Michigan couple Paul and Christy Akeo were released from a Mexican prison after a dispute with Palace Elite Resorts; they made a settlement involving a charitable payment.

A 60-year-old man from Ashley died in a two-vehicle crash in Gratiot County; another driver, 21, sustained minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.

A man in Galesburg was robbed at knifepoint; the suspect remains at large despite a search involving K-9 units. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist letters to 11 offshore gambling websites, including Shazam Casino, for operating without licenses.

Six fire departments responded to a significant barn fire in Jamestown Township, successfully controlling the blaze with help from the Ottawa County Canteen.

A fire in Leoni Township, Michigan, destroyed a home and killed four dogs; it's believed to have started in the kitchen. No human casualties were reported.

A 21-year-old Detroit driver caused a multi-car crash on I-94, leading to an oil spill and a freeway shutdown; whippets and drugs were found in the car.

Five individuals plead guilty to laundering funds in a U.S. sextortion case with over 100 victims, involving coercion and extortion for money sent to Nigeria.

A man's body was found in the Paw Paw River after he tried to swim across but did not resurface. The Sheriff's Office dive team conducted the search and recovery.

A 13-year-old girl in Ingham County drove her mother's car into a house, causing significant damage but no injuries. The girl and passengers fled but were later found. Investigations continue.

The Grand Rapids Police seek public help in solving the 2023 murder of Jontell White outside a nightclub, suspecting more witnesses exist and urging them to come forward.

A suspect was charged for vandalizing historic stained-glass windows at Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland University, with community and police responding proactively to the crime.

A 63-year-old man was fatally struck by a car in Kalamazoo; authorities are investigating the incident, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The driver cooperated with police.