A Deadline Detroit roundtable mixed local election complaints with a national push for the SAVE America Act, prompting Michigan officials to warn about the bill's real-world costs.

A four-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 near Woodward left at least one person dead and several injured, forcing long closures and major delays on the westbound lanes.

A Kalamazoo County deputy was shot while confronting a suspected car thief; the suspect stole the deputy's cruiser, led a chase and was arrested. The deputy is reported stable.

Wildfire smoke leaves Detroit hazy this morning and a statewide Air Quality Alert is in effect. Expect improvements this afternoon; showers and thunderstorms move in Monday night.

Corewell Health surgeons in Royal Oak say they completed the world’s first single‑port robotic mitral valve repair — a less invasive option that could shorten recovery.

An 84-year-old Michigan woman from Norton Shores died July 12 after a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 31 and County Road 450 North in Fulton County; state police say the crash is under investigation.

A thumb‑shaped sand spit has formed off Silver Beach in St. Joseph as Army Corps crews test using dredged sediment. Officials warn visitors to stay off the fragile feature while researchers monitor impacts.

SK Siltron will wind down operations at its Bay County plant, impacting about 140 workers and shelving a DOE-backed expansion.

A 6-foot lake sturgeon was found dumped near Whitehall; Michigan DNR conservation officers say a cash reward is available and are asking for tips.

Internal records show the Detroit Detention Center reached the mid‑90s during a heat wave. Officials pressed DPD for hourly logs and a cooling plan while short‑term fixes run.

Multiple people were shot Friday evening outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Detroit’s west side; police say details remain limited as the investigation continues.

A 51-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife at a downtown Stop and Go; the clerk refused and no one was hurt. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor.

Percheron-backed Big Brand agreed to buy Southfield-based Belle Tire, folding about 185 Midwest stores into a national platform; terms were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in Q3.