Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon with a slight severe threat south of I‑94. Temperatures will tumble tonight ahead of a blustery Friday.

Abdul El‑Sayed says he’ll hold April 7 campus rallies with Hasan Piker in Ann Arbor and East Lansing despite criticism from Democrats and conservatives. The campaign calls the stops student outreach on economic justice and debt.

A Michigan mother was sentenced to life without parole after prosecutors tied her inaction to her son's death. The ruling follows a jury verdict and years of appeals.

An Indiana man was sentenced to one year behind bars and five years probation after pleading guilty in a Jackson County undercover sting. The case traces to arrests made in November 2024.

Grosse Ile police are investigating a sexual-assault report from March 21. Authorities say they know suspect names but have not made arrests.

The Birmingham Family YMCA will close April 30 after a 2023 sale to the city and years of pandemic losses and deferred maintenance. Members can transfer to other Metro Detroit Y locations with a free month.

Detroit will add 312 speed humps to residential blocks this year; residents have until April 24 to opt out.

Congress moved to rewrite boxing law, creating 'unified boxing organizations' that could promote and crown champions. Supporters promise safety and pay; critics warn of monopolies.

Toyota has recalled 144,200 Lexus vehicles because backup‑camera software can go blank or freeze; dealers will update software or replace cameras free of charge. Check your VIN and book a dealer appointment if your Lexus is listed.

A Detroit family is pleading for help after a hit-and-run killed 59-year-old Richie Johnson on the city’s west side. Investigators say video may show a red Chevrolet Impala.

A Michigan senator has filed a bill requiring scheduled written, vision and road tests for drivers 75 and older after a deadly October 2024 crash reignited calls for change.

The Detroit Jazz Festival revealed its Sept. 4–7 lineup and named Joe Lovano artist‑in‑residence, setting up a Labor Day weekend stacked with legends and local homecomings.

Analysis and the city planning study show the Joe Louis Greenway could raise nearby home values, and local pilots aim to help long‑time residents capture the gains.