OAKLAND COUNTY — A West Bloomfeld man will head to prison after being convicted of a sexual assault that took place at a local golf club over 20 years ago.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights is one of the most accommodating cities for starting and redeveloping a business, according to a report by researchers studying best business practices in Michigan.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 1, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project will commence, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 between Lahser Road and Interstate 75 will be rebuilt in 2025-2026.

METRO DETROIT — State waters will once again be stocked with salmon and trout following efforts by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park nonprofit is lining up multiple initiatives this year aimed at reducing substance use among youth.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials in Madison Heights are sounding a note of fiscal caution — but not alarm bells — after a report forecasting challenges with inflation, state revenue sharing and other policies that continue to strain Michigan cities.

METRO DETROIT — A new year is a great time to update the spaces in your home with fresh color. Trend forecasters from global color authorities, like Pantone, along with various major paint brands, have announced their colors of the year — which industry leaders predict will dominate interiors in 2025.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 17-19.

METRO DETROIT — Local communities will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on and around the national holiday observance Jan. 20.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Nearly a year ago, despite the scarcity of snowfall in northern Michigan, I found myself gliding along a powdery, groomed trail in the woods at Forbush Corner Nordic, a cross-country ski destination outside Grayling.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 9-12.

METRO DETROIT — A fleet of 15  electric recycling trucks will take to the streets of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to replace some of the older diesel-fueled vehicles.

METRO DETROIT — A Detroit lunchtime staple is coming back home. Atwater Brewery founder Mark Rieth, of Grosse Pointe Farms, has purchased Velvet Peanut Butter and plans to bring production of the beloved sandwich spread back to Detroit. 

METRO DETROIT — With its expansive history and dedicated fanbase, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has attracted players young and old to take part in adventure and chaos.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan winters bring freezing cold and long nights, and residents respond by raising the thermostat and stringing up lights. But officials say all that power and heat leads to more home fires this time of year.

DETROIT — The world’s automotive industry will descend again upon Huntington Place for the Detroit Auto Show Jan. 10-20.

METRO DETROIT — As the winter season continues in Michigan, residents will likely have multiple different preferences for removing ice from sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and roads.

METRO DETROIT — One of the saddest parts of the holiday season is getting rid of a Christmas tree.

HAZEL PARK — The 43rd District Court in Hazel Park has launched a new program that aims to find a more constructive approach to handling nonviolent offenders addicted to drugs or alcohol.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights overhauled its zoning ordinance last year, setting the stage for new types of businesses that are now beginning to appear.