People incarcerated in Washtenaw County Jail earn their GEDs
The jail held a graduation ceremony Thursday morning, during which the group officially graduated from the jail's IGNITE program.
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The jail held a graduation ceremony Thursday morning, during which the group officially graduated from the jail's IGNITE program.
The former Cooley High School building in Detroit is scheduled for demolition, as the district proceeds with plans to repurpose the property for a sports complex.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan to see and smell one of North America's premier collections of herbaceous peonies.
Michigan universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience as takeout containers pile up on campuses.
Michigan State University's president is leaving his role in East Lansing to become the president of Clemson University in South Carolina.
A new, four-year contract for Pontiac School District teachers is intended to bring pay more competitive with nearby districts.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to stop grade inflation.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
The school says the student who found the case turned it over to a teacher, who then notified administrators.
Sterling Heights police are investigating after a handgun was found in a preschool student's bag Tuesday morning.
Police and K-9 teams searched a junior high school in Huron Township after a bomb threat was found written on a bathroom wall.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
The proposal has sparked backlash from the community.
Michigan Democrats are demanding that President Trump allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
A Michigan father has been charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter.
A man was critically injured in the aftermath of a crash Thursday in Detroit during which a vehicle ended up on top of two parked vehicles.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
From a Dearborn Heights caterer sending personal savings to a Troy woman supporting displaced relatives, metro Detroit's Lebanese American community is mobilizing financial support as the conflict in Lebanon displaces more than 1 million people.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
A Dollar Tree store that is planned for a vacant lot in Birmingham, Michigan, has gotten some mixed reactions from residents.
The Detroit Lions are into their second week of organized team activities. Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL, putting him out for the rest of the season.
The trial of former Warren police officer James Burke continued Thursday in Mount Clemens.
A Metro Detroit man and former leader of a notorious motorcycle club has started a nonprofit organization for at-risk youth after being released from prison.
With many students in Michigan wrapping up the school year, one group who got their diplomas we don't often hear about is people serving time at the Washtenaw County Jail.
