Some extremely concerning messages were found in the home of a Michigan man who’s accused of shooting cars from his bedroom window, officials said.

George Hamas, 57, of Washington, Michigan, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to stand trial on felony charges for allegedly threatening multiple elected officials of Shiawassee County.

A Michigan woman called her husband with some exciting news this month -- they had just won $1.5 million from the Michigan Lottery.

A tornado destroyed the city of Perry’s emergency siren as it barreled into town on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds of 95 MPH were found along the 3 mile path of this tornado that touched down late Friday evening

A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Perry after a tornado struck the city Friday night.

A 73-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday night after he was struck by an SUV on I-75 in Detroit while riding his motorcycle.

A man who bought the home of Mark Latunski is speaking out on his experience with the home.

A Michigan man was charged with 1st degree murder after pleading guilty to killing, mutilating and cannibalizing a college student from Swartz Creek in 2019.

A Michigan man accused of killing, mutilating and cannibalizing a college student in 2019 has pleaded guilty to murder.

Southeast Michigan was hit by another round of heavy storms Wednesday evening and overnight. Here’s a look at some of the rainfall totals from around the area:

Elected officials in a conservative Michigan county who gave themselves bonuses of $65,000 with federal COVID-19 relief aid say they will return the money following days of criticism.

A man has been fatally shot by a Michigan State Police trooper in Shiawassee County’s Bennington Township.

A Michigan man will serve more than two decades in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving pre-teen boys, authorities said.

DETROIT – The Michigan appeals court threw out a man's conspiracy, theft and drug convictions and a six-year prison sentence after finding “true misconduct” by a prosecutor in a small county. When Mienkwic went to trial in 2018, Koerner was on the other side as an assistant prosecutor. AdThe appeals court last week threw out the convictions. It's a “rare occurrence of the prosecutor’s actions rising to the level of true misconduct,” the court said. And that's what we have here,” said appeals court Judge Brock Swartzle.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – A man accused of killing and mutilating 25-year-old Kevin Bacon last year is standing trial. Mark Latunski faced a judge Friday in Shiawassee County District Court. Michigan State Police trooper Robert Viviano testified Friday that he found Bacon’s body in Latunski’s basement, according to a report from WEYI. Latunksi was found fit to stand trial earlier this month and was arraigned on open murder and mutilation charges. Read: Michigan man charged in killing, mutilation is fit for trialRead: Man accused of brutal murder, mutilation found non-responsive in Shiawassee County JailRead: 2 men called 911 after escaping home of Michigan man accused of brutal murder, mutilationRead: Police release disturbing details in murder, mutilation of Michigan manRead: ‘He didn’t deserve this:’ Friends grapple with brutal murder of 25-year-old Michigan man

Michigan will hold its annual land auction this fall, offering more than 200 parcels of surplus land across the state. The parcels available for auction range from lake frontage to small lots. There will be 225 properties available through an online auction in September and October. Counties include Allegan, Antrim, Bay, Crawford, Gladwin, Gogebic, Houghton, Lake, Lapeer, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oscoda, Otsego, Schoolcraft and Shiawassee. Ten online auctions will be offered, featuring available land parcels by county:Sept. 8 Shiawassee County.

DETROIT Some areas of mid and southeast Michigan were hit by severe thunderstorms overnight. There have been some tree damage reports, including a large limb taking down a power line in Mount Morris, causing a power outage. Aside from that, the Local 4Casters say rest of the area appears to have escaped the worst. There were some reports of downed limbs in southeast Michigan, including as far south as Warren:This is a mess. Share photos on StormPinsIf you have a weather photo you would like to share, post it to StormPins.

DETROIT (AP) The Michigan appeals court has ordered a barber who has been defying the states coronavirus restrictions to close his shop. READ: Judge rejects request for temporary restraining order that wouldve shut down Owosso barberKarl Manke reopened his shop in Owosso on May 4 in defiance of Gov. The appeals court ruled Thursday that Manke failed to rebut the states claim that barbershops and hair salons pose a risk to public health. READ: Owosso barbers license suspended after refusing to close shop amid pandemicManke told The Associated Press that he doesnt care what the appeals court said and that hell continue to cut hair. MORE: Owosso barber refuses to close shop amid Michigans stay-at-home order

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – On Monday, Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole addressed the concerns of residents regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Orders. READ: Several Michigan sheriffs say they won’t enforce Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders“We will respond to all calls for service and will address each call with a prudent use of discretion,” BeGole said. View the full statement below:

VIEW: A timeline of closures, event bans, stay-at-home ordersAttorney General Dana Nessel spoke with Local 4 about what it means when law enforcement refuse to enforce the law. RELATED: 'We question some restrictions: Northern Michigan sheriffs say they wont strictly enforce COVID-19 Executive OrdersOakland County, Livingston County and Shiawasee County Sheriffs have said in one form or the other they will not enforce the executive order. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard was one of the first to publicly declare he would not enforce the executive order when it came to golf courses. The Livingston County Sheriff said the same when it came to a small independent Gym in Brighton. Its a slippery slope when you have law enforcement officials who arbitrarily choose the laws they will and will not enforce, Nessel said.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – The State of Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry has recommend that murder suspect Mark Latunski is not competent to stand trial, according to WEYI. Latunski has been accused in the murder and mutilation of Kevin Bacon, 25. Latunski was arraigned Dec. 30 on charges of open murder and disinterment and mutilation of a body in the killing. Family members reported Bacon missing when he didn’t show up for breakfast on Christmas Day. READ: Police release disturbing details in murder, mutilation of Michigan man

Man accused of brutal murder, mutilation found unresponsive in Shiawassee County JailPublished: February 18, 2020, 11:06 pmThe man accused in the murder and mutilation of Kevin Bacon, 25, was found unresponsive inside his Shiawassee County Jail cell after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – The man accused in the murder and mutilation of Kevin Bacon, 25, was found non-responsive inside his Shiawassee County Jail cell after 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Latunski was arraigned Dec. 30 on charges of open murder and disinterment and mutilation of a body in the killing. RELATED: 2 men called 911 after escaping home of Michigan man accused of brutal murder, mutilationThe body of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon of Swartz Creek was found Dec. 28 in a Bennington Township residence, several days after he was reported missing. Family members reported Bacon missing when he didn’t show up for breakfast on Christmas Day. READ: Police release disturbing details in murder, mutilation of Michigan man

OWOSSO, Mich. – Officials said a driver going south on M-52 lost control of the vehicle at a high rate of speed on a curve and crashed. Deputies from the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on M-52 near Juddville Road at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday. It happened in front of the Shiawassee Conservation Association. Deputies said they are seeking charges on the driver who they believe was operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. The driver was transported to a hospital for minor injuries, according to officials.

October incidentA man visiting Michigan from New York called 911 on Oct. 10, 2019 after he said he escaped from Latunski’s basement, according to WILX. "He’s an idiot.”The caller said he didn’t know the name of the man he escaped. He also told dispatch that he didn’t want to pursue legal action, he just wanted to go home. November incidentOn Nov. 25, 2019 a man called 911 and said he was trying to get away from a man who had him tied up in his basement. He said he didn’t know, and that he wasn’t from the area.

BENNINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – We’re learning more about the murder of a man from the Flint area whom police believe met his killer through a dating app. Bacon’s roommate said that Bacon was going to see a man he had met on Grindr, a dating app. Latunski was arrested and charged with Bacon’s murder. READ: Police release disturbing details in murder, mutilation of Michigan manTiara Hill said Bacon was her best friend. “That was extremely hard to go up there and do, but it was something that I needed to do and I really think that he would appreciate it,” Hill said.

BENNINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police have released gruesome details surrounding the murder and mutilation of a Michigan man in December. Family members reported Bacon missing when he didn’t show up for breakfast on Christmas Day. Bacon’s roommate said that Bacon was going to see a man he had met on Grindr, a dating app. On Dec. 30, Mark Latunski, 50, was arraigned on one count of open murder and one count of mutilation of a human body. More: ‘He didn’t deserve this:' Friends grapple with brutal murder of 25-year-old Michigan manNew details (Warning: Content below is graphic)On Monday, police released details surrounding the discovery of Bacon’s body in December.

CARLAND, Mich. – For many Michiganders, the holiday season doesn’t start until the Steam Railroading Institutes’ Pere Marquette 1225 holiday schedule begins. Pere Marquette 1225 -- also known as the North Pole Express -- runs Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 16 to Dec. 21. In 2002, Warner Brothers Entertainment purchased the blueprints of the Pere Marquette 1225 to accurately recreate the train in Robert Zemeckis’ 2004 movie adaptation. The Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to those wishing to see the steam train on its holiday trips after a photographer suffered a close call with the nearly 450,000 pound locomotive engine. “We are very fortunate to have the legendary Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive here in Shiawassee County.