The new Chandler Park Fieldhouse in Detroit, 75% complete and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, is set to offer sports facilities and is expected to open in June 2025. Residents participated in the planning process for the $14 million project.

Police in Battle Creek responded to reports of shots fired into an unoccupied home on Ann Avenue; no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.

Authorities in Portage seek a man accused of robbing an Aldi store at gunpoint on South Westnedge Avenue. The public is urged to help with any relevant information.

Grand Rapids students participated in the 15th annual "Shop with a Hero" event, pairing with first responders to buy holiday gifts, fostering community bonds.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel praised the progress of a legislative package in the House aiming to protect vulnerable adults, addressing exploitation and abuse.

Eastern Michigan University joins a Global Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange Program to foster student collaboration on climate solutions with Michigan and North African peers.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board reports that Detroit's three casinos had a significant revenue increase in November, with MGM leading the market share.

The weather in Detroit will be partly sunny with potential morning snow and strong west winds today, turning mostly cloudy tonight. Temperatures range from a high of 22 to a nighttime low of 13 degrees.

A man died from a suspected drowning at Maceday Lake, and authorities are investigating the role of alcohol. This incident may be the 13th drowning in Oakland County this year.

Tara Drewyor, a former treasurer, is charged with embezzling over $50,000 from the Gilkey Elementary School parent club, with court documents revealing significant trust violations.

Michael Staley, Interim-Executive Director of DDOT, will resign at December's end after improving the city's paratransit system with a rise in on-time performance and passenger usage.

Rare gold coins were donated to Salvation Army red kettles in Metro Detroit, continuing a tradition of anonymous generosity during the holiday season.

Detroit police seek public assistance in identifying two suspects who committed arson using a Molotov cocktail on a Fielding Street property, causing significant damage.