Republic National Distributing is cutting 641 Michigan jobs as it transfers markets to other distributors. State WARN filings list multiple affected facilities and an Aug. 17 effective date.

Dearborn’s Haraz Coffee House grew from a 2021 Michigan cafe into a national franchise now pegged at more than $70M, according to reporting and public franchise filings.

Former Dearborn Heights police chief Ahmed Haidar alleges he was fired months after signing an amended five‑year contract and has sued the city and the mayor. The complaint names breach of contract, discrimination and a hostile work environment.

Lakento Brian Smith, whose life sentence was commuted by President Biden on Jan. 17, 2025, has been indicted on federal drug and money‑laundering charges after raids in Muskegon County. The indictment alleges cash handoffs, funneling of proceeds and shipments tied to Michigan and Texas.

After years of limited public access, the Detroit Children's Museum reopens July 25 with state grant support, monthly family days and expanded school programming.

Stellantis says it’s weighing whether to open the old Dodge Viper plant in Detroit as a public car museum that could showcase dozens of concept and historic vehicles. The plan is exploratory and no timeline has been set.

A Merritt Academy student and two parents face misdemeanors after firearms were found in a vehicle on campus in October 2025; arraignments were held this week.

A fatal motorcycle crash on Thursday closed Beech Daly at Richardson Street in Dearborn Heights. Police asked drivers to avoid the area as crews worked the scene.

A 15-year-old from Fremont died after his dirt bike struck a septic truck in Garfield Township, the Michigan State Police say.

Ann Arbor’s City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses and directed staff to study unregistered listings, inspections and housing impacts. The pause aims to give officials time to propose new licensing and zoning changes.

Days before sentencing, Michelle Campoy's family is asking for witnesses to come forward, saying a hit-and-run plea doesn't explain her injuries.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 6–0 that Royal Oak didn’t violate the Open Meetings Act when ranking marijuana‑license applicants, leaving the city’s awards intact.

Investigators have ruled the Covergirls fire arson as neighbors press the city to block a planned strip‑club reopening.