Brandon Ortiz-Vite pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Ruby Garcia, his girlfriend. He will serve 30 to 37 years plus a mandatory two-year sentence.

A police chase ended with a stolen SUV crashing into Saylor's Pizza Port in Niles, causing a fire and significant damage. The driver was arrested and faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle.

Joel Rojas-Chanito faces severe charges, including drunk driving causing death, after fatally hitting cyclist Tracey Lynn Decker in Lee Township, while her daughter witnessed the tragedy.

A minimal damage fire at Valley Family Church in Portage was caused by spontaneous combustion of staining materials. It was quickly controlled, with no injuries reported.

Heather Lombardini will stand trial for alleged campaign finance violations related to the Unlock Michigan campaign, facing charges with a potential 14-year sentence.

Michigan's Children's Hospital began treating a local teen with Zynteglo gene therapy for beta thalassemia, potentially reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions.

J.D. Power's study ranks North American airports on customer satisfaction, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the second among mega airports.

A 21-year-old Michigan woman won a $498,607 Fast Cash jackpot after buying a ticket at the Ann Arbor Beer Depot.

A missing Michigan teen was found in a wooded area by a police dog after a four-day search. She had disappeared after leaving school and was later seen entering the woods.

Audit results show Michigan's DTE Electric and Consumers Energy have reliability issues, with longer outage durations. The MPSC's transparency was praised and utilities have acknowledged the need for improvements.

Detroit police are searching for a suspect who robbed a rideshare driver, taking his belongings and car, with a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Two Michigan juveniles were arrested for allegedly vandalizing over 70 vehicles in Cheboygan, as per Michigan State Police. The vandalism included tire deflation and fuel tank damage.

Detroit's weather forecast includes showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 72 degrees today. Rain continues tonight, with less rain Wednesday and a high of 76. Mostly sunny Thursday, but showers return Friday night through the weekend.