Stephanie Chatfield pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Peninsula Fund and will be sentenced July 20, 2026. The plea ties into a broader corruption probe involving ex‑Speaker Lee Chatfield.

After attacks at a Grand Blanc meetinghouse and Temple Israel, Metro Detroit faith communities are turning to police-led training and MILO simulator drills to improve safety.

Michigan State Police will close the 50‑year‑old Northville forensic lab, citing extensive repair costs; services and staff will be moved to other state labs.

Mark Fischer of Wellston pleaded guilty to five counts after prosecutors say he withheld sales tax; he and his company will pay roughly $4.1 million under a plea deal.

An early-morning police pursuit in Detroit ended at Schoenherr and 8 Mile, killing one person and prompting multiple arrests.

Sterling Heights launched Safe Celebrations Start Local after officials say crews answered 1,240+ fireworks calls since 2020, urging Lansing to allow local limits. The campaign asks lawmakers to permit setbacks, shorter windows and curfews tailored to neighborhoods.

A former MDOC officer and youth coach was arraigned in Saginaw on a third‑degree criminal sexual conduct charge after prosecutors say a 16‑year‑old was assaulted at the YMCA; he posted bond and faces a July 2 preliminary exam.

John Ramsey takes the Crime Unfiltered stage in Royal Oak this Friday, renewing calls for DNA retesting and new investigative steps in his daughter's unsolved killing.

A new Woodward Avenue bar and event space opened with a Southern‑leaning menu, a performance stage and plans for monthly headline acts tied to neighborhood outreach. The owner says community service will be part of the operation.

Banks and federal investigators say bank‑impersonation scams surged in 2025, costing Americans billions and hitting seniors hardest.

Partly cloudy and breezy Thursday in Detroit with west winds gusting near 35 mph. Juneteenth Friday looks sunny and mild; watch for scattered showers Saturday afternoon.

A newly dedicated riverfront park at the former Northville Downs returns a covered stretch of the Rouge River to daylight and opens roughly 10 acres of trails and public green space.

A former LakeVille teacher faces multiple felony counts after a former student said the abuse began during private tutoring. Bond is set at $100,000 per charge and a trial is scheduled for Sept. 15.