A deeply personal and emotionally complex legal battle has come to an end for a divorced Michigan couple, as the state Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute over a frozen embryo created during their marriage — a decision that leaves lingering questions about reproductive rights, parental autonomy, and legal precedent.

Michigan lawmakers have introduced plans to simplify the process for voters to repeal a ban on Sunday alcohol sales at bars and restaurants in Hillsdale County.

The Michigan Wolverines significantly impacted the NFL draft, with three national championship players going in the first round.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s office in Detroit is scheduled to temporarily close next week, but an interim office will be open.

More than $9.3 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams in 2024, a 66% increase from 2023.

Here are the numbers that align with the record high recycling rate in Michigan.

Here's how to celebrate International Dark Sky Week in Michigan.

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We’re revealing the areas of I-94 in Michigan where drivers are more likely to crash.

A viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.

Detroit Lions All Pro safety Kerby Joseph has agreed to a new 4-year deal, making him the highest paid player at his position in the NFL.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made appointments to the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals, her office announced Wednesday.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell talked about how the recently implemented tariffs are impacting auto dealers, especially in Michigan.

The University of Michigan and its regents responded to one of eight lawsuits filed against them after a former football coach was charged for allegedly hacking into student-athlete accounts to steal private images.

Michigan residents will want to make sure they have a star on their driver’s license or state ID by May of this year.

Michigan Wolverines shooting guard Nimari Burnett is returning to Ann Arbor for his final year of eligibility.

Sometimes, an item just feels like it should be thrown in the recycling bin. But you may not be guessing right. And that can cause big problems for local recycling programs.

An autopsy is pending

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently launched a new tool that helps residents learn more about how they could be impacted by the Trump administration’s federal actions.

For one local family, the challenges their premature son went through inspired them to give back in his memory with blood drives.

Leaders in Michigan are paying tribute to the life of Pope Francis after the Vatican announced his death on Monday.

A sex offender in Michigan was arrested for allegedly receiving and possessing child pornography.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer went viral when she hid behind a blue folder during a picture at the White House. This week, she explained what she was thinking.

Police said they received a 911 call from a man who said he had shot his girlfriend and was going to shoot himself.

He reportedly admitted he sent the bomb threat because he was upset that his girlfriend and her family went on a cruise, leaving him to take care of their pets.

More than 300 current and former female physician assistants are suing Michigan Medicine, the health system affiliated with the University of Michigan, over accusations of wage discrimination.

Sure, 2023-24 was the franchise’s second consecutive season with the worst record in the NBA.

Several Big Lots stores are set to reopen in Michigan under new ownership in May.

Bryce Underwood hasn’t played a snap yet for the Michigan football team. But he’s already using his platform to give back to those who helped him get there.

As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.

Sixteen-year-old Kendall Todd celebrates more than just her birthday this weekend – she marks seven months of renewed life thanks to a heart transplant that transformed her future.

More than 90 people are saved by an organ donation every day in the United States.

A Michigan man wants to help others after winning a $667,862 Double Win Wild Time Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Isolated storms capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail are possible.

Health officials reported that Montcalm County is experiencing a measles outbreak, with three related cases confirmed.

“We’re gonna send a clear message to anyone trying to trade your health care for someone else’s tax cut: Medicaid is not for sale."

Michigan true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood surprised his favorite high school security guard with a new car.

He is accused of sexually assaulting a pre-teen relative at her home in 2012.

Authorities have stopped two Americans from bringing drugs into Canada.

A few candidates have already announced their bid for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat for the 2026 election.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announced his bid for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.

A new Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is coming to Downtown Detroit.

Police said they received a 911 call from a man who said he had shot his girlfriend and was going to shoot himself.

Here’s the full schedule for the Detroit Pistons’ first-round playoff series vs. the New York Knicks.

The event is held each spring at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor

Drivers can support the Michigan 4-H program by purchasing special fundraising license plates.

Former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox announced that he is running for governor.

Wayne State University is facing accusations of civil rights violations after the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Michigan) filed a complaint.

More than 300 current and former female physician assistants are suing Michigan Medicine, the health system affiliated with the University of Michigan, over accusations of wage discrimination.

All of Michigan will have a chance to see Northern Lights on Tuesday night, thanks to a severe solar storm.

A 12-year-old child and four other people were injured after a truck crashed into the seating area of an ice cream shop in Michigan, state police said.

Several Big Lots stores are set to reopen in Michigan under new ownership in May.

Former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox announced his run for governor.

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is launching a Republican bid for governor.

He was charged with several felonies, including murder, arson and tampering with evidence.

Two suspects wanted in connection with a homicide in Minnesota were arrested in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, state police said.

He reportedly admitted he sent the bomb threat because he was upset that his girlfriend and her family went on a cruise, leaving him to take care of their pets.

A new case of measles is confirmed in Michigan.

Southern California was hit by an earthquake Monday, April 14, triggering the alert for the temporary cell towers in Michigan from California.

"I just wrote a book about learning to laugh at yourself, so I’m pretty good at it."

Four people were injured, and two of them are in critical condition, after an Amish horse and buggy was hit by a truck in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Republican Mike Rogers is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

A Michigan lottery player won a $3 million prize in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.

Mike Rogers launched his campaign for U.S. Senate in Michigan for the second time.

The ripple effects of the labor shortage are being felt across various sectors, including a critical industry in Michigan.

What does the future hold for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan? President Donald Trump spoke about that this week.

Here’s a look at the candidates running for Whitmer’s position as of March 15, 2025

If you’re looking for a warmer destination that features sun and plenty of fun, you might want to consider the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area of Florida.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking President Donald Trump for an emergency declaration following the ice storm up north.

The Michigan Supreme Court said that mandatorily subjecting anyone under the age of 21 to life without parole violates the Michigan Constitution and constitutes cruel punishment.

Michigan-based personal injury law firm Buckfire Law announced it has filed a mass lawsuit against former Michigan Wolverines football coach Matt Weiss, the University of Michigan, its Regents, and Keffer Development Services, LLC, on behalf of multiple female students.

After severe ice storms swept through northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage and cleaning up several state parks, campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails.

The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit, along with a request for an emergency injunction, on behalf of four international students attending Michigan universities whose F-1 student immigration status was unlawfully and abruptly terminated by the Trump administration without valid reason or notice.

Health officials are warning residents after a new study revealed a dramatic rise in nitrous oxide misuse, mainly in the metro areas of Michigan.

The Michigan Supreme Court made an extraordinary change to the state’s sentencing law Thursday, striking down automatic, no-parole prison terms for 19-year-olds and 20-year-olds convicted of murder.

The opioid crisis is a significant issue across the United States, and Detroit currently faces some of the highest overdose rates in Michigan.

The deaths of 150 children weren’t evaluated by a state office tasked with determining if they needed further review, according to an audit.

A Michigan man pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return for his international vehicle shipping business and failing to pay taxes on cash wages he provided to his employees.

Michigan’s fourth measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in a Montcalm County resident, health officials announced.

There are ways to peacefully coexist alongside bears, which have lived in the area for millions of years.

Some believe this Michigan bridge marks the start of Up North. Others just marvel at its vast span and view of the Saginaw River. We’re talking about, of course, the Zilwaukee Bridge.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, where she discussed tariffs and job market growth. During her trip, she met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where they addressed the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

It’s a message to the governor urging her to stop the gassing of Canada geese, and it comes ahead of a meeting this morning of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

The earliest UFO sightings in Michigan date back to April 10, 1897.

The Michigan Supreme Court is deliberating a case involving a frozen embryo amidst a divorce, where Sarah Markiewicz wishes to use it for another child, while her ex-husband, David Markiewicz, opposes this.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke in Washington Wednesday morning to push a bipartisan approach with the federal government to grow state’s economy, manufacturing and defense.

President Donald Trump has offered rare praise for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she appeared with him in the Oval Office.

One of the earliest monuments constructed to honor Civil War veterans in the country is in Detroit.

Detroit rapper Sada Baby was arrested Tuesday on a felony drug warrant in Macomb County.

Police used drones to locate a missing woman alive in a wooded area after a vehicle fire in Michigan.

We are less than a month out from the day you’ll need a “Real ID” at the airport to get on a domestic flight if you don’t have your passport.

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Republican Congressman John James announced he’s joining the race for Michigan’s next governor.

Are all of these premium seats hurting the atmospheres at Detroit sporting events?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating WK Kellogg Co., a Michigan-based cereal company, for potentially violating consumer protection laws over artificial dyes in its cereals.

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Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley joined elite company during the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

A lawsuit was filed against Michigan Child Protective Services (CPS), alleging employees failed to save a Detroit boy from abuse and neglect.