Kqualin Isaac Douglas is charged with second-degree murder and other offenses in Pontiac's first 2026 homicide case involving the death of Cornelius Murphy Jr.

A fire at Candlewood Suites Hotel in Macomb Township led to an evacuation and a rescue from a second-floor window early Monday morning. Firefighters contained the blaze, and the cause is under investigation.

Michigan State Police used a helicopter to track and capture two 15-year-olds in a stolen car after a pursuit in Detroit.

A man died in a Detroit house fire early Monday, with firefighters finding him on the first floor. The cause is under investigation, and no others were injured.

A sixth-grader from Summit Academy North in Michigan was detained over threats. The investigation is ongoing, and the school communicated about safety.

A rollover crash on I-75 in Bloomfield Township, MI, resulted in a 45-year-old man's death and left an 18-year-old seriously injured. Investigations are ongoing.

Detroit Police seek help finding Cynthia Johnson, a 39-year-old missing since January 9, with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She is 5-foot-4, 168 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen in a black coat and boots.

A 54-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle crash on M-60 in Burlington Township, Michigan, amid icy conditions. The incident is under investigation, and another person was injured.

Hillsdale Hospital in Michigan restricts visitors at its birthing center due to a rise in respiratory illnesses, allowing only significant others and one support person.

Moneque Cook was found dead behind a dumpster amid severe cold in Mount Clemens, leading to community calls for action on homelessness and weather advisories.

Three men face serious charges over a gang-related shootout at a Southfield gas station injuring two bystanders.

Sheriff Dyer released dashcam footage of a deputy-involved shooting after a chase in Ypsilanti, where an unarmed driver was killed; no weapon was found.

A 4-year-old girl in Lansing died after accidentally discharging an unsecured gun. Police and End Gun Violence Michigan urge secure firearm storage compliance.