Detroit area women get 'plantation group' texts, among wave of racist messages nationwide
Racist messages telling people that they were selected to pick cotton for a plantation group have been received across the country -- including in the Detroit area.
Racist messages telling people that they were selected to pick cotton for a plantation group have been received across the country -- including in the Detroit area.
When will we know the results in the swing states?
As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.
As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.
Four killed, 17 injured in fiery wreck on I-96 in mid-Michigan after semi-truck slams into traffic jam
The highway had been closed to string powerlines up Saturday night, which led to a back-up in traffic. A semi-truck did not see the jam and could not stop before striking numerous cars.
The highway had been closed to string powerlines up Saturday night, which led to a back-up in traffic. A semi-truck did not see the jam and could not stop before striking numerous cars.
FBI Chicago offers $15K reward in tracking Halloween-masked thieves in jewelry store heists
After a series of four jewelry store robberies involving suspects in Halloween masks, federal agents are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying them and are offering a $15,000 reward.
After a series of four jewelry store robberies involving suspects in Halloween masks, federal agents are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying them and are offering a $15,000 reward.
Trump leaves Michigan rallygoers waiting for 3 hours to tape Joe Rogan podcast
A video message from former President Donald Trump wasn’t enough to keep many of his supporters waiting after he was three hours late to a rally in Michigan.
A video message from former President Donald Trump wasn’t enough to keep many of his supporters waiting after he was three hours late to a rally in Michigan.
Michigan State's Armorion Smith raising his 5 siblings after mom's death: 'My cards were given to me'
Michigan State's Armorion Smith was born and raised in Detroit and initially went to Cincinnati for school -- but needed to come home to care for his mom and his siblings.
Michigan State's Armorion Smith was born and raised in Detroit and initially went to Cincinnati for school -- but needed to come home to care for his mom and his siblings.
Counting Michigan's 2024 election results will be easier this year, clerk says
There are new methods to vote this cycle and clerks will have an easier time counting mail-in ballots. But some concerns about running the state's election systems remain.
There are new methods to vote this cycle and clerks will have an easier time counting mail-in ballots. But some concerns about running the state's election systems remain.
5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
Michigan groom and bride charged in groomsman's death
The groomsman was involved in an argument after the couple's wedding in August, who later ran him over, Flint police said.
The groomsman was involved in an argument after the couple's wedding in August, who later ran him over, Flint police said.
Michigan State Fair shooting: 14-year-old killed, another teen hurt
A teen was killed, and a second injured during a shooting Saturday at the Michigan State Fair in Novi.
A teen was killed, and a second injured during a shooting Saturday at the Michigan State Fair in Novi.
Donald Trump visits Howell, Michigan law enforcement, promises 'We'll protect them'
His visit brought campaign talking points accusing Democrats, of a lack of support for law enforcement and blaming the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in crime.
His visit brought campaign talking points accusing Democrats, of a lack of support for law enforcement and blaming the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in crime.
Michigan teen left in street 'like garbage' after hit-and-run, father says
A 15-year-old Michigan boy, Dakota Courington, is in a drug-induced coma after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike
A 15-year-old Michigan boy, Dakota Courington, is in a drug-induced coma after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike
Trump falsely claims Harris campaign used artificial intelligence to inflate Michigan crowd size
Over the weekend Donald Trump falsely claimed that photos of the Harris-Walz rally in Michigan were created with AI and that the crowd size was fake.
Over the weekend Donald Trump falsely claimed that photos of the Harris-Walz rally in Michigan were created with AI and that the crowd size was fake.
Man hits lottery jackpot day after just missing big win by one number
What a difference a day makes.
What a difference a day makes.
'Horrific': Prosecutor says 6-year-old was beaten, locked in pen in Madison Heights mobile home before death
The Oakland County prosecutor detailed the horrific abuse a 6-year-old Madison Heights boy endured before his death last week. The boy had bruising and lacerations across his entire body, abuse allegedly dealt out by his mother's boyfriend.
The Oakland County prosecutor detailed the horrific abuse a 6-year-old Madison Heights boy endured before his death last week. The boy had bruising and lacerations across his entire body, abuse allegedly dealt out by his mother's boyfriend.
Man tells Michigan judge 'you guys can kiss my a**'
A man tells Washtenaw County judge Cedric Simpson to "Kiss my a**" and "F*** you" multiple times. He's now facing a stack of misdemeanor charges.
A man tells Washtenaw County judge Cedric Simpson to "Kiss my a**" and "F*** you" multiple times. He's now facing a stack of misdemeanor charges.
Army officer crowned Miss USA after pageant's year of controversy
Alma Cooper is the newly crowned Miss USA winner after the organization dealt with the resignation of last year’s pageant winner.
Alma Cooper is the newly crowned Miss USA winner after the organization dealt with the resignation of last year’s pageant winner.
Cinnamon recalled after testing reveals elevated lead contamination, FDA says
Cinnamon that's been shipped to retailers in four states is being recalled after testing revealed elevated levels of lead. Here's what to know.
Cinnamon that's been shipped to retailers in four states is being recalled after testing revealed elevated levels of lead. Here's what to know.
Gretchen Whitmer not interested in running for Vice President: 'I'm not leaving Michigan'
Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run as Vice President with Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket for President.
Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run as Vice President with Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket for President.
Kamala Harris could beat Trump with this VP pick, swing state poll says
A recent poll conducted in two swing states revealed that Kamala Harris could win the 2024 election with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro by her side.
A recent poll conducted in two swing states revealed that Kamala Harris could win the 2024 election with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro by her side.