The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy fired its CFO over a missing $40 million, leading to an FBI investigation, while the CEO also resigned. New interim leaders are appointed and backers reaffirmed their support.

Lucas Vanwoert from Kent County, now in Mercer County, OH, was sentenced to nearly 8 years and 15 years of supervised release for creating videos where he sexually abused and killed dogs, and for possessing child pornography.

John Ball Zoo welcomes three Canada lynx kits, born to Becca and Thor, contributing to the conservation of their species.

Frederick Logan from Farmington Hills is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his brother, Ricky Williams, over a dispute involving a family dog.

Dan Fife, the legendary basketball coach of Clarkston High School, passed away at 74, leaving a legacy of 703 wins, numerous titles, and a deep impact on his community.

Detroit experiences garbage collection delays on the east and southwest sides due to staffing issues at outgoing waste hauler GFL Environmental, with Priority Waste taking over June 3.

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to elevated bacteria levels, affecting are popular spots like Dyer Road Beach and Henes Park, with no clear timeline for reopening. BeachGuard helps residents track safety.

Kristian Ignacio Feliz, a 24-year-old man from Connecticut, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old Michigan girl, whom he groomed online and abused in person.

One contractor died and another was injured after falling through a shaft at Detroit's Mary McLeod Bethune Academy. The police are investigating the incident.

A young woman was killed and a six-year-old child critically injured in a Detroit shooting; the suspect, possibly the child's father, has surrendered.

A Detroit man received a 10-year sentence for assaulting a nurse practitioner in a federal prison. The attack occurred during a check-up and was stopped by another inmate. The case was prosecuted with FBI involvement.

Michigan group fails to gather enough signatures for a ballot initiative on local control over renewable energy projects, aiming for 2026 after missing the 2024 deadline.

A man died in a rollover crash on I-94 in Macomb County after his vehicle veered off an exit ramp. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.