Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm has endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan’s hotly contested 7th District primary, giving Brink a high‑profile boost in a toss‑up seat.

A garbage truck damaged a gas service line at Highland Towers in Southfield, prompting a morning evacuation and temporary shelter while crews capped the leak.

A U‑M MPPS brief finds 60% of local officials say Michigan is on the wrong track while most still rate their own communities positively.

A Parsons analysis shows the Mackinac Bridge’s calculated risk of collapse from a ship strike falls below AASHTO thresholds, the bridge authority says. The one‑page summary was reviewed July 8 and the full study submitted to the NTSB.

Huron‑Clinton Metroparks announced nearly $15 million in upgrades at Lake St. Clair Metropark, including a rebuild of the North Marina with 78 slips and new accessible docks.

New reporting shows Ben Blostein died by suicide after 48 days in an MX1 unit and a 26‑minute telepsychiatry visit. His family and experts say the jail's housing and short psychiatric checks raise serious questions.

Two Detroit dogs have died of suspected heatstroke, rescuers say, prompting outrage from local animal outreach groups while Detroit Animal Care urges residents to report animals in danger. Police are investigating.

A Macomb man faces a federal cyberstalking complaint after years of alleged threats and hundreds of emails tied to an Ithaca church.

Sheetz will open a new Orion Township store next Tuesday with a morning ribbon‑cutting, gift‑card giveaways and small donations to local nonprofits.

Paige Shiver has asked a Washtenaw County judge to force the University of Michigan to release Jenner & Block’s investigative files, interview recordings and internal communications tied to the Sherrone Moore probe.

Jordan Ellington was sentenced in Macomb County after a jury convicted him of assaulting his 77‑year‑old grandmother by wrapping a belt around her neck.

Deck staff at Goldfish Swim School pulled an 8-year-old from the pool during open swim and performed CPR. The child was taken to Corewell Health and is reportedly conscious and alert.

Forecasters warn scattered but potentially strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and localized flooding to Metro Detroit on Thursday.