Dontae Smith pled guilty but mentally ill to a 2022 Detroit shooting spree, with a sentence of 28 to 50 years plus additional time for firearm counts.

NFL player Amon-Ra St. Brown partners with a local bakery, which made a cake of him, to give away playoff tickets to Lions fans purchasing bakery items.

Erik Miller, a 47-year-old from Sturgis, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for participating in a dark web drug distribution operation, involving counterfeit pills and substances such as methamphetamine and MDMA.

A 53-year-old man is critically injured after his bicycle collided with a vehicle in Coldwater. Police are investigating the incident using crash reconstruction expertise.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announces its first board meeting of 2025 on January 14 at 9:30 a.m., which will be accessible in-person and via Zoom and telephone.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announces the arrest of four individuals linked to a vehicle theft ring in Southeast Michigan as part of ongoing efforts by the FORCE Team.

Detroit Police are looking for the missing 32-year-old Christopher Wilson, who has bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, last seen on East 7 Mile Road. Public assistance is requested.

Detroit has been named one of the "52 Places to Go in 2025" by The New York Times, noting the city's resurgence, including Ford's renovation of Michigan Central Station and the upcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The Detroit Lions' head coach Dan Campbell confirms running back David Montgomery's return for the playoffs, boosting the team's divisional round prospects.

A house fire in Battle Creek resulted in pet fatalities, though the human residents escaped unharmed. The cause is under investigation, with damages estimated at $190,000.

Christopher Michael Haggerty was sentenced to 25-60 years for sexually assaulting a minor and not disclosing his HIV status while engaging in intercourse.

Dewond Estes III, involved in Jack Snyder's murder, received a blended sentence with adult punishment possible, pending juvenile facility reviews. Co-defendant Justice Chimner awaits sentencing.

The Detroit Auto Show returns in January, showcasing over 40 vehicles with ride-and-drive tracks and economic benefits for the city, while celebrating Detroit's automotive culture.