A homeless man's entry into a Michigan manhole caused a gas leak, leading to evacuations and road closures in Taylor. He was rescued and the leak was repaired.

A semi-truck fire on westbound I-96 in Brighton Township caused lane closures and delays, with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation.

Elephant & Co., a new pizza and beer spot by the team behind Eastern Market Brewing Co., opens in Detroit with a focus on fermentation and unique Detroit-style pizzas.

Detroit police found a deceased resident, a neglected four-foot alligator, and a German shepherd during a wellness check. The alligator was relocated to a sanctuary.

Daniel Callahan from Fruitport, Michigan, has been convicted of making a terrorist threat and using a computer to commit a crime, both with a maximum 20-year sentence.

A woman from Lapeer County won $300,000 from a "Fire & Ice Cashword" lottery scratch-off game, planning to pay off her house and bills with her winnings.

The weather forecast for Detroit predicts showers and potential thunderstorms with steady temperatures and strong gusts, improving by the weekend with sunny skies and highs nearing 88 degrees.

A woman lost control of her SUV, crashing into a Farmington TJ Maxx and other vehicles, with no serious injuries reported. Drugs or alcohol were not factors.

The Bandit Tavern & Hideaway in Royal Oak has closed down due to market conditions, with efforts to relocate staff to other venues within the Mission Restaurant Group.

An 18-year-old man was hospitalized after a personal watercraft and ski boat crashed on Cass Lake. Authorities are investigating; drugs or alcohol weren't involved.

Detroit officials launch a strategy to manage illegal block parties and reduce gun violence, including immediate police response and prosecution for violations.

President Biden persists in his reelection efforts, planning a rally in Detroit amid challenges to his leadership within the Democratic party and political contestation in Michigan.

The Detroit Coast Guard performed multiple rescues on Lake Erie, including saving boaters from a capsized vessel and evacuating 20 individuals from a sinking boat. One fatality was reported, and one person is missing.