MADISON HEIGHTS — As artificial intelligence continues to develop, society is grappling with the best ways to use it. This includes the city of Madison Heights, where officials say AI has potential to do good — if handled responsibly.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is hosting another “Pigs 4 Wigs” outreach with the assistance of police departments throughout Metro Detroit. The event lasts throughout the month of November in conjunction with “No Shave November,” a campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.

HAZEL PARK — Officials with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County are taking stock of last month’s Rock the Block initiative in Hazel Park, deeming it a success.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights will be changing its web domain from .org to .gov, improving the security of a website used by residents and business owners alike.

EASTPOINTE — A local man has been extradited from New York to face felony charges in Eastpointe. He is accused of kidnapping a minor, sexually assaulting her and taking explicit photos before she escaped his home.

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Few groups are as vulnerable as those in foster care. As they age out of the system and are forced into the world to fend for themselves, experts say they’re at greater risk of homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse and incarceration.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Every second counts when a home is on fire or a loved one is having a medical crisis. That’s why the Madison Heights Fire Department is promoting a new program called Community Connect, where residents and businesses can share information ahead of time that can help during an emergency.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Autumn is here, and to celebrate the season, Madison Heights is bringing back the Harvest Festival.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Memorial Day Committee is charting a new course for the holiday in 2026, and volunteers are needed to help.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Authorities are investigating how a dog wound up dead in a dumpster used for discarding grease behind a Madison Heights restaurant.

MADISON HEIGHTS — In May, voters in the Lamphere Schools district rejected an $85 million bond proposal for building enhancements. Now, the district is back with a new proposal that will be on the ballot for the general election Nov. 4.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The American Library Association is promoting September as Library Card Sign-Up Month with the theme, “One card, endless possibilities.”

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has updated its policies about the power of the mayor and who can meet constituents at the Festival in the Park — changes that supporters say are more democratic and inclusive.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe woman accused of stabbing her manager to death at a McDonald’s drive-thru window is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether she is fit to stand trial for first-degree murder.