Metro Detroit communities are turning to senior-focused millages as demand for rides, in-home care and other services outstrips local budgets. Voters are increasingly being asked to fill gaps that state funding hasn't closed.

A Mount Clemens judge pushed sentencing for Eric Mandziuk to June 17, leaving the family of 28‑year‑old Alex Tsatsos to wait while the accused remains on house arrest. Investigators reported a .352 BAC and charges that include OWI causing death.

A Plymouth Township couple already charged in a March dog mauling now face child-abuse and narcotics-trafficking allegations as the case moves toward a May 29 hearing.

A man was killed outside 313 Community Barbershop on West McNichols as police search for a fleeing shooter. Neighbors say the killing underscores safety concerns on the corridor.

Cloudy and blustery Thursday with a high near 65°F. Temperatures jump into the 80s this weekend with likely storms—pack a backup plan.

A suspect entered a Livonia home with a woman and child inside and fled after the homeowner confronted them; police searched the area near Newburgh and Six Mile.

A Fraser man says a Zoltar fortune‑teller's numbers he played for 30 years matched the April 22 Powerball drawing for a $1M prize.

Tigris, a hi‑fi vinyl listening lounge and café, is slated for 2545 Bagley St. in Southwest Detroit, pairing a daytime café with vinyl‑first cocktail nights and a custom sound rig.

House Republicans advanced bills to repeal Michigan’s 2023 clean‑energy mandates, promising a focus on affordability and grid reliability while setting up a Senate showdown.

Macomb County will line a 1.5‑mile stretch of the 15 Mile interceptor in an $11.5M project aimed at preventing sinkholes and extending the sewer’s life. The work will be concentrated in Clinton Township and is scheduled to finish by January 2027.

At Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics, four women foundation leaders argued for resident‑driven investment in Detroit schools, neighborhoods and youth programs.

Macomb County deputies say a viral "door-kick" challenge has dented garage doors across several neighborhoods. Officials urge residents to preserve video and report tips to investigators.

Cool and clear this morning, but gusty west winds will make the afternoon feel raw. Small craft advisories are in effect through Thursday.