A fire in a Battle Creek apartment building led to three people being treated for smoke inhalation; firefighters managed the blaze, and the cause is under investigation.

Keyshawn Givhan received a life sentence without parole for murdering James White Jr. in Kalamazoo. Co-defendant Jalani Nowling also got a life sentence.

Michigan's winter weather has led to serious crashes on I-196, causing traffic delays and road closures as authorities respond, urging drivers to be cautious in the hazardous conditions.

A police chase in Branch County led to an officer-involved shooting and the later arrest of a suspect in Indiana.

A woman died in a Saginaw County crash after the vehicle struck a tree. The driver fled but was later found and taken into custody, then released pending investigation.

Terence L. Johnson, 36, was stabbed and left to die on a Saginaw street; he later died in the hospital. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects in custody.

Former Congressman Dan Kildee has been appointed by Governor Whitmer as chair of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, pending Michigan Senate approval.

The Dearborn Heights Police are searching for Destiny Podsiad, a 14-year-old girl missing since January 2. She's 5'5", 150 pounds, with red hair. Police urge the public to share any information.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is offering buyouts to nonunion employees to cut costs, citing high drug prices and healthcare utilization. The insurer aims to reduce administrative expenses by $600 million, facing over $1 billion in losses.

A 73-year-old man was seriously injured in Walker after his pickup collided with a semi-truck, with neither alcohol nor speed being factors. The Walker Police Department is investigating.

A 54-year-old man died in a crash on US-131 in Grand Rapids involving his vehicle and a semi-truck amid severe winter conditions. The incident and others prompted safety reminders.

Toni Harris, a 61-year-old Detroit woman with schizophrenia and diabetes, went missing but was safely located. Her recovery was confirmed by the Detroit Police Department.

Police seek help to find LaTonya Mitchell, missing since January 17 in Detroit. She has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, enhancing concern for her safety.