Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of a rise in utility scams and advises consumers to be wary of imposters threatening to shut off services for immediate payment.

Demonstrators gathered outside the office of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, demanding action on cases tied to former Detroit detective Barbara Simon for alleged wrongful convictions.

Midland Mall introduces "Light the World Giving Machines" for charitable donations, allowing shoppers to give items like food or livestock to local and global organizations until December 31.

Seat belt use in Michigan fell to 92.0% in 2024, the lowest since 2004, while handheld device use by drivers dropped to 5.5% due to the Hands-Free Law.

Mel Trotter Ministries aims to collect 5,000 turkeys for the needy this Thanksgiving amidst rising food prices, via their 21st Turkey Drop event across multiple West Michigan locations.

Lead levels exceeding action levels were found in Riverview, Michigan's drinking water in four homes. Officials recommend running water to flush out lead and using filters.

The Howell Nature Center's Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic will reopen thanks to over $100,000 in donations from nearly 900 supporters, helping it recover from a financial crisis and tragic accident.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools' teachers, without a current contract, seek fair pay increases as contract negotiations continue with district officials and a mediator.

EMU collaborates with local groups for a "Thankful For You" Drive-Thru event to provide holiday meals to those in need, marking its 175th anniversary.

The late Fire Chief Ed Switalski was honored with a memorial sculpture at Merrill Park, following his death in 2017 when he was struck by a vehicle while on duty.

Otsego Public Schools alerted families of a severe data breach involving personal information, but found no malicious use of the data and is providing credit monitoring services.

A community vigil remembered seven-year-old Jerome Coleman Jr., a Detroit crash victim, urging an end to drunk driving.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., the first Black president of Michigan State University, has died at 98. He served from 1970 to 1978 and later became the first Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company.