Mike Cox sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson after a FOIA request for SPLC-linked records was assessed a $10,309.94 fee and remained unfulfilled. The suit asks the Court of Claims to force release before ballots are cast.

Fred’s Detroit-Style Pizza has moved into a permanent home inside Gather in Harbert, serving rotating Detroit-style pies and a Hot Honey Pepperoni bestseller.

Course officials say deliberate damage is possible after putting greens across multiple holes turned brown. Campus public safety is investigating.

Michigan signed Mike Boynton Jr. to a two‑year deal that guarantees only the first season; the second year and bonuses hinge on academic, compliance and performance benchmarks.

A 7-year-old was critically injured Tuesday after being struck at Center Avenue and North Monroe in Bay City. Authorities say two vehicles were involved and are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Michigan Nurses Association sued Sturgis Hospital after an abrupt June 19 closure, alleging the hospital gave union nurses just three days' notice and seeking back pay.

Wildfire smoke has pushed Detroit's air into the hazardous range on Friday. Relief may start late Friday, but storms with gusty winds are likely Saturday.

Federal prosecutors charged a second man in the church sex scandal tied to Tom Durham, widening a probe that began in 2025 and grew from an FBI search and court filings.

A 19‑year‑old from Plymouth Township pleaded guilty after faking violent messages that led to arrests of two teens. Forensic analysis unraveled the claims and a civil suit followed.

Clerks across Michigan have begun public logic‑and‑accuracy tests of voting machines ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. Tests are open to observers and run before early voting starts.

Brix Wine will temporarily close its Franklin Street spot on Aug. 1 as owner Mikiah Westbrooks prepares to relocate; the bar aims to reopen this fall.

A Detroit News–WDIV/Glengariff poll puts Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at 72% and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson at 12% in the Democratic primary. The numbers show Benson widening an already‑large lead as Michigan heads toward the Aug. 4 primary.

Dr. David C. Miller, who became Michigan Medicine CEO on July 1, 2025, plans to leave the health system for an out‑of‑state job after a short tenure. The move creates a leadership transition at U‑M’s flagship health system.