A father was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his 14-month-old son in a motel room. The mother was previously sentenced for second-degree murder.

A woman was arrested for abandoning a puppy in a porta-potty in Grand Blanc Township; the puppy, now named Hank, was rescued and is being cared for by a local Samaritan.

A Comstock Township fire truck was hit while responding to an I-94 crash; a woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries but no first responders were hurt.

A deputy's vehicle ended up in an icy river during a chase in Monroe County, leading to a rescue and the arrest of a man for fleeing and other charges. Both sustained minor injuries.

A house fire in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulted in one fatality with no others reportedly inside. Authorities are investigating the cause, ruling out criminal activity.

A 15-year-old boy was injured after his snowmobile collided with a truck in Mecosta County; he was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A head-on crash on Gratiot Avenue in Macomb County injured multiple people, including two children. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A water main break in Kalamazoo has closed a key intersection, causing traffic disruptions and uncertainty about repair timelines. Detours are in place for commuters.

A Wisconsin woman died after her snowmobile hit trees in Michigan's U.P. Despite CPR by peers and MSP response, she was pronounced dead at the scene; substance use was ruled out.

A 52-year-old man died in a crash after hitting a stopped vehicle and a tree in Pontiac. A medical event may have caused the accident; no drugs or alcohol were involved.

An online argument led to a physical assault involving a stolen gun in Battle Creek, with one arrested for felonious assault and possession of stolen property.

A 3-year-old in Grand Rapids was seriously injured in an apparent accidental self-inflicted shooting. Police are investigating firearm storage practices under Michigan's safe storage law.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns of potential scams at the Detroit Auto Show, advising attendees to be wary of phishing, skimming, and deceptive communications.