The Michigan budget battle intensifies as the October 1st deadline approaches, with Republicans and Democrats deeply divided. A proposal to dock legislators' pay for missing budget deadlines failed in the House.

Antonio Green, 19, was arrested in California for the murder of 18-year-old Mia Sims in Jackson, Michigan, and is facing second-degree murder charges.

Settlements have been reached with Oxford Community Schools by families of two Oxford High School shooting victims, awarding $500,000 each to the Baldwins and Shillings.

A Michigan resident has died from West Nile virus, the first fatality this year in the state, near an area with virus-carrying mosquitoes. Health officials urge protective measures against bites.

A Powerball ticket sold in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, won $1 million. The jackpot, now at $700 million, remains unclaimed. Winners have a year to claim their prize. Other million-dollar tickets were sold in Oklahoma and Tennessee.

After being asked to leave, a woman shot at her friend's father; she faces multiple felony charges, including intent to murder. No injuries were reported.

A semi-truck overturned on a Detroit freeway ramp due to high speed and shifting cargo, spilling its contents and causing an extended closure for cleanup.

Chengxuan Han pleads no contest to smuggling biological materials, including round worms, into the U.S. for research.

The Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey on January 12, 2026, at a ceremony in Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit introduces the "Emerald Alert" system to quickly find missing persons, with no waiting period. It prioritizes vulnerable individuals and encourages community help, with sign-ups via DetroitAlerts365.

Ex-Norway Police Officer Chad Olson will stand trial on felony charges including misconduct in office and illegal firearm purchase. He resigned after accusations of using police databases for personal gain and having an on-duty sexual encounter.

A Detroit officer was hurt in a hit-and-run crash by an SUV, with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect remains at large, and an investigation is ongoing.

A storm damaged the historic Howell Opera House and disrupted the Howell Melon Festival, with efforts underway to repair a century-old window and support local businesses affected by the event cancellations.