Flint Pediatrician and Activist Dr. Mona Hanna Honored by USA Today for Her Ongoing Advocacy and Child-Centric Initiatives
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, known for her role in the Flint water crisis, has been named a USA Today Woman of the Year for her advocacy and the RxKids program aiding Michigan mothers and infants.
North Carolina Man Charged with 2012 Cold-Case Sexual Assault at Kalamazoo Fraternity House
Dustin Thomas is on trial for a 2012 sexual assault at a Kalamazoo fraternity, charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case was revived by the Kalamazoo Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
Grosse Pointe Teen Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in High-Speed Crash That Killed Friend
A Grosse Pointe teen, Kiernan Tague, pled guilty to manslaughter for a high-speed crash that killed his friend, Flynn MacKrell. He faces sentencing as an adult or juvenile, with debate on accountability intensifying.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Proposes Final Budget with Tax Cuts and $3 Billion City Fund Allocation
Mayor Mike Duggan proposes his final budget for Detroit, focusing on financial stability, property tax reductions, and investments in transportation and violence intervention, following a trend of balanced budgets since the city's bankruptcy.
Assault on Referee Sparks Investigations and Calls for Sportsmanship After Dowagiac Basketball Game
An incident at a Michigan high school basketball game led to assaults on a referee and ongoing investigations. Authorities identified some suspects, including Benton Harbor players and a coach. Increased police presence is planned for future games.












