Oakland County will test faucets and drinking fountains across nine Children's Village buildings after Legionella detections elsewhere on the county campus.

A century-old section of MLK Jr. Street will close March 2 for a $30M rebuild that shutters northbound US-131 ramps and reroutes bikes and cars through nearby streets.

Highlands at the top of Detroit's Renaissance Center will remain open through May 2027 and is taking reservations and event bookings.

A former Grandville orthodontist will spend 60 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he sexually exploited at least 18 minors online.

Michael Cristini waived his preliminary exam and will be arraigned March 9 on multiple counts alleging possession and sharing of child sexually abusive material.

Organizers will unveil sponsors, headliners and semiquincentennial-themed plans at a March 3 press conference ahead of the July 2–4 festival.

Detroit police are searching for two people who robbed a 62-year-old good Samaritan near the northbound I‑75 service drive. A $1,000 reward is posted for tips.

A new tally finds about 122,929 vacant lots across Detroit, raising urgent questions about parks, urban farms and land‑bank policy.

A Detroit man was sentenced to 3–15 years after a wrong‑way, alcohol‑related crash on I‑75 in August 2023 killed a Hazel Park man and injured another.

Detroit police are searching for the driver who fled after a 32-year-old woman was struck and later died at Joy Road and Livernois on Feb. 7.

Detroit Public Schools is investigating alleged misuse of digital gift cards in its Perfect Attendance Pays program as officials review payment records and past inspector‑general warnings.

City papers show Detroit offered Michael Kelly about $444,135 for 28 parcels next to Coleman A. Young Airport, a package that could push payouts above $500,000.

Ford is recalling roughly 413,000 Explorers after regulators warned rear suspension toe links can fracture and reduce steering control. Dealers will replace the parts free; owners should check VIN status.