The city of Sterling Heights received the highest audit opinion for the 36th year in a row, along with praise for its financial reporting and budget from the GFOA.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed Michigan EGLE's right to inspect wetlands, impacting a case against P & P Contracting for destroying wetlands.

The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn offers a free day pass to its fitness facilities from Jan 6-12, and waives the $40 enrollment fee in January for new EFT members.

The Artist Village and Detroit Blight Busters receive a $1 million state grant for the Sunflower Arts Center, part of Detroit's Blight to Beauty initiative to revitalize the city.

Detroit residents have approved the design of solar arrays for the city's upcoming Solar Neighborhoods, starting construction in spring 2025, blending urban agriculture with clean energy.

The City of Detroit warns residents of a scam involving fake text messages about parking fines, providing guidance on recognizing and protecting against such fraudulent communication.

Port Huron has created "Edible Parks" to combat food insecurity, enabling residents to freely pick fruits from trees planted in vacant lots near schools, with maintenance by the city's forestry department.

A Lansing man received a 27-month federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession under the Safe Summer 2024 initiative.

The Michigan House session ends early as Republicans and one Democrat boycott, stalling legislation on tipped wages and sick leave before the GOP takes majority control.

A man was shot in the head during a road rage incident in Detroit, with the alleged shooter surrendering to police; the victim is in critical condition.

An Uber crash in Macomb Township sent three to the hospital, leaving one critically injured. The collision is under investigation; alcohol isn't considered a factor.

Lions' David Montgomery, referred to as "Knuckles," chooses rehab over surgery for his knee injury, aiming for a postseason return and boosting the team's playoff hopes.

Two Detroit restaurants, Mike’s Famous Ham Place and Leila, were featured on The New York Times' "26 Best Dishes" list, highlighting the city's culinary prowess.