Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, known for her role in the Flint water crisis, has been named a USA Today Woman of the Year for her advocacy and the RxKids program aiding Michigan mothers and infants.

Mayor Mike Duggan proposes his final budget for Detroit, focusing on financial stability, property tax reductions, and investments in transportation and violence intervention, following a trend of balanced budgets since the city's bankruptcy.

Snow fleas, or springtails, appear in West Michigan with melting snow, surprising residents with their abundance and unique anti-freeze proteins, signaling early spring.

An incident at a Michigan high school basketball game led to assaults on a referee and ongoing investigations. Authorities identified some suspects, including Benton Harbor players and a coach. Increased police presence is planned for future games.

A man was arrested and a woman hospitalized after a reported assault in Muskegon. The incident led to a temporary school lockdown. Details are under investigation.

A Michigan judge ruled that nine bills should have been sent to Governor Whitmer but did not order the House to do so. The Senate and House, controlled by different parties, are in conflict over the bills' passage.

An 18-year-old MSU student has been arrested for making an online threat against the university, which comes after the community marked the anniversary of a deadly shooting.

A woman was assaulted and held against her will in Muskegon, leading to police arresting a man and hospitalizing the victim with non-life-threatening injuries.

A pedestrian was hospitalized after a sun-glare-related vehicular accident in Comstock Park; authorities closed and later reopened southbound Alpine Avenue.

A collision on Interstate 96 near Howell leads to three deaths and two critical injuries when a BMW crossed the median, hitting a Mercury Mountaineer.

Grand Rapids is set to host Michigan's largest Taco & Tequila Festival on May 3, with over 25 vendors and 150 tequilas. Organizers promise a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment.

Xuan Thanh Vo received a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Sandra Villarreal in a Walmart parking lot, with Judge Lightvoet citing the need for societal protection.

The trial of retired MSP Sgt. Brian Keely for the murder of Samuel Sterling has been postponed indefinitely, with only an evidentiary hearing set for April 21.