87-year-old man dies from smoke inhalation after house fire in Oakland County, deputies say
One man died, and his wife was injured, in the aftermath of a house fire on Wednesday evening in Independence Township.
Residents escape from duplex fire on Davison Avenue in Detroit
A fire was reported early Friday at a duplex on Davison Avenue, the Detroit Fire Department said.
Ohio man injured when rail equipment strikes vehicle in Monroe, police say
An Ohio man was injured when his vehicle was struck by rail equipment along railroad tracks in the City of Monroe.
Michigan lawmaker proposes study of Mackinac Bridge ice-related closures
A Michigan lawmaker whose district includes the Mackinac Bridge wants to research why the bridge is closing more frequently due to ice.
Michigan Lottery winner said he was inspired by TikTok videos
A Michigan Lottery instant game winner said he was inspired by players sharing their winning moments on the TikTok social media app.
Election officials accuse Antrim County clerk of overstepping election authority
Michigan election officials say Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop sent voter verification notices without proper authority, demanding a full list of recipients by April 23.
Pontiac man accused of fatally stabbing his dad's girlfriend in their home
An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.
Southeast Michigan celebrates Earth Day 2026
Outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day.
Road rage, possible shooting led to partial closure of I-96 near Middlebelt
Michigan State Police are investigating a possible road rage-related freeway shooting on Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 96.
Village of Holly declares state of emergency over flooding, wastewater capacity
The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.
Michigan Lyme cases top 3,379 in 2025, a four-year high
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
Michigan man convicted of kidnap, sexual assault of woman who refused to test
A violent assault in the Battle Creek area was followed up by so many threats to the victim that she faked her own obituary, officials said.
2-year-old boy missing in Temperance found in vacant apartment, sheriff says
A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Monroe County was found inside a vacant apartment, deputies reported.
Four people rescued from Detroit River after boat capsized, officials say
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police urge precautions as outdoor water gun game trends again among teens
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.