Desmond Burks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover and to separate manslaughter charges, concluding a high-profile case before sentencing on Feb. 20.

A woman, Laura Bramlett, died in a St. Clair Township house fire that occurred early Wednesday morning; two others escaped. The cause is under investigation.

Detroit Police are asking for public help to find James Harris, missing since September 29, 2025, last seen in the 16900 block of Gardenview Cir. in Detroit.

Detroit Police seek help in locating Michael Martin, a missing 40-year-old with schizophrenia. He was last seen on Kendall St, and is bald with brown eyes.

Michigan residents are advised on how to prevent and handle frozen pipes, with strategies such as dripping faucets, insulating pipes, and keeping homes warm to avoid burst pipes and costly damages.

Jamie K. Walters was named Senior Director of Mayor’s Office Communications in Detroit by Mayor Mary Sheffield, focusing on strategic, resident-centric messaging.

Shawn Smith, a Detroit native and Ferris State alum, has been named head official for Super Bowl LX by the NFL, marking a career high in his 11th NFL year.

Detroit shelters are seeking foster homes for dogs during a severe cold snap, after a dog was found frozen to death and amid a surge in calls for help.

Sterling Heights approved a Drone as a First Responder program to enhance emergency response, with drones being dispatched to incidents, improving situacy assessment and safety, and supported by Axon and Skydio.

Dearborn offers rain garden workshops for stormwater management education, including a free introductory session and a comprehensive five-week certification course.

Michigan's iGaming and sports betting saw a 19.1% rise in gross receipts to $399.8 million in December, with iGaming at an all-time high but sports betting slightly down.

Firefighters in Wyoming rescued three people and a cat from a severe apartment fire, despite harsh winter conditions and equipment difficulties due to the cold.

Former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios faces charges in five new sexual assault cases, totaling eight. He's accused of misconduct at Sinai Grace Hospital and a Livonia psychiatric facility.