Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares January Braille Literacy Month to highlight the importance of braille for the visually impaired and the services offered by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

An empty Comcast building in Sterling Heights has been repurposed into SEMCA's new 92,000 sq ft trade education center, offering training in skilled crafts and addressing vocational demand.

Former guard at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Joshua Lee, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with prisoners, faces up to 15 years per count.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel declared a legislative disapproval mechanism in the state's fiscal process unconstitutional, asserting it oversteps the separation of powers.

Mourners are set to honor the late Michigan State Librarian Randy Riley, who was dedicated to improving public libraries and accessibility to reading.

Michigan Governor Whitmer appointed Tanya Grillo and Tamara Garwood as judges in Macomb County and Ann Arbor, effectively reshaping the state's judicial bench.

Detroit's weekly forecast includes varied weather with highs in the 40s to mid-30s and possible rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service.

An 82-year-old man was injured after his vehicle struck a tree in Holland Township; the female passenger was unharmed, and the crash is under investigation.

A dispute between "First Amendment auditors" and Michigan's Zimmerman's Meat Market owners led to latter being pepper-sprayed; police are investigating the incident to determine charges.

A woman was stabbed at a Dunkin' Donuts in Lincoln Park; suspect is in custody. The victim is stable, the motive is unclear, and no video evidence is available.

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season, indicating potential changes in their offensive strategy under head coach Dan Campbell's direction.

A former school paraprofessional was charged with two counts of child abuse involving special needs students. She was released on bond and awaits a pretrial hearing. No significant injuries were reported.

Tammy Sandoval was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in Livonia, Michigan, that killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his mother and sister.