Jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor
A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges.
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A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges.
State prosecutors say Bernstein allegedly submitted fraudulent annuity applications on behalf of his clients, over the age of 65, "to conceal that new annuities were being purchased with proceeds from early surrendered annuities," according to a news release.
Michigan's Solar for All program, meant to support renewable energy resources for low-income residents, has lost its federal funding.
The Port Huron Float Down, expected to take place Aug. 17, is an unsanctioned and sometimes dangerous event.
An 18-year-old Ohio man drowned while swimming in Lake Michigan off Grand Haven City Beach.
Routine West Nile virus testing by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has "identified positive mosquito pools in our community."
The stained glass windows at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester Hills, Michigan, have been restored. A vandal had shattered two of the 96-year-old windows earlier this year.
A Michigan woman accused of stabbing her husband 14 times has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Michigan's K-12 districts are scrambling to confirm available funding and make budget decisions for their breakfast and lunch programs.
A Michigan man is missing and presumed dead after going under water in Lake Erie near Sterling State Park.
Six Amish buggy riders were taken to a hospital – one with critical injuries – after a sport utility vehicle struck a buggy in Van Buren County.
Brown Adult Day Program will host a speaker and tour at its Southfield facility on the topic "Alzheimer's through the stages: A guide for patients and families."
The Royal Oak Planning Commission is expected to vote on a proposal for a new Kroger location at 2800 West 14 Mile Road.
Michigan gas prices are up 10 cents this week for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA-The Auto Club reports.
Northbound I-75 closed Aug. 4 for construction at the Zilwaukee Bridge, resulting in traffic snarls in Saginaw County.
The Michigan Firefighters Union president explains that while a firefighter's job is to protect people and their property, the departments need proper staffing in order to do so.
State attorney generals across the U.S. have issued letters insisting a list of companies take action to stop illegal robocalls.
A Pontiac tradition was back on Saturday with the 10th annual Roadkill Nights. Veronica Ortega speaks with auto enthusiasts at the event.
Michigan's governor met privately with President Trump to urge him to change course on tariffs that are having a big impact on automakers in her state.
Contraband material was confiscated after an attorney/client visit at Central Michigan Correctional Facility.
In a bipartisan effort, 16 state representatives and senators signed and sent a letter to the tech giant on Thursday, pointing to the store becoming one of the first tenants at the mall in 2007.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first West Nile virus human case in 2025.
A Livingston County nonprofit is seeking formalwear to help local teens shine with a touch of glamour.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office issues a caution to be on the lookout for fraudulent college websites.
Michigan teacher salaries are too low and need to be increased to address recruiting and retention gaps, a recent report says.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
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.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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.
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.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
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 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.
Students and teachers of the Oak Park School District went to the school board, presenting a list of issues.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday. Road commissions say a temperature rise is the key ingredient to potholes, which could pose a danger on the road.
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them," he said in a social media post on Monday.
Highs take aim at the 40s on Tuesday with more warmth in the extended forecast.
Residents in Commerce Township, Michigan, are frustrated with drivers speeding down their busy road, and now they're taking the matter to the township.