Wise Men Distillery in Grand Rapids is closing permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact, despite their award-winning spirits and pivot to hand sanitizer production.

Two Michigan beer gardens, Hop Lot Brewing Co. and Watermark Brewing Company, are nominated for USA Today's Best Beer Garden. Voters can participate until February 24, with results announced on March 5.

Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, sued LaFontaine Ford for unauthorized use of "Lose Yourself" in an ad campaign for a Detroit Lions F-150 truck.

GM announced profit-sharing checks up to $14,500 for 45,000 U.S. hourly workers, a record linked to its strong pre-tax earnings but contrasted by layoffs and an unchanged focus on gasoline vehicles.

A Michigan woman won $1 million on a lottery scratch-off she bought for herself after giving others as gifts. She chose a lump sum payment and plans to travel and save.

The Southland Center in Downriver Detroit has been sold to Greenwood Global, bringing hope for rejuvenation amid financial woes and changing retail landscapes.

Echelon Kitchen & Bar opens in Ann Arbor, offering local ingredients and wood-fired dishes, crafted by Executive Chef Joseph VanWagner with a focus on fresh Michigan produce.

A 63-year-old Saginaw County woman won an $855,779 jackpot from a Michigan Lottery ticket, initially mistaking the shock for a heart attack. She plans to use her winnings for vacations and retirement.

Bell's Brewery opened a new taproom, Bell's Tap and Table, in Gerald R. Ford International Airport, offering craft beers and a full menu ahead of holiday travel.

A 72-year-old woman from Oakland County won $500,000 from a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket, planning to aid her family and save for future freedom.

Stellantis invests in U.S. auto manufacturing, reviving the Detroit-made Dodge Durango and reopening the Belvidere plant for a new truck, which will create 1,500 jobs, avoiding UAW tensions.

Jack Cooper Transport closes its Wayne facility, causing 90 job losses, after Ford cancels a contract. WARN notice filed; other facilities may be affected. Ford cites business reasons; Teamsters Union opposes layoffs.

President Trump's proposed tariffs on automotive imports are causing anxiety in the industry, due to anticipated price increases for consumers and potential disruptions to Michigan's auto sector.