Federal regulators say a park‑system defect could let cars roll away; Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles and will offer free software updates or dealer repairs. VIN lookup is advised.

Genesee County approved recall wording for Gaines Township Supervisor Daniel Jenkins after a disputed fire‑chief hire that prompted mass firefighter departures. The approval sends one petition to signature gathering while another was rejected.

Severe storms on June 29 dumped several inches of rain across northern Lower Michigan, washing out culverts and shutting multiple state highways while crews assess damage.

Jalen Duren will meet with the Sacramento Kings as his talks with the Pistons stall, and league reporting says a sign‑and‑trade — possibly involving Domantas Sabonis — is on the table.

A man in his 20s was shot outside a gas station on Detroit’s west side Monday; police say he is in stable condition and detectives are investigating.

Cleveland‑Cliffs is reportedly weighing a restart of the Dearborn Works blast furnace — a shift that could rehire workers and reshape Metro Detroit’s steel supply chain.

Dearborn police forced entry to rescue a 1‑month‑old accidentally locked inside a car during a heat surge. Officials warn vehicles can reach deadly temperatures in minutes.

A 16-year-old was hospitalized after a suspected drive-by on Detroit’s east side; police say he will survive and are asking witnesses to come forward.

An Extreme Heat Warning hits Detroit this week with highs near 100°F and little overnight relief. Check cooling centers and avoid heavy outdoor activity during peak hours.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned in Detroit Monday for Jocelyn Benson as she builds support ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.

The Michigan House approved HB 6074 to curb large investors buying single-family homes, setting thresholds, exceptions and civil fines as the bill heads to the Senate.

Oceana County deputies identified 82-year-old Byron Richard Purdy after a scooter crash on North 176th Avenue killed him on Friday. Passersby performed CPR but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Saline resident Jonathan Schiller pulled a $1,000,000 mystery bounty at the WSOP Mystery Millions at Horseshoe Las Vegas after driving down from Reno. The win followed a $4,150 cash for 439th place and will let him pay down debt and take his family on a trip.