Michigan Animal Welfare Fund awards grants to local shelters, rescue agencies
Several southeast Michigan animal care agencies will receive grants from the state's Animal Welfare Fund.
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Several southeast Michigan animal care agencies will receive grants from the state's Animal Welfare Fund.
The Detroit Zoo is once again partnering with the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) Gorilla for its Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call worldwide recycling challenge.
Members of Detroit Dog Aide say they find pets exposed to the elements in dangerous conditions every year.
Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to redefine what it means to have suitable shelter for animals.
Monroe County Sheriff's deputies say the Indian Creek Zoo's fence recently suffered damage, which allowed exotic deer to escape.
Two Michigan residents have been arrested after several malnourished and dead dogs were discovered during an investigation at a Genesee County home.
On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
Animal rescue organizations in Michigan are being called on to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is now asking for the public's help in locating the people involved.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Nearly three dozen cats have suddenly filled an already-at-capacity shelter in Washtenaw County, all of them coming from what shelter leaders say is a hoarder's home.
Local animal shelters are seeing a significant increase in the number of pet owners looking to surrender their pets.
A kitten is expected to be OK after it was rescued from a muffler in Howell.
The Detroit Salsa Company in Lincoln Park will give a lucky winner free chips and salsa for a year if they correctly guess one dog's breed.
A no-kill animal shelter in St. Clair County is asking the public for help. It needs money to expand the shelter so it can keep helping pets in need.
A video shows a Michigan man rescuing a raccoon that was apparently choking on a piece of cheese.
When he's not patrolling the roads in Rochester Hills, Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Harry Joseph is committed to raising awareness about fostering animals.
Throughout the month of May, the Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter is hosting special adoption events to try to clear the shelter on Chrysler Drive, just south of Clay Street.
From the Middle East to Michigan, dogs rescued amid the Israel-Hamas war are now up for adoption in Bruce Township.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
St. Clair County Animal Control is in need of volunteers to help care for nearly 80 farms animals.
Barn Sanctuary has rescued more than 500 farm animals, many of which have been rehomed.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office in Indiana said there were no animals injured.
Ever since this latest storm brought in arctic air with it, animal advocates say their phones have been getting flooded with calls and messages from concerned citizens seeing animals being left out in the cold.
There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced that it may cease operations as soon as Saturday.
Police say a search of the car uncovered identification of another person and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
For many travelers, Spirit Airlines isn't just an option; it's how they get where they need to go.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The 8-14 day temperature outlooks show Southeast Michigan has a fair chance of below-average temperatures as we enter May.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.
On Friday, it was announced that Spirit Airlines may cease operations as soon as Saturday.
For Tricia Edwards, her new business is more than a fresh start. It's a tribute to the woman who inspired it all.
A Detroit firefighter is being recognized for extraordinary bravery after risking his life to save a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines, which may cease operations as soon as Saturday after negotiations over a government aid package stalled, has its origins in Metro Detroit.