Flint appoints a 3rd Ward ambassador due to council gridlock on replacing the late Councilman Murphy, ensuring residents' representation amid the ongoing legal process.

A man attacked two women and stole their car outside a Ferndale bar before crashing and being apprehended by police. He faces multiple charges including carjacking.

Edvonte DeMarr Callaway from Flint is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly providing drugs that resulted in a woman's fatal overdose in Northern Michigan.

The historic Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids hosted a Kwanzaa kick-off event with drumming, singing, and an artist market, highlighting community and African heritage.

Two drivers were hospitalized after a head-on collision in Macomb Township; a 19-year-old man is in critical condition, and a 62-year-old woman is stable. Alcohol is not considered a factor.

A Midland man, 49, died on Christmas Eve after being hit by a vehicle. The involved driver, 28, might face charges pending an investigation. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

A fire on Christmas morning at a Southfield townhouse injured two people, leaving the building uninhabitable, with local fire departments responding to the scene.

Robert Cavanaugh, 60, died from blunt force trauma in Detroit on Christmas Eve. One suspect is in custody; no ongoing threat to the public exists. The investigation continues.

Yankee Bill’s in Hastings was devastated by a fire, impacting the community and challenging firefighters due to the building's construction. The town is rallying to support the staff affected.

A woman was arrested following a fatal shooting in Detroit, where a man was killed. The Detroit Police Department continues their investigation, urging the public to provide any further information.

A 16-year-old boy from Flushing died in a crash near Frankenmuth after losing control of his car and colliding with a Jeep. The other driver was uninjured; alcohol was not a factor.

The article details Detroit's Christmas weather, forecasting cloud cover with highs of 36 degrees, followed by a chilly and cloudy week with an increasing chance of rain towards the weekend.

Four Kalamazoo teenagers face charges after police discovered them with three firearms; the police pursuit and arrests were caught on bodycam footage. KDPS highlights new initiatives to reduce juvenile gun crime.