Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win

Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.

• Apr 15

National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in Ann Arbor, Lincoln Park

The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.

• Apr 15

Monroe County alert system glitch causes confusion during tornado warning

Early Wednesday morning, residents in Monroe County received countless alerts of a tornado warning urging them to seek shelter. Minutes later, another notification was sent with the all clear.

• Apr 15

Four firefighters sue Grand Blanc Township over alleged retaliation

Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.

• Apr 15

Dearborn Heights Fire Department getting new fire station

Earlier this week, Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun announced the city is getting a brand-new fire station.

• Apr 15

Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for 32 counties

This is the second state of emergency that Whitmer has declared in the last week.

• Apr 15

Ann Arbor keeping outdoor sirens following overnight storms

The city of Ann Arbor is walking back its plan to eliminate its outdoor emergency sirens after severe storms hit Southeast Michigan overnight Tuesday, causing widespread damage.

• Apr 15

Tornadoes confirmed in Michigan following Tuesday night's storms, NWS says

Nine tornadoes have been confirmed so far from the Tuesday night / early Wednesday severe weather outbreak in Michigan.

• Apr 16

Farmington Hills police seek information on vehicle that struck pedestrian

A pedestrian remains hospitalized after being struck by multiple vehicles on Friday along Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills police said.

• Apr 15

Malnourished dog found at Michigan home was rescued from overseas, officials say

The rescued dog, named Karl, has a unique story, according to the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, which is now taking care of the animal.

• Apr 15

Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an 8-year, $150 million extension

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.

• Apr 15

Cheboygan County flooding victim: "I didn't think it would get this bad"

"I didn't think it would get this bad," Jillian Lors of Cheboygan County said about the high water that damaged her home.

• Apr 16

Yost Ice Arena roof damaged after overnight storms roll through Ann Arbor

Strong winds tore part of the roof off Yost Ice Arena, leaving debris scattered around the area.

• Apr 15

Canton woman sentenced for running over her husband in Warren parking lot

Prosecutors say 39-year-old Alaina Fain drove over her then-husband with her SUV in a Warren parking lot on June 13, 2025.

• Apr 15

Lightning strike derails steelhead fish restocking at Little Manistee River Weir

A lightning strike on Monday damaged critical equipment on the Little Manistee River Weir, the Michigan DNR said.

• Apr 15

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