Ford and Carhartt have formed a multi-year partnership, including a 2027 Super Duty Carhartt truck and Detroit ToolBank, to support workforce development and community engagement.

Detroit's casinos saw a 5.4% decrease in revenue for slots and table games in December 2025, with MGM leading the market. Retail sports betting was up marginally from November and the previous year.

Michigan gas prices rose by 11 cents, averaging $2.81 per gallon, higher than the national average. Prices still reflect a year-over-year decline. Demand-supply balance will influence future costs, with regional differences across the state.

General Motors has opened its new global headquarters in the historic Hudson's Detroit complex, with a design that honors the company's heritage and aims to foster employee collaboration.

A Kroger in Orion Township is closed due to a rodent issue, found after a complaint prompted a state inspection. Despite measures taken, including professional pest control, the store missed MDARD's deadline and remains shut.

The Michigan Lottery has contributed over $1 billion to K-12 public schools for the seventh consecutive year, with a total aid reaching over $30 billion since 1972.

An empty Comcast building in Sterling Heights has been repurposed into SEMCA's new 92,000 sq ft trade education center, offering training in skilled crafts and addressing vocational demand.

Michigan LEO seeks applications for the $260,000 Reliable Rides Grant to improve employee transportation, with a February 9, 2026 deadline for proposals.

Starting March 2, 2026, DTE Energy will add a $2.99 fee for each credit or debit card payment to cover third-party processing costs. Customers can avoid it by using other payment methods.

An Oakland County man won $1 million from the Michigan Lottery's Super Raffle, claiming his prize as a lump sum after purchasing the winning ticket with his brother's help.

Michigan drivers experienced lower gas prices with an average of $2.70 per gallon, down 11 cents from the previous week and significantly less than the past month and year, providing cost savings at the pump.

GM's Flint Assembly plant is closed for renovations until January 26, 2026, temporarily laying off around 4,000 workers who will receive benefits. The upgrades are part of a $800 million investment for new truck production.

Michigan motorists face a gas tax increase to 52.4 cents per gallon, with the 6% sales tax removed, to fund $1.1 billion in transportation projects in 2026.