Two friends in a Michigan lottery club plan to live debt-free after winning a $793,304 lottery prize.

Gov. Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for the city of Lansing, and Allegan and Baraga counties after severe weather caused extensive damage on May 15.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the American Midwest.

The situation is ongoing.

This request is the largest ask that Consumers Energy has made while Nessel has been in office and is likely the largest request in decades.

Marko Law, PLLC, a Michigan civil rights firm, has announced a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Mayor Amer Ghalib, police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, and several city council members.

Michigan is rapidly emerging as a national leader in the clean energy sector, recently earning the title of No. 1 state for energy sector job growth.

Here's how Michigan will tackle the shortage of psychologists in K-12 schools.

After a national search, Jason “J” Batt has been appointed as the next director of athletics at Michigan State University.

Through a partnership with Ford Motor Company, a 180-room hotel will be located in the top five floors of Michigan Central Station.

A man was arrested and is facing federal charges after running from police during a traffic stop and hiding a gun in the process.

Ford Field welcomed a groundbreaking moment in Michigan high school sports Sunday as several teams competed for the state’s first-ever girls flag football championship.

A Detroit man is facing federal charges in an alleged scheme to defraud government unemployment insurance programs in multiple states.

A former worship pastor director was sentenced to prison after a camera was found inside a bathroom at a Michigan church.

The former leader of the Michigan House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, has been bound over to stand trial for multiple felonies following allegations of “rampant and flagrant” misuse of political nonprofit funds.

Air quality advisories were issued for Friday into Saturday morning statewide due to the smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada.

No major injuries were reported as all four people were wearing seatbelts at the time.

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer touted her accomplishments as Michigan's governor as she passes the midpoint of her second term and is continuously floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

Sun Bucks program allows families to stay fed during the summer months.

A Michigan man is facing felony charges in connection with stealing from payment collection sites at state campgrounds, officials said.

Here's what to know about a major job fair that's set for June 19 in Metro Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan used his keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday to shift his message beyond the city’s revitalization and toward a bold, statewide vision for education reform.

On the second day of the Mackinac Policy Conference, state leaders, business executives, and local officials gathered to discuss Michigan's future. Key topics included talent retention, population growth, and the integration of artificial intelligence into the workforce.

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Music artist and “Rhythm and Flow” finalist Detroit Diamond will host her first concert on May 30 at El Club in Detroit.

Here's what to know about the six properties in Michigan that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places this year so far.

Music artist and “Rhythm and Flow” finalist Detroit Diamond will host her first concert on May 30 at El Club in Detroit.

During their meeting on April 22, the Dearborn City Council approved a $720,000 five-year contract to implement the Fusus Real-Time surveillance system.

Michigan has a true freshman and a former player on the cover of the next college football video game.

Communities across Metro Detroit are hosting Memorial Day ceremonies and parades to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our country.

A Detroit man is facing federal charges in an alleged scheme to defraud government unemployment insurance programs in multiple states.

A fast-spreading invasive species has arrived in Metro Detroit.

A hearing over the disposal of radioactive waste in Van Buren Township brought out concerned community members and elected officials who clarified that they do not want it near their community.

Six Michigan cities ranked among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to U.S News & World Report.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has one piece of advice on how to help baby wildlife this spring—leave them alone.

Michigan has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity this year, with 27 confirmed tornadoes by May 21, doubling the state's annual average.

A Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire then driving a van over his burning body was sentenced to life in prison Monday for murder after failing to convince a jury for the second time that she wasn’t responsible.

Payne is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old relative when he lived in Michigan.

The Macomb County apprenticeship program, in collaboration with PCS Company and Macomb Community College, offers a blend of classroom instruction and on-the-job training in skilled trades.

The holiday rush to reach sunnier destinations is about to begin, and families should be prepared to share the road with many other drivers.

Michigan gardeners face a growing threat to their boxwood shrubs as box tree moths, an Asian invasive species, continue to spread across the state.

Michigan has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity this year, with 27 confirmed tornadoes by May 21, doubling the state's annual average.

Advocates voiced support for bills that they say could help protect patients in Michigan’s psychiatric hospitals.

Bahama Breeze, a Caribbean-inspired chain, has closed 15 restaurants, including one in Metro Detroit.

A fast-spreading invasive species has arrived in Metro Detroit.

Thirteen Michigan counties, including Macomb and Oakland, received grant funding for projects on lakes and streams that will help benefit fish and aquatic systems.

Here's a full list of concerts heading to Metro Detroit this summer that are included in Live Nation's $30 ticket sale. The sale begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21.

Data from Lake St. Clair shows that water levels decreased in both 2023 and 2024 during this time in May, with projections indicating that this month’s levels are also on the decline.

An 80-year-old Michigan woman’s non-winning ticket led her to a $100,000 lottery prize.

Six Michigan cities ranked among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to U.S News & World Report.

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday, where a judge determined the case to be sent back to district court to bind him over for trial.

A Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire then driving a van over his burning body was sentenced to life in prison for a second time.

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, where a judge will decide if he is connected to a woman’s disappearance.

Healthcare workers at five nursing facilities in Southeast Michigan are on a 24-hour strike.

A New York man has pleaded guilty to a federal crime threatening Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Meijer, the Michigan-based grocery store chain, is reducing prices on more than 70 grocery items this summer as consumers continue to deal with rising costs due to inflation.

Workers at five Ciena Healthcare nursing home facilities, represented by SEIU Health Care Michigan (SEIU HCMI), will hold a one-day strike.

A hearing over the disposal of radioactive waste in Van Buren Township brought out concerned community members and elected officials who clarified that they do not want it near their community.

A Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire then driving a van over his burning body was sentenced to life in prison Monday for murder after failing to convince a jury for the second time that she wasn’t responsible.

The Attorney General’s audit linked to a Michigan psych hospital for children has been pushed back.

Just a little more than a year after winning a big lottery prize, a 61-year-old Michigan man has won again.

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As the NBA draft approaches, Yaxel Lendeborg finds himself at a crossroads. The talented big man is weighing his options between entering the draft and committing to the Michigan Wolverines basketball program.

“Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe.”

The massacre at a small Michigan town remains the deadliest in United States history, even 98 years later.

The Michigan Wolverines have landed a three-star small forward to their already loaded 2025 class.

Two men were arrested and are facing federal charges for their alleged role in an ATM theft at a credit union in Saginaw in 2024.

A man found dead inside a vehicle at a Tennessee tow yard was from Michigan, police said.

As investigators work to identify a man who was found dead in Kentucky in 1989, genealogists say he might have ties to the Detroit area.

Three tornadoes touched down across southeast Michigan early Thursday morning as a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through the region, according to National Weather Service damage surveys.

Many Michiganders are waking up to no power Friday morning following overnight storms.

Overnight storms caused thousands of Michiganders to wake up Friday morning with no power.

Completion of the work to repave the Mackinac Bridge and replace a modular joint has been delayed due to the cold, rainy weather early in the season.

The Storm Prediction Center upped the game tonight, placing parts of Metro Detroit under an Enhanced Risk (level 3) of severe thunderstorms.

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago was given a $5 million bond on Thursday.

A man found dead inside a vehicle at a Tennessee tow yard was from Michigan, police said.

The NFL is set to release the full season schedule on Wednesday night, but per usual, leaks are already making it to the internet.

Here's a full list of concerts heading to Metro Detroit this summer that are included in Live Nation's $30 ticket sale.

Skilled trades leaders are actively working to create more opportunities in trades and engineering for Detroit’s youth.

The Michigan Department of Treasury has revamped its website to make it easier for residents to check if they have unclaimed property.

While not a Michigander, he played a major role in the United States’ military.

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Seasonably warm today with showers and an isolated thunderstorm possible.

President Donald Trump is taking a strong stand against high drug prices in a sweeping executive order. His new plan promises to lower prescription drug costs for Americans by up to 50%.

Michigan lawmakers proposed legislation that would create a new alert system to notify residents when raw sewage contaminates local waterways, addressing long-standing concerns about water quality in communities like Harrison Township.

Seven Detroit men are facing charges in connection with a statewide auto theft ring, and more arrests are expected to come, police said.

A Michigan man has been convicted of murder and first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of a 19-month-old.

Police said the couple received an email claiming they had fraudulent charges for purchasing child pornography on their credit card and were instructed to withdraw $50,000 and give it to a man posing as a Treasury Department official.

A Michigan woman won $100 playing an online game. She used some of that money to buy more lottery tickets and ended up winning a $1 million prize.

A judge is expected to make a decision on the case of the Edenville Dam disaster.

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As warmer weather encourages more outdoor activities, homeowners may find themselves spending more time in the garden or playing with kids in the yard. However, this is also the time when thieves are on the lookout for opportunities. The FBI reports that larceny and theft are particularly common during this season.

A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state’s open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.

Two men were arrested and are facing federal charges for their alleged role in an ATM theft at a credit union in Saginaw in 2024.

Four people are facing charges in connection with the death of a missing Michigan man after his remains were found last week.

A Michigan man randomly picked a scratch-off lottery ticket while at the store, and he ended up winning a $300,000 prize.

A Michigan man is facing up to life in prison after he allegedly abused a 5-week-old baby, officials said.

A Michigan dad bought a lottery ticket on a whim and ended up winning a $5.46 million jackpot.

Detroit Catholics erupted in joy Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American elected pope, choosing the name Leo XIV. The pontiff’s Michigan connections made the historic moment even more special.

A grassroots initiative in Southwest Detroit aims to transform a large field into a groundbreaking sustainable park.