Michigan experiences a 12-cent increase in gas prices to $3.18 per gallon ahead of Memorial Day, as reported by AAA, with 1.2 million Michigan residents expected to travel.

The upcoming Hotel Rose in Rockford will feature a new MudPenny location, offering dining from breakfast to dinner and a coffee bar, with an early fall grand opening anticipated.

Panera is closing its Orlando dough facility on July 25, impacting 114 jobs, as part of a shift to third-party bakers and freezing dough. This is a significant change in its bread production approach.

Portland faces a potential workers' strike as contract negotiations with CPPW hit an impasse over wage and benefit disagreements despite ongoing mediation efforts.

Memphis approves a $112.5 million private development in Liberty Park, including a new Hampton Inn, apartments, and retail space, with construction to begin in fall 2025.

NOPD seeks help after a hit-and-run on Canal Street, involving a black pickup truck, left a cyclist seriously injured. The truck, with unique LED and grill lights, fled the scene. No driver description yet. Public urged to share info.

Lucky Tree Café opens in Moore Square, Raleigh, enhancing the area's dining scene with breakfast and lunch offerings, contributing to the downtown revitalization.

Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office commemorated Deputy Will Turner, killed in 1895, detailing his fatal confrontation and the sentencing of his assailants.

Nexteer Automotive has laid off approximately 80 employees in Michigan citing the need to align operations with demand, offering support and packages to those affected.

The C.S. Mott Foundation granted an additional $1.5 million to the North Flint Food Market, for a total of $3.6 million in funding, which will aid in opening the co-op grocery store by year's end, creating 30 jobs.

Bar Lunette, a new French-themed cocktail bar, opened in Brookline, offering drinks and a menu influenced by French tastes, as well as paying homage to the late Brother Cleve.

A body identified as Timothy Bartley was recovered from the Great Miami River, with the cause of death under investigation.

Bahama Breeze has permanently closed its Memphis branch near Wolfchase Galleria, citing difficult business decisions and aiming to relocate staff to other Darden family restaurants.