The Motown Museum in Detroit is closing temporarily for a major expansion, including a new theater and studio, with tours pausing from October 2025 to October 2026.

Ford launches Ford Building Together to bolster community service and disaster relief, coordinating with non-profits and utilizing company resources, including a more generous volunteer PTO policy.

The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press are set to end their Joint Operating Agreement by 2025, a move that will shift the dynamics of Detroit's newspaper industry. Both outlets plan to adapt operations for independent functioning.

Michigan motorists see a slight drop in gas prices, with a gallon of regular unleaded averaging $3.09, but analysts warn prices may rise due to Middle East tensions impacting oil prices. National average is $3.14 per gallon.

M Cantina in Dearborn sets a new Guinness World Record for the most agave spirits available, with 1,825 varieties, surpassing the former record holder in New Jersey.

Detroit's casino industry saw a 1.2% revenue increase in May 2025, with MGM Grand Detroit leading at 47% market share. Table games and slots dominated income, while retail sports betting lagged, facing a 31.1% yearly drop despite a monthly rise.

Michigan poker players can now compete against those in PA, DE, and WV after Rush Street Interactive joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.

Elizabeth LaCroix from Edmore won a $130,000 Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot after matching all five numbers; plans to use the winnings for a home addition.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins a 28-state coalition suing to prevent the sale of 23andMe's client genetic data following the company's bankruptcy. The group emphasizes consent and privacy in genetic information handling.

A Monroe County woman won $500,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at a store in Lambertville, Michigan. She plans to pay off bills and save the remainder.

Yuengling, America's oldest brewery, will start selling its beers in Michigan this August, with initial distribution in cities like Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Michigan experienced a 9-cent increase in gas prices over the last week, with the average price now at $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. Despite the recent rise, prices are still lower than the same time last year.

The Royal Oak City Commission approved the construction of a new Sheetz gas station despite concerns from local residents about traffic and safety near schools and homes.