Two fires in Grand Rapids were caused by alternative heating units, with one involving a propane heater explosion and the other a portable heater igniting insulation. No injuries were reported, but the GRFD warns against leaving heaters unmonitored.

The Movement Music Festival in Detroit announces its full lineup for 2025, featuring over 115 artists and celebrating 25 years of techno music history.

A student mural at GVSU depicting the Virgin Mary has caused conflict, prompting discussions on free speech, religious respect, and the role of controversial art on campus.

Chris and Kelle Ilitch, the couple at the helm of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings, are divorcing. They emphasize their businesses will not be affected by the split.

A 33-year-old Ohio man, Christopher Matacia, faces charges including felony murder for the killing of Sam Simko in a Pontiac marijuana business robbery.

Meijer Gardens hosts its 30th annual Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit, featuring over 60 butterfly species and educational experiences on their lifecycles.

MDOT is starting a large I-696 construction project, causing major disruptions, with a community meeting scheduled on February 4, 2025, to discuss details and detours.

The FDA upgraded a recall of broccoli florets sold at Walmart to Class I due to Listeria risk. The affected product is 12-ounce bags with a specific UPC and lot code.

Lt. Col. Harry S. Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died at 100 in Bloomfield Hills, with a distinguished WWII service record and notable post-war career.

Michigan reintroduced legacy license plates, available for order, including black Great Lakes State (1979-1983) and blue Great Lakes (1983-2007) designs, to fund road infrastructure.

A 42-year-old Ohio man was fatally hit by a vehicle while running across I-75 in Detroit; the driver fled the scene. Police are seeking information from witnesses.

A 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, and his family has hired Fieger Law. The incident is under investigation, with concerns about safety protocols highlighted.

Detroit's weather forecast includes snow, freezing rain, and fluctuating temperatures this week, with highs near 31-44 degrees and chilly conditions persisting into the weekend.