LOCAL NEWS
Dam Dilemma: how Michigan researchers plan to fix the ‘dam’ problem
Read full article: Dam Dilemma: how Michigan researchers plan to fix the ‘dam’ problemDams across the state have continued to fail against record snowmelt, heavy rainfall and infrastructure outdated by decades, now MSU researchers have a plan.
OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on Thanksgiving
Read full article: OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on ThanksgivingA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discovery
Read full article: Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discoveryTaylor police are searching for a man they believe may have been staying in a hotel room with his girlfriend’s deceased body for several days before her death was discovered.
Detroit artist files $25M lawsuit against FIFA, city of Dallas over covered whale mural
Read full article: Detroit artist files $25M lawsuit against FIFA, city of Dallas over covered whale muralAn artist with ties to Detroit is suing the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the city of Dallas, alleging that a giant whale mural was covered without his permission as the city prepares for upcoming World Cup matches.
Woodhaven mayor says she feels ‘vindicated’ after investigation finds no intentional wrongdoing
Read full article: Woodhaven mayor says she feels ‘vindicated’ after investigation finds no intentional wrongdoingWoodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette said she feels “vindicated” after an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing, a finding revealed during a City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in Birmingham
Read full article: Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in BirminghamThe city of Birmingham’s design review board conditionally approved the construction of a new Dollar Tree store along Woodward Avenue.
Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbage
Read full article: Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbageChilds Lake Estates residents in Milford say they have experienced missed trash pickups since late May, leaving some unable to close their cart lids and others putting extra bags on the curb.
How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigation
Read full article: How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigationA Macomb County arson investigation has led to a string of new sexual abuse charges after child pornography was reportedly found on the suspect’s cellphone.
OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on Thanksgiving
Read full article: OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on ThanksgivingA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tip
Read full article: Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tipWhat was supposed to be one of the most memorable nights ended before it began for Clintondale High School seniors.
Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convinced
Read full article: Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convincedTop tech executives and elected officials gathered Monday afternoon in Saline Township to break ground on what they describe as one of the largest economic investment development deals in Michigan history.
Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety program
Read full article: Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety programMore than 100 local teens got behind the wheel this weekend — not just for fun, but to practice the kind of skills that could one day save their lives.
Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complex
Read full article: Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complexAfter years of complaints about mold, sewage, and holes in walls, inspectors finally showed up at a Michigan apartment complex.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputies
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputiesThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provided another update Wednesday regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 6, 2026, following a felonious assault investigation in Ypsilanti Township.
Security camera captures the moment an e-bike battery explodes in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Security camera captures the moment an e-bike battery explodes in Ann ArborSecurity video captured the frightening moment an e-bike battery burst into flames inside an Ann Arbor garage early Tuesday morning, sending two cats to an emergency veterinary hospital.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston County
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston CountyResidents of a Brighton-area neighborhood said they’re rethinking safety precautions after Michigan State Police arrested a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into a wooded area.
Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse case
Read full article: Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse caseA man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
Port Huron father admits to killing son, shooting 2 other children in September attack
Read full article: Port Huron father admits to killing son, shooting 2 other children in September attackA St. Clair County father was remanded back to jail after admitting he shot three of his children, killing his teenage son.
St. Clair County health officials identify first local case of salmonella linked to multistate outbreak
Read full article: St. Clair County health officials identify first local case of salmonella linked to multistate outbreakThe St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) has identified the first local case of salmonella linked to a multistate outbreak.
‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target children
Read full article: ‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target childrenA federal agent in Detroit says a Flint man is facing charges after he used Reddit to discuss child exploitation, sent explicit images and tried to solicit illegal material from someone who appeared to be a child.
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Rochester Hills man sentenced to 10 years in $63M mail theft, check fraud scheme
Read full article: Rochester Hills man sentenced to 10 years in $63M mail theft, check fraud schemeJaiswan Williams, 32, of Rochester Hills, identified by federal prosecutors as the leader of a mail theft and check fraud scheme involving more than $63 million in stolen checks, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in Birmingham
Read full article: Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in BirminghamThe city of Birmingham’s design review board conditionally approved the construction of a new Dollar Tree store along Woodward Avenue.
Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discovery
Read full article: Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discoveryTaylor police are searching for a man they believe may have been staying in a hotel room with his girlfriend’s deceased body for several days before her death was discovered.
Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbage
Read full article: Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbageChilds Lake Estates residents in Milford say they have experienced missed trash pickups since late May, leaving some unable to close their cart lids and others putting extra bags on the curb.
Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tip
Read full article: Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tipWhat was supposed to be one of the most memorable nights ended before it began for Clintondale High School seniors.
Hot and humid in Metro Detroit: Near-90 degree heat before showers return
Read full article: Hot and humid in Metro Detroit: Near-90 degree heat before showers returnAfter another beautiful day across Southeast Michigan, temperatures will continue climbing through the remainder of Wednesday afternoon before settling back into the 50s at night under mostly clear skies.
Michigan State University trustees refuse to sign revised ethics code, citing free speech concerns
Read full article: Michigan State University trustees refuse to sign revised ethics code, citing free speech concernsTwo Michigan State University trustees are refusing to sign the newly revised code of ethics, saying the board went too far.
The 50 most unique items left in Ubers this year -- and the 10 things people forgot the most
Read full article: The 50 most unique items left in Ubers this year -- and the 10 things people forgot the mostUber has revealed the 50 most unique items that were left in ride share drivers’ cars this year, as well as the 10 things that people forgot most often.
Fired Fox 2 anchor Taryn Asher files discrimination lawsuit against former employer alleging retaliation
Read full article: Fired Fox 2 anchor Taryn Asher files discrimination lawsuit against former employer alleging retaliationAsher was fired from Fox 2 in November 2025 after serving as a lead anchor and reporter for 18 years.
Bloomfield Township police voice concerns after 5 serious crashes lead to 2 deaths, many injuries
Read full article: Bloomfield Township police voice concerns after 5 serious crashes lead to 2 deaths, many injuriesPolice in Bloomfield Township are voicing concerns after five serious crashes over the past 10 days have led to two deaths and several injuries.