Michigan's 35th District will have a special state senate election following the resignation of Kristen McDonald Rivet, with a primary on Feb 3, 2026, and a general election on May 5, 2026, as announced by Governor Whitmer.

The Michigan State Fair ramps up security after last year's fatal shooting, with added police, cameras, and a 14-year-old's unsolved murder case prompting a $2,500 reward for tips.

A caregiver in Macomb County faces trial for first-degree murder and other offenses after directing a hospital to remove life support from a 78-year-old man, along with embezzlement and identity theft.

A car crash in Pontiac on Aug. 29 led to three fatalities, including two children, when a Honda Civic struck a Chevrolet Malibu. A third child is critically injured. Speed and possibly impairment are being investigated as factors.

Authorities are searching for 63-year-old Charles Collier, last seen in Detroit driving a red Chevy Cobalt and wearing a yellow shirt and black shoes.

The Detroit Police Department is seeking public help in finding missing 55-year-old Tamara Chapman, with mental health conditions, last seen in a blue and white sundress.

PepsiCo is laying off 83 workers and closing parts of its Detroit operations to cut costs amid slow sales growth, despite acquiring Poppi for $1.95 billion to target health-focused consumers.

Detroit Police are looking for missing 17-year-old Dajenea Moore and have asked for public assistance. She was last seen on August 27, near Oakman Blvd.

Detroit firefighters addressed multiple house fires on August 29th, including a severe East Side incident where a vacant house fire spread to an occupied home, causing no injuries. Causes are under investigation.

The article describes Detroit's weather forecast by the National Weather Service, noting sunny, mild conditions leading up to and during Labor Day weekend, with a change to cooler temperatures and possible showers midweek.

Michigan State Police rescued a runaway 17-year-old girl at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before her flight to meet an online stranger from Georgia. Officers located her using the Life360 app and coordinated a swift response to ensure her safety.

Detroit City offices close for Labor Day, with emergency services active. Collections shift to Tuesday, buses on Sunday schedule, People Mover free, and meter parking free on the holiday.

Michigan officials promote OK2SAY, a confidential reporting system for school safety concerns, emphasizing its role in creating a secure learning environment.