Human case of West Nile virus detected in Michigan after blood donation
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
3 men charged with murder in fatal shooting of Pontiac man
Charles Black, Eric Matthews, and Felix Washington face first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Jethro Jackson Jr., 53, at a Pontiac apartment on Aug. 4.
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing, but cases still being reported
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Former Southfield music teacher found guilty in criminal sexual conduct case
A jury found a former Southfield Public Schools music teacher guilty of four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of child accosting; sentencing is set for Oct. 1.
Michigan motorist pulled over for driving 105 mph, 4-year-old was not buckled in
Michigan State Police say they stopped a driver for traveling 105 mph near Cadillac, and found a four-year-old child sleeping unrestrained in the back seat.
Hawaii man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan's governor, prosecutors say
A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to a federal charge relating to threats against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a district attorney says.
Warren teacher charged with possessing child pornography and drugs
A Warren, Michigan, man is charged after authorities say searches of his home and cellphone uncovered child pornography and drugs.
Jocelyn Benson names Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan's governor's race
Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson has named Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
Livonia police make arrest in recent series of vehicle break-ins
Livonia police said they have arrested a Detroit man believed to be a suspect in a series of local vehicle break-ins.
1 dead, 1 in custody, after stabbing in Detroit, police say
One man is dead, and a teenage suspect is in custody after a stabbing on Wednesday morning in Detroit, police say.
Dearborn police say 22 people were arrested during anti-Islam protests
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Journeyman line worker is Michigan's 30th workplace death of 2026
An electric utility worker is Michigan's 30th workplace death of 2026, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.
Michigan reports 1st human case of Eastern equine encephalitis since 2021
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
Detroit man charged with smuggling narcotics into Michigan prisons, AG says
A Detroit man faces multiple charges related to a narcotics smuggling investigation at Michigan state prison facilities.
Ypsilanti District Library temporarily closes a branch over bedbug incident
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.