Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit over an 11-year period.

Plus, Detroit Fashion Revolution Week is wrapping up this weekend with several events.

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Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The organization’s “State of the Air” report gives the region an "F" grade in ground level ozone pollution, a "D" in particle pollution, and a failing grade overall in pollution levels above federal standards. 

Plus, Detroit City Council member Gabriella-Santiago Romero has been disqualified from having her name on the city’s August primary election ballot.

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The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills is offering free admission on Thursday in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah.

Also, the Detroit Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is expanding services including increasing frequency of buses on 13 routes and expanding weekend hours on 17 routes.

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Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis was the first Latin American pope and the first Jesuit in the position.

Also, addiction researchers at the University of Michigan are starting a study this year that will pay smokers of menthol cigarettes to quit.

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Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18 million affordable housing development in Southwest Detroit’s East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood.

Plus, the Detroit Land Bank Authority announced the completion of more than 12,000 vacant home restorations in the past decade. 

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An independent study by the International Association of Assessing Officers has found that claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit are false, the city reported on Wednesday. 

Plus, the Michigan Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the department does not operate toll roads after a recent text scam regarding unpaid tolls to MDOT.

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has announced that he’s running to become governor next year. He delivered the news Tuesday in a campaign video, saying the state should eliminate the income tax and promote right to work measures. 

Plus, Detroit Deputy Mayor Malia Howard joined other city officials and residents Wednesday morning to celebrate the success of the Detroit Land Bank Authority. The agency has helped to rehab more than 12,000 vacant houses in the city since 2014.

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Former State lawmaker Adam Hollier is running for Congress again, challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar in next year's Democratic primary election.

Plus, Detroit’s young entrepreneurs are invited to a kickoff party on Wednesday at the Love Building for NextUp313.

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The National Poll on Healthy Aging has released new data regarding how climate change and extreme weather impact health for adults 50 and up.

Plus, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office has launched a new form for residents to report social security benefit disruptions.

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Faith leaders, community organizers and civil rights advocates will rally outside of Southfield’s Target store tomorrow April 12, according to nonprofit organization Michigan United Action. The rally is in response to the Target Corporation reversing its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion measures.

Plus, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is set to deliver his second State of the City address on April 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.