MDOT will raise the Blue Water Bridge tolls on December 1, 2024, by $1—the first increase in 14 years—with another $1 hike in 2025. Public input influenced the decision, with discounts for EDGE Pass users.

A woman was convicted for a $1.4M Medicare kickback scheme in Oakland County, facing severe penalties including potential prison time. Her sentencing is set for March 3, 2025.

Three individuals were arrested in Kalamazoo, Michigan, following drug raids which led to the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, firearms, and cash. The suspects face various felony charges.

A Union City man was found guilty of embezzling over $400,000 from a family trust and operating a criminal enterprise, with sentencing scheduled for January 2025.

A Warren police officer, James Burke, was charged with manslaughter for a September car crash that killed two men. Investigations by Macomb County Sheriff's Office led to the charges and wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against him.

Warren police officers Chapman and Rose received the Carnegie Medal for saving a boy from an electrified wire.

An 82-year-old woman from Bay County, Michigan, won a $250,000 Keno prize by matching 10 out of 22 numbers, using a special set of numbers she plays regularly.

A Detroit man was sentenced to over 7 years for a gun store burglary spree, stealing 50 firearms with the help of minors, followed by a high-speed chase.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel and Oakland County are launching a state-level probe into the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, following failed internal reviews and pressure from victim families.

A juvenile was arrested for making threats to schools in Van Buren County and one in Mississippi. The suspect admitted to making the calls, leading to lockdowns. Charges are pending review.

CBP officials at Detroit Metro Airport seized rare fruit fly larvae in a traveler's bag from Italy, highlighting efforts to protect U.S. agriculture from invasive species.

A 12-year-old girl in Grand Rapids escaped an attempted abduction and assault. The suspect, Marquis Martinez, faces charges. Police and the community are on high alert.

Construction began on Godwin Mercado in Wyoming, a new $6 million community marketplace expected to open in Spring 2026, aiming to revitalize the local area.