Michigan test results show a 10-year low in third-grade reading proficiency, with only 39.6% passing. Math scores show improvements. The pandemic is blamed for disrupted learning, with plans to focus on underserved students and address dyslexia.

Two vacant houses in Kalamazoo sustained fire damage minutes apart, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause and any connections between the incidents.

A woman in Grand Rapids was arrested for the death of her 19-month-old daughter and injuries to the girl's twin brother, facing felony murder and child abuse charges.

Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins is considering a run for mayor, forming an exploratory committee after leading a nonprofit and overcoming breast cancer. Her focus includes crime reduction and affordable housing.

Residents vented at a Grand Rapids meeting over extensive damages from a water main break, with the city manager promising more than just claim denials.

A Detroit man, Quiyemabi Summerlin, received a 17.5-year prison sentence for using manipulation and violence to coerce drug-addicted women into commercial sex acts.

A 19-year-old man, Martin Reyes, was killed in Taylor, Michigan, when he ran a red light on a stolen dirt bike and collided with a Ford Edge. Witnesses and the Ford driver tried to help, but Reyes died from his injuries.

Michigan State Police discovered 24 neglected animals in a 109-degree barn in St. Clair County, prompting an animal cruelty investigation. No arrests yet as the case continues.

Detroit Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Kaliyah Lofton-Battles, last seen on Detroit's west side. She has bipolar disorder, and authorities are urging public assistance.

Hope Snyder from Michigan is sentenced to 35-60 years for second-degree murder and arson for a 2021 fire that killed a man and two dogs.

Kamala Harris to visit Detroit on Labor Day highlighting labor issues during her presidential campaign, aiming to garner support in the crucial battleground state.

Flint police clarified that a girl found in Flint was not kidnapped from a Detroit McDonald's, contrary to initial claims. She lives in Flint with her parents, and no evidence of kidnapping was found.

Wayne County residents oppose the dumping of radioactive waste at a local landfill, prompting a county commission meeting and demands for better communication and safety measures.