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.

The Michigan Senate committee approved regulations to require serial numbers on gun parts, aiming to curb "ghost guns" and track ownership more effectively.

Michigan authorities charged Jason Cabello with the 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton, following a cold case reinvestigation and advancements in DNA technology.

A man in Allegan County was given 19 to 40 years for assaulting a deputy during a traffic stop, with additional sentences for resisting an officer and impaired driving.