ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Somewhere between the bake sales, raffle tickets, restaurant fundraisers, and the quiet volunteer labor that keeps elementary schools functioning, tens of thousands of dollars allegedly disappeared from the Violet Elementary School PTO. Now, police investigators are digging through bank records while an angry and stunned parent community searches for answers.

PORT HURON, MI — A massive cybersecurity breach targeting the Canvas learning management system forced school closures and pushed regional administrators into emergency response mode Friday morning, May 8, 2026.

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Court of Appeals released a significant split decision on Thursday, May 7, 2026, regarding the state’s 2023 clean energy law, which shifts the authority to approve large-scale wind and solar projects from local municipalities to state regulators.

Dave’s Hot Chicken has built a reputation on Nashville-style heat and a viral social media presence.

FRASER, Mich. — The old State Bank of Fraser building stood on Utica Road for more than 100 years. For a lot of residents, it represented stability — the kind of local institution that felt permanent in a city that has spent years watching things disappear.

The lights are going dark across Metro Detroit — one square burger at a time. From Lake Orion to Ypsilanti, another round of Wendy’s locations has vanished from the landscape, leaving behind empty parking lots, faded drive-thru menus, and confused regulars wondering where the hell their late-night Baconator run went. And this isn’t random. This is corporate strategy.

LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI — A prominent figure in the Lathrup Village community and founder of a local youth mentoring organization is facing several felony charges following a major law enforcement operation this week.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY- The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District has officially launched a fleet of autonomous surface vehicles to patrol the expansive waters of the Great Lakes, specifically targeting high-traffic corridors bordering St. Clair County through October 2026.

OVID, MI — Where Clinton County runs into Shiawassee County along the tired highway of M-21, the landscape settles into a familiar Midwestern lull—cornfields, wind, and the kind of quiet that makes even small towns feel like they’re holding their breath.

PORT HURON- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has officially awarded a specialized grant to the Friends of the St. Clair River, providing financial support for ongoing regional water quality initiatives.

GRAND RAPIDS– The Michigan Court of Claims has firmly sealed the lid on transparency, casting a shadow over the public's right to know who is safeguarding their neighborhoods. This decision acts like a heavy, rusted cover, stifling the flow of information that citizens rely on to feel secure in their own communities.

LONDON — After months of outright panic inside the global bullion trade, the silver market has finally gone quiet. For the first time this year, the chaos inside London’s bullion vaults and trading desks has eased. Lease rates have stabilized. Delivery stress has cooled. The immediate liquidity crunch that helped launch silver into triple-digit territory in January appears to be over.

FORT GRATIOT- St. Clair County authorities have arraigned two men, 19-year-old Armani Greathouse and 20-year-old Jaydon Comstock, following a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts in Fort Gratiot Township

In 1999, members of the band DownTown Brown took me to a bar called the Double O Pub. They said they played there occasionally. At first glance, it looked too small for live music. I was wrong.

Runae Moon’s latest single, Into the Woods, captivates listeners from the very first note, drawing them into an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of a typical song. It unfolds like a shadowy realm, where the air is thick with emotion and the atmosphere is tinged with an eerie beauty.

MADISON HEIGHTS- There’s a stretch of Stephenson Highway in Madison Heights that doesn’t ask for attention—you’re either on your way somewhere, or you already know where you’re going. Detroit 75 Kitchen is the latter. A known local favorite, the kind of place people mention without needing to explain why.

Step into any grocery store across Michigan, and you'll likely hear a common refrain echoed in various tones: “Why are prices still so high?” This question is entirely justified. While inflation reports may have softened and gas prices fluctuate, politicians assure the public that the situation is “stabilizing.”

In 2011, Michigan's government decided to change the rules of the game, catching many off guard as they suddenly slapped taxes on retirement income—pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s—like a surprise bill for a meal that had already been paid for.

Eastpointe, Michigan — The Eastpointe City Council has approved a new ordinance requiring all resident cats and dogs over four months old to

Fans of the spooky, strange, and macabre can get a mid-year fix as Halfway to Halloween returns May 8–9 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Ground