Wood duck designated as Michigan's official state duck
The State of Michigan has a new symbol, with the wood duck designated as the state's official duck.
Consumers Energy approved for $276M electricity rate hike
An electricity rate hike at Consumers Energy will add an average $6.46 to residential monthly bills, starting in May.
Gaylord city councilman charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes
A Gaylord city council member is facing charges relating to sexual conversations with two individuals who were posing as a teenage boy, state police said.
Michigan man to serve up to 60 years in prison for murder of mother of his child
A Clinton Township man will serve up to 60 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend, the mother of his child.
Michigan appeals court orders 37 absentee ballots to be counted in Hamtramck
The results of an absentee ballot review could have an impact on the Hamtramck mayoral race that ended in Adam Alharbi's win over Muhith Mahmood.
New charges against former Detroit police sergeant involve 14-year-old victim
New charges involving a 14-year-old victim have been added to the sexual assault investigation against a former Detroit Police Department sergeant.
One person injured in aftermath of house fire in Southgate
A homeowner is being treated for burn injuries after a house fire early Friday in Southgate, firefighters said.
Woman struck, killed while walking on the Lodge Freeway, police say
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
"No Kings" organizers coordinate next round of rallies for Saturday
The next in a series of public demonstrations across the U.S. under the "No Kings" messaging theme is scheduled for Saturday.
Traffic backs up on I-696 near Exit 22, emergency vehicles in area
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
I-696 in Oakland County back open after crash causes fuel spill
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County faced "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
Lawsuit settled in complaint about student who refused to stand for Pledge of Allegiance
A free speech lawsuit against a Michigan school district involving a 14-year-old's decision to remain silent for the Pledge of Allegiance has been settled.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby pleads no contest to drug possession charge
Casada Sorrel, who is known professionally as Sada Baby, has pleaded no contest to a Macomb County drug possession charge.
Meteor shower continues to display fireballs in Great Lakes region
A fireball was reported in the skies above Ohio and nearby states early Thursday morning.
Woodhaven judge calls out defendant for driving while in virtual court hearing
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.