Detroit man accused of posting video of him torturing, burning raccoon
A Detroit man is accused of burning and torturing a raccoon and posting a video of the alleged incident online.
Former Michigan corrections officer sentenced for criminal sexual conduct
A former Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility corrections officer accused of engaging in multiple sexual acts with prisoners is headed to prison.
Michigan wipes out $74 million in medical debt for 71,000 residents
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Arborist killed by falling tree branch is Michigan's 17th workplace death of 2026
A 52-year-old arborist died after being struck in the head by a falling tree branch in Edwardsburg, officials said.
Court rejects ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO's appeal for resentencing
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Detroit police searching for suspect in arson on city's west side
The fire happened around 10 p.m. on May 12 in the 800 block of Eason Street.
1 dead, 4 arrested after Warren police chase ends in crash at Detroit border
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
Birmingham police say massive pool party should have been shut down sooner
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
Michigan propane company owner pleads guilty to failing to report sales tax
A propane company owner from northern Michigan will pay roughly $4.1 million in taxes and restitution after pleading guilty to failing to report or pay sales tax collected.
Former northern Michigan couple sentenced in child abuse cases spanning 2 states
A former northern Michigan couple who pleaded no contest to abusing two of their adopted children has received prison sentences
Farm worker killed in accident is Michigan's 16th workplace death of 2026
MIOSHA reports that the farm worker's death is the 16th workplace death in 2026 and the sixth in 30 days.
Michigan mobile home water provider pleads to falsifying water safety tests
Douglas Environmental pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and six counts of forgery.
Michigan State athletic director J Batt leaves to take Kentucky AD job
On Monday, Kentucky named J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.
Police investigate after man found dead in front of GM plant in Michigan
Genesee County police are investigating the death of a man found in front of a General Motors plant in mid-Michigan.
Ex-Warren officer found not guilty of manslaughter in crash that killed 2 men
Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men, has been found not guilty of all charges.