A Kalamazoo man was sentenced to 28-60 years for second-degree murder and additional terms for firearm offenses related to a fatal shooting in November 2023.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety launched a Gun Amnesty Program with local church-based drop-off points for safe, anonymous disposal of unwanted firearms.

Kalamazoo County commissioners voted 5-4 to nearly double their salaries from $18,000 to $33,000 by 2025, amid public criticism and debate over fair compensation for public service.

The Kent County Circuit Court ruled that the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has control over land use around the airport, which Cascade Township opposes due to concerns like PFAS contamination.

Judge William C. McConico revoked bond for 73-year-old Gary Lansky, who is accused of attacking a young girl, considering him a danger to the community.

Angelina Hamberg, 44, is charged with operating while intoxicated causing serious injury after her SUV hit a hayride in Allegan County, injuring five people. Her BAC was 0.129; she has been labeled a habitual offender.

Kelley Park in Detroit has been revitalized with a $750,000 investment, featuring new amenities like a playground and dog park, supported by Wayne County, Detroit City, and the Gilbert Family Foundation.

A teen in Plainfield Township faces multiple charges after allegedly coercing peers into sending explicit images and then threatening to distribute them, a practice known as sextortion.

A 19-year-old mother and her infant died after their car crashed head-on with a semi-truck in Monroe County. Authorities are investigating, and witnesses are urged to come forward.

Devin Scillian, a respected Detroit journalist, is retiring from WDIV-TV after 30 years. He plans to pursue music and personal interests post-retirement.

Bloomfield Township trustee Stephanie Fakih was censured by the board for a social media post calling Zionists "scum of the earth," amid community division and debate.

Seventeen dogs were rescued from a pickup truck in Kent County, where they lived with their owner. The dogs are now in a shelter, undergoing evaluation with legal proceedings pending.

Michigan police found 13 dead and 44 malnourished dogs at a home in Burton after a tip from a ride service driver alerted by the smell from passengers.