New laws say Michigan local officials to begin terms after votes are certified
All votes will be certified before the terms of office begin for Michigan's local elected officials, under a package of bills signed Monday.
Michigan Treasury Department explains late processing during 2025 filing season
A system transition away from decades-old tax processing technology contributed to slower refund timelines for Michigan taxpayers this spring, state officials confirmed Monday.
Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks head coaching job
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
Michigan gas prices hit lowest point since April, AAA says
Michigan drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in several weeks, AAA says, with the average cost of a regular unleaded gallon of gas hovering around $4.01.
Tornadic waterspout in Otsego County is Michigan's 22nd tornado of 2026
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornadic waterspout over Otsego Lake on Tuesday, bringing the state's 2026 tornado count to 22.
Feds investigate 3 Michigan school districts over alleged Title IX violations
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Slotkin seeks to restrict federal military, law enforcement at polling places
Eight Democratic U.S. senators introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, which would require congressional approval before any armed military or federal law enforcement could be deployed to election polling places.
Suspect shot by bail bond agent while trying to flee, Roseville police say
The Roseville Police Department said a wanted man, who was injured in a shooting on Thursday, skipped bail on June 9.
Five historically Black organizations added to Michigan license plate designs
Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
Second man arrested in shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival
Two adults face multiple charges as Ohio authorities continue to investigate a shooting that injured 12 at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.
Driver seriously injured after car, semi-truck collide on Lapeer Road
An Attica Township man was critically injured after his car and a semi-truck collided on Wednesday morning in Oakland County.
Ex-Michigan speaker's wife pleads guilty to felony embezzlement
Stephanie Chatfield, wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to felony embezzlement from a non-profit organization and is set to be sentenced July 30.
Health officials confirm Jamestown Canyon virus in West Michigan mosquitoes
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
1 dead, 1 in custody, after shooting on Vaughan Street, Detroit police say
A man is dead, and another man is in custody, in the aftermath of a shooting Tuesday night in Detroit, police said.
Flood watch issued for Southeast Michigan for Wednesday afternoon, overnight
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.