Southbound U.S. 131 at the M‑6 interchange was closed Wednesday after a fatal crash. Michigan State Police are investigating and drivers were advised to avoid the area.

The Pistons agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal for John Collins, adding shooting and lob ability to Detroit’s frontcourt. The signing shifts the team’s summer roster math.

A former FCI Milan corrections officer was summoned to federal court after admitting she contacted the inmate she was ordered to avoid and failed to disclose a cellphone. The hearing could lead to revocation of supervision.

Rocket Mortgage’s analysis finds a typical New York City household would need roughly 65 years to save a $265,000 first-time down payment, while some Midwest metros take under four years.

A Salvation Army fan distribution at the Grandale Corps ran out in under an hour as an extreme heat warning gripped southeast Michigan. Organizers are seeking more fans, small ACs and shelf-stable food.

Wayne County inspection records show black mold, spoiled or improperly stored foods and other sanitation violations at several Garden City eateries; many issues were later corrected.

A 66-year-old Trenton rider was killed after his Harley was struck by a minivan at North Telegraph and Newport; Monroe County investigators are asking witnesses to call.

Motor City Brewing Works will reopen its Midtown taproom on weekends through August, with a limited food menu debuting July 10. The comeback follows a winter pause tied to aging steam infrastructure.

A state watchdog found CPS intake staff mishandled strangulation reports; advocates and lawmakers urge MDHHS to train frontline staff after the death of 9‑year‑old Zemar King.

Two 20-year-old passengers say their Lyft driver offered shots and then crashed on Linwood near Grand River; they filed police reports and reported the ride to Lyft.

A 35-year-old worker was pulled from a collapsed trench in Oxford Township on Tuesday and taken to McLaren Oakland; MIOSHA has opened an investigation. Emergency crews called a medevac during the rescue.

Dangerous heat will grip Detroit through Thursday with highs near 98°F and heat indices up to 108°F. Cooling centers and libraries are open across the city.

Warren's planning commission signed off on a drive‑thru 7 Brew at 5702 Twelve Mile Road. The kiosk will be drive‑thru only with two lanes and room for about 37 cars.