A man used a racial slur during a Michigan Senate hearing on gun legislation, leading to bipartisan condemnation and debate over proposed Capitol firearm bans.

Sgt. James W. Swartz, a Michigan soldier captured in WWII and perished in a POW camp after the Bataan Death March, has been formally identified for interment.

Over 9,600 Corewell Health nurses in Michigan voted to join the Teamsters union after a highly contested organizing campaign.

A judge has ruled for Oxford High shooting victims, allowing a potential $55 million settlement from the school's insurer, rather than a $5 million cap.

A Michigan woman won $2 million from a lottery ticket bought on a whim after seeing another customer buy multiple tickets. She chose a lump sum payment and plans to pay off her car, make home improvements, and donate to charity.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan pardoned a turkey named "Aidan Cluckinson," echoing the name of Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson. The turkey will live at the Saginaw Children's Zoo.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced a meeting to discuss casino gaming, iGaming, and sports betting regulations, accessible both in-person and virtually.

A venue in Sparta Township faces permit violations after hosting an over-capacity JD Vance rally, which the Secret Service unexpectedly moved indoors.

Metro Detroit introduces Giving Machines for holiday donations, allowing users to buy items for charity, an initiative by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints.

Detroit's Homeland Security & Emergency Management offers a free four-day CERT training, including first aid, AED, and rescue skills, with mandatory attendance for certification.

Michigan faces a surge in deer-related vehicle accidents during fall, particularly in November, with over 11,000 incidents reported due to deer mating season and hunting activity.

A man from Oakland County, Michigan won $6 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket and took a lump sum of $4.1 million, planning to buy a house and start a business.

Detroit City Council approves an ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens, ducks, and bees, aimed at promoting urban farming and addressing food insecurity.