The messages are hard to stomach‘It’s all about the threat’: Wayne County man charged in federal sextortion case involving 17-year-old girlRead full article: ‘It’s all about the threat’: Wayne County man charged in federal sextortion case involving 17-year-old girl
There is no word on how many people died or were hurt in the crashDeadly crash closes both directions of M-59 and Grosebeck Highway in Macomb CountyRead full article: Deadly crash closes both directions of M-59 and Grosebeck Highway in Macomb County
Authorities say the arrested suspect was taken into custody during a traffic stopTeen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at largeRead full article: Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at large
A gas line explosion has closed the intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw County.Gas line explosion closes intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw CountyRead full article: Gas line explosion closes intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw County
What a difference a little sunshine makes! Temperatures today were close to normal, in the low to mid-30s. But the bright blue skies made it feel a bit more tolerable10 minutes agoSunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro DetroitRead full article: Sunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro Detroit
Jarvis Butts faces multiple felonies in the suspected death of Na'Ziyah Harris.Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per sourceRead full article: Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per source
Detroit Tigers legend and future National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Justin Verlander was introduced by the organization as he returns to the team following his over eight-year departure.Justin Verlander says he knew he might someday come back to the TigersRead full article: Justin Verlander says he knew he might someday come back to the Tigers
Liability insurance protects municipalities from financial losses tied to lawsuits and other legal claims‘Step down’: Audio from Melvindale officials urges mayor to resign as city loses liability insuranceRead full article: ‘Step down’: Audio from Melvindale officials urges mayor to resign as city loses liability insurance
Young prodigy inspires peers at Bates AcademyThird grader from Detroit accepted into Mensa, inspiring community and classmatesRead full article: Third grader from Detroit accepted into Mensa, inspiring community and classmates
The prosecution displayed photos of the tank where Dee’s body was discoveredFrom disappearance to discovery: Dale Warner murder trial opens with grim details of wife’s deathRead full article: From disappearance to discovery: Dale Warner murder trial opens with grim details of wife’s death
Police are seeking information about a 12-year-old boy who went missing in Detroit.54 minutes agoDetroit police want help finding missing 12-year-old boyRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 12-year-old boy
US supporters watch during the gold medal mixed doubles curling match between USA and Sweden, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)A 54-year-old personal injury lawyer from Minnesota just became the oldest US Winter OlympianRead full article: A 54-year-old personal injury lawyer from Minnesota just became the oldest US Winter Olympian
Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete during the ice dancing free skate in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'Read full article: Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'
Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit.41 minutes agoDetroit police want help finding missing 17-year-old girlRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 17-year-old girl
No federal law specifically applies to bullying in the USCalls for change, tougher laws to address cyberbullyingRead full article: Calls for change, tougher laws to address cyberbullying
Detroit teens shine at Pistons’ poetry eventDetroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship eventRead full article: Detroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship event
Josh Cauldwell-Clarke, also known as "Josh From England," posted a video on his social media accounts saying that he was notified that Michigan hospital employees had wrongly accessed his medical records while he was receiving treatment at the hospital in January.Social media star who got hurt in Michigan says hospital workers wrongly accessed his recordsRead full article: Social media star who got hurt in Michigan says hospital workers wrongly accessed his records
Detroit Tigers legend and future National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Justin Verlander was introduced by the organization as he returns to the team following his over eight-year departure.What Justin Verlander said about returning to Detroit Tigers after 8+ years apartRead full article: What Justin Verlander said about returning to Detroit Tigers after 8+ years apart
Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracy3rd person charged in multistate forced labor, money laundering scheme involving Michigan church leadersRead full article: 3rd person charged in multistate forced labor, money laundering scheme involving Michigan church leaders
Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin D-Md. Speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein filesRead full article: Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files
Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward after Rawan Baseti, 19, was fatally shot during a road rage altercation in Dearborn on Feb. 21, 2025.Nearly year after teen killed in Dearborn shooting, police still seek suspect Read full article: Nearly year after teen killed in Dearborn shooting, police still seek suspect
Jarvis Butts is accused of murdering and sexually assaulting 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, who went missing on Jan. 9, 2024Man who killed Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris pleads guilty to murder, other chargesRead full article: Man who killed Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris pleads guilty to murder, other charges
Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete during the ice dancing free skate in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'Read full article: Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'
FILE - Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the group chairman and CEO of Dubai-backed port operator DP World, listens during a news conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell,File)37 minutes agoCanadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with EpsteinRead full article: Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein
People attend an anti-ICE protest outside the Bishop Whipple Federal building in Minneapolis, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)39 minutes agoA judge orders DHS to give Minnesota detainees swift access to lawyers before transfersRead full article: A judge orders DHS to give Minnesota detainees swift access to lawyers before transfers
FILE - The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'Read full article: Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
People participate in an anti-ICE protest outside of the Governors Residence, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in MinnesotaRead full article: A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Alejandro Barranco, the son of a man detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks at a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Capitol, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)17 minutes agoJudge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US MarinesRead full article: Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
FILE - Trees sway in high winds as the Eaton Fire burns structures Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File)California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfireRead full article: California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
New York politicians and activists raise a rainbow flag on a pole in Christopher Park across the street from the Stonewall Inn, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in New York, a few days after it was removed by the National Park Service to comply with guidance from the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)27 minutes agoNY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administrationRead full article: NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration
Apple CEO Tim Cook during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)Trump's FTC chairman chides Apple boss Tim Cook for content of Apple news feedRead full article: Trump's FTC chairman chides Apple boss Tim Cook for content of Apple news feed
FILE - A pedestrian crosses the street in front of a car May 12, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'Read full article: EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
FILE - Tourists flock to Mather Point at Grand Canyon National Park, Oct. 1, 2025, in Grand Canyon, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park ServiceRead full article: Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stallRead full article: Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
FILE - Vernon Coffey, left, William Powell and Andy Newhouse prepare to harvest genetically modified chestnut samples at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science & Forestry Lafayette Road Experiment Station in Syracuse, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnutRead full article: Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut
Garrett Mitchell speaks at the memorial service for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at DaytonaRead full article: From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at Daytona
Sarah Pidgeon, left, and Paul Anthony Kelly pose for a portrait to promote "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)'Love Story' revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It's stirred some backlashRead full article: 'Love Story' revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It's stirred some backlash
Laila Mahmudi, from left, Liam Hussaini, front left, director Shahrbanoo Sadat and Katja Adomeit pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'No Good Men' during the International Film Festival, Berlinale, in Berlin, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP).Love is found in unexpected places at the Berlin Film FestivalRead full article: Love is found in unexpected places at the Berlin Film Festival
FILE - The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'Read full article: Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
FILE - Marine Maj. Joshua Mast and his wife, Stephanie, arrive at Circuit Court, Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan will standRead full article: Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan will stand
FILE - Jenniffer Gonzalez speaks after she was sworn in as governor outside the Capitol in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo, File)Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequencesRead full article: Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
FILE - European Union flags flap in the wind as pedestrians walk by EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years agoRead full article: Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych left, holds his crash helmet at the mixed zone of the sliding center at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech — and gets disqualifiedRead full article: Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech — and gets disqualified
Lawmakers vote on an amnesty bill at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking pointsRead full article: Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points
What a difference a little sunshine makes! Temperatures today were close to normal, in the low to mid-30s. But the bright blue skies made it feel a bit more tolerable10 minutes agoSunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro DetroitRead full article: Sunshine brings relief as temperatures climb toward 50 in Metro Detroit
UN Secretary General Antnio Guterres is welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer to 10 Downing Street, London, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)14 minutes agoUN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objectionsRead full article: UN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objections
FILE - Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the group chairman and CEO of Dubai-backed port operator DP World, listens during a news conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell,File)37 minutes agoCanadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with EpsteinRead full article: Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein
People attend an anti-ICE protest outside the Bishop Whipple Federal building in Minneapolis, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)39 minutes agoA judge orders DHS to give Minnesota detainees swift access to lawyers before transfersRead full article: A judge orders DHS to give Minnesota detainees swift access to lawyers before transfers
Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit.41 minutes agoDetroit police want help finding missing 17-year-old girlRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 17-year-old girl
Police are seeking information about a 12-year-old boy who went missing in Detroit.54 minutes agoDetroit police want help finding missing 12-year-old boyRead full article: Detroit police want help finding missing 12-year-old boy
A gas line explosion has closed the intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw County.Gas line explosion closes intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw CountyRead full article: Gas line explosion closes intersection of Ellsworth Road and State Street in Washtenaw County
Authorities say the arrested suspect was taken into custody during a traffic stopTeen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at largeRead full article: Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at large
There is no word on how many people died or were hurt in the crashDeadly crash closes both directions of M-59 and Grosebeck Highway in Macomb CountyRead full article: Deadly crash closes both directions of M-59 and Grosebeck Highway in Macomb County
FILE - Republican Arizona Gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson speaks to supporters at a campaign party, Aug. 2, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to twoRead full article: Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two
FILE - Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec., 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal ReserveRead full article: GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
The messages are hard to stomach‘It’s all about the threat’: Wayne County man charged in federal sextortion case involving 17-year-old girlRead full article: ‘It’s all about the threat’: Wayne County man charged in federal sextortion case involving 17-year-old girl
FILE - The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'Read full article: Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
People participate in an anti-ICE protest outside of the Governors Residence, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in MinnesotaRead full article: A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota
FILE - Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAIRead full article: Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI
FILE - Analilia Mejia, center, speaks during a rally calling for SCOTUS ethics reform, May 2, 2023, in Washington. (Joy Asico/AP Images for Center for Popular Democracy Action, File)Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primaryRead full article: Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
Young prodigy inspires peers at Bates AcademyThird grader from Detroit accepted into Mensa, inspiring community and classmatesRead full article: Third grader from Detroit accepted into Mensa, inspiring community and classmates
A general view of residential areas near the Hsinchu Science Park, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng)Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriersRead full article: Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers
FILE - A mega-prison known as Detention Center Against Terrorism (CECOT) stands in Tecoluca, El Salvador, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez, File)Judge says US must help bring back a handful of Venezuelans deported to notorious prisonRead full article: Judge says US must help bring back a handful of Venezuelans deported to notorious prison
No federal law specifically applies to bullying in the USCalls for change, tougher laws to address cyberbullyingRead full article: Calls for change, tougher laws to address cyberbullying
Primary suspect in custody, no ongoing threat to community, police chief saysPolice: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at largeRead full article: Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at large
Detroit teens shine at Pistons’ poetry eventDetroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship eventRead full article: Detroit youth showcase talent at Pistons’ poetry and art scholarship event
Liability insurance protects municipalities from financial losses tied to lawsuits and other legal claims‘Step down’: Audio from Melvindale officials urges mayor to resign as city loses liability insuranceRead full article: ‘Step down’: Audio from Melvindale officials urges mayor to resign as city loses liability insurance
Alejandro Barranco, the son of a man detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks at a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Capitol, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)17 minutes agoJudge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US MarinesRead full article: Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
FILE - Trees sway in high winds as the Eaton Fire burns structures Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File)California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfireRead full article: California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
The prosecution displayed photos of the tank where Dee’s body was discoveredFrom disappearance to discovery: Dale Warner murder trial opens with grim details of wife’s deathRead full article: From disappearance to discovery: Dale Warner murder trial opens with grim details of wife’s death
From left, Joseph Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Rodney Scott, commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Todd Lyons, senior official performing the duties of the director at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, listen during a Senate Homeland Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)Trump immigration officials shown video of Alex Pretti’s death in tense Senate hearingRead full article: Trump immigration officials shown video of Alex Pretti’s death in tense Senate hearing
New York politicians and activists raise a rainbow flag on a pole in Christopher Park across the street from the Stonewall Inn, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in New York, a few days after it was removed by the National Park Service to comply with guidance from the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)27 minutes agoNY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administrationRead full article: NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration
Apple CEO Tim Cook during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)Trump's FTC chairman chides Apple boss Tim Cook for content of Apple news feedRead full article: Trump's FTC chairman chides Apple boss Tim Cook for content of Apple news feed
The lockdown at Oakland University has been lifted for most of the campus except for Van Wagoner Hall following a stabbing incident involving two suspects.Live stream: Oakland University police chief providing update on campus stabbingRead full article: Live stream: Oakland University police chief providing update on campus stabbing
Artwork portraying Frederick Douglass rests on a table during a formal dedication of the House Press Gallery to be named after Frederick Douglass on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Feb., 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass in bipartisan recognition of Black historyRead full article: House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass in bipartisan recognition of Black history
Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracy3rd person charged in multistate forced labor, money laundering scheme involving Michigan church leadersRead full article: 3rd person charged in multistate forced labor, money laundering scheme involving Michigan church leaders