A Canadian man, Jesse Humphrey, faces charges for arson and killing two cats in Michigan, with potential sentences up to 20 years for arson and four years for killing animals.

A 12-year-old boy died after a tree fell on him during a field trip at Howell Nature Center, despite no strong wind or prior activity causing the fall.

Ex-CFO William Smith of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy faces new allegations in court for embezzling an additional $15 million, having already been charged with wire fraud and money laundering.

A man in Detroit fled a traffic stop on I-94, nearly got hit by a truck, and was later arrested after being found with a gun and body armor. He faces multiple felony charges.

The MPSC is addressing electricity grid reliability issues in Michigan, with DTE and Consumers Energy required to answer for inspection backlogs and slow downed wire response times.

StockX becomes the Detroit Pistons' new jersey patch sponsor in a multiyear deal starting the 2024-25 NBA season, with both parties focusing on community engagement.

Jessica Kellar was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 15 years for a fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist Kirt Stalker.

A Michigan Lotto 47 player won a $1.72 million jackpot, contributing to a string of recent lottery successes in the state. The winner has one year to claim the prize.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of grey, rainy weather for Detroit, with persistent showers and cloudy skies, but some respite expected by midweek.

A second cyberattack at Michigan Medicine exposed personal health information of nearly 58,000 patients, with steps taken to tighten security and mitigate future risks.

Organizations offer a reward for information on assaults against Jewish students at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with increased police patrolling and community action to enhance safety.

Jarvis Ramon Butts is charged with the homicide and sexual assault of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris in Detroit, along with possessing child sexual abuse material and assaults on two other minors.

A man in Genesee County is charged with creating AI-generated child pornography using a child's photo from social media, marking a disturbing first for the county.