday with highs near 76°F and gusts to about 30–35 mph. Storms possible Monday night; much cooler Tuesday.

A new MLive database and state records show Ecorse, Harper Woods and River Rouge among Michigan’s highest millage communities while several rural townships logged the lowest rates. The numbers matter differently depending on local home values and school district levies.

Opening statements began April 29 as jurors heard testimony in the Shelby Township case where a drunk-driving crash on Jan. 7, 2024 killed a 26-year-old. The defendant faces second-degree murder charges.

GOP Senate hopeful Mike Rogers urged recruiting off‑duty and retired police as poll watchers in Detroit, prompting warnings from voting‑rights groups about potential intimidation.