Rochester's downtown recently lit up with the annual Big, Bright Light Show, coinciding with the Lagniappe celebration, featuring street performances, local merchant gestures, and a fireworks display. The festive lights will remain until January 19.

An Oakland County woman won $2 million from a Michigan Lottery instant game, leading to her planning job resignation and vacation. She chose a lump sum payment over annuity.

A 74-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run in Zeeland Township by a gray Volkswagen SUV. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the incident.

A 36-foot Christmas tree from Indian Trails Golf Course has been installed in downtown Grand Rapids for the holiday season, with the official lighting scheduled for December 7.

West Michigan's ENLIGHTEN holiday event at Frederik Meijer Gardens features a one-mile path with light displays, interactive installations, and musical elements, designed for all ages.

A vigil was held for Cortez McConer Jr., a 16-year-old whose body was found after a three-week search following his accidental drowning. The community honored his memory and his passion for basketball.

Michigan House Speaker-elect Matt Hall announced a $2.7 billion road and infrastructure funding plan that may alter fuel taxation and seeks to protect educational funding.

The City Beautiful Commission in Dearborn honored 18 businesses for excellence in property maintenance and aesthetics, including a diverse range of enterprises from various districts.

Macomb County announces a series of Christmas tree lighting events starting November 30th, featuring parades, a drone show, and opportunities to meet Santa.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that a Michigan PFAS contamination lawsuit against Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority will proceed in state court.

MDOT will raise the Blue Water Bridge tolls on December 1, 2024, by $1—the first increase in 14 years—with another $1 hike in 2025. Public input influenced the decision, with discounts for EDGE Pass users.

Detroit introduces new neighborhood gateway signs to promote community identity, funded by a City Council-approved contract and the American Rescue Plan Act.

A 16-year-old in Detroit accidentally shot a 12-year-old relative. The child was hospitalized but not critically injured. The teen was arrested and the gun was found. Police stress the importance of securing firearms.