Portage Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bielang announced his retirement effective end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Two dogs were saved from a house fire near Marshall, Michigan, after deputies responded to a call signaling flames and barking from the residence. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten will resign on January 20, 2025, after impactful efforts combatting gun violence and corruption in Michigan's Western District since 2022.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs bills to support entrepreneurs with a new R&D Tax Credit and a $60 million Innovation Fund, aiming to boost business growth and prevent brain drain.

A homeowner in Calhoun County discovered dynamite in their basement, prompting a bomb squad response and a controlled disposal of the explosives. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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.