Mayor Mike Duggan nominates interim chief Todd Bettison as permanent Detroit police chief after a nationwide search and a 20% drop in homicides under Bettison's recent leadership.

Shawn Hopkins was sentenced to 12-50 years for a 2005 sexual assault. DNA evidence reopened the cold case, leading to his conviction under Michigan's SAKI program.

A car crash caused significant damage to a Wyoming apartment complex, injuring two and displacing residents. Alcohol is suspected to be involved in the incident.

A woman was hospitalized after a domestic assault in Grand Rapids; the assailant barricaded himself but eventually surrendered. Children present were unharmed.

An adult male with a fatal gunshot wound was found in a Southfield parking lot on Sunday; a 28-year-old man was arrested. Witnesses expressed shock; police see no ongoing threat.

Michigan's average gas price has increased by 7 cents to $3.10 per gallon, with Metro Detroit slightly higher at $3.15. Despite this, prices are still lower than the previous year.

Michigan Rep. Laurie Pohutsky faces backlash and threats for undergoing sterilization, a decision influenced by concerns over Trump-era reproductive policies. She stands by her choice, addressing the stigma and upholding reproductive autonomy.

Meadow Brook Hall at Oakland University was vandalized, with significant damage to a historic stained glass window, as police seek information on the suspect.

A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with torturing a puppy and resisting police. The puppy, Maeby, sustained multiple fractures but is recovering. Authorities are raising awareness about weak animal abuse laws in the state.

A Michigan woman sued Huntington Bank for wrongful termination after being fired following family medical leave to care for her terminally ill daughter.

Lenawee County residents have been warned by the Sheriff's Office of a phone scammer pretending to be an officer and falsely claiming arrest warrants to extract money or information.

A mother and son were convicted of second-degree murder for killing a 20-year-old woman in a Golden Corral parking lot after a high-speed chase in March 2022.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in West Michigan broke its passenger record in 2024, hosting over 4 million travelers and initiating expansion plans to enhance its facilities.