METRO DETROIT — Nonprofit Hunger Free America is reporting that the number of families living with food scarcity in Michigan is drastically rising and that more than 1.2 million Michigan residents are food insecure.

METRO DETROIT — Say hello to 2024 with events before, during and after the ball drops.

LANSING — Just weeks after the announcement of a potential data breach of patients at Corewell Health, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents of another.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Southeast Michigan will host its annual New Year’s Day Sale, with proceeds from all of its 29 area stores benefiting its Adult Rehabilitation Center.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — The Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1.3 billion to the School Aid Fund in 2023, marking the fifth consecutive year the agency’s contribution has topped $1 billion.

METRO DETROIT — Christmas may be over, but the holiday fun continues.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — The office of the Michigan Attorney General is alerting Michigan consumers to a massive data breach affecting customers of Comcast/Xfinity nationwide.

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 19, the Michigan Governor’s Office and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced $50 million in grants to before- and after-school programs.

METRO DETROIT — The Macomb County sheriff and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said nine search warrants were executed in six municipalities Dec. 13, busting an alleged prostitution ring that extended throughout metro Detroit and beyond.

METRO DETROIT — It’s easy to forget about safety when dealing with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

METRO DETROIT — After a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving numerous law enforcement agencies and a Michigan Attorney General’s Office task force, suspects have been arrested in two sets of crime sprees across the state.

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 14, The Rocket Giving Fund announced that the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic raised $1.61 million to support local Detroit nonprofits.

METRO DETROIT — December may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the Christmas season provides ample opportunities for scammers to try to take advantage of someone’s generosity or tight schedule to swindle them out of money.

DETROIT — During its December meeting, the Regional Transit Authority’s board of directors began discussions regarding a plan to transfer the QLINE and its assets under the management umbrella of the RTA.

ROYAL OAK — Throughout the month of December, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital has been putting on its annual Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams event.

METRO DETROIT — Taylor Jones wasn’t sure how she would get through that first Christmas without her favorite aunt, Tricey, who had passed away from COVID-19 and lupus a few years ago.

METRO DETROIT — While toys and other physical gifts can be quickly forgotten, the sense of pride from learning a new skill is the gift that keeps on giving. So rather than adding to a loved one’s overwhelming stack of belongings, why not consider giving an experience?

FRASER — This year, it’s been all about hockey for the Motor City Rockers.

DETROIT — The “Iron D” Trophy is making its way back to Hockeytown as the University of Michigan (8-7-3) and Michigan State University (12-4-2) hockey are slated to face off at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Little Caesars Arena in their annual “Duel in the D” matchup.

DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom.