A St. Clair Shores man faces third-degree animal torture charges after prosecutors say he slammed his dog to the ground; bond was set at $25,000.

Ann Arbor authorized notice to issue up to $35M in bonds to help finance a 20-story, 330-unit affordable tower at 350 S. Fifth Ave. City officials say millage and state support will help close the gap.

A 32-year-old Farmington man died after a late-night crash on eastbound I‑96 near the Southfield Freeway; Michigan State Police continue to investigate.

Tesla will source LFP cells from LG Energy's Lansing plant under a roughly $4.3B deal, shifting megawatt‑scale battery production to Michigan.

Two adults were found shot inside a Clinton Township home after relatives called for a welfare check; police say the scene appears isolated and investigators are working.

Auburn Hills has a new two-story, 60,000-square-foot pickleball club with 17 courts and a 300-seat stadium court. The venue pairs competitive play with dining, lessons and drop-in options.

A viral Instagram clip shows animal hides draped over an Eastern Market dumpster, prompting a city investigation and federal-agency follow-up.

Zingerman's Cornman Farms will wind down its events program after the 2026 season as owners point to shifting demand and thinner margins. The Dexter farm will honor bookings through Oct. 31.

A 58‑year‑old former Hillsdale County resident was extradited from Kentucky and arraigned on two felony counts of second‑degree criminal sexual conduct; bond was set at $200,000.

Bowerbird Social will take over 210 W. Michigan Ave and open first as a coffee-and-pastry spot. The owners say a wine bar could follow after inspections.

DOJ unsealed a civil suit seeking to forfeit $14.9M tied to trade‑based money laundering; the complaint names import‑export firms and a Latin American musician.

Police renewed an appeal this week after a 38-year-old woman was shot while driving in the 14200 block of Mettetal; a case number and reward are posted online.

A city-backed arts program will place up to 200 Detroit teens in paid summer roles, pairing creative training with workplace skills and a paycheck.