More than 40 caltrop-style spikes were found at two Lapeer parks this week, prompting city crews to sweep playgrounds and police to ask residents for tips.

Mel Tucker asked a federal judge to consider a Jan. 28 dismissal of Brenda Tracy's lawsuit as evidence in his wrongful‑termination fight with Michigan State.

Light snow and fog are slowing Detroit's Sunday commute; 1–2 inches expected today and another round may arrive Tuesday.

Oakland County GOP leaders closed their Bloomfield Township office after staff opened an envelope containing a suspicious powder; police are investigating.

Defense lawyers filed notice this month to use insanity in the Nov. 5 Trims Unlimited killing, prompting court-ordered psychiatric exams and pausing trial plans.

A Royal Oak tenant was bound over to circuit court after prosecutors said he fatally shot a maintenance worker at Devon Park Apartments; an arraignment is set for March 2.

State officials say roughly $39.2M in MEDC RAP funding will fund 80 apartments in Battle Creek and a new artisan market and office project in Detroit.

Garber Management Group will pay $1.513M to settle federal claims that it misrepresented eligibility for a May 2020 PPP loan.

A Wayne County judge declared a third mistrial in the Efrain Medina murder case after jurors deadlocked; the result leaves the victim’s family still waiting for closure.

GRPD released partial bodycam and dashcam footage after a Wednesday‑night shooting that left Da'Quain Johnson dead; family and neighbors dispute the official account as state police investigate.

A Gogebic County jury convicted 33-year-old Isaac Sawyer on six felony drug counts after a May 2025 Ironwood stop. Sentencing is pending following a pre-sentence investigation.

New Census data finds roughly one in five Michiganders live in neighborhoods judged highly vulnerable to disasters. The CRE maps which counties and tracts should be priorities for help.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Head Start for America’s Children Act to expand Head Start to 11 million children, raise educator pay and extend program hours. Detroit advocates say the plan addresses long wait lists and worn facilities.