Body of missing Westland man found in creek, police say
Police say the body of James Sanford was found on March 28, 2026, in the area of Hines Drive and Levan Road.
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Police say the body of James Sanford was found on March 28, 2026, in the area of Hines Drive and Levan Road.
A Westland, Michigan, man accused of being involved in a multi-state drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to three years of probation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The 37-year-old man suspected in the crash at Detroit Metro Airport last month is charged with aggravated stalking in an incident that online court records said happened in December 2025.
The man suspected in last month's crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Police in Westland, Michigan, say they are investigating a hit-and-run incident after a vehicle crashed into a building on Wednesday.
If you normally use street parking for your vehicle, you may be asked or instructed to move it on Thursday.
A pedestrian is dead after he was struck by a vehicle Monday evening in Westland.
A 61-year-old man is dead and a woman has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash on New Year's Day in Westland, according to police.
A Westland woman was among a dozen players who won a $100,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery Super Raffle Game.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Westland Kroger store.
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
Southeast Michigan officials are reminding residents that warming centers and respite locations are an option with bitter cold temperatures in the forecast.
A former mayor of the City of Westland, Thomas "Tom" F. Taylor, has died.
A food pantry in Westland is changing its safety protocols after two men were caught on camera ignoring the nonprofit's rules, making its volunteers feel unsafe.
A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department alleges that a landlord in Westland, Michigan, sexually harassed female tenants, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
While the rise of online shopping changed the way people go about stocking up on holiday gifts, some people are still doing it the old-fashioned way.
Those who live nearby say it was a scary sight to wake up to in the neighborhood on the west side of the city.
Twinkling holiday light displays are decorating communities across Southeast Michigan for the Christmas season.
Police say the crash happened at around 5:57 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Wayne and Warren roads.
A Michigan woman says she's still in shock after winning $1 million in a second-chance giveaway by the Michigan Lottery.
The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
Firefighters were called about 5:15 a.m. Friday to a fire on Woodview Street in Westland.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Chet Hesson will be reinstated to his role as Monroe Public Schools athletic director, the district superintendent said.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the assault and kidnapping of a man in Monroe, Michigan, police said.
Lingering ice has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island from Arnold Transit and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
The 15-year-old was driving a stolen Ford pickup when he crashed shortly after a trooper attempted a traffic stop, Michigan State Police reported.
Chet Hesson will be reinstated to his role as Monroe Public Schools athletic director, the district superintendent said.
The Department of Justice is demanding that the Wayne County Clerk's Office hand over the November 2024 ballots following claims of voter fraud in recent years.
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its endorsements for key races in the 2026 midterm, including the attorney general and secretary of state.
Water levels dropped slightly Sunday night at the Cheboygan Dam in Northern Michigan, but the region is not out of danger yet.
The pop-up store will be located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its nominees for key races in the November 2026 election, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit flew over Cheboygan County and provides an aerial view of flooding in the county.
IKEA will open its second Michigan store this summer as a pop-up location at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills.
The Department of Justice is demanding that the Wayne County Clerk's Office hand over the November 2024 ballots following claims of voter fraud in recent years.
Fans and businesses get into the team spirit for the Detroit Pistons as the NBA playoff effort begins.