The inaugural AfroFuture festival is set to celebrate African culture in Detroit with music, art, and more, offering immersive experiences and aiming to build community ties.

Focus: HOPE's Head Start in Detroit loses federal funding, affecting education and support for local children and families. Community members express distress and seek solutions.

Hussein Hassoun's body was recovered from Lake Erie by Monroe County Sheriff's Office after he drowned while swimming.

Kristi Troy becomes Howell’s first female interim city manager, with extensive municipal experience and a focus on community engagement and strategic planning.

Detroit police are seeking public help to find Julia Gomez, a 17-year-old girl missing since August 10 after leaving her Vinewood Street residence. She's 5'1", with black hair and brown eyes.

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign in Michigan, running from August 15 to September 1, aims to reduce impaired driving with increased law enforcement and public awareness.

Detroit Police are seeking help to find Maria Torres, 52, missing since Aug. 11, and described as 5'3" with brown eyes and black hair. She has bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Call 313-596-5740 with info.

Alex New, 55, was sentenced to 58 years for sexual assault of a minor after being extradited through Operation Survivor Justice, as announced by the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

Mel Stackpoole, ex-owner of a maritime training school, pleaded guilty to falsifying Coast Guard records and compromising maritime safety. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Detroit's three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, generated $107 million in revenue in July, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board noting a stable gambling sector.

Detroit's weather forecast includes clear skies, potential showers, thunderstorms, and temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to low 90s with light winds.

Stormy Kromer launches a Collegiate Collection of caps featuring logos from 18 Midwestern universities, aiming to celebrate regional pride and the back-to-school market.

The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards warn against participating in the potentially dangerous Port Huron Float Down event, highlighting past tragedies and urging safety measures for those who do partake.