State records show Michigan drew roughly $746M in federal highway matching funds after Canada financed the Gordie Howe crossing. The accounting has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and auditors.

City council approved clearing an encampment on city land in Bell Kramer and standing up a task force to connect people to services. Advocates warn Ypsilanti lacks adult shelter capacity.

Tarik Skubal says he wants to finish the season in Detroit, but Friday's start could be his last before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

State police stopped a tractor-trailer near the I‑75 weigh station in Erie Township and seized roughly 97 kg of processed marijuana and $346,000 in cash. The driver is in custody as investigators continue the probe.

A developer wants to build a 75,000‑square‑foot grocery and supporting retail on a former Commerce Township golf course while gifting much of the surrounding land to expand Victory Park.

Republic National Distributing is cutting 641 Michigan jobs as it transfers markets to other distributors. State WARN filings list multiple affected facilities and an Aug. 17 effective date.

Dearborn’s Haraz Coffee House grew from a 2021 Michigan cafe into a national franchise now pegged at more than $70M, according to reporting and public franchise filings.

Former Dearborn Heights police chief Ahmed Haidar alleges he was fired months after signing an amended five‑year contract and has sued the city and the mayor. The complaint names breach of contract, discrimination and a hostile work environment.

Lakento Brian Smith, whose life sentence was commuted by President Biden on Jan. 17, 2025, has been indicted on federal drug and money‑laundering charges after raids in Muskegon County. The indictment alleges cash handoffs, funneling of proceeds and shipments tied to Michigan and Texas.

After years of limited public access, the Detroit Children's Museum reopens July 25 with state grant support, monthly family days and expanded school programming.

Stellantis says it’s weighing whether to open the old Dodge Viper plant in Detroit as a public car museum that could showcase dozens of concept and historic vehicles. The plan is exploratory and no timeline has been set.

A Merritt Academy student and two parents face misdemeanors after firearms were found in a vehicle on campus in October 2025; arraignments were held this week.

A fatal motorcycle crash on Thursday closed Beech Daly at Richardson Street in Dearborn Heights. Police asked drivers to avoid the area as crews worked the scene.