Michigan launches "safe prisons" initiative amid growing assaults and concerns
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
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Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
A Detroit hairstylist is accused of pointing a gun at a 29-year-old woman during a "verbal altercation" over the payment for a styling, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said on Friday.
A former director of Wayne County Parks has pleaded guilty to assault in an incident that happened at a gas station on New Year's Day last year, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
A Detroit man charged in connection with two assaults last year in Washington, D.C. has been sentenced to 60 months in prison with 12 months suspended.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a gas station in Detroit.
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the assault of three women he dated within a year, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Oakland University officials say a lockdown issued after a stabbing Thursday night has been lifted.
It has been over a month since 75-year-old Lloyd Poole was found unconscious in the roadway in front of his Wixom, Michigan, home after a DoorDash driver allegedly got out of his car and punched him before driving away.
State and local law enforcement are looking for a suspect after a man and woman were injured in an assault inside a London Township home early Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A Clinton Township, Michigan, man is facing 10 charges in connection with a days-long crime spree that includes assault and drugs.
Prosecutors accuse the man of pulling his neighbor off a riding lawnmower and then kicking and punching the man.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
A Utica man has been charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly stabbing someone multiple times in his apartment.
Those who live nearby say it was a scary sight to wake up to in the neighborhood on the west side of the city.
A soccer referee is accused of pushing a 16-year-old boy over a bench during a game in Garfield Township, the Michigan State Police said Thursday.
A woman has been federally charged with assault causing serious bodily injury in an incident that happened on the Isabella Reservation in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, last month, according to court records.
A Northern Michigan man pleaded no contest to felony charges in connection with an assault and high-speed police chase that spanned Wexford and Osceola counties in July.
The man accused of stabbing another man in a Kroger grocery store in Southgate will not be charged with murder, according to prosecutors, an assistant principal in Detroit has been charged with assaulting a minor and more top stories for the evening of Oct. 11, 2025.
The deputy was arraigned on Thursday on one count of obstruction of justice and aggravated assault.
A Michigan man is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of criminal activities that include carjacking and home invasion.
An Eastpointe man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, an artist is working to get his mural on a building in downtown Detroit uncovered and more top headlines for the evening of Oct. 4, 2025.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has convened for its twice-annual general conference at a pivotal moment in its history.
A man was arrested this month, nearly two years after police say he assaulted a pregnant woman in Detroit.
Michigan State Police say troopers used a taser to stop the man as he attempted to run away.
The charges stem from the arrest of a Roseville man on Feb. 25, 2024, who was the suspect in an alleged domestic violence incident.
A community in Monroe County, Michigan, has ended its agreement with Flock cameras after county officials voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero says residents have already spent years weighing in.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
A 60-year-old Hazel Park man was fatally stabbed at his home following an argument with a guest over how chicken was to be cooked, police say.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A community in Monroe County, Michigan, has ended its agreement with Flock cameras after county officials voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A 79-year-old man is accused of threatening to kill four Muslim men outside the Troy Public Library.
Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero says residents have already spent years weighing in.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The Detroit Lions prevailed over the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in an overtime thriller at Ford Field on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Saints at Ford Field in Detroit.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Bedford Township officials voted to end their contract on Thursday after the Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.
With more people now passing through Historic Fort Wayne on their way to and from the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the question is: what comes next for a property Detroit has been trying to reimagine for years?
For some people, Michigan's fall colors look a little less spectacular. The reds, oranges and yellows look more or less the same because of color blindness. But scenic viewers outfitted with enChroma help everyone see in full color.
A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.