Virgil C. Smith, former Michigan lawmaker and first African-American chief judge of the 3rd Circuit Court, passed away at 77 due to COPD and kidney failure.

Former Oakland County teacher Jocelyn Sanroman is charged with sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old student after allegedly admitting the relationship to a colleague.

The Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2025 preseason schedule, including an opener against the Chicago Blackhawks and multiple games against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

A 10-year-old autistic child drowned in Lake Huron after falling off a tube without a life jacket. Despite a swift 40-minute search, the child was pronounced dead at MyMichigan Tawas.

The Macomb County Office of Senior Services is seeking sponsors and vendors for their 34th annual Senior Fun Festival on September 25 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center.

WS Development has acquired the Breton Village shopping center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a property with a diverse retail mix transitioned into an open-air shopping space.

A Kalamazoo man, Marvin Humphrey, was sentenced to 18-40 years for the second-degree murder of 68-year-old Minette Weaver. He received credit for 144 days served.

A Flat Rock man died after his Ford F-150 hit a tree and flipped in Monroe County. Alcohol or drugs are not suspected; the cause is unclear. Police seek witnesses.

Desmond Burks faced court for Dr. Devon Hoover's 2023 murder, with testimonies and evidence, including intimate relations and Burks' identification by his mother.

Michigan healthcare system is under federal investigation after an employee claimed religious discrimination over employment practices, potentially violating Church Amendments.

A 16-month-old toddler drowned in a family pool in Ferry Township, and despite rescue efforts, did not survive. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Bruce Flannigan Jr. drowned at Port Crescent State Park after encountering a sudden drop-off in the Pinnebog River. Rescuers found his body after nearly 3 hours.

C&S Wholesale Grocers is set to acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 billion, with the deal including the purchase of the company's stock and net debt assumption.