Ford recalled 288,314 2016–2019 Explorers after roof‑rail covers were found to loosen and, in some cases, detach; dealers will inspect and fix affected vehicles free.

Mayor Chris Taylor confirmed he is running again, setting up a Democratic primary showdown with Yousef Rabhi on Aug. 4.

Brighton City Hall will host nine days of early in-person voting July 25–Aug. 2, open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

A federal judge sentenced Omar R. Pouncy to five years after prosecutors say he paid a witness and coached false testimony; the term will run after decades‑long state sentences.

An attendee suffered severe neck lacerations at Blissfest; Emmet County detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A Marion Drive water main break put the Village of Holly under a boil water advisory; DPW crews are repairing the line while water-quality testing is underway.

Rep. Erin Byrnes introduced HB 6209 to prohibit Michigan public schools from hiring people who worked at ICE, CBP or USCIS during a 2025–2029 window. The bill is now pending in committee.

GM reported stronger Q2 adjusted profits and its board declared a $0.18 quarterly dividend as truck margins improved and EV cash burn eased.

A Detroit Fire Department lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave after federal charges alleging attempted receipt and possession of child pornography; the investigation and court case are ongoing.

Three people were arraigned in Detroit after prosecutors charged them in the carjacking of a Sterling Heights man. Court and booking records show at least one defendant faces additional assault and weapons counts.

A former Flint officer faces assault-with-intent, felony‑firearm and misconduct charges over a Jan. 20 shooting that left a driver hurt by bullet fragments, prosecutors say.

Ford expanded a 2025 safety campaign, recalling about 388,000 Aviator and Explorer SUVs after regulators found a second‑row release can bind and let seats move unexpectedly.

Realtor.com data show 220,000 more starter homes than four years ago, but gains are uneven: the South and parts of the West are easing pressure while the Northeast tightens.