Wayne State University names Richard Bierschbach as 14th president

Bierschbach was appointed to the interim role in September 2025 after former President Kimberly Andrews Espy stepped down.

• Feb 24

Babysitter charged with child abuse of injured toddler, prosecutors say

A Troy woman who was babysitting a toddler has been charged with first-degree child abuse after the child was learned to have serious brain damage.

• Feb 24

Man, woman charged in Metro Detroit trafficking scheme

Two people were arrested, and authorities are seeking a third, amid an investigation into a human trafficking scheme operating in Metro Detroit.

• Feb 24

1 in custody, 1 injured, after stabbing in Detroit, police say

A suspect is in custody and one person is hospitalized in the aftermath of a stabbing, Detroit police say.

• Feb 24

Detroit man sentenced to federal prison in West Virginia drug investigation

A Detroit man will serve time in prison in the aftermath of a fentanyl investigation in West Virginia, federal authorities said.

• Feb 24

The introduction of instant lottery tickets has a Michigan story

If you've ever scratched a lottery ticket and instantly learned you won, you can thank a Michigan native.

• Feb 24

Charges filed in aftermath of fatal crash on Southfield Freeway Service Drive

A 9-year-old Detroit girl was killed, and a 53-year-old woman injured, in the aftermath of Friday's crash at a traffic light.

• Feb 24

Prison ordered for Michigan orthodontist over online exploitation of children

A West Michigan man has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison over sexual exploitation of children, authorities said.

• Feb 24

Detroit police seeking tips on hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian

Detroit police are seeking tips on a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month near Joy Road and Livernois Avenue.

• Feb 24

Detroit Lions' 2026 regular season to include a game in Germany, NFL says

The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.

• Feb 24

Thousands without power in Macomb County, school closings reported

Thousands of customers in the area of 14 Mile Road and 15 Mile Road in Macomb County lost power early Tuesday.

• Feb 24

Washtenaw County museum preserves local Black history

Washtenaw County, Michigan, has a rich and storied Black history, dating back to the founding of the area.

• Feb 23

Romulus City Council unanimously opposes proposed ICE detention center

The vote came after a heated moment between protesters and counter-protesters.

• Feb 23

Warren man accused of possession child pornography waives preliminary exam

A Warren, Michigan, man who is charged with possessing child sexually abusive material is heading to circuit court after he waived his right to a preliminary exam.

• Feb 23

San Antonio Spurs beat Detroit Pistons 114-103

Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.

• Feb 23

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