A former John Ball Zoo employee was sentenced to 180 days in jail for taking up-skirt photos of visitors, which included a minor. He must also register as a sex offender and serve three years' probation.

Two pickup trucks collided in Robinson Township, injuring four individuals, one critically, necessitating helicopter transport; a driver failed to stop at a sign.

A maintenance worker was fatally shot after an argument at the Devon Park Apartments in Royal Oak; suspect is in custody, with police asserting no ongoing danger.

A measles outbreak in Osceola County, Michigan, linked to out-of-state travel, has raised concerns, with 27 cases statewide, 7 in Osceola. Health officials urge vigilance and vaccination.

Livonia Police used 'The Grappler', a new net-based tool, to safely stop a vehicle in a chase, highlighting the technology's controlled capability to end pursuits without causing erratic vehicle behavior.

The US Coast Guard rescued three boaters from Lake Erie after their sailboat grounded during a race. Their MH-65 Dolphin helicopter conducted the hoist rescue.

A Birmingham man is charged with insurance fraud for falsifying annuity applications for his elderly clients, with Michigan authorities stressing the importance of financial professionals' integrity.

The MGCB issued cease-and-desist orders to six websites for illegal online gambling in Michigan, emphasizing the risks unlicensed operators pose to consumers.

A zoo employee was assaulted by a trespasser at John Ball Zoo, where the suspect was soon arrested, and the non-critically injured staff member was hospitalized.

CEO and Medical Director of Fast Lab were charged in a $500 million COVID-19 test billing fraud by the Eastern District of Michigan's U.S. Attorney's Office.

A 23-year-old was ejected from their car and hit by another vehicle on I-94 in Detroit, suffering life-threatening injuries; police are investigating the crash.

The NTSB reports that both men killed in a plane crash near Lowell City Airport were qualified pilots; the plane involved had been assembled by one of them.

Utz Brands Inc. is closing its Grand Rapids facility by January 30, 2026, to consolidate manufacturing operations, affecting jobs; despite growth in net sales, the company sees decreased net income.