Report: Opioid deaths increased by 28% in Washtenaw County
The number of Washtenaw County residents who have died of an opioid overdose increased by 28% between 2020 and 2021, according to a report released this week.
Fraser police: 1 dead, 2 others injured in stabbing
Police say three juveniles are in custody while the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office reviews the case.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Ingham County
State officials say the virus was detected in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock. It was the first detection in the county.
Holtec International seeks federal grant to reopen nuclear power plant in Michigan
Officials say the reopening facility would protect 600 jobs at the plant and 1,100 additional jobs throughout the community and produce more than 800 megawatts of clean power.
Eastern Michigan University getting electric scooters
Officials say battery-powered scooters will be available across the main EMU campus for rent at marked corrals adjacent to bike racks. Riders must be 18 years or older, have a driver's license and download the Spin app.
Officials increase police presence at Oxford schools after social media threat
The district released a statement Sunday, saying a school resource officer was alerted about the potential threat on Snapchat.
Beaumont Spectrum lays off 400 employees
The Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health system (BHSH) says it is cutting 400 jobs, months after merging.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters targeting Omicron variant available in Michigan
State health officials say COVID-19 booster shots that were authorized to fight against the Omicron variant will be available in Michigan beginning this week.
Detroit Public Theatre opens 2022-2023 season in new space
The theater -- which has been operating in the Robert A. & Maggie Allesee Hall for five years -- is now located at 3960 3rd Street.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith to broadcast "First Take" live at Detroit's WGPR-TV museum
Sports journalist and TV personality Stephen A. Smith will be in Detroit this weekend for the WGPR Historical Society's fundraising gala.
Police: Southfield student, 16, arrested after bringing loaded gun to school
Police say a student in Southfield was taken into custody Wednesday morning after bringing a gun to a high school.
Oakland County deputy suspended without pay for alleged "wrongdoing"
An Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy has been fired after allegations he was trying to solicit sex from a teenager online.
Georgia investigators identify man who killed Michigan woman nearly 34 years ago
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, authorities named Henry Fredrick Wise (also known as Hoss Wise) as the man responsible for the death of Stacey Chahorski, of Norton Shores, Michigan.
Biden to visit Detroit Auto Show next week, White House confirms
In a statement Tuesday, White House officials say Biden will attend the annual event "to highlight the electric vehicle manufacturing boom in America" as a result of his economic plan.
University of Michigan nurses authorize strike over alleged unfair labor practices
Nurses at the University of Michigan voted to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike over alleged unfair labor practices.