The University of Michigan ends its 20-year partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University due to national security concerns and after GOP lawmakers raised the issue.

Michigan couple Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau were sentenced to prison for a multimillion-dollar fraud involving securing loans under false pretenses.

A shooting in Manistee, Michigan, left two dead, with authorities assuring no public threat and an ongoing investigation.

A 22-year-old faces charges for an armed robbery at a Bay City Pet Supplies Plus, where he displayed a replica pistol.

A Genesee County woman, Candice Sanborn, died in a car crash in Midland County when her vehicle lost control on snowy roads and rolled over. A male passenger was injured. Speed was cited as a factor; alcohol/drug involvement is pending investigation.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Monroe County after leading police on a chase with speeds over 60 mph. No injuries occurred, and a 13-year-old passenger was also present. The chase ended when the teen driver stopped at a residence.

Original steel grates from Michigan's Mackinac Bridge are up for auction, with a closing date of January 21 on GovDeals.com. The grates are lead-paint coated and require a Hold Harmless agreement. Proceeds support bridge maintenance.

Flint City Council allocates $50,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to eliminate $32 million in medical debt for over 10,000 residents, in partnership with the non-profit organization Undue Medical Debt.

Janice Marie Graham, a 72-year-old from Holland, Michigan, was found dead in Lake Macatawa. No foul play is suspected and an autopsy is pending. Her life will be celebrated at Nelson-House Funeral Home.

Macy's Inc. plans to close 66 stores in the US, including four in Michigan, aligning with a strategy to focus on more profitable locations and invest in 350 stores through 2026.

Jarvis Butts will stand trial for the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, despite her body not being found, facing multiple charges including first-degree murder.

Eleven people in Oakland County are under surveillance after exposure to H5N1 bird flu; two show symptoms and are being tested. Authorities are monitoring the situation and advising biosecurity measures.

Steven Ford delivered a eulogy written by his father, Gerald Ford, at Jimmy Carter's funeral, honoring a pact between the two ex-presidents and emphasizing their enduring friendship.