Jesse Humphrey received a 6-20 year prison sentence for arson and animal killing after setting his girlfriend's house on fire, resulting in the death of two cats.

A student at Ecorse Public Schools was caught with a gun, leading the superintendent to commit to improved security measures after an absence of guards at the time.

MDOT announces $3.9 million in grants for enhancing urban roads within rural Michigan, improving commerce and traffic safety across various communities.

Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division hosted a conference for criminal justice professionals to highlight forensic science's role in law enforcement and judiciary.

Detroit invites artists to submit designs for a statue honoring Joe Louis's influence in equestrian sports, with a $175,000 commission. The statue will be part of a series highlighting his life beyond boxing.

Former Rochester Hills doctor Oumair Aejaz was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison for sexual misconduct after a no-contest plea to 31 charges affecting adults and children.

Jonathan Smith has been dismissed as Michigan State's head coach after a 9-15 record, with Pat Fitzgerald suggested as a potential successor. The university must pay Smith a $33 million buyout and looks to enhance the football program's resources.

Michigan State Police are probing a police shooting in Brownstown Township after a response to a domestic violence incident resulted in officers firing their weapons.

Two road accidents in Allegan County resulted in one death, multiple injuries, and ongoing investigations into the causes, with alcohol, speed, and weather as suspected factors.

A small plane flipped at Southwest Michigan Regional Airport, causing one head injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which may have been influenced by wind.

Michigan AG Nessel leads a 22-state lawsuit against the USDA over SNAP eligibility guidance that may wrongly exclude certain legal immigrants from food assistance.

The article discusses Detroit's variable weather forecast for Thanksgiving week, with potential snow and gusty winds, and advises residents to prepare for rapid atmospheric changes.

A body believed to be Rebecca Park, a missing pregnant woman, was found in Manistee National Forest; her phone was discarded, and her fiancé and sister were arrested. An autopsy is pending.