The Detroit Zoo euthanized 3-month-old giraffe Okidi after a serious injury involving her running into a viewing panel.

Craig Lieckfelt is staging a month-long Guns + Butter Chef’s Table at the Apparatus Room from March 4–29, with prepaid tickets and limited seating. The run spotlights Michigan producers and tasting-menu storytelling.

Three bodies were found in a Detroit basement, with blunt force trauma; a suspect is in custody. The victims identified include two seniors and a Gulf War veteran. An ongoing investigation seeks community assistance.

An 18-year-old from Detroit was arrested in North Huntingdon after authorities say he's tied to 97 alleged Walmart thefts across multiple states.

Ann Arbor’s Echelon Kitchen & Bar has been named a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, bringing national attention to the downtown spot.

The Milford Police Department in Oakland County has adopted a senior dog, Lil' Craig, found on a porch in freezing temperatures after no owners claimed him.

Reps. Garcia and Tlaib demand transparency over meeting between Ambassador Bridge owner Moroun and Secretary Lutnick, with concerns over influence on Gordie Howe Bridge operations.

Detroit's Mayor Sheffield breaks ground on the Greystone Senior Living Apartments, affordable housing for low-income seniors, backed by a PILOT tax break initiative.

Wayne County has begun returning more than $3.8 million to former owners of foreclosed properties after Michigan Supreme Court rulings; more claims are still being processed.

Michigan residents face an electric bill increase after a $242.4 million rate hike approved by the MPSC, despite opposition from Attorney General Dana Nessel.

January 2026 data shows Michigan's iGaming revenue up, while online sports betting revenue declined, according to MGCB. Total gross receipts were $356.3 million, with iGaming up 22.8% YoY and sports betting handle down 4.2% from December.

A 16-year-old passenger died after a sedan driving the wrong way on U.S. 127 crashed head-on into a pickup north of McDevitt Avenue in Summit Township.

Team USA meets Slovakia in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal in Milan; puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET and the winner advances to Sunday’s gold-medal game.