Michigan appeals court permits a lawsuit to proceed against Flint firefighters for failing to find two children in a fatal house fire, rejecting claims of gross negligence and government immunity.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel charged David Coker Jr. with felonies for misusing a state grant meant for a health park. Coker allegedly transferred $820k to his own consulting firm on receiving the funds.

Ateivise Jaquez Smith was sentenced to 13-40 years for the hotel shooting death of Jaquarrie Garrett. Judge cited Smith's age in decision; Smith didn't speak at sentencing.

Detroit's weather forecast includes varied conditions, with highs from mid-60s to 80s, potential showers and thunderstorms, and changing winds. The weekend may bring more rain and cooler nights.

Marshella Chidester was sentenced to 25-50 years for a DUI crash that killed two siblings, with evidence showing her blood alcohol level was twice Michigan's legal limit.

Detroit Police are seeking help to find Maurice Jones, 71, missing since leaving his home on Rosemont Ave. He has schizophrenia, adding urgency to the search.

The Ingham County Health Department corrected a measles case in a one-year-old boy as a false positive, caused by a recent vaccination, not an actual infection.

Cartiyae Pascal, 17, was charged as an adult in the shooting death of Amillier Penn, 15, in Grand Rapids. The community seeks to honor Penn and address youth violence.

A single kitten survived after being thrown from a truck in Jackson County; the animal shelter is seeking information and highlighting its capacity issues during kitten season.

A Sterling Heights officer rescued a kayaker from the Clinton River, with a bystander providing a life jacket, and the police stress safety precautions.

An Arizona man was sentenced to 60 years for sexual assault at an Auburn Hills hotel. He obtained a room key from the front desk without permission and assaulted a female guest. The hotel has been criticized for its role in the incident.

Ingham County Sheriff, Scott Wriggelsworth, calls reckless driving a "public health crisis" in a Facebook video, urging community action and citing road safety issues.

Detroit's casinos reported mixed revenues in April 2025, with MGM Grand Detroit leading. Table games and slots were primary earners, while retail sports betting revenue declined sharply.