Crime & Emergencies in ...
An unidentified man died in a Warren condo complex fire; his medical history is being considered in the ongoing investigation. The fire is not deemed suspicious.
A Michigan State Police canine tracked down a hit-and-run suspect through a swamp and forest after a crash involving a cyclist. The pursued woman had an existing warrant and was later arrested.
Community & Society in ...
The United Methodist Church votes to accept LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriages, as reported by churches and members expressing support for the inclusive reform.
The Detroit People's Food Co-op opened in the city's North End to provide access to groceries and promote self-reliance in the predominantly Black, lower-income community.
A Detroit man received 25-50 years for second-degree murder and additional time for weapon charges in a fatal shooting during a 2021 car accident scheme.
Michigan's UIA has settled for $55 million in a class-action lawsuit for prematurely demanding repayment of jobless benefits without proper process since March 2020.
Arts & Culture in ...
Jessica Care Moore has been named Detroit's poet laureate, committed to engaging the community with poetry and continuing the legacy of her predecessor, Naomi Long Madgett.
A Wixom man was arrested in Bloomfield Township, MI, for DUI after driving the wrong way on Telegraph Road, nearly hitting a motorcyclist. He admitted to drinking wine and failed sobriety tests.
Meijer donates $3 million to Michigan's first children's rehabilitation hospital, set to open in 2026, enhancing care for young patients with serious health issues.
Retail & Industry in ...
Gas prices in Michigan have risen by 12 cents this past week, with the average sitting at $3.71/gallon, and may continue to rise due to tight supply and potential crude oil price increases.
Dennis Peterson Sr. from Macomb County receives a sentence of 25 to 30 years for first-degree criminal sexual conduct with minors. He was convicted of abusing two children between 2010-2016.
The Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, has been transferred to Oaks Correctional Facility in Michigan. Crumbley will serve his life sentence there after being convicted of first-degree murder and terrorism.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Roadwork on Southfield Road and the Southfield Freeway in Oakland and Wayne Counties is expected to cause traffic delays, with projects starting Monday and completion by fall.