Family: Detroit woman beat 1-year-old to death
A woman has been charged with murder in the death of her 1-year-old son.
Son, 7, dies when suspected drunk dad hits light pole in Clinton Twp
A 7-year-old boy was killed when his father, who police believe was drunk, drove through an intersection and crashed into a utility pole head-on in Clinton Township early Sunday morning.
Lions fined for violating NFL injury policy before game against Bears
The Detroit Lions were fined $75,000 for not properly updating the status of quarterback Matthew Stafford before a game against the Chicago Bears.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
'Not a dry eye': Boy invites entire kindergarten class to witness his adoption hearing
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
On first day for legal marijuana in Michigan, lines were long and demand high
On the first day of legal recreational marijuana in Michigan, the line was so long outside one store - Exclusive Ann Arbor - that many were told they would have to come back Monday.
Crowds line up for first day of legal weed sales in Michigan; Illinois next
Crowds lined up for the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales in Michigan.
'Don't smoke and drive': On 1st day of legalized pot, state police SUV hit by driver under influence
On the first day recreational marijuana became legal, Michigan State Police shared a reminder why it's still not okay to drive under the influence.
Illinois, Michigan set to usher in recreational marijuana sales
Both Michigan and Illinois, which allows sales starting on Jan. 1, are officially joining nine other states that broadly allow marijuana sales.
Illinois, Michigan set to usher in recreational pot sales
Legal marijuana sales to adults are set to open in two Midwestern states.
Recall Alert: 86 tons of chicken fried rice may have plastic bits in it
A Mississippi company -- Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. -- is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic.
Fresh Thyme blackberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak in 3 states: officials
Fresh blackberries sold at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak affecting residents in at least three states, federal health officials say.
Oakland County Sheriff looking for man accused of raping unconscious woman at Commerce Township party
A man identified as Paul allegedly raped a woman who had become sick and fell asleep on a bed at a party last October. However, the woman's friend who saw what was happening pushed the man off of her. Paul then put his clothes back on and left. The victim, hearing what happened from her friend filed charges two weeks later.
Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
Retiree loses home over $8 tax bill
A Michigan retiree has lost a home over an $8.41 tax bill.
Michigan teacher found tortured to death in Dominican Republic
A Michigan elementary school teacher was bound, gagged and strangled to death in her apartment in the Dominican Republic, where she had been teaching.
Vietnam veteran from Detroit beat up at bus station on Gratiot, left bloody in middle of road
An elderly man said he was waiting at a bus stop near Gratiot and State Fair Avenue when some guys walked up and started tormenting some of the people there. Philip Ramsey stepped up and told them to stop before they attacked, leaving him bloody in the middle of the road.
Michigan man uses battle ax to fight off home intruder
A Michigan man whose hobbies include ritualized combat with replica weapons from the Middle Ages says he wielded a battle ax he calls "my baby" to fend off an intruder.
Mom of 5 faces possible 93-day jail sentence after warrant issued for arrest over 2 overdue library books
A Michigan mother of five reportedly faces up to 93 days in jail for failing to return two overdue library books for two years.