The Vikings used the 18th pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, a 6'6, 327-pound interior force with big upside and recent foot surgery.

Detroit City FC named a general contractor for AlumniFi Field, moving the 15,000‑seat Corktown stadium nearer to construction. The campus includes housing, a parking deck and retail.

A jury convicted Omar Brogdon in the 2024 Facebook Marketplace killing of Orhan Hosic. Sentencing is set for May 18, 2026.

A pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 141 near Offerman Road early Thursday, killing a 45‑year‑old Vulcan woman and sending a passenger to Aspirus Iron River.

A 5-year-old was found severely injured in woods behind a Thompsonville home; her mother has been arrested and is being held on a $1M bond.

After an eight‑month renovation, MOCAD reopens this weekend with new street‑facing windows, a Learning Studio and a spring slate of Detroit artists. Mayor Mary Sheffield attended the preview.

James Carter was sentenced to 35–45 years in Hillsdale County after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in 2008, the attorney general's office said.

Halo Burger returns to its downtown Flint flagship Monday with a ribbon‑cutting, Boston Cooler glass giveaways and limited vintage merch.

Detroit City Council approved a $4 million settlement for LaVone Hill after new evidence and a probe showed his 2002 convictions were tainted by police misconduct.

A multi‑car collision and resulting fire near Van Born and Hannan in Romulus left one person dead Thursday night; investigators are probing the cause.

Warren’s protective-order ordinance lets police act on no-contact violations; officials say it has produced 27 charges and early data show promising drops in repeat offending.

Perry Johnson sued Rep. John James in Ingham County, saying James’ “John James Governor” branding misleads voters and asking a judge to block its use before the August primary.

Ann Arbor drivers and mechanics held an informational picket after their contract expired March 31, pressing TheRide over sick‑time, certification and insurance concerns.