James Hentges tried to kill himself after the killing; a judge credited him with 787 days already served.

One Melvindale woman pays nearly $200 every few months despite using barely three units of water.

One driver had a handgun in his lap when a trooper spotted him on 8 Mile Road; the other had one hidden under the seat.

Bradford Gille, 43, waived his hearing and will spend at least 60 days under evaluation at Michigan's forensic psychiatric center.

Rocket will donate at least $300 to Humble Design Detroit every time the Lions stop an opponent on third down at Ford Field.

Kent Farrington and Olympic medalists head to Flintfields Horse Park for a $340,000 grand prix — and admission is often free.

Rochester Municipal Park hosts 280-plus juried artists this weekend as the fest marks six decades of funding local arts education.

Downtown Romeo wraps its Labor Day tradition with a children's parade, a hometown parade and a Monday night set from 2XL Band.

The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective, ages 17 to 89, plays The Ark Oct. 1 to fund free cancer support services in Washtenaw County.

Johnathan Brancheau, 28, died at Carson City Correctional Facility after staff tried life-saving measures. His cellmate is now a named suspect.

Detroit’s Labor Day weekend looks sunny and mild before temperatures climb into the upper 80s and showers return Wednesday.

A few Saturday showers should clear out quickly, making way for a cooler, sunnier Labor Day weekend. Then Detroit warms back into the upper 80s by Wednesday.

Water leaked through walls in Wightman Hall and flooded Moore 110 as students and staff scrambled with mops and sandbags Thursday.