Rain develops overnight into Sunday morning. For some northern communities, especially north of M-59, there may be a brief window of freezing rain early Sunday. (WDIV)Metro Detroit sees calm before storm bringing high winds, rain and snow Read full article: Metro Detroit sees calm before storm bringing high winds, rain and snow
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Kyle Whittingham of the Utah Utes looks on during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Why Michigan football’s hiring of Kyle Whittingham could change college landscapeRead full article: Why Michigan football’s hiring of Kyle Whittingham could change college landscape
Overcrowding at shelter forces some to sleep in carsResidents raise alarm over cleanliness, bed shortages at Detroit’s Cass Community Social ServicesRead full article: Residents raise alarm over cleanliness, bed shortages at Detroit’s Cass Community Social Services
A Christmas Eve police chase in Detroit ends with a man arrested for stealing a car.Christmas Eve car theft leads to police chase, arrest near Lodge FreewayRead full article: Christmas Eve car theft leads to police chase, arrest near Lodge Freeway
Snow is seen piled up on the field before the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and Penn State at Yankee Stadium Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)10 minutes agoWinter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great LakesRead full article: Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
Deborah BeaudoinMetro Detroit moving company employee accused of stealing $215K through fake debit cardsRead full article: Metro Detroit moving company employee accused of stealing $215K through fake debit cards
The Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar has been determined to be fake, according to the Department of Justice.DOJ denies authenticity of alleged Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar Read full article: DOJ denies authenticity of alleged Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, stands with Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit, right, at the General Border Committee Meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AKP via AP) g44 minutes agoThailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fightingRead full article: Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
FILE - Duane Davis, left, looks back during a hearing on claims of juror misconduct in his jailhouse battery case at the Regional Justice Center, July 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool, File)Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidenceRead full article: Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
Legal team considers action to protect fan and familyDetroit Lions fan denies using racial slurs in altercation with Steelers’ DK Metcalf at Ford FieldRead full article: Detroit Lions fan denies using racial slurs in altercation with Steelers’ DK Metcalf at Ford Field
3-year-old present, but unharmedChristmas Day shooting at Oakland County apartments kills 2, injures 1Read full article: Christmas Day shooting at Oakland County apartments kills 2, injures 1
Bacteria also found in Sheriff’s Administration building earlier this monthTesting reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County courthouseRead full article: Testing reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County courthouse
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan watches the action from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)One year later: Todd McLellan fuels Detroit Red Wings’ turnaround and playoff hopesRead full article: One year later: Todd McLellan fuels Detroit Red Wings’ turnaround and playoff hopes
Kinara stands at 30 feet tall Detroit lights one of world’s largest Kwanzaa displays downtownRead full article: Detroit lights one of world’s largest Kwanzaa displays downtown
Xavier Edwards was last seen on Thursday (Dec. 25) in the 14000 block of Faircrest St. at 10:30 p.m.Detroit police want help finding missing 19-year-old manRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 19-year-old man
Shoppers flock to stores for post-Christmas deals and returnsHoliday shopping rush continues after Christmas with returns, deals, and last-minute buysRead full article: Holiday shopping rush continues after Christmas with returns, deals, and last-minute buys
Police tape at a crime scene.1 day agoEstranged husband shot, killed on Christmas after breaking into Livingston County home wife was atRead full article: Estranged husband shot, killed on Christmas after breaking into Livingston County home wife was at
The ensemble of "Shucked."‘Shucked’ at the Fisher Theater is a shucking good time Read full article: ‘Shucked’ at the Fisher Theater is a shucking good time
Ice accumulations are expected on Friday, before heavy rain looks possible Sunday night1 day agoFreezing rain in Metro Detroit for Friday; Next system arrives SundayRead full article: Freezing rain in Metro Detroit for Friday; Next system arrives Sunday
Michigan Treasury has millions in lost assets1 day agoClaim your cash: Check Michigan’s unclaimed property database, you could have money waitingRead full article: Claim your cash: Check Michigan’s unclaimed property database, you could have money waiting
President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest NigeriaRead full article: What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
FILE - Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, speaks during a news conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File )Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85Read full article: Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
FILE - Hoda Abrahim, founder and CEO of, "Love, Inshallah," a matchmaker featured on the series, "Muslim Matchmaker," on Hulu, appears in her home on Aug. 11, 2025, in Conroe, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesRead full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Snow is seen piled up on the field before the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and Penn State at Yankee Stadium Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)10 minutes agoWinter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great LakesRead full article: Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
FILE - Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt JonesRead full article: Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Kilmar Abrego Garcia arrives at the United States District Court District of Maryland, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Greenbelt, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecutedRead full article: Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
FILE - Harvey Weinstein appears in state court in Manhattan after a mistrial on a rape charge, Aug. 13, 2025 in New York. (Steven Hirsch /New York Post via AP, Pool, File)Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sisterRead full article: Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
Wind turbine bases, generators and blades are positioned along with support ships at The Portsmouth Marine terminal at the staging area for Dominion Energy's wind turbine project Monday Dec. 22, 2025, in Portsmouth, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)1 day agoVirginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projectsRead full article: Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
FILE - This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. (NTSB via AP)A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15Read full article: A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15
This image provided by America250 in December 2025 shows the New Year's Eve ball designed for the U.S.'s 250th year. (Damon Haimoff/America250 via AP)1 day agoTimes Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayRead full article: Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
FILE - Robert Friedrichs poses for a photo at the Atomic Museum, on April 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)1 day agoICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from APRead full article: ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP
Jim Holtshouse watches video through a Rendever virtual-reality headset at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio retirement community in Cupertino, Calif. on June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)2 days agoVirtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real lifeRead full article: Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Ghislaine Maxwell. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)2 days agoPublic release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocenceRead full article: Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence
FILE - Hoda Abrahim, founder and CEO of, "Love, Inshallah," a matchmaker featured on the series, "Muslim Matchmaker," on Hulu, appears in her home on Aug. 11, 2025, in Conroe, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesRead full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
FILE - Duane Davis, left, looks back during a hearing on claims of juror misconduct in his jailhouse battery case at the Regional Justice Center, July 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool, File)Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidenceRead full article: Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
FILE - Tyler Perry arrives at the BET Awards, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 millionRead full article: Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million
The shadow of a supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro is cast on an image of him displayed outside the hospital where he was transported from prison for surgery the next day, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)42 minutes agoBrazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander fleesRead full article: Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander flees
This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate actionRead full article: Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action
A man holds an imaginary depiction of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad who is revered by Syria's Alawite community, during the funeral of victims of an attack a day earlier at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood of Homs, Syria, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombingRead full article: Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, stands with Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit, right, at the General Border Committee Meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AKP via AP) g44 minutes agoThailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fightingRead full article: Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan migrant sent by the U.S. to El Salvador and later deported to Venezuela, walks with his family after reading a statement at a government building in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge rulingRead full article: Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
A paramedic evacuates an elderly resident after a Russian drone hit an apartment building during an aerial attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)1 day agoKey issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to ZelenskyyRead full article: Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
The shadow of a supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro is cast on an image of him displayed outside the hospital where he was transported from prison for surgery the next day, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)42 minutes agoBrazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander fleesRead full article: Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander flees
FILE - Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, speaks during a news conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File )Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85Read full article: Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
Overcrowding at shelter forces some to sleep in carsResidents raise alarm over cleanliness, bed shortages at Detroit’s Cass Community Social ServicesRead full article: Residents raise alarm over cleanliness, bed shortages at Detroit’s Cass Community Social Services
FILE - Hoda Abrahim, founder and CEO of, "Love, Inshallah," a matchmaker featured on the series, "Muslim Matchmaker," on Hulu, appears in her home on Aug. 11, 2025, in Conroe, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesRead full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Rain develops overnight into Sunday morning. For some northern communities, especially north of M-59, there may be a brief window of freezing rain early Sunday. (WDIV)Metro Detroit sees calm before storm bringing high winds, rain and snow Read full article: Metro Detroit sees calm before storm bringing high winds, rain and snow
Snow is seen piled up on the field before the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and Penn State at Yankee Stadium Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)10 minutes agoWinter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great LakesRead full article: Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
FILE - Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, against BYU, Oct. 18, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)Morning 4: Michigan football hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone MooreRead full article: Morning 4: Michigan football hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore
This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate actionRead full article: Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action
Deborah BeaudoinMetro Detroit moving company employee accused of stealing $215K through fake debit cardsRead full article: Metro Detroit moving company employee accused of stealing $215K through fake debit cards
The Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar has been determined to be fake, according to the Department of Justice.DOJ denies authenticity of alleged Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar Read full article: DOJ denies authenticity of alleged Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar
A Christmas Eve police chase in Detroit ends with a man arrested for stealing a car.Christmas Eve car theft leads to police chase, arrest near Lodge FreewayRead full article: Christmas Eve car theft leads to police chase, arrest near Lodge Freeway
A man holds an imaginary depiction of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad who is revered by Syria's Alawite community, during the funeral of victims of an attack a day earlier at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood of Homs, Syria, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombingRead full article: Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, stands with Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit, right, at the General Border Committee Meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AKP via AP) g44 minutes agoThailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fightingRead full article: Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
FILE - Afghan refugee families heading back to their homeland, gather next to trucks loaded with their belongings as they wait for documentation at the UNHCR Voluntary Repatriation Centre in Azakhel, Nowshera a district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad, File)Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisisRead full article: Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
FILE - Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt JonesRead full article: Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Xavier Edwards was last seen on Thursday (Dec. 25) in the 14000 block of Faircrest St. at 10:30 p.m.Detroit police want help finding missing 19-year-old manRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 19-year-old man
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan watches the action from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)One year later: Todd McLellan fuels Detroit Red Wings’ turnaround and playoff hopesRead full article: One year later: Todd McLellan fuels Detroit Red Wings’ turnaround and playoff hopes
Bacteria also found in Sheriff’s Administration building earlier this monthTesting reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County courthouseRead full article: Testing reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County courthouse
Kinara stands at 30 feet tall Detroit lights one of world’s largest Kwanzaa displays downtownRead full article: Detroit lights one of world’s largest Kwanzaa displays downtown
FILE - Duane Davis, left, looks back during a hearing on claims of juror misconduct in his jailhouse battery case at the Regional Justice Center, July 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool, File)Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidenceRead full article: Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
Legal team considers action to protect fan and familyDetroit Lions fan denies using racial slurs in altercation with Steelers’ DK Metcalf at Ford FieldRead full article: Detroit Lions fan denies using racial slurs in altercation with Steelers’ DK Metcalf at Ford Field
Shoppers flock to stores for post-Christmas deals and returnsHoliday shopping rush continues after Christmas with returns, deals, and last-minute buysRead full article: Holiday shopping rush continues after Christmas with returns, deals, and last-minute buys
FILE - Tyler Perry arrives at the BET Awards, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 millionRead full article: Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million
Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over NewcastleRead full article: Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
Attention shifts to late Saturday night and Sunday, when rain chances increase as a stronger winter system moves across the Great Lakes. (WDIV)Freezing rain exits Metro Detroit as attention turns to next system Read full article: Freezing rain exits Metro Detroit as attention turns to next system
Kilmar Abrego Garcia arrives at the United States District Court District of Maryland, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Greenbelt, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecutedRead full article: Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to buildingRead full article: Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan migrant sent by the U.S. to El Salvador and later deported to Venezuela, walks with his family after reading a statement at a government building in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge rulingRead full article: Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
FILE - The Cedar Viaduct, designed to take high-speed trains over Cedar and North avenues and State Route 99, is shown in an aerial view, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Fresno, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez, File)California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet trainRead full article: California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
Post-holiday shoppers pass a Christmas tree and festive display at Calef's Country Store, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in Barrington, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holidayRead full article: More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
FILE - Robert Smith, left, Simon Gallup, center, and Perry Bamonte of British rock group The Cure hold a plaque after being inducted into Hollywood's Rockwalk in Los Angeles, Friday, April 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65Read full article: Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
FILE - Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian performs in the opera, "Rusalka," at the Teatro Real in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summerRead full article: Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer