A driver died and a passenger sustained injuries after their speeding car flipped and hit a tree in Cass County. Seatbelt use and impairment are considered factors.

Firefighters in Kalamazoo subdued a house fire on Russell Street with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation, and tips are encouraged.

A 2-year-old girl in Allen Township was killed after being hit by a car; initial reports suggest she wandered onto the street. No signs of drugs or alcohol were involved.

An SUV was shot at in Kalamazoo, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The incident occurred near Western Michigan University. Police are investigating and seeking information.

A Detroit man is charged with the murder of retired police officer Stefon Hodo, home invasion, and additional gun offenses, including non-fatal shootings of two others.

Two teenagers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near Western Michigan University. No suspect is in custody; police seek information.

Susan Hammerton, 81, was killed in a home invasion in Pittsfield Township. Her husband and their dog were also stabbed but survived. Anthony Flanagan, 40, faces charges including open murder.

Michigan teens Alaina Stewart and Colton Miller were found safe after being reported missing. Details of their disappearance and discovery remain undisclosed.

A man and woman fell overboard on a cruise on Elizabeth Lake, but both swam to safety. The boat was found circling, underscoring a season of water-related dangers.

An Alpena man was charged with killing and torturing a puppy after allegedly stabbing it because it bit him. He's detained with a $5,000 bond and awaits a hearing.

A 66-year-old Detroit man killed a construction worker in Isabella County after his Ford Bronco entered a closed construction area. The incident is under investigation.

An 80-year-old man was found dead in a canal in Harrison Township; his body was discovered by deputies after a missing person report. Resuscitation efforts failed, and the cause of death is under investigation.

Cheryl Colburn of Ithaca will stand trial for embezzling from a vulnerable adult, facing up to five years if convicted. She is accused of misappropriating items while serving as the victim's guardian.