Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was convicted for his role in a $700,000 casino scam involving the Hartford Four Winds Casino, potentially facing 15 years in prison.

Kurt Alan Rillema was sentenced to 10-15 years for a 1999 sexual assault at a Michigan golf course, identified decades later through DNA advancements.

Xuan Thanh Vo is convicted of first-degree murder for killing Sandra Villarreal by running her over in a Walmart parking lot.

Gilda's LaughFest, a comedy event in Grand Rapids, seeks volunteers for various roles in March 2025. Volunteers are crucial to the festival's success, which supports Gilda's Club's free programs for cancer patients and families.

Two men were sentenced for running an illegal gambling operation at Cellular Bank in Flint, with one year probation each and additional fines for one individual.

Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins has announced her candidacy for Detroit mayor, emphasizing her dedication to serve all Detroiters and her vision to address key issues including crime and education.

Authorities in Dearborn Heights, MI, seized cocaine worth $750,000 and arrested one suspect following a narcotics investigation initiated by a traffic stop.

Law enforcement continues to search a Michigan landfill for Ashley Elkins, a missing mother of two, with evidence pointing to a crime of violence linked to her ex-boyfriend.

Hope College mourns the accidental death of student Jennifer Kasunick who was struck by a train in Holland, with tributes to her legacy and community impact.

Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts offers a raffle for Lions playoff tickets with every dozen doughnuts purchased, with a limit of four entries per visit and a live winner announcement planned.

Three people were hospitalized after a shooting at a Detroit bar, with non-life-threatening injuries following an altercation. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating.

Detroit's weather forecast predicts mixed winter conditions, including light snowfall and brisk winds, with temperatures mostly around the low to mid-30s throughout the week.

Detroit police are seeking two male suspects for a string of west side burglaries, with incidents at clothing and liquor stores in late December and early January.