Hundreds serving life sentences in Michigan could get shorter terms after court ruling
More than 250 people serving life prison sentences will get an opportunity for shorter terms after a major decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
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More than 250 people serving life prison sentences will get an opportunity for shorter terms after a major decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Nancy Caviston, 76, of Superior Township, is charged with two counts of embezzlement by an agent, between $1,000 and $20,000, and two counts of wages and fringe benefits violations.
Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Garden City that happened after the suspect was involved in a crash and shot a witness trying to assist at the scene.
Michigan State Police are working to identify three men allegedly connected to a sexual assault that occurred at a Walmart store in Michigan last month.
A 38-year-old Farmington man is in custody after he was allegedly impaired, drove the wrong way on the freeway, crashed and illegally had a gun.
Federal prosecutors are seeking any victims in connection with an internet fraud scheme that operated in West Michigan and across the country.
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.
A public school district in Michigan is considering a resolution Wednesday calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war while also encouraging its teachers to discuss the conflict in its classrooms.
It was built in the 1920s by architect George Mason, and is nearly 550,000 square feet, 15 stories high and has more than one thousand rooms inside.
James Mayfield, of Detroit, is the last of 15 defendants to be sentenced in connection to unemployment fraud schemes carried out during the coronavirus pandemic.
One person was killed, and four others were injured after a suspect vehicle led police on a chase before crashing into an MTA bus in Flint Tuesday evening, state police said.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is warning drivers to keep some distance when driving behind salt trucks after an incident happened Tuesday morning.
The bridge work scheduled to happen east of Telegraph Road as part of the I-696 Restore the Reuther project has been delayed until Jan. 22 due to the winter weather throughout southeast Michigan.
A Michigan man thought he had won a $50,000 lottery prize, but when he woke up the following day, he discovered he had won $200,000.
A judge has denied requests from James and Jennifer Crumbley and ruled that the jury will be shown footage from the day of the Oxford School shooting and that two witnesses will be able to testify during their upcoming trials.
A dog was rescued by Michigan firefighters Monday after falling through ice while chasing after a deer. Officials say the dog is doing better since the incident.
Michigan hosts the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini after Olivier Nkamhoua scored 20 points in Michigan's 73-65 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
As temperatures could dip, local mechanics are being flooded with calls for snow-related repairs.
Harbaugh was one of seven people interviewed for the head coach position.
A New Hampshire woman has been sentenced to 30 days in federal jail for texting threats to a Detroit-area election official after a November 2020 meeting to certify local results in that year's presidential race.
Michigan prepared for a rainy day that hasn't come just yet, which means we could be looking at a significant surplus that lawmakers in Lansing will need to decide what to do with.
With temperatures expected to reach the teens, AAA warns that it can impact vehicle functionality.
National Weather Service Detroit says the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17, for Southeast Michigan due to the bitterly cold temperatures.
Tickets to see Janet Jackson at Pine Knob Music Theatre in July will go on sale this Friday, Jan. 19.
If you travel along I-696, a roughly four-month project is set to begin along the interstate, causing lanes to shut down and ramps to close.
One man is dead in the aftermath of a shooting early Wednesday near Arden Park Boulevard and John R. Street.
Some Metro Detroit schools will send students home early Wednesday because of the high heat in the region.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Our heat on Tuesday continues to roast us, or steam, since it's humid, but we do have some storm chances mixed in as well.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Some Metro Detroit schools will send students home early Wednesday because of the high heat in the region.
Our heat on Tuesday continues to roast us, or steam, since it's humid, but we do have some storm chances mixed in as well.
One man is dead in the aftermath of a shooting early Wednesday near Arden Park Boulevard and John R. Street.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
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.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
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.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
Detroit Lions fans came out to Campus Martius Park on Tuesday for their first chance to purchase the team's new rivalries jersey.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
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.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Happy Hump Day Family! A few morning showers and thunderstorms possible, then becoming mostly sunny, high 94°. Heat index 102°. Heat advisory for parts of our area from noon until 8 pm. There is a Slight Risk (2 of 5) for all southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms later afternoon and evening. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.
A crash about 5:45 a.m. Wednesday disrupted traffic along eastbound Interstate 94 in Wayne County.
A shooting early Wednesday along Arden Park in Detroit has left one man dead.
A heat advisory is posted for parts of Southeast Michigan from noon through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here's a look at the forecast, which includes the possibility of strong to severe storms later in the day.
A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.