Traveler who sparked plane diversion does not have Ebola symptoms, officials say

The passenger whose flight plans to Detroit sparked a flight diversion has no symptoms of Ebola, the Public Health Agency of Canada said.

• May 21

Michigan legislation would ban social media for users under 16

A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.

• May 21

Flat Rock police deliver packages after Amazon driver quits mid-shift

Flat Rock police recovered discarded packages and completed the deliveries after an Amazon driver quit mid-shift and threw several packages into the road.

• May 21

Michigan passenger says they got no explanation during Air France diversion

Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.

• May 21

Woman whose name inspired band to become Greta Van Fleet dies at 95

The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.

• May 21

About 1.3 million Michigan residents expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend traffic is expected to be busy, but only just barely topping a previous national record for the holiday.

• May 21

Michigan Senate passes legislation excusing school days cancelled due to March storms

While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.

• May 20

Guardians score twice in the 10th for a 3-2 victory over the slumping Tigers

Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.

• May 20

Coast Guard rescues three people from Lake Erie

The Coast Guard Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit rescued three people from Lake Erie near Kelleys Island on Tuesday.

• May 20

Civil rights complaint filed against Eastpointe Police Department, alleges anti-Muslim harassment against officer

The complaint alleges a Muslim and Arab American police officer was exposed to discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment following an incident on March 8, 2026.

• May 20

Michigan Islamic leaders denounce rise in hate after deadly San Diego shooting

Religious leaders say they stand in solidarity with all communities targeted by hate.

• May 20

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department prepares for summer storms, flooding

DWSD says improvements are part of a broader effort to reduce flooding and basement backups across the city.

• May 20

Detroit man arrested after 54-year-old woman fatally struck by vehicle

Police say the 24-year-old suspect admitted to driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• May 20

Harvard will cap number of A's awarded to students. Here's why.

Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to stop grade inflation.

• May 21

Man, woman killed in Detroit double shooting, police say

Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.

• May 20

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