The Detroit Zoo closes on Tuesday due to extreme cold, prioritizing the safety of visitors, staff, and animals, with plans to reopen the following day if conditions improve.

A Southfield man fled police due to an outstanding warrant, crashed his car into a Berkley home, and was arrested with drugs. No injuries were reported.

A father was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his 14-month-old son in a motel room. The mother was previously sentenced for second-degree murder.

In the 2024 Michigan elk hunting season, 180 elk were harvested over two separate periods, despite challenging weather affecting migration and hunting conditions.

Michigan State's basketball team beat Illinois 80-78, claiming their 11th consecutive win and remaining unbeaten in the Big Ten at 7-0. Tre Holloman scored crucial free throws to seal the victory.

A woman was arrested for abandoning a puppy in a porta-potty in Grand Blanc Township; the puppy, now named Hank, was rescued and is being cared for by a local Samaritan.

A Comstock Township fire truck was hit while responding to an I-94 crash; a woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries but no first responders were hurt.

Michigan health officials urge vaccinations amid a rise in respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, especially as children return to school.

A deputy's vehicle ended up in an icy river during a chase in Monroe County, leading to a rescue and the arrest of a man for fleeing and other charges. Both sustained minor injuries.

Gas prices in Michigan have increased by 12 cents, reaching an average of $3.15 per gallon, which is higher than both the national average and prices from a year ago.

A house fire in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulted in one fatality with no others reportedly inside. Authorities are investigating the cause, ruling out criminal activity.

A 15-year-old boy was injured after his snowmobile collided with a truck in Mecosta County; he was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A head-on crash on Gratiot Avenue in Macomb County injured multiple people, including two children. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.