A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

In November 2025, Amazon introduced its drone delivery service, Prime Air, which is available only at its Pontiac and Hazel Park locations in Michigan.

• May 7

Tlaib introduces bill in response to DTE's repeated rate hikes

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.

• May 8

Former Uniroyal site along Detroit riverfront remains vacant

The former Uniroyal property spans about 40 acres just east of Belle Isle, directly next to a riverwalk that now attracts thousands of visitors.

• May 7

Longtime Detroit sports columnist Pat Caputo dies after cancer battle

Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.

• May 7

Michigan Medicine and BCBS contract stalemate leaves patients in limbo

The insurance company's contract​ with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.

• May 7

Mud Hens manager says he was fired after sending "inappropriate" text

The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.

• May 7

Michigan cities rethink "No Mow May" as experts question pollinator benefits

Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.

• May 7

NOAA research ship working on new maps of Western Lake Erie

Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.

• May 7

Armed suspect dead after shootout with law enforcement in Cass County

An exchange of gunfire with law enforcement resulted in the death of an armed suspect in Cass County, troopers said.

• May 7

Michigan angler breaks 20-year state record with gizzard shad caught in Grand River

A West Michigan angler broke a 20-year state record when he reeled in a massive gizzard shad in April.

• May 7

Oakland County woman sentenced for embezzling $638K from grandmother

A White Lake woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and to pay over $630,000 in restitution for embezzlement against her grandmother.

• May 7

Dearborn Public Schools accidentally serves non-halal pepperoni to students

Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.

• May 7

Man accused of threatening postal carrier who asked him to secure his dog

A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.

• May 7

Republicans saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover in 2026, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state.

• May 7

Daniss Jenkins goes from being an undrafted free agent to key player for Pistons

After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.

• May 7

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