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The shooting is the second in two days involving a child and an unsecured gun. Firearm safety activists say the shootings could have been prevented by following Michigan's safe storage law.
A 6-year-old girl is in the hospital after police said she accidentally shot herself with an unsecured gun in Detroit on Sunday morning.
The laws can prevent a person from purchasing a firearm who is deemed a risk to themselves or others by a court.
Canadian authorities made an arrest after confiscating nearly 50 weapons, along with ammunition imported from the U.S.
The Michigan State Police say it is investigating how a weapons detection alert was missed when Ted Nugent went to the statehouse.
Children's deaths by gun-related homicide and suicide rose in states that had the most permissive firearm laws following a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision, a new study found.
A Michigan law requires firearm owners to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked or stored away in a gun safe if a child is in the home.
Flint police responded to Flex High School Flint on the morning of Jan. 6 after school security found a handgun in a student's backpack while conducting a routine search.
While many in the U.S. have lambasted the flow of migrants and drugs from Mexico, the porous border works both ways. Mexico's government says guns from the U.S. are fueling cartel violence.
Two Michigan Senate bills that would ban CPL holders from carrying weapons into the Michigan State Capitol building and the House and Senate office buildings passed out of committee on Thursday.
Two bills passed by Democrats in the Michigan Legislature this week would require the state health department to develop information on safe gun storage to distribute to schools.
Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly are aiming to show Michigan voters they can be proud gun owners and support common sense gun laws.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
A Michigan lawmaker wants to ban bump stocks across the state. Senate Bill 942 was proposed less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on bump stocks.
A Detroit man has been charged after his 6-year-old son shot himself in the thumb with an unsecured gun, officials said.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Prosecutors alleged that in April, Theo Nichols, 56, did not properly secure his gun, resulting in his 8-year-old son getting ahold of it and shooting himself in the face.
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
A set of bills passed by the Michigan Senate earlier this month would prohibit guns at polling locations. One side of the aisle says it'll help stop voter intimidation, and the other says it goes too far.
New Michigan laws take effect Tuesday, Feb. 13. They include gun safety, right-to-work repeal, prevailing wage, clean energy laws and more.
Michigan's new gun safety laws, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April 2023, will go into effect on Feb. 13.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining 19 other attorneys general asking the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to address sales of military-grade ammunition to civilians.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
New laws will be taking effect in the first few months of 2024, including a set of laws that aim to increase gun safety in Michigan.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
On the corner of 10 Mile and Greenfield roads in Oak Park sits a former Rite Aid pharmacy. The building has been vacant for years, but now there is a possibility it may be developed into an El Car Wash.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Leland House ownership attorneys filed new paperwork asking the city to approve tenant asset removal procedures.
Ann Arbor residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey to provide feedback.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
On the corner of 10 Mile and Greenfield roads in Oak Park sits a former Rite Aid pharmacy. The building has been vacant for years, but now there is a possibility it may be developed into an El Car Wash.
Leland House ownership attorneys filed new paperwork asking the city to approve tenant asset removal procedures.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
U.S. financial markets rebounded after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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?
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
Residents in Oak Park, Michigan, are voicing concerns over a potential car wash that could be built in the community.
Many Leland House tenants are frustrated and angry, pushing Detroit City Council members to take action nearly three months after they were evacuated from their homes.
As the war continues to escalate in Iran with retaliatory strikes ramping up across the Middle East, Americans are being told to leave the area.
The City of Ann Arbor is considering getting rid of its outdoor warning siren system and is now seeking feedback from residents before making a final decision.