Grand Rapids, MI, had a record tourism year in 2024, with over 2.2 million hotel rooms sold. Hotel revenue rose to $274 million, a 6% increase from 2023, as the region's tourism industry recovered from the pandemic.

Michigan AG warns of "pig butchering" scams combining romance and investment fraud, urges consumer vigilance, especially with cryptocurrency, and offers resources for protection.

The Detroit Fire Department is set to host a fire safety webinar on March 12 to educate residents on preventing hazardous incidents related to cooking, smoking, and candle use.

Dearborn resumes yard waste collection on March 10 as part of seasonal services. Residents should clear streets on trash days.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel and a coalition secured a court order blocking a Trump administration policy that would have frozen federal funds, citing the policy's illegal bypass of congressional authority.

The Detroit Police are searching for missing 28-year-old Muhammad Abdus-Sabur, who suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. He was last seen on E. Grand Blvd.

Metro Detroit celebrates Lent with fish fry Fridays, involving community gatherings and meat-free meals at various locations, including churches and restaurants, with options for all-you-can-eat, carryout, and gluten-free.

Detroit police are seeking a suspect who attacked a man shoveling snow with a metal pole and punched him in the face, prompting calls for public help and a $1,000 reward.

Andrew Mark Bays, 25, was arrested for threatening a Dearborn Heights school online, with firearms and extremist materials found at his home. He faces charges and a $500,000 bond.

A 45-year-old man involved in a domestic violence incident in Whittemore, Iosco County was found dead after barricading himself, following a standoff with Michigan State Police.

Officer Jacob Brooklier of the Warren Police saved a 12-year-old from drowning by performing CPR until the boy revived. The child recovered fully after the incident.

Harold Leroy Knight Jr. was arrested in Michigan for possessing child abuse material and using a computer for crime, following a cyber tip investigation.

A man was arrested on charges of human trafficking and prostitution after a victim escaped and alerted police in Southfield, leading to the uncovering of a multi-state operation.