Entrepreneur Jordan Dice buys Bay City Boat Lines, including the Princess Wenonah and Islander vessels, with plans to integrate them into his existing entertainment business.

A lawsuit against former MSU coach Mel Tucker filed by advocate Brenda Tracy was dismissed by an Ingham County judge, with Tucker's attorney citing the law's favorability to Tucker's position. Tracy's team plans to appeal.

Michigan State Police seized drugs, guns, and cash in a Metro Detroit drug crackdown, ending a months-long investigation into a local trafficking organization.

All four individuals, including two USPS employees, have pleaded guilty in a $63 million mail theft scheme, with sentencing dates set from March to May 2026.

Kentucky man Justine Bradley Miller pleaded guilty to charges including criminal sexual conduct in Michigan, marking an end to years of legal evasion. His arrest and conviction were part of Operation Survivor Justice. Sentencing is set for March.

AG Dana Nessel joins a multistate amicus brief opposing Trump Administration efforts to dismantle the Flores Settlement, which protects immigrant children in detention.

Detroit officials extend shelter hours and declare a health emergency due to cold weather, offering assistance through hotlines, police precincts, and partnerships with local shelters.

The Detroit Fire Department mourns the passing of Lieutenant Dale Fahoome, a 27-year veteran, who died of Stage 4 cancer considered a line of duty death.

Tyree Guyton, creator of the Heidelberg Project, receives the 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist award, marking 40 years of his influential work in Detroit's art scene.

Amazon is closing all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to focus on profitable ventures, converting some into Whole Foods amid expansion plans, while emphasizing its strength in grocery delivery services.

The Michigan DNR invites public input on outdoor recreation and conservation issues at meetings in February, with schedules and contact info available online.

Daniel Waldrep from Roseville is charged with 14 felonies, including assault with intent to murder, after an armed standoff that wounded an officer. He's held on a $2 million bond.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy will not press charges against a mother whose two children died from carbon monoxide poisoning while living in a van in Detroit.