Southeast Michigan communities open cooling centers in response to heat wave
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
Detroit police seeking man who left 2-year-old behind after motorcycle crash
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a man who they say fled a motorcycle crash, leaving his injured 2-year-old daughter at the scene.
MDOT will lift some road construction restrictions for Fourth of July travel
Some of the construction-related traffic restrictions on Michigan highways will be lifted temporarily to ease Fourth of July holiday travel.
High ozone levels lead to air quality alert issued for Metro Detroit
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
Michigan gas prices up 9 cents in the past week, AAA says
Michigan gas prices are up 9 cents this week compared to last week, AAA says, with motorists paying an average of $4.10 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
U-M tuition for in-state students to increase by 3% for the coming year
The University of Michigan regents approved a budget that includes a 3% increase in tuition and fees for resident undergraduate students, along with a 6% increase in housing rates.
One more ballot found from Hamtramck's 2025 November election, clerk says
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
DaVita Dialysis Center investigation now being handled by State of Michigan
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan House passes bill to let kids run lemonade stands sans permits, fees
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
Metro Detroit summer gas rules are set to begin July 1 - unless legislature acts
The summer blend of gasoline, which hasn't yet been required in Southeast Michigan, is 10 to 20 cents a gallon more expensive than off-season gas.
Michigan officials seize over 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, explosives
Metro Detroit and State of Michigan investigators seized fireworks that included those falsely marked as consumer-level items.
37 priests, 1 deacon, accused of sexual misconduct in Diocese of Saginaw
The research in the Diocese of Saginaw resulted in allegations against 37 priests and one deacon, most of whom are now dead and the others are no longer active in ministry.
Michigan man heads to prison for threats against judge, county prosecutor
A Northern Michigan man will serve prison time over threats to a judge, prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, the state attorney general's office said.
Little Bighorn marks 150 years; Custer's Michigan legacy still debated
The Battle of the Little Bighorn killed Custer and more than 260 others on June 25, 1876 — and his complicated legacy is still visible in Monroe, Michigan, where a statue honoring him remains standing despite calls for its removal.
Absentee ballots mailed out for Michigan's August 4 primary election
Absentee ballots are on their way to voters for Michigan's August 4 election.