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.

Grove in Grand Rapids has been nominated by Newsweek as one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the country, reinventing Midwestern staples with locally sourced ingredients.

The Hooters in Taylor, Michigan closed permanently, leaving only one in the state. The chain faces challenges amid bankruptcy and has shuttered over two dozen locations nationwide.

Ram resurrects the Hemi V-8 engine for its 2026 Ram 1500, responding to customer demand for the classic powertrain despite a trend towards smaller, more efficient engines.