Dearborn police will boost patrols and impose a temporary youth curfew on July 3–4. Officials warn illegal fireworks can bring fines, possible jail time and citations for parents.

Lyon Township topped Oakland County in population growth from 2020 to 2025 as new housing and migration pushed gains in several townships. The shift raises planning questions about roads, utilities and parks.

Aurelius Systems rolled its Archimedes laser counter‑drone turret onto the Reindustrialize show floor in Detroit, prompting Pentagon tests and policy questions. The public display blurred commercial EV work and defense tech.

A suspect was arrested after a month-long probe into the May 24 hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Timothy Johnson on M‑152 near Pleasant Street.

An 87-year-old man died after being struck while riding an electric bike in Grand Blanc Township Friday; police say the crash is under investigation.

Cool, mostly clear Sunday morning; showers and storms move in after 8 p.m. with the heaviest rain south of I‑69. Expect ponding and choppy Lake Erie conditions.

A bright fireball streaked over Sault Ste. Marie during the Queen Street Cruise, captured on video and followed by reports of a sonic boom.

A Troy man was sentenced to 45–50 years after police say he tried to meet who he thought was a 14‑year‑old in an undercover social‑media sting. Court records and local reporting describe the timeline that led to his arrest and the decades‑long prison term.

Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said DPSCD could widen African-centered education beyond Marcus Garvey and Paul Robeson, tying the idea to transit and teacher training. The district plans to start with teacher development and pilots.

Bay County Mosquito Control found West Nile and Jamestown Canyon viruses in local mosquito samples, prompting stepped‑up treatments and reminders to remove standing water. Officials say risk to most people remains low.

A federal grand jury filed a new indictment on June 17 accusing Clifton “Cliff Mac” Terry III of multiple murder‑for‑hire and firearms offenses tied to incidents in Flint and nearby cities.

Cherry Health says suspicious network activity from April may have exposed some patient and staff records. The Grand Rapids provider is investigating and will notify affected people by mail.

A New Boston man pleaded guilty to attempting to blackmail a minor for explicit photos; prosecutors say he faces at least 10 years and is due to be sentenced Sept. 22.