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Prosecutors were preparing Wednesday to present evidence against three men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators described as an extremist scheme to ignite a civil war.
The final trial of suspects in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan's governor begins this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Cabinetworks Group is expanding in southeast Michigan, bringing 110 jobs to Livonia.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized the school to request liquor licenses to sell alcohol at four football games beginning with a Sept. 16 game against the University of Washington.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority announced over $13 million in federal support for developing and rehabilitating affordable housing units across the state.
Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan who won full control of their state government have used their new power to enact sweeping policy changes that have been stalled for years.
The budget is the first crafted with Democrats in control in Lansing in 40 years.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared this week as "Buy Michigan Week," encouraging residents to support local businesses.
The Michigan Supreme Court is out with a decision that provides critical relief for thousands of people who were badly injured in car wrecks.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that prohibits mental health professionals from using so-called conversion therapy on LGBTQ minors.
In January, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her intentions of universal pre-k for all Michigan 4-year old's by 2027.
A new state law allows alcoholic drinks to be sold at college sporting events in Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
Under the previous law, households with more than $15,000 in assets were ineligible for food assistance. Those assets could be counted as cars or money in the bank.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential will partner with the state education department and the Board of Education.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked with legislators to pass the state budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which focuses on growing the economy and lowering costs for Michiganders.
Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
Officials say Tabitha Davis, 33, of Marshall, sent a message to Whitmer's constituent services website, threatening the governor. She admitted to the threat, claiming protected speech.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills that will create stricter punishments for sexual assault that takes place under the guise of medical treatment.
Michigan lawmakers approved an $82 billion budget centering on education, infrastructure and the environment in what was the first opportunity in decades that Democrats have had to craft a budget that reflects their legislative priorities.
Michigan is set to ban so-called conversion therapy for minors after the state Senate sent the legislation to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Tuesday night.
Michigan lawmakers are working quickly on the state's next budget ahead of a self-imposed July 1 deadline.
Three people have been charged with forgery and other crimes in an investigation of phony petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden asking for a disaster declaration and public assistance for several Upper Michigan communities that were impacted by severe flooding during the spring season.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Crown Act on Thursday, which will outlaw race-based hairstyle discrimination in schools and workplaces.
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
Out of the top 20 snowiest months on record, six were January and eight of them were February.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
One of Michigan's most enduring contributions is agriculture. It's an industry that continues to drive Michigan's economy while feeding families across the country.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A statewide ban on student use of cellphones during K-12 class time will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
A suspected frost quake near St. Clair Shores damaged the tile floor of a 7-Eleven store.
A statewide ban on student use of cell phones during K-12 class time has been approved, with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signing the legislation Tuesday in Lansing.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
The conversation surrounding President Trump's threats to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening continues to generate reactions from Canadian and U.S. politicians alike.
The assault happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a Sunoco gas station on Joy Road near Greenfield Road. Detroit police say a man had parked his Jeep Compass at the gas station, went inside the building, and found someone inside his vehicle when he went back outside.