Two Oakland County residents face animal cruelty charges after their neglected dogs were discovered; one dog was malnourished and tied up, and another showed signs of physical abuse.

The jury selection for Desmond Burks' trial for allegedly murdering Dr. Devon Hoover is delayed due to an attorney's illness and is now set to start on January 13th.

Dearborn inaugurated Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, City Clerk George Darany, and a new City Council, with Hammoud beginning his second term, focusing on investments and improved infrastructure.

St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Detroit held its last Mass after 80+ years due to low attendance and financial issues, independent of the Archdiocese's consolidation efforts.

One woman died and another was injured after a shooting in a Southfield parking lot outside Bloom Southfield lounge. A 30-year-old man is in custody for questioning.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced the conviction of Anthony Cuyler, 47, for sexually assaulting minors and providing meth, with his recent extradition from Mexico and trial in Branch County.

The Detroit Fire Department celebrated the graduation of its first-ever in-house Paramedic class, with most graduates having passed the NREMT exam already.

Wade Wines was awarded by Oakland County Sheriff for saving a man, Adam Brewer, who fell through ice on Bush Lake. Sheriff Bouchard noted increased ice-related emergencies and stressed safety.

Michigan's DNR stocked 648,557 fish weighing 8.6 tons in 76 locations, contributing to an annual total of nearly 19.5 million fish released statewide.

Michigan's NotMISpecies webinar series, focusing on invasive species management and citizen science efforts, returns with topics like the impact of invasive mussels on natives and eradication efforts on state lands.

MDOT is hosting a public meeting to discuss the replacement of Stark Road and Hope Road bridges over US-10 in Midland County and is seeking community input on the $15.8 million project.

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show introduces a new "Michigan Overland Adventure" off-road attraction alongside its traditional vehicle showcase from January 14-25 at Huntington Place.

Michigan Governor Whitmer appointed Tanya Grillo and Tamara Garwood as judges in Macomb County and Ann Arbor, effectively reshaping the state's judicial bench.