A Detroit man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, using 90 fake claims to obtain over $500,000 from pandemic unemployment funds. He faces up to 22 years in prison.

The Detroit Weather Forecast indicates a week of changing conditions, including rain, snow, and winds, with temperature fluctuations and a mix of cloudy, sunny, and overcast skies.

Michigan Supreme Court rulings could allow resentencing for nearly 600 people given life sentences as juveniles, sparking concern over the burden on prosecutors.

A parked vehicle in Auburn Hills, Michigan, was shot at; no injuries reported. The incident is believed to be targeted and isolated, with no ongoing public threat. Police are investigating and have issued a call for witnesses.

A Kroger in Orion Township is closed due to a rodent issue, found after a complaint prompted a state inspection. Despite measures taken, including professional pest control, the store missed MDARD's deadline and remains shut.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murder of 19-year-old Cornelius Traves Murphy Jr., who was found dead with a gunshot wound in Pontiac.

Amelia Street Pizza Co., known for its sourdough pies and Instagram presence, is opening a permanent location in Hazel Park this spring, backed by Chef James Rigato.

Detroit police are seeking a woman involved in a stabbing at Chita’s Nefertiti Bar, which left one man dead and another critically injured. Michael Harris was arrested and charged with murder. The community held a vigil for the victims.

Detroit records its lowest murder rate since 1965 with overall crime declining, including a 34.5% drop in homicides and reductions in nonfatal shootings and carjackings. New community-focused safety initiatives are being launched.

The Michigan Lottery has contributed over $1 billion to K-12 public schools for the seventh consecutive year, with a total aid reaching over $30 billion since 1972.

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show introduces a new "Michigan Overland Adventure" off-road attraction alongside its traditional vehicle showcase from January 14-25 at Huntington Place.

A road rage incident on I-94 near Detroit resulted in gunfire, with no injuries reported. Authorities are seeking information on the suspect who fled the scene.

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.