Contractor Wesley Pawloski faces fraud charges in Grand Rapids for not completing construction jobs and failing to pay subcontractors, with victims losing over $100k.

Republicans regain control of Michigan's state House, with Matt Hall chosen as House speaker and Ranjeev Puri as Minority Leader, marking a shift in legislative power.

Brandon Ortiz-Vite was sentenced to 37-100 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend, Ruby Garcia. His felony firearm charge carries a two-year term to be served first.

A 92-year-old man was found dead after a house fire in Portage. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze, but the victim was already deceased. The cause is under investigation.

Michigan State Police investigated after several pipe bombs were found in a donated box at a Harbor Springs thrift store, ensuring the safety of the community.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, beating Republican Mike Rogers while emphasizing bipartisanship in a closely divided state.

Two women died in a Detroit car crash involving a Ford Fusion and a Chrysler 300 at 3 a.m. One victim was ejected; the other was trapped and the car caught fire. The male Chrysler driver was hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause.

A man was arrested for sexual assault at a Shelby Township Walmart; police used surveillance for capture. He was given a $500 bond despite prior offenses.

Detroit prepares for its 21st Tree Lighting event with a 66-foot Norway spruce adorned with 25,000 LED lights, alongside new attractions and festive performances.

Rashida Tlaib won her fourth term in Michigan's 12th District.

Rep. Bill Huizenga wins an eighth term in Michigan's 4th district, maintaining the GOP's long-standing control of the seat amidst a broader rightward national shift.

Deann Smith, a Gratiot County educator at Ashley Community Schools, has won the Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education award for her multifaceted role in the school and community.

Keontae Moore faces charges for a Grand Rapids shooting that killed Tracey Broyles and wounded her two sons. The incident involved a confrontation that escalated and resulted in multiple injuries and a death.