A Troy shopper says a $50 donation at Walmart turned into a $1,000 tap-to-pay charge. Consumer groups warn about "ghost tapping" and share steps to protect your accounts.

Warren’s City Council voted 4‑3 to extend a two‑year, $132,000 contract with Flock Safety after a councilwoman asked to reconsider an earlier vote. Supporters tout investigative benefits; critics demand tighter audits and access controls.

A Detroit man was arraigned on second‑degree murder and firearms counts after a June 29 shooting in which a victim drove to a fire station seeking help and later died.

City files show a proposed nine‑story, 60‑unit building at 1728 Michigan Ave is lined up for millions in brownfield and abatement incentives, with 20% of units set as affordable.

Rick Ross brings his Port of Miami 20th‑anniversary orchestral black‑tie show to Detroit’s Fox Theatre this Saturday, with Kash Doll joining as special guest. Tickets are available through 313 Presents and Ticketmaster.

An $8.5M streetscape on Dexter Avenue has triggered developer interest, new affordable housing and façade upgrades along the west‑side corridor.

A DTE equipment failure left roughly 7,400 Metro Detroit customers without power Wednesday morning, with a large cluster along M‑39 and cooling centers opening across the region.

A social‑media post that appeared to threaten members of the Holly Village Council left officials wary about attending a Tuesday meeting and raised safety concerns. Local leaders are monitoring the situation while authorities review the post.

Three people were shot on I‑96 near Outer Drive in Detroit; one died and police closed lanes as they investigated.

A Ypsilanti man was arrested after an hours-long Romulus barricade where police say a woman was held against her will.

Heat Advisory through 8 p.m.; highs near 97°F and heat index up to 102°F. Wildfire smoke will lower air quality—limit outdoor exertion today.

A decade of USGS monitoring finds atrazine, imidacloprid and other pesticides at levels that could harm stream life across the Midwest and Great Plains.

A 34‑acre lakefront parcel in Pontiac that once hosted Lakeside Homes is listed for sale after a developer pitched a $400M plan.