Strong storms and tornadoes hit 30 Michigan counties in April. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun damage assessments with help from Michigan State Police.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says a black bear that was sighted near Flat Rock in southeast Michigan is likely "cruising" to find new habitat — preferably near other bears.

Today, what's happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician's upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.

A massive 42-inch water transmission line rupture in River Woods Park has forced Auburn Hills to declare a State of Emergency, leaving Oakland County residents under strict water-use restrictions and a mandatory boil water advisory.

After a shooting at an house rented out through Airbnb in April, the city of Birmingham, Mich. will enact stricter oversight of short-term rentals.

School buildings in Detroit Public Schools Community District are using Visitor Aware, a facial recognition technology meant to identify and verify visitor identities. But some critics are concerned about potential consequences of using facial recognition at schools.

A few black bears have been spotted in West Michigan recently — in backyards, on porches, and in trees.

Detroit officials are launching a six-point “Safe Summer” community safety plan aimed at preventing violent crime through a mix of enforcement and prevention strategies.

Publicly accessible data shows firearm fatalities at the county and state levels. Authorized users, including public health and public safety professionals, have access to even more precise data.

As automated license plate readers (ALPRs) continue to get approved for use throughout Michigan, concerns about privacy and data sharing persist.