Detroit volunteers with The Karens found a Rottweiler chained and wounded after an emergency call; the grassroots team freed the dog and arranged urgent veterinary care. Authorities were notified and the case is being documented.

A judge has placed Fairlane Town Center under a receiver after court filings flagged unpaid taxes, a defaulted loan and missing rents. That action could push the Dearborn mall toward a sale — possibly its fourth owner since the pandemic.

Oakland County inspection reports flagged several Birmingham restaurants for dented cans, unsafe temperatures and other lapses; many issues were corrected on site.

A House bill led by Rep. Tom Barrett would raise payments for the most disabled veterans and surviving Gold Star families.

A 63-year-old Wayne County woman won a $1 million Lady Luck 777 scratch-off and accepted a one-time payout of about $693,000. She bought the ticket in Lincoln Park and plans to buy a car and save.

The city posted a Senior Director of Retail Attraction to recruit national and regional brands and steer deals beyond downtown. The hire pairs targeted recruitment with neighborhood support.

A Wayne County jury convicted Amir Khalid of reckless-driving and drag-racing counts after an August Gratiot Avenue crash that killed two sisters and their grandmother.

Henry Ford surgeons completed Michigan’s first combined intestine‑and‑kidney transplant in a rare, 10‑hour operation that may broaden options for patients with intestinal failure.

Celebrity chef Matthew Kenney opened Besos in downtown Birmingham, a plant-forward spot serving late-night whole-food takes on familiar dishes. The menu pairs a full bar with vegan versions of pizza, lasagna and comfort plates.

Washington negotiated a deal that will allow Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the U.S. after regulators and the company addressed software and data‑security concerns tied to its Chinese owner.

Detroit police released photos of two people wanted in a May 19 Jefferson Chalmers break-in; the city is offering a $1,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

A child was hospitalized with minor injuries after jumping from a second‑floor window to escape a house fire on Detroit's 29th Street. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Troy Mayor Ethan Baker launched a bid for Michigan's open 11th District, pitching Great Lakes protection and lower costs as core priorities. He has filed with the FEC and holds federal commission experience.